Category: Nintendo

No webs to spin.

Six years. Much has been said in the last six years about Team Cherry’s near radio silence on Hollow Knight: Silksong. Promises from Microsoft about the game coming out “in the next 12 months” in 2022. No playable demo since E3 2019. No Kickstarter updates. And a furore of hungry fans whipping themselves into a frenzy and building an entire community on memes and anguish.

Then, on 19th August, we found out that was about to change: “The countdown is on! Join us in 48 hours for a special announcement about Hollow Knight: Silksong!” Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier revealed he’d spoken to the devs last month and promised to share “the story behind why Silksong took seven years to make…”. Even Geoff Keighley got in on the action and, during Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live, shared a brief snippet of (blurry) gameplay. The hype was reaching fever pitch.

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Have you herd?

The last time I tried shepherding an unruly beast, I wasn’t exactly a fan. It was midnight, I was exhausted, and my dog simply refused to come back inside. Typical. Thankfully, Herdling offers a much cosier alternative, replacing a stubborn pup with fantastical beasties that actually listen to me.

Developed by Okomotive, the studio behind the wonderful FAR series, Herdling carries the same blend of quiet melancholy and atmosphere as the studio’s other games. Though fleeting in length, Herdling is a breath of fresh air – a journey sure to stick with you, even if its core gameplay feels a tad clunky.

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Take the day OFF.

Well folks, it’s the weekend once again, which means it’s time to get some gaming done!

But first, a recap. This week, Capcom launched an intriguing 30th anniversary website for Resident Evil, though there’s not much on there right now beyond some cool artwork. Gamescom also happened, which means we got some really cool announcements including a port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in 2026, and brand-new Bubsy and He-Man games! What!

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Get ready for the third entry.

During Nintendo’s recent Partner Direct, Capcom lifted the lid on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

If you haven’t got around to playing the second game Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin just yet, now is the chance if you happen to be based in Europe and have an active Switch Online subscription. This same trial is also live in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

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It’s almost here.

After a long wait and even some delays, we’re now just weeks out from the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

The ‘hands on’ previews have been rolling in from Gamescom this week, so we’re rounding up a handful here including our own. This is the final demo before the game goes on sale to the public on 4th September 2025.

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Bunny hop.

Maximum Entertainment and Little Sewing Machine have announced that Bye Sweet Carole, a horror game inspired by Don Bluth and animated Disney movies, is launching on Switch on 9th October 2025, just in time for Halloween.

The date was announced yesterday via the IGN Live Showcase, with Maximum Entertainment sharing the trailer earlier today.

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Das Ist Wunderbar?

I’ve never been to Gamescom before. I’ve heard all the rumours, though. Gamescom is obviously an event I’ve been aware of for a very long time and it appears to have been growing in stature as of late – even Nintendo decided to return this year after skipping the show in 2024.

If you’ve been to the show before, then this piece isn’t for you. Attending for the first time, I thought I’d share my own experience for those who may want to consider attending in future.

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8BitDid it again.

If you’re into fighting games, chances are you’ve probably seen – or maybe even used – a bunch of leverless arcade controllers. They’re taking the fighting scene by storm, and now 8BitDo, one of the most consistent accessory manufacturers in the business, has launched its own Arcade Controller for the Switch, Switch 2, and PC, priced at $89.99.

But what the heck is a leverless arcade controller? Well, some folks call them Hit Box controllers, but Hit Box is actually just one of many branded products released over the years, so it’s kinda like calling a games console ‘a Nintendo’. In reality, they’re largely referred to as ‘leverless’ thanks to the obvious lack of a joystick / lever in favour of an all-button setup. If you’re dead set on a more traditional setup, 8BitDo also has its own Arcade Stick available for purchase.

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Docked and loaded.

Earlier this week, we were lucky enough to head to the Nintendo booth at Gamescom and go hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2. Bandai Namco didn’t allow any footage to be recorded from our handheld session (and we quickly saw why), but it seems such recording rules are not in place at Canada’s Fan Expo, which kicked off yesterday and was allowing over-the-shoulder recording of the docked demos.

One visitor, MDee14, recorded footage of their entire play session and has quickly shared it online, giving us our first proper look at how this thing runs when the Switch 2 is up on a big screen. Fortunately, it looks better than the handheld offering seems to be.

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No joke.

Persona 5‘s Joker has made surprise appearances in games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and now he’s making his way to Blizzard’s free-to-play hero shooter, Overwatch 2.

The Season 18 trailer has gone live and it finishes with the Persona 5 theme along with a silhouette of Joker. Atlus has also acknowledged the collaboration, which will go live on 26th August 2025.

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