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Review: Bluey’s Happy Snaps (Nintendo Switch 2)
Bluey's Happy Snaps on Nintendo Switch is a charming photography game developed by Gameloft that successfully emulates the beloved cartoon's style and tone. Players explore seven distinct areas, capturing photos to fill scrapbooks, engaging in mini-games, and unlocking cosmetic items. The game features a delightful co-op mode perfect for families and accurately represents Brisbane, the show's hometown.
Grab The Camera – Bluey’s Happy Snaps Is Out Now!
Bluey's Happy Snaps, a family-friendly adventure game focused on photography, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Gameloft, the game allows players to explore familiar locations from the show, capture photos, and engage in mini-games. It is also available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps Review | TheXboxHub
Bluey's Happy Snaps is a photography game inspired by Pokemon Snap, set in the world of the popular children's show. While it captures the authentic feel of Bluey with recognizable locations and characters, the game suffers from numerous technical issues and usability problems that can make the experience frustrating. Despite these flaws, it remains a charming sandbox that children will likely enjoy.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Bluey's Happy Snaps offers an authentic and engaging experience for young fans of the animated series on Nintendo Switch. The game faithfully recreates the show's aesthetic and voice acting, providing simple yet enjoyable photo-taking gameplay and interactive activities. While it lacks depth for older players and offers little reason to revisit levels after completion, it's a well-crafted children's title.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 12 and 16. Titles include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Planet Zoo 2, Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, and various other indie and family-friendly titles.
Disney Dreamlight Valley interview: picking characters, working with Disney, Keepsake Sea DLC, more
In an interview, Disney Dreamlight Valley lead narrative designer Riley Wignall discussed the process of selecting characters for the game, emphasizing a blend of community feedback and thematic fit. Wignall highlighted the collaborative relationship with Disney to ensure character authenticity and expressed personal fulfillment in working with iconic characters. The conversation also touched upon the upcoming 'The Keepsake Sea' DLC and the game's success in resonating with players through universal themes and a cozy environment.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
Jobs roundup: October | Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE
Several key appointments have been made across the UK games industry. Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, has been voted chair of UKIE, succeeding Maria Sayans. Murray Pannell joins Steel City Interactive as head of publishing, while Dean Anderson leads MV&P's APAC partnerships. Catherine Bygrave is the new head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, and Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps interview: dev on replicating the show’s look, making a photography-centric game, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 versions, more
In an interview, Gameloft game manager Karl von der Luhe discusses the development of Bluey's Happy Snaps for the Nintendo Switch. He highlights the challenges of replicating the show's 2D animation style in a 3D world and the inspiration behind using photography as the core gameplay mechanic. The interview also touches on the game's faithfulness to the Bluey TV show's locations and its appeal to families.
Disney's Dreamlight Valley Switch 2 Cozy Edition is up for pre-order, but it's cheaper to stick with the magic…
The new Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition for Nintendo Switch is a re-release of the previous version with a higher price tag and only a download code. The article advises against purchasing it, recommending the original Cozy Edition and a free Switch 2 upgrade instead to save money and potentially put towards upcoming DLC.
Disney Dreamlight Valley announces “Season of Scares”, first details
Gameloft has detailed the upcoming "Season of Scares" update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, launching on September 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update introduces Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, new weekly challenges, exclusive rewards like Jack Skellington's pup Zero, and the "Haunting Elegance" Star Path. The season also features returning Halloween events and quality-of-life improvements such as an Event Board and an emote wheel.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea introduces mermaids and undersea building
Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming expansion, The Keepsake Sea, will introduce underwater exploration and building mechanics, allowing players to customize mermaid forms and construct structures beneath the waves. The expansion will also feature new characters like Meg, Milo, and Jack Sparrow, and is set to release in November.
Bluey's Happy Snaps is a family-friendly photo safari
Bluey's Happy Snaps is a family-friendly photography game developed by Gameloft, set to release on PC and Nintendo Switch on October 15. Players take on the role of Bluey or Bingo, using an instant camera to capture photos of toys and animals to fill a scrapbook, with voice acting from the show enhancing the experience.
Gangstar Mirage City Online Brings the Series Back with a New Open-World PvP Title
Gameloft's Gangstar series returns after a nine-year hiatus with Gangstar Mirage City Online, a new open-world PvP title published by Level Infinite for Android. The game features heists, garages, street clashes, and a reputation system within the fictional Mirage City. Players can engage in co-op heists, explore the neon-lit streets, run underground businesses, and participate in casual PvP battles and races, with a Notoriety system impacting gameplay when players engage in player-versus-player combat.
GYLD closes oversubscribed $1m seed round to fund proprietary games research system
GYLD, a publishing and investment agency, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $1 million seed funding round led by Kameha Ventures. The capital will be used to further develop its proprietary games research system, Critical Compass, which utilizes AI and human analysis to evaluate market viability for game projects. The system has already supported over $100 million in funding for more than 45 projects and is used by publishers like Sega and Gameloft.
From Solana mint to streaming: Claynosaurz debuts on Prime Video ahead of a 39-episode show
The NFT collection Claynosaurz has expanded beyond digital collectibles with the debut of three short animated episodes on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, serving as a teaser for a 39-episode series. This move into mainstream media has boosted the collection's floor price on Solana. The brand aims to become a global franchise, with plans for a full animated series, collectible cards, and a mobile game, while also offering equity options to eligible NFT holders.
Hasbro Writes Down $56 Million After Cancelling Several Games
Hasbro has recorded a $56 million write-down due to the cancellation of several video game projects planned for release in 2028 and beyond. CEO Chris Cocks stated this move is part of a refocused digital strategy prioritizing franchises like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, and successful mobile titles like Monopoly Go!. While Exodus and Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons remain in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, other projects, including one from Giant Skull, have been cancelled.
Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals “Pixel Perfect” update, adds Wreck-It Ralph and more
Gameloft has announced the "Pixel Perfect" update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, launching July 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. This update introduces Wreck-It Ralph, a new Realm and storyline, the Pop City Star Path with new rewards, and significant gameplay improvements including bulk item removal and fast travel to Villagers. Owners of The Storybook Vale Expansion will also receive three new Floating Islands.
Solana Leads All Chains at 300K Real-World Asset Holders as SBI Tokenizes Japanese Stocks and Claynosaurz Debuts on Prime Video
Solana has surpassed 300,000 real-world asset holders, leading all rival blockchains in this metric. This milestone coincides with SBI Global Asset Management tokenizing a Japanese equity strategy on Solana and the NFT brand Claynosaurz debuting animated episodes on Amazon Prime Video. The Solana RWA market has grown significantly, reaching $3.62 billion in July, though Ethereum still holds a larger total tokenized value.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Honeyglow Woods Brings Winnie the Pooh’s World To Life
The latest Adventure Pack for Disney Dreamlight Valley, titled Honeyglow Woods, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This expansion brings characters and themes from Winnie the Pooh's world into the game, featuring new activities like beekeeping and the Pooh Sticks mini-game, along with new regions and characters such as Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore. The expansion costs £39.99 and includes 2,000 Moonstones, with a special edition bundling the base game and 10,000 Moonstones.
