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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct — Updating Live
Nintendo is hosting a Nintendo Direct broadcast focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The event will reveal new information about the game, with live updates starting at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK time.
Is Palworld Worth It in 2026? A Verdict for Busy Adults | Two Average Gamers
Palworld 1.0 is a survival game with a significant gap between critical reception and player scores, reflecting its strengths in gameplay loops and weaknesses in polish. While critics point to issues with AI, performance, and shallow building, players praise its addictive systems and creature collection. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X, including day one on Game Pass, and despite a lawsuit from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, its merits are considered independent of legal outcomes.
Here's how to watch the Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Nintendo will host a livestream today at 10 AM ET/7 AM PT to discuss Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The broadcast is expected to reveal new details about the upcoming game.
US: Mario 40th Anniversary $100 Nintendo Gift Card in Collectible Case available
Nintendo is releasing a $100 Nintendo eShop Gift Card in a collectible case to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The special edition gift card is available on the Nintendo Store.
Mario Kart, Mario Paint, Super Mario and Animal Crossing icons now available
Nintendo has released new user icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, featuring characters and elements from classic games like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Paint, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing. These icons can be redeemed using Platinum Points within the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Missa inte dagens Nintendo Direct signerat Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, scheduled for today at 4 PM. The 20-minute broadcast will reveal new gameplay and story details for the title, which is set in the same world as Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is set to release on Nintendo Switch on September 17.
Arctic announces price rollback thanks to a US gov tariff refund, which will continue until 'every single dollar Arctic received… has been paid back to our customers'
PC cooling company Arctic has announced a price rollback for its products in the US, thanks to a refund received from the US government regarding tariffs. The company has pledged to continue these price reductions until every dollar from the refund is returned to customers. Arctic is also investing in community initiatives that support technology education and grassroots PC communities in the United States.
Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart 7, Tour, and Live added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added new tracks to its Nintendo Music service for Mario Kart World, featuring remixes from Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Tour. The latest update includes 9 tracks from the Nintendo 3DS title and 8 from the mobile game, alongside the main title theme.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario Paint, Mario Kart: Super Circuit icons
Nintendo Switch Online is offering new icons for Mario Paint and Mario Kart: Super Circuit throughout August, available for 10 Platinum Points each. To unlock these icons, members must play the respective games on their associated apps before September 7, 2026.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave gets its own 20-minute Nintendo Direct on Aug. 4
Nintendo will host a 20-minute Nintendo Direct dedicated to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on August 4th. The latest installment in the tactical role-playing franchise, launching September 17th for Nintendo Switch, will feature four new heroes and a story that appears to be a prequel to Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Beast of Reincarnation Review - One with nature
Beast of Reincarnation is a sci-fi action-RPG from developer Game Freak, released on August 4, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While its narrative and protagonist are somewhat lacking, the game excels with its fast-paced, flashy combat, stunning art direction, and engaging creature design. The gameplay loop involves Emma, a blightborn woman, absorbing abilities from mutated wildlife to combat the Beast of Reincarnation, supported by her companion Koo and a robust skill tree.
Games Inbox: Will the Xbox reset work for Microsoft?
Readers express concern over recent price increases for Xbox consoles and PC GPUs, questioning Microsoft's strategy and the future of console gaming. Discussions also touch on Nintendo's Direct presentation approach and the ongoing debate about digital versus physical game sales, with a focus on potential EU intervention regarding Sony's digital store practices.
Nintendo got "a lot of angry calls" from parents who thought Animal Crossing's "skin-colored" gyroid "looked like a wiggling penis"
Former Nintendo Game Counselors recall receiving numerous angry calls from parents in the early 2000s who mistook the skin-colored gyroids in Animal Crossing for phallic objects. Nintendo even had a dedicated policy and hotline page to address these specific complaints, which were frequent enough to warrant special attention.
ShackStream: Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 734
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on The GameCube. The streamer plans to catch Shadow Pokemon and explore the Orre Region. Upcoming streams will also include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Splatoon, with a potential playthrough of Super Mario Sunshine after its addition to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
2026’s Box Office Top 10 So Far: Toy Story 5 Out Front, Spider-Man Closing Fast
Toy Story 5 leads the 2026 box office with $1.06 billion, followed closely by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at $932 million. The list highlights strong international performance for films like Pegasus 3 and significant earnings from sequels and biopics such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
Splatoon Raiders Owes A Lot To Older Campaigns You Forgot About
This article argues that while Splatoon Raiders is a strong single-player experience, the campaigns in the original Splatoon, Splatoon 2, and Splatoon 3 were also significant and foundational. It highlights how Raiders draws inspiration from the lore, weapon variety, level design, and progression systems established in previous installments, emphasizing that the entire Splatoon series offers something special.
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto says Super Mario Bros. is only good because it wasn't "done by one person…
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Mario franchise, emphasizes that the success of Super Mario Bros. is due to collaborative development rather than a single person's vision. He highlights how game mechanics like the B-dash and the design of Cheep Cheep enemies emerged from team discussions and bug discoveries. Miyamoto also notes the importance of open communication, even banning headphones in the office to foster idea exchange among developers like Takashi Tezuka, Toshihiko Nakago, and Koji Kondo.
Gaming hardware costs have gone up 16% just in 2026, says US analyst, and Samsung says the AI bubble behind it all is…
US analyst Mat Piscatella reports that the average selling price of new gaming hardware in the US increased by 16% from January to June 2026, reaching $525. This trend is attributed to an AI data center-fueled chip and RAM shortage, which Samsung expects to worsen through 2027 and potentially until 2028. This shortage has already led to significant price hikes on consoles like the Xbox Series S and X, and is projected to affect the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, potentially raising its price to $500.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct announced
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct presentation dedicated entirely to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, scheduled for August 4, 2026. The 20-minute broadcast will showcase new details and footage for the tactical RPG, which is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026.
One of Mario's iconic abilities was actually just a glitch in the NES original, but Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto decided "it's fun" so "leave it as is"
Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Mario's ability to dash across small gaps in the original Super Mario Bros. was an unintended bug. He decided to keep the feature because it was fun, and it has remained a staple in the series. This glitch-turned-feature is one of several examples discussed, including hidden blocks in the same game and significant glitches in other titles like Hitman, Civilization, and Street Fighter 2.
