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Nintendo pre-order updates – October 25, 2026 – The Apothecary Diaries, Order of the Sinking Star, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, UK, and other regions for October 2026 through early 2027. It details game titles, special editions, release dates, and participating stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.
Nintendo pre-order updates – October 18, 2026 – He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, more
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for the week of October 18, 2026, detailing numerous upcoming game releases across various platforms, primarily for the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2. The list includes a wide range of titles, from major franchises like Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda to independent games and licensed properties, with release dates spanning from October 2026 through early 2027.
Nintendo pre-order updates – October 11, 2026 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year One Edition, Demon Slayer, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers for the week of October 11, 2026. It details upcoming game releases, special editions, and amiibo figures for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Nintendo pre-order updates – October 4, 2026 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of October 4, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, special editions, and amiibo figures for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 27, 2026 – new LEGO Super Mario sets, Terranigma, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers for the week of September 27, 2026. It details upcoming game releases, new LEGO Super Mario sets, and other merchandise for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms in the United States, Canada, and the UK.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 20, 2026 – Monster Hunter Wilds, Guardians of the Galaxy, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK for September 2026 and beyond. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, with some titles having TBA 2026 or 2027 release dates.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 6, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, Art of Splatoon 3, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of the week of September 6, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, along with their respective release dates and retailers.
Nintendo pre-order updates – August 16, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game pre-order updates for the week of August 16, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2, covering a wide range of titles and their respective release dates and retailers.
Nintendo pre-order updates – August 9, 2026 – Attack on Titan 3, The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, more
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for the week of August 9, 2026, detailing upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2. The list includes a wide variety of games across different genres, with many titles scheduled for release in late 2026 and some extending into 2027.
What we've been playing - "I've wanted to go to demon school for a while"
This week's gaming roundup features discussions on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, where players are experimenting with characters like Star Lord. Demonschool is praised for its engaging tactics RPG gameplay and upbeat presentation on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, players are chipping away at Hades 2 and Slay the Spire 2, while Grand Theft Auto 5's immersive nature is noted despite motion sickness concerns. Big Walk is highlighted as a cozy cooperative experience perfect for short play sessions.
An itch.io bundle is raising money for laid off game workers
The United Videogame Workers union, in partnership with Necrosoft Games, has launched a charity bundle on itch.io featuring 127 games to raise funds for laid-off game industry workers. The bundle, which requires a minimum $10 purchase, has already raised over $150,000. Union president Aurelia Augusta highlighted the solidarity shown by the response and emphasized that the funds are intended for individual developers facing hardship, not companies.
Got a spare $10? Net yourself almost 150 games and help support laid off game devs with the game industry hardship fund bundle
Necrosoft has organized a bundle featuring nearly 150 games, with all proceeds going to a hardship fund for laid-off game developers in the US and Canada. The bundle includes titles like A Short Hike, Arranger, and Lucah: Born of a Dream, aiming to provide financial assistance for basic necessities amidst widespread industry layoffs.
Indies devs band together for 100-game, $10 bundle aiming to help an "unprecedented number" of laid off…
Indie game developers have launched a $10 bundle featuring over 100 games and assets to support developers affected by recent layoffs. Spearheaded by Necrosoft Games, all proceeds, minus processing fees, will go to a Game Industry Hardship Fund managed by United Videogame Workers. The bundle includes titles like A Short Hike and Arranger, with funds intended to help laid-off developers with essential living expenses.
Demonschool Nintendo Switch physical release on the way, pre-orders open
A physical release for the tactics RPG Demonschool is coming to Nintendo Switch, with Fangamer handling the production. The boxed version will include the base game, poster, art cards, and two DLC packs. Pre-orders are now open.
"Steam’s required AI disclosure is the right move": Devs say gen AI should be called out in games and…
Valve's new policy requiring developers to disclose the use of generative AI in games on Steam has sparked debate, with some, like Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, calling it irresponsible. However, many developers interviewed believe transparency is crucial, arguing that gamers have a right to know how their games are made and what they are supporting. There is a sentiment that consumers are pushing back against AI-generated content, and platforms like Steam are responding to this demand.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo 4, And More Games Are Free On Xbox This Weekend
Microsoft is offering several games for free on Xbox over the July 4th weekend as part of its Free Play Days promotion. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer and Zombies are available until July 6, and Diablo IV until July 7. Demonschool and The Stone Madness have two-hour trials available until July 5. Some titles, like Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, require an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, and Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are available to all Xbox players, while Ikonei Island requires an Xbox Game Pass membership. Demonschool and The Stone of Madness also feature limited-time trials.
Demonschool 1.10 update announced, patch notes – New Game+, text log, much more
Demonschool has received a major update to version 1.10, introducing New Game+, a dialogue history log, a Pretzel store, and expanded friendship dialogues. The update also includes numerous adjustments and fixes to gameplay, character interactions, and visual elements, with ongoing improvements detailed across several weeks of development.
Saturday Patches
Several games received official updates. Deadlock received a gameplay update on May 22, 2026, Demonschool launched a significant free update, and Team Fortress 2 also released a new patch.