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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd May)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Indiana Jones, Tales of Arise, and Mario Kart World. The article also touches on new mobile game announcements, trading card game scalping issues, and performance boosts on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 23, 2026 – Tomodachi Life is unbeatable
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 23, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New releases like Rune Dice and Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection also appeared on the download-only list. The article provides a comprehensive ranking of the top 30 games and download-only titles.
The Adventures of Elliot’s development team has quietly been mastering the modern minigame, and its latest action-RPG once again shows us how it’s done
The development team behind Square Enix's upcoming The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, led by director Tomaya Asano, demonstrates a mastery of integrating compelling minigames into RPGs. This approach, also seen in titles like Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, enhances the overall player experience by adding meaningful, often challenging, side activities that complement the main gameplay loop.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Astral Ascent, Devil May Cry, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for games like Astral Ascent and Devil May Cry. The article lists numerous titles with their discounted prices, encouraging users to visit Nintendo's website for the complete selection.
Capcom Reports 93 Percent of its Sales Are Digital, PC Accounted for 32 Million Sales in FY26
Capcom reported that 93 percent of its total sales were digital during the 2025 fiscal year, with PC accounting for 32.17 million units sold, marking the third consecutive year PC has led sales. The company aims to reach 100 million annual sales by strengthening its global sales network and nurturing older IPs like Mega Man and Devil May Cry.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on a strong run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 16, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Several other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also feature prominently in the all-games list, while download-only games like Pokemon FireRed and Nine Sols are highlighted.
Best games you won’t believe are turning 25 in 2026
Several iconic video games released around the turn of the millennium are celebrating significant anniversaries, with many turning 25 in 2026. Titles like Gran Turismo 3, Devil May Cry, Halo: Combat Evolved, Metal Gear Solid 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Final Fantasy X, Silent Hill 2, Ico, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Grand Theft Auto 3 are highlighted for their lasting impact and influence on the industry.
Best games you won’t believe are turning 25 in 2026
Several iconic video games released around the turn of the millennium are celebrating significant anniversaries, with many turning 25 in 2026. Titles like Gran Turismo 3, Devil May Cry, Halo: Combat Evolved, Metal Gear Solid 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Final Fantasy X, Silent Hill 2, Ico, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Grand Theft Auto 3 are highlighted for their lasting impact and influence on the industry.
Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2 Redeems The Worst Game In The Series
Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2 is a stylish and action-packed continuation of the anime adaptation, expanding its cast and narrative. The season successfully reimagines elements from the maligned Devil May Cry 2, particularly the villain Arius, and features strong performances and impressive animation from Studio Mir, surpassing its predecessor.
Netflix misspells the name of Devil May Cry antagonist Vergil on a t-shirt, and it's honestly one of the more understandable typos they could've made
Netflix has released merchandise for its Devil May Cry animated series, but a t-shirt misspelled the name of the antagonist Vergil as 'Virgil'. This error, which references an ancient Roman poet, has since been removed from the store. The series has been renewed for a second season.
Capcom Says It Will Continue To Nurture Its "Leading Brands" With Sequels, Remakes And Ports
Capcom plans to nurture its leading game brands through sequels, remakes, and ports, while also developing new intellectual property. The company highlighted series such as Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Onimusha, and Monster Hunter as key franchises for future growth. Recent releases include Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Pragmata, with the latter selling over two million copies.
Capcom says it's eyeing Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, Dragon's Dogma for 'sequels, remakes, ports, etc.', and I'll gladly take the excuse to get my hopes up
Capcom has indicated plans to expand its intellectual property value through sequels, remakes, and ports for franchises such as Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dragon's Dogma. This strategy aims to elevate these series to become future growth engines, similar to their success with Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter. The company also mentioned leveraging generative AI in development while continuing to increase its workforce.
Anime Expo 2026 to Premiere BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
Anime Expo 2026 will feature an advance premiere of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, including a panel with voice actors Masakazu Morita and Johnny Yong Bosch. The event, taking place on July 4th, will include a screening of the new anime arc and a discussion with the Japanese and English voice actors for Ichigo Kurosaki. Anime Expo 2026 is scheduled from July 2nd to July 5th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise
Netflix issued a recall for official merchandise after misspelling the name of a lead character from the Devil May Cry series. The t-shirt in question incorrectly referred to the character Vergil as "Virgil."
Dead Rising Franchise Still Alive as Capcom Considers Sequels, Remakes
Capcom is actively considering new entries and remakes for the Dead Rising franchise, which it lists as one of its "leading brands" alongside Devil May Cry and Mega Man. While a remaster of the original game was released for PlayStation 5 in 2024, the last mainline entry was Dead Rising 4 in 2016. Capcom is exploring various business models, including new IP, sequels, remakes, ports, and other media like movies and TV shows.
Netflix misspells a lead Devil May Cry character's name and has to recall official merchandise
Netflix has recalled official Devil May Cry merchandise after misspelling the name of the character Vergil as 'Virgil' on a T-shirt. The T-shirt featured artwork of Dante and Vergil, with the error quickly noticed and removed from the Netflix store. This incident occurred despite the successful launch of the Devil May Cry animated series' first season on Netflix.
Capcom wants to make new Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dead Rising games
Capcom is considering new entries for its major franchises including Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dead Rising, as indicated in their latest financial report. While Resident Evil and Pragmata are set for releases, Dino Crisis was notably absent from the list of potential sequels or remakes. The company also discussed its stance on artificial intelligence in game development and the increasing trend of digital sales.
Interview: Holostars Vtuber Jurard T Rexford Talks Music, Voice Dramas, and Streaming for Charity
Holostars Vtuber Jurard T Rexford discusses his recent music releases, new model design inspired by Devil May Cry, and his passion for voice dramas. He also details his experience organizing a 12-hour charity stream that raised over half a million Philippine pesos for typhoon victims.
Capcom wants to "nurture" dormant game series like Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma with "sequels,…
Capcom is planning to revitalize dormant game series such as Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma, and Mega Man by developing sequels. The company aims to make these franchises as central to its portfolio as Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter.
Capcom Wants to Nurture Old IP Like Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney With “Sequels, Remakes, Ports”
Capcom plans to "nurture" classic intellectual properties like Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney through sequels, remakes, and ports. The company aims to expand its user base and improve performance by revitalizing these older franchises, alongside its core IPs of Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter. While new games for Okami and Onimusha are in development, franchises like Breath of Fire, Darkstalkers, and Dino Crisis were not explicitly mentioned in these plans.
