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Multiple Games With Loot Boxes Become PEGI 16
PEGI has updated its age rating system, classifying games with paid random rewards, commonly known as loot boxes, as PEGI 16. This change affects popular titles like Pokemon GO, EA Sports FC, and Mario Kart Tour, which will now carry a 'Paid Random Items' warning label. The new policy, which began applying to newly submitted games in June 2026, is now retroactively impacting existing digital-only games across Europe and the UK.
Games with loot boxes and other "paid random items" re-rated PEGI 16 as new rules come into force, hopefully cutting down on kids gambling somewhat
European ratings board PEGI has updated its rules, re-rating games with loot boxes and other paid random items to a minimum of PEGI 16. This change aims to reduce the accessibility of predatory mechanics to younger players. While the focus is on paid random items, other proposed changes regarding NFTs and battle passes are also mentioned.
Fire Emblem’s Remarkable Comeback
The Fire Emblem series, once on the verge of cancellation due to declining sales and franchise fatigue, experienced a remarkable comeback starting with Fire Emblem Awakening. This resurgence was driven by innovative gameplay changes, such as the introduction of Casual mode, and a greater emphasis on character development, ultimately solidifying its place as a flagship Nintendo franchise.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is getting an infamous gacha gun from one of the series' mobile games, and I have…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has received a day-one patch that adds several collaboration weapons from the series' mobile titles, including the 'Breidablik' gacha gun from Fire Emblem Heroes. This divine weapon, used to summon characters in the mobile game, can now be obtained and used in Fortune's Weave on the Nintendo Switch. While the gacha mechanics themselves are not present in Fortune's Weave, the inclusion of the summoning gun is seen as a humorous and fitting addition.
The worst Mario Kart game is shutting down very soon
Nintendo has announced that the mobile game Mario Kart Tour will be shut down on September 30, 2026, with no offline mode planned. The game, released in 2019, has been profitable for the company and influenced mainline titles with its courses and characters. In-game purchases and auto-renewals for the Gold Pass have already been disabled.
Mario Kart Tour Will Be Unplayable After Nintendo Shuts It Down In September
Nintendo will shut down its mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 29, ending its service after seven years. The company has suspended in-game purchases and will make subscription perks free for the remaining months. While Mario Kart Tour will become unplayable, other Nintendo mobile titles like Pikmin Bloom, Super Mario Run, and Fire Emblem Heroes remain active.
Nintendo is not ditching mobile after all as it announces Pictonico
Nintendo has announced Pictonico, a new mobile game developed by Intelligent Systems that utilizes phone photos for its minigames. Despite previous reports of Nintendo losing interest in mobile, this WarioWare-esque title, launching May 30, suggests continued experimentation in the sector. The game will be free-to-start with purchasable content volumes.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Characters Become Kids in Fire Emblem Heroes
The yearly kids banner event for Fire Emblem Heroes is now live, featuring child versions of five characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, including Claude, Felix, Ingrid, Dimitri, and Edelgard. These new units are exceptionally strong and available until May 6, 2026. The event also includes a Tempest Trial with Eliwood: Pledged Friend as a reward.
The Best Gacha Games To Spend Time With In 2026
This guide highlights the best gacha games available in 2026, showcasing a variety of genres from action RPGs to strategy titles. Games like Genshin Impact, Infinity Nikki, and Limbus Company are featured for their unique gameplay, storytelling, and free-to-play friendly models across platforms like PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS.
Fire Emblem Heroes' next round of content arrives Sept. 30th, 2025
Nintendo has announced new content for the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes, scheduled for release on September 30th, 2025. The update will introduce new special heroes, including Emblem Hero Corrin and Mythic Hero Lyn, alongside returning Legendary and Mythic Heroes. Special Maps and Tap Battle events will also be available, offering rewards like Orbs and accessories.
