Mouse: P.I. For Hire – Mouseburg Edition
News, coverage and analysis tracking Mouse: P.I. For Hire – Mouseburg Edition across the outlets.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire made all its money back in a month, selling 730,000 copies in "stronger-than-expected" launch with 94% positive Steam reviewsMouse: P.I. for Hire has achieved strong financial success, selling 730,000 copies across all platforms since its April 16 launch and recouping its development costs within a month. The game, described as a Cuphead-esque boomer shooter with 1930s animation-inspired visuals, has garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam with 94% positive reviews. Publisher PlaySide Studios noted that sales exceeded expectations, highlighting the strength of the intellectual property and player engagement.- Mouse: P.I. For Hire Sales UpdateMouse: P.I. For Hire, a first-person shooter with a 1930s cartoon aesthetic, has achieved over 730,000 sales since its release in April. This update provides the latest sales figures for the game.
Nintendo pre-order updates – May 10, 2026 – Star Fox, The Legend of Heroes, moreThis article provides a comprehensive list of video games and amiibo currently available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Release dates range from May 2026 through November 2026, with some titles listed as TBA 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on strong, Mixtape debutsThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Newcomer Mixtape debuted in the top three download-only games. The charts list the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles available on the platform.
Review – Mouse: P.I for Hire – PS5Mouse: P.I for Hire is a first-person "Boomer Shooter" developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Studios, featuring the voice talents of Troy Baker as Jack Pepper, a private detective mouse in the anthropomorphic city of Mouseburg. The game blends noir themes with zany humor and fast-paced gunplay, offering weapon upgrades and a charming interactive map for travel between missions. Despite some missions feeling lengthy, the game is praised for its art design, gunplay, and overall presentation, earning an 84% score.
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data EmergesSony's new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, has had a slow start according to its first sales data. The game ranked 11th in North America and 17th in Europe on the PS Store charts for April, and third in the UK physical sales chart. While it is the number one new release on Amazon for PS5 games, its debut is considered weak for a high-profile release.
Indie Selects for May 2026: Big Moments, Bold GamesXbox highlights a curated selection of indie games available in May 2026, featuring titles across various genres. The featured games include the cartoon-style first-person shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire, the narrative RPG Dosa Divas, the co-op horror game Content Warning, the musical RPG People of Note, the stock market sim Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the survival game Icarus: Console Edition.
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
Players’ Choice: Vote for April 2026’s best new gamePlayStation Blog is launching a monthly poll for players to vote on the best new game released each month, starting with April 2026. Nominees will be selected by the editorial team, and winners will be announced on social channels. Remakes qualify, but re-releases do not.
Nintendo pre-order updates – May 3, 2026 –Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for various games and amiibo across North America, Canada, and the UK, with release dates spanning from April 2026 through November 2026, and some titles listed as TBA 2026. The list includes new releases, collector's editions, and books, with retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop mentioned for pre-orders.
Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2026)Nintendo Life has revealed its eShop Selects for April 2026, highlighting the top three reviewed games released on the Nintendo Switch eShop that month. Vampire Crawlers took first place, followed by OPUS: Prism Peak and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The article also mentions several honorable mentions and games that narrowly missed the top three.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2026This article prompts readers to share what games they are currently playing in May 2026, mentioning titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. It also references a previous discussion about Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, with users sharing their tenure and opinions on the service's value.
April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More.Microsoft has released its April update for Xbox, introducing new customization options for consoles and PC. Console users can now pin more groups to Home, customize colors, and disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis, alongside a new Play History tab. PC users gain the ability to manually add games to their Xbox library and pin favorites to Home, with improved gamepad cursor functionality.- FZHS – Diablo IV-, Mouse- och Tides of Tomorrow-betygen låstaThe Diablo IV expansion Lord of Hatred has received a score of 84/100 based on 46 reviews. Mouse: P.I. for Hire scored 81/100 from 118 reviews, and the asynchronous multiplayer adventure Tides of Tomorrow received a 76/100 from 40 reviews. A review for Lord of Hatred is expected soon.
Review: Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine AchievementMouse: P.I. for Hire is a bold and ambitious first-person shooter for the Nintendo Switch, blending 1920s rubber-hose animation with film noir storytelling and fast-paced 'boomer shooter' gameplay. Despite a slow start, the game evolves into a gripping narrative with satisfying progression, unlocking new abilities and weapons. Debut developer Fumi Games has delivered a visually impressive and unique experience that successfully takes risks.
Nintendo pre-order updates – April 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders game and amiibo, moreNintendo has provided updates on upcoming pre-orders for various games and amiibo, including Splatoon Raiders and its associated figures. The list details new releases and collector's editions available across North America, Europe, and the UK for the Nintendo Switch and PC.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 26, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia dominates againThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 26, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata also debuted strongly, securing the second and third positions respectively. Several other popular titles, including Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, also appeared on the charts.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 539: Mice and MenThe Official PlayStation Podcast episode 539 covers upcoming game releases like Saros and Neverness to Everness, along with details on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and updates for Helldivers 2 and Gran Turismo 7. The hosts also discuss the cartoon world of Mouse: P.I. for Hire and convenience store snacks.
Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"Voice actor Troy Baker is reportedly considering creating his own game studio, a move that prompted Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins, to jokingly warn him against it. Salim, who runs Surgent Studios, cited the difficulties of game development, a sentiment echoed by others in the industry, though Pocketpair's John Buckley encouraged Baker to proceed.
The Last Of Us Star Troy Baker Wants To Start His Own Game Studio, But He Won't Rush ItActor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us and Uncharted, is exploring the possibility of starting his own game studio to tell his own stories. He emphasized a desire to build a trusted team and avoid rushing the process, learning from past industry successes. Baker plans to leverage his extensive experience collaborating with industry veterans like Hideo Kojima and Neil Druckmann.