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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered, Fate/Stay Night Remastered Winter Burrow, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered and Fate/Stay Night Remastered. The roundup includes deals on a wide variety of games, with many offering substantial discounts from their original prices.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Castlevania collections, Monster Hunter Rise, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales on a wide variety of games. Notable discounts include the lowest prices ever for Castlevania collections, Monster Hunter Rise, and numerous other titles across various genres.
The DK Rap composer made a whopping 56 cents after the song amassed 1.5 million plays on TikTok
Composer Grant Kirkhope revealed he earned only 56 cents from 1.5 million plays of the "DK Rap" on TikTok, sparking discussion about music royalties in the streaming era. Kirkhope also noted that he did not receive a credit for the song's inclusion in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 4 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. Day 4 features a diverse schedule of speedruns across various platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, and retro consoles. The event has already raised over $485,000.
Yooka-Laylee is back in a SNES-style kart racer from some of the team behind Diddy Kong Racing
Playtonic Games has officially announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new SNES-style kart racer featuring the Yooka-Laylee duo. The game will feature a visual style inspired by Super Nintendo's Mode 7, advanced racing mechanics including a Rage system, and extensive multiplayer options. While no release date or platforms beyond PC have been confirmed, the studio plans to hold multiplayer beta tests.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Sign-ups are open for the beta test of Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new arcade racer focused on precision and comebacks. The game features a story campaign, online multiplayer with rollback netcode, and local split-screen for up to 8 players. Players can master advanced techniques and utilize a unique 'Rage' system for strategic comebacks.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!
Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Recalls The Glory Days Of Retro Mario Kart
Playtonic Games announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart during Summer Game Fest, a new kart racer that draws inspiration from classic titles like Super Mario Kart. The game will feature pixel-art sprites on 3D tracks, offering modern gameplay elements such as eight-player local and online multiplayer, a story campaign, and custom race creation. It is currently planned for release on PC, with other platforms to be announced.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart announced for PC
Playtonic Friends and Playtonic Games have announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart for PC, a precision-focused arcade racer. The game features a story campaign, online multiplayer, and extensive customization options. A release date has not yet been announced, but multiplayer beta tests are planned.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart fulfils the fourth game karting spin-off prophecy (on a technicality)
Playtonic has announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new kart racing spin-off in development for PC. The game aims to emulate the style of classic kart racers with weapons, a coin system, and a unique Rage mechanic. It will feature a solo campaign, online multiplayer, and local 8-player split-screen, with beta tests coming soon.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age
Playtonic is expanding the Yooka-Laylee franchise into the racing genre with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. This new title appears to draw inspiration from classic arcade racers like Mario Kart, marking a significant shift from the series' platforming roots.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart announced
Playtonic Games has announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, a new kart racing spinoff game for Windows PC. The game features a 'Rage' system for comebacks, advanced techniques, and extensive race customization options. It will include online multiplayer with rollback netcode and up to 8-player local split-screen, alongside a story campaign.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart leaks ahead of Summer Game Fest as developer Playtonic Games teases "there may be faster ways to go"
A kart racing game titled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has been leaked on SteamDB, featuring key art and a playtest page. Developer Playtonic Games has also been teasing "faster ways to go," suggesting an official announcement is imminent, potentially during Summer Game Fest. Fan reactions are mixed regarding the series' potential shift from platforming to racing.
'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' Listing Appears On SteamDB After Dev Teases
A listing for 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart' playtest has appeared on SteamDB, suggesting Playtonic Games is developing a kart racing title. This follows recent teases from the developer and the release of Yooka-Replaylee. No official confirmation or platform details have been provided.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Leaked by Steam DB Listing
A SteamDB listing has seemingly leaked 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart', revealing character art and suggesting a kart racing genre. This follows recent social media teases from the developers. The game's exact approach to the genre remains unknown, but comparisons are drawn to established titles like Mario Kart and Diddy Kong Racing.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart playtest appears on Steamdb
A new kart racing game titled Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has been discovered on Steamdb, suggesting a leak ahead of an official announcement. Developer Playtonic recently hinted at new projects, with a potential reveal expected around Summer Game Fest.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart page appears on SteamDB
A SteamDB entry for a 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' has surfaced, indicating potential development for a kart racing spin-off of the Yooka-Laylee franchise. The listing appeared on Steam's activity tracker, suggesting the game may be in an early testing phase.
Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play - every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumour
This article compiles numerous rumors and predictions for upcoming announcements at Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and other gaming showcases. It covers potential reveals for games across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch platforms, including new titles, sequels, remakes, and DLC from major publishers like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom.
Playtonic teases new Yooka-Laylee game reveal
Playtonic has released a teaser animation that strongly suggests a new Yooka-Laylee game is in development. While not explicitly stated, the animation features the series' iconic characters, Yooka the chameleon and Laylee the bat, hinting at an upcoming reveal.
Games Inbox: Are 3D platformers a dead genre?
This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived decline of 3D platformers, the controversy surrounding game reviews and developer apologies, and the high price of upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6. Other topics include the financial struggles of Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the increasing time it takes to develop games.
