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Small Saga Review (Nintendo Switch)
Small Saga is a charming and surprisingly deep turn-based RPG for the Nintendo Switch, praised for its unique art style, engaging story, and streamlined combat. The game offers a compact adventure with memorable characters and a creative setting, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of shorter RPGs.
StarCraft Doesn’t Sound Like An Xbox Exclusive
Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming StarCraft shooter will not be an Xbox exclusive, though the exact platforms remain unclear. While Blizzard stated it's incorrect to call it an Xbox exclusive, they did not confirm PlayStation availability beyond PC. This announcement comes amidst Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and a recent shift by Xbox towards console exclusives for some of its franchises.
Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Game Arrives Today on PlayStation Store, Has Free Demo
The acclaimed Metroidvania game Well Dweller is now available on the PlayStation Store for $19.99, with a 15% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers until October 7, 2026. A free demo is also offered. Developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, the game is also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox consoles, and PC, with Xbox Game Pass access.
Oregon Trail II-Like Management Game Keep Driving Is Coming to Consoles This Month
The road trip RPG Keep Driving, developed by Y/CJ/Y, is launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 28th, with mod support also being added to the PC version. The game features a procedurally generated open world set in the early 2000s, where players embark on a cross-country journey, encountering hitchhikers, taking on odd jobs, and upgrading their car.
Quern: Undying Thoughts releasing on Nintendo Switch 10 years after PC debut
Quern: Undying Thoughts, a first-person puzzle adventure game originally released on PC, is launching on Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2026. The game features exploration of a mysterious island filled with puzzles and secrets, with a digital price of $14.99.
PlayStation 5 Adventure Game Like Beloved Nintendo Exclusive Announced
Wired Productions and Glee-Cheese have announced Mr. Records, a new PlayStation 5 adventure game that blends rhythm gameplay with record shop management. The title, which draws comparisons to the Nintendo 3DS exclusive HarmoKnight, will feature over 40 levels and 49 original songs. A demo is planned for PC players ahead of Steam Next Fest, with the game also slated for release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
THQ says free upgrade to Nintendo Switch 2 version of Epic Mickey when it launches
THQ Nordic has announced that owners of the Nintendo Switch version of Epic Mickey Rebrushed will receive a free upgrade to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version. The new version is set to launch on October 6th.
Raise The Dead – And The Profits – In Graveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 has launched for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, priced at £20.99. Developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild, the sequel expands on the original's management simulation formula with new features like zombie automation, town rebuilding, and undead warfare.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Shadow of Mordor coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition are coming to the Nintendo Switch, with listings indicating a September 30, 2026 release date. Both titles will feature their respective season pass content and the acclaimed Nemesis System. Pricing and bundle discounts are available for pre-orders.
Stellar Blade devs only had enough money to survive "for about 3 months" at one point, CEO says several major publishers rejected them before Sony
Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, faced significant financial difficulties during development, with CEO Hyung-Tae Kim stating they only had enough funds to survive for about three months at one point. Several major publishers rejected the project, deeming it too risky, before Sony Interactive Entertainment eventually offered a publishing deal after seeing a playable build. The success of their other game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, also provided crucial financial support.
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition gets first gameplay
First gameplay footage has been released for Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, a remaster that will be bundled with Rayman Legends Retold. This enhanced version features 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and quality-of-life improvements. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2026.
Rayman Legends Retold reveals 6-minute trailer shows new story, Land of the Livid Dead, customization, more
A new six-minute trailer for Rayman Legends Retold showcases its story, the new Land of the Livid Dead realm, and customization options. The game features a plot where dark Teensies corrupt the Glade of Dreams, requiring players to save captured Teensies and guardians. It will launch for Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2026.
Rayman Legends Retold Feels Like A Remake That Didn’t Need To Happen
Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the 2013 platformer, is deemed unnecessary by the reviewer as the original still holds up well. While the remake features updated visuals, new cutscenes, and an added antagonist, it largely retreads familiar ground and fails to evolve the platforming formula. The music levels are highlighted as the best part, but the reviewer questions if a remake was the best way to deliver more of them.
With "a dozen" music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn't be happier
Rayman Legends Retold is expanding on the original's acclaimed music levels, aiming for a total of a dozen. Developers at Ubisoft Milan and Montpellier are carefully recreating and adding new musical stages, drawing inspiration from tracks like the Macarena and MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This." The game retains the core 2D platforming gameplay, now presented in a 2.5D visual style, with a focus on making the experience enjoyable for both long-time fans and new players.
Rayman Legends Retold Does a Good Job of Scratching That Platforming Itch | IGN Preview
Rayman Legends Retold is a faithful remake that offers a substantial amount of content, both new and old, at a good value. While it doesn't introduce groundbreaking visual or gameplay changes, it serves as a solid platforming experience that could appeal to new players or those looking for a game on the Nintendo Switch.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will have free Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade, other details
THQ Nordic has announced that Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will offer a free upgrade path from the Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo Switch 2, applicable to both digital and physical versions. Owners will be able to carry over their save progress, and DLC will be bundled or transferable under specific conditions. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is set to launch on October 6th, 2026, with no current plans for PC patches.
Not even two weeks later, Retroid just unveiled yet another DS handheld, and the Pocket Duo Lite+ is causing a ruckus
Retroid has unveiled a third Nintendo DS-style handheld, the Pocket Duo Lite+, less than two weeks after announcing previous models. This new device features an upgraded Dragonwing Q-7790 processor and is priced at $219, with an early bird discount to $199. The company is offering an exchange program for customers who pre-ordered the base Lite model due to the rapid succession of releases, which has caused frustration among consumers.
Things Get Grim In Well Dweller – Now On Game Pass, Xbox And More
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird on a quest to rescue his family from a wicked queen in a grim, hand-drawn world.
After Monster Hunter Wilds' PC woes, lead says "it just takes a lot of time and research" to make games "perform well," but Capcom hopes it's got things figured out for Ascendance
Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto acknowledges the performance issues faced by Monster Hunter Wilds on PC, stating that optimizing for a wide range of hardware requires significant time and research. The company hopes to apply lessons learned from Wilds' launch to the upcoming expansion, Ascendance, to ensure better performance on PC and other platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Outbound “Wildlife” update announced
Silver Lining Interactive and Square Glade Games have announced the "Wildlife" update for Outbound, coming soon to Nintendo Switch. This update introduces a fauna expansion with 34 new animal species and a photography system, alongside upgraded building options and quality-of-life improvements.
