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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Drops to New All-Time Low Price on Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is available for the Nintendo Switch at an all-time low price of $25. This deal no longer requires an Amazon Prime membership.
Triple-i Showcase Sets 2027 Dates for Indie Game Releases
The Triple-i Initiative's fall showcase revealed release dates and new information for numerous indie games, with many targeting 2027. Notable announcements include Outward 2 and ReVamp, alongside updates for Astral Ascent and Dave the Diver. The event also featured playable demos and playtests for various upcoming titles.
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun Invites You To Join Elmo’s Big Block Party
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun is now available for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £24.99. Developed by INFINIGON Limited and published by Outright Games, the family adventure game invites players to explore familiar locations, help characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster, and participate in over 100 mini-games and activities.
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun launch trailer
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun has released its launch trailer and is available today on Nintendo Switch. The game allows players to create their own character and join familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo and Cookie Monster in various activities and quests. It features local co-op play and encourages exploration and home decoration.
Famitsu software sales (9/28/26 – 10/4/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of September 28 to October 4, 2026. Ace Combat 8 debuted at the top of the charts on PlayStation 5, while Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to perform strongly on Nintendo Switch.
Evening Reading - October 8, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Order of the Sinking Star and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, discussions on Phantom Blade Zero and Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, and updates on Ultima IP rights. It also touches on Xbox's new film and TV division, Apple's upcoming event, a Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development, and Sony's AR/VR patent sales to Meta.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival launch trailer – survival horror action game released on Nintendo Switch 2
Saber Interactive has released the launch trailer for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a survival horror action game now available on Nintendo Switch. The game features Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead and introduces a new story within the Hellraiser universe, allowing players to wield supernatural powers.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says Decisions About Minigames Are “Mine to Bear”
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the decision to include a rich variety of minigames in the Final Fantasy 7 remakes is his responsibility as director. While player feedback is considered for aspects like difficulty and engagement, the overall quantity of minigames is a creative choice. Adjustments have been made for Revelation to ensure smoother interactions, including difficulty settings and the option to skip minigames.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Showcases Excellent Joy-Con Implementation in New Overview Trailer
Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, showcasing its various activities and the implementation of Joy-Con controls. The trailer highlights gameplay in Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, and Bowling, as well as exploration of Wuhu Island. The game is set to launch on October 22nd.
Resident Evil Requiem Team Added Grace as a Protagonist Because it Wouldn’t be Scary With Just Leon
Producer Masachika Kawata revealed that Grace Ashcroft was added as a protagonist to Resident Evil Requiem because Leon Kennedy's combat expertise would have diminished the horror elements. The game was initially considered as an online experience by director Koshi Nakanishi before returning to its survival horror roots. Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 8 million copies and generating over $500 million.
Order of the Sinking Star launch trailer – new puzzle adventure Nintendo Switch 2 game from the creator of Braid
Arc Games and Thekla have released the launch trailer for Order of the Sinking Star, a new puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness. Available now on Nintendo Switch, the game features over a thousand handcrafted challenges, a fully voiced cast, and an interconnected world designed for player freedom.
Creepy Horrors: Blood Cult 2, an occult creature-collector RPG, announced for Nintendo Switch
Dillo Interactive has announced Creepy Horrors: Blood Cult 2, an occult creature-collector RPG, for the Nintendo Switch, with a planned release in 2027. The game will feature over 100 creatures to summon, upgrade, and battle in 3v3 turn-based combat across four distinct cults.
Monster Hunter Rise Brings Native Hunts to Netflix Mobile
Monster Hunter Rise has soft-launched on iOS and Android devices as a native install for Netflix subscribers. This mobile version features reworked touch controls, a new Recovery Button, and unlocks for Challenge and Event Quests through progression. The game previously launched on Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and has sold over 20 million units worldwide.
The Road of Dust and Sorrow secures Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
The Road of Dust and Sorrow, a story-driven survival-horror game, will launch on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive and Painted Black Games, the title features pixel art graphics and a dystopian setting where players control Katherine and her daughter Ava trying to survive mutated creatures.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the next game to be offered in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials in North America, running from October 9 to October 15. Active Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the full game during this period, with save data transferable to the full version. The game will also be available at a 45 percent discount until October 18.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] Review – I See a Lightness
The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] offers the Dark Seeker Saga in its most updated form, benefiting from modern hardware with smoother performance and faster loading times, especially on Nintendo Switch. While it provides a convenient way to experience the series, it offers little new for existing fans and can be confusing for newcomers due to its convoluted story and lack of guidance on essential entries. Despite dated mechanics in early titles and narrative complexity, the series' core themes of friendship and identity remain relevant and shine through.
DAVE THE DIVER Is Going Full Subnautica For Its Final DLC
Mintrocket announced that Dave the Diver's final DLC, the Subnautica 2 Content Pack, will be a free expansion releasing in early 2027. Developed in collaboration with Unknown Worlds Entertainment, this crossover will send players to the ocean moon Proteus, featuring new creatures, recipes, and a Leviathan from Subnautica 2. This marks the end of planned DLC for Dave the Diver, with the studio citing player requests for a Subnautica collaboration.
Echo Weaver On Game Pass Turns Time Into Your Most Valuable Weapon
Echo Weaver, a new Metroidvania title from Moonlight Kids and Akupara Games, is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers. The game features a unique time-loop mechanic where knowledge gained from previous runs is the primary form of progression. It is also available for purchase on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Iconic Prison Escape Franchise Returns With New 3D Direction for PlayStation Players
Team17 has announced The Escapists 3, bringing the iconic prison-escape franchise into a 3D perspective for the first time. The sequel will feature new crafting, stealth, and combat mechanics, over 120 new weapons, and both split-screen and online co-op. The Escapists 3 is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
"It's clear that we both adore one another's games a lot" - Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2 team up for a crossover made in heaven
Mintrocket and Unknown Worlds have announced a crossover DLC for Dave the Diver and Subnautica 2, set for release in early 2027. The free DLC will bring Subnautica 2's ocean moon of Proteus into Dave the Diver, featuring iconic creatures and new discoveries. Both studios expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the shared underwater themes and distinct gameplay approaches.
