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Nintendo Reportedly Canceled A Ubisoft-Developed Zelda Game Starring Ganondorf
Nintendo reportedly canceled a Legend of Zelda spin-off game developed by Ubisoft Milan that would have starred Ganondorf. The prototype was rejected in late 2023, leading to the departure of director Davide Soliani and other team members to form their own studio. Ubisoft attempted to pitch other IPs like Star Fox and Mario, but these were also unsuccessful.
Entire Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Game Available to Play for Free in Nintendo Switch Demo, But There’s a Catch
The entire game of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available to play for free on Nintendo Switch via a demo until September 30. This allows players to experience the full game before deciding to purchase.
When JRPG Meets Metroidvania, It’s Fallen Tear: The Ascension!
Indie developer Winter Crew Studios has launched Fallen Tear: The Ascension into its full 1.0 version on Steam, following its Early Access release in March 2026. This hand-drawn, story-driven Metroidvania RPG features a new region, bosses, skills, and over 150 enemies, with Souls-like combat influences. The game is priced at $24.99 with a launch discount and is also planned for PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
35 Years Later, Alien Breed Is Still Coming For You!
The Alien Breed 35th Anniversary collection has been released for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, featuring six classic games from the series. The collection includes modern conveniences like dual-stick controls and save states, alongside a virtual museum with concept art and developer interviews.
Call Of Duty’s Carry Forward Will Continue In Warzone For MW4, But There’s A Catch
Activision is changing how legacy weapons and operator skins will function in Call of Duty: Warzone with the integration of Modern Warfare 4. While older weapons will remain usable, their Gunsmith customization options will be limited, with only pre-set five-attachment versions or owned blueprints available. This change aims to focus the weapon meta on Modern Warfare 4 but may alienate players who prefer customizing their favorite legacy guns.
The Rogue Prince of Persia won’t be getting any additional updates
Evil Empire has announced that the Anniversary Update will be the final update for The Rogue Prince of Persia, marking the end of its development. The studio expressed gratitude to the over one million players who supported the game, their first project. Separately, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was offered as a limited-time free trial to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Single-Player Rhythm Adventure and Management Sim Mr. Records Drops Its First Demo on Steam
Wired Productions and Glee-Cheese Studio have released the first public demo for their single-player rhythm adventure and management simulation game, Mr. Records, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the beginning of the story, where George opens a record store and his records come alive at night as playable musical journeys through his imagination. The game is also slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Metroid Prime Remastered for Switch Is on Sale for $27.99
Metroid Prime Remastered is currently on sale for $27.99 digitally on the Nintendo Switch. This marks a significant discount for one of the highest-rated entries in the Metroid series.
Garfield – Escape From Monday Turns The Lazy Cat Into A Platforming Hero
Garfield – Escape From Monday is a new 3D platformer available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players guide Garfield through a bizarre nightmare world filled with vegetables and enemies, collecting lasagna to progress and customize Jon's house. The game features three unique costumes that grant special abilities, adding variety to the platforming challenges.
Call Of Duty Is Finally Giving Players What They Want
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will introduce a new filter allowing players to choose whether to see immersive, thematically appropriate operator skins or the more outlandish cosmetic skins from previous titles in Warzone. This highly requested feature aims to bridge the gap between players seeking immersion and those who prefer vibrant, non-traditional cosmetics. The filter will be off by default and only affects the user's personal game view.
Switch pirate ordered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million, which the company believes is "nowhere near" enough
Nintendo has been awarded $4.5 million in damages against James Williams, a user accused of hosting pirated Nintendo Switch games online. The company also secured a permanent injunction against Williams, forcing him to disable piracy shops and related social media accounts. Nintendo believes this amount is insufficient to cover the damages caused by his conduct.
When is The Witcher 3 Remastered release time?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will launch simultaneously worldwide on September 29 at 10am UTC. This free upgrade for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will not receive the remaster but will get the DLCs for free.
Fountains just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, includes 120 FPS support
Crunching Koalas has released a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Fountains, featuring 120 FPS support and an exclusive Gauntlet Mode. This new version is a free upgrade for owners of the original Nintendo Switch version, which launched just last week. Fountains is described as a soulslike action-RPG with a seamless, interconnected world and challenging combat.
Dragon Quest 11 is (almost) the ideal Switch 2 conversion
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition offers an impressive conversion for the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing strong performance optimization and visual improvements over the original PlayStation 4 release. Despite the lack of an upgrade path for existing Switch owners and the need to repurchase the game, it stands out as a premier handheld experience, particularly on the Switch 2.
US: Nintendo Download for 24th September
Nintendo has announced its latest Nintendo Download update for the week of September 24th, featuring new content for the Nintendo Switch. The update includes information on pre-orders, game trials, and Nintendo Music, alongside a list of new releases available on the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo has been awarded $4.5 million in Switch piracy lawsuit
Nintendo has been awarded $4.5 million in damages from James Williams, also known as Archbox, in a lawsuit concerning the sale of pirated Nintendo Switch games. Williams was found to have distributed thousands of unauthorized copies through online shops. He failed to respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment against him, which includes an injunction to disable all online shops he operates that offer pirated games.
Horror game hiding is my personal nightmare, but Silent Hill Townfall's CRTV vision gives me just enough confidence…
The author, who typically dislikes horror games with hiding mechanics, finds Silent Hill: Townfall's CRTV device offers a compelling twist on the genre. This unique tool provides enemy proximity alerts and visual cues, mitigating the fear of being caught off guard and making the game's tense stealth sequences more manageable and engaging.
Poker, Magic And Monsters Collide In Heroes of Magic & Cards
Heroes of Magic & Cards, a card-based adventure combining poker, magic, and roguelike deckbuilding, is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by First Day Games and published by Forever Entertainment, the game features strategic card combat where poker hands determine attacks and abilities.
Thunder Hoop Collection secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
QUByte Interactive has announced that the Thunder Hoop Collection will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026, for $9.99. The collection includes the original Thunder Hoop arcade game and its sequel, TH Strikes Back, featuring modern enhancements like Rewind and Save States, along with a new release date trailer.
SiN: Reloaded Gives One Of The 90s’ Most Ambitious Shooters A New Lease Of Life
Nightdive Studios has released SiN: Reloaded, a remastered version of the 1998 first-person shooter, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The remaster features HD textures, updated models, support for up to 4K resolution at 120 FPS, and includes the Wages of SiN expansion.
