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Pokemon Bank to end service in February 2027
The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Bank, the storage app for Nintendo 3DS games, will end support on February 26, 2027. Users who have downloaded the app before the 3DS eShop closure in 2023 can still transfer their Pokemon to Pokemon Home until the service ends. This announcement coincides with news that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen will become compatible with Pokemon Home on Nintendo Switch in October.
Mario Kart Tour Services Shutting Down After September 29, 2026 - NintendoFuse
Nintendo has announced that services for the mobile game Mario Kart Tour will cease on September 29, 2026. The sale of in-game currency, rubies, has already ended, and automatic renewals for the Gold Pass subscription have been stopped. No plans for an offline version or migration to another platform have been revealed.
The worst Mario Kart game is shutting down very soon
Nintendo has announced that the mobile game Mario Kart Tour will be shut down on September 30, 2026, with no offline mode planned. The game, released in 2019, has been profitable for the company and influenced mainline titles with its courses and characters. In-game purchases and auto-renewals for the Gold Pass have already been disabled.
Nintendo announces that Mario Kart Tour is shutting down
Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29, 2026, at 11 PM PT. The sale of in-game currency has already ended, and there are no plans for an offline version. Gold Pass benefits will be made available for free to all players until the service concludes.
Morning Mobilization
Samsung Messages is scheduled to shut down this month, impacting users of the messaging service. Separately, an analysis suggests Microsoft's acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion has been followed by a decade of mismanagement.
Notion Mail is shutting down
Notion Mail is shutting down. The company has not provided specific details regarding the shutdown date or any potential alternatives for users.
Gaming Community Declares ‘Generational Week’ as Major Events Converge
The gaming and anime community is experiencing a convergence of major events, dubbed a 'generational week,' featuring service shutdowns, creator controversies, milestone celebrations, and gacha game drama. This intense period highlights the rapid pace of modern gaming culture and the interconnectedness of online communities through social media.
Battlefield Hardline delisted and servers taken offline, but PC players are okay for now
Servers for Battlefield Hardline have been taken offline, and the game is being delisted from Xbox One and PlayStation 4 stores. PC players will still be able to play the game, though online functionality may be affected.
Popular PS3 RPG Finally Shutting Down Multiplayer After 12 Years
Electronic Arts will shut down the multiplayer servers for Dragon Age: Inquisition on PlayStation 3 in April 2026, after 12 years of service. While the PlayStation 4 version remains unaffected, the PS3 shutdown might also impact the ability to import game saves from older Dragon Age titles. The article also briefly mentions the critical and commercial failure of the recent Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Sony Shutting Down 2023 PS5 Exclusive Game, Already Delisted
Sony Interactive Entertainment is shutting down the PlayStation VR2 exclusive shooter Firewall Ultra, developed by First Contact Entertainment, on September 17, 2026. The game, a sequel to Firewall: Zero Hour, was delisted from the PlayStation Store without prior notice. While the PS4 version of Firewall: Zero Hour remains unaffected, Firewall Ultra received a lukewarm reception compared to its predecessor.
