Nintendo has just expanded its Switch Online service, bringing four new titles to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color lineup available through the standard ‘Nintendo Classics’ tier. The latest additions span a range of genres and eras, offering something for nearly every retro gaming enthusiast. Leading the charge is Gradius: The Interstellar Assault (1991/92),…
Back in 2022, a major legal battle unfolded as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tried to block Microsoft’s huge plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard. This wasn’t just any acquisition — it was a $68.7 billion deal that would reshape the gaming industry and make Microsoft the third-largest gaming company in the world.…
The May Xbox update is packed with exciting features, especially for fans of classic gaming and PC players. From a new library of retro titles on Game Pass to upgraded streaming options and in-game enhancements, there's something for everyone this month. Xbox has teamed up with Antstream Arcade to bring Retro Classics to Xbox Game…
After sitting out Gamescom in 2024, Nintendo is officially making its return to Europe’s biggest gaming convention. The company has confirmed that it will be present at Gamescom 2025, taking place in Cologne, Germany from August 20th to 24th — just months after the highly anticipated launch of the Switch 2. Speculation had previously…
Sony has officially announced that it will be discontinuing its PlayStation Stars loyalty program, wrapping up the initiative less than three years after its launch. As of today, new sign-ups are no longer being accepted into the PlayStation Stars program. For existing members, the ability to earn reward points will continue until July 23,…
The sequel to the acclaimed psychological action-adventure game is set to launch on a new console platform this summer in an Enhanced Edition. Originally released on PC and one console in 2024, the game will soon reach a wider audience with improved performance and added features. While a specific release date hasn’t been announced, the…
Ubisoft Mainz is taking the long-running Anno series into uncharted historical territory with Anno 117: Pax Romana, set to launch in 2025. This time, players are transported to the heart of the Roman Empire, where they will govern as imperial administrators shaping provinces like Latium or Albion. Unlike previous entries, Pax Romana introduces more…
According to recent reports, Nintendo is working with Samsung to produce custom chips for the upcoming Switch 2, with an ambitious goal of shipping 20 million units by March 2026. The collaboration highlights Nintendo’s confidence in Switch 2’s market potential and Samsung’s capacity for large-scale tech manufacturing. While the base model is expected to…
Nintendo has filed a new trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215, the noir-style graphic adventure originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2007. The trademark, filed in Japan on May 9 and published on May 19, has sparked speculation about a potential return of this beloved title. Developed by the now-defunct studio Cing, Hotel Dusk…
Arrowhead Game Studios has released a major update for Helldivers 2 titled "Heart of Democracy," and it’s one of the most ambitious changes the game has seen to date. With Super Earth now under direct attack, the battlefield shifts from remote planets to dense, crumbling cities. The new urban biomes completely change the pace…
