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Disney has said that the long-running Kingdom Hearts franchise is now a $1 billion franchise spread across all the games. Disney’s executive vice president of global games, Sean Shoptaw, said that the series is now one of “nine games that have grossed over $1 billion at retail” and emphasised the importance of “telling truly original… Read More »Disney says Kingdom Hearts series is now a $1 billion franchise Source

Fans have been clamouring for a new entry in the beloved The Simpsons Hit & Run for quite some time now and at a D23 panel this week Simpsons creator Matt Groening may have announced that something new is happening with the franchise ahead of time. There have been rumours that something is happening with the… Read More »The Simpsons Hit & Run could make a return “in some form” Source

Looks like the rumors were true, as the beloved Kingdom Hearts series from developer Square Enix had a strong presence at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase. The anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV, previously confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, was announced at the panel to be launching in late 2027, alongside the reveal that the game will… Read More »Kingdom Hearts 4 launches late 2027, anime series announced for Disney+ Source

Nintendo has announced a new promotion which sees those who successfully complete the DK Challenge being awarded a physical collectible 39-card set with card case. To get the cards along with the case you will need to complete all challenges by 1st September. Nintendo notes that the DK Challenge event is open to all Nintendo Switch 2 users… Read More »US: My Nintendo offering collectible card set for completing the DK Challenge Source

Nintendo has announced that they are bringing a new weapon to Splatoon 3 which is the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica from the excellent Splatoon Raiders. The weapon will be available for those of you who have cleared the main story in Splatoon Raiders and will be obtained from the terminal in the game’s lobby. The Plastic-Bottle… Read More »Splatoon 3 will soon add Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica from Splatoon Raiders for those who have cleared game Source

Sonic and Mario have been duking it for years and today Lingo Kids has published a report on Kids Interactive Entertainment which reveals that Sonic the Hedgehog has proved to be more popular with boys. Sonic entered the chart at No.2 while Mario was placed at No.7. However, both were beaten by Marvel’s iconic Spider-Man.… Read More »Sonic ranks No. 2 and Mario No. 7 in Boys Top Characters in Kids Interactive Entertainment Report Source

Rumour monger DanielRPK has stated that there will be some kind of Kingdom Hearts announcement made at this evening’s D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase panel. This is a separate event from the Kingdom Hearts panel, which begins tomorrow. There were no specific details at what to expect from the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase panel, but it… Read More »DanielRPK: Kingdom Hearts announcement at tonight’s D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase panel Source

Pokémon Pokopia, the first Pokémon spin-off for Nintendo Switch 2, has sold over 5 million copies digitally and physically (game-key card), The Pokémon Company has announced. The cozy life-simulation game, co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force (known for the Warriors series), launched on 5th March to worldwide acclaim, considered to be a… Read More »Pokemon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies worldwide Source

SEGA has rejoicing today as it has now shifted over 5 million copies of Sonic Frontiers with the milestone being achieved with help from the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 version of the 3D platformer. All eyes are currently focused on what’s next for the mainline Sonic franchise as Sonic Frontiers was released on multiple… Read More »Sonic Frontiers sales surpass 5 million copies sold Source

The Pokemon Company has announced Pokemon Bank which started life on the iconic Nintendo 3DS system will shut down 26th February, 2027 and users will need to use the Pokemon HOME service going forward. That’s not all as The Pokémon Company also announced that Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen will link to Pokemon HOME in… Read More »Pokemon Bank closes in 2027 and FireRed and LeafGreen link to Pokemon HOME Source

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:  Pre-orders: Nintendo Music: Activities: Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: Nintendo of America Source

Since its reawakening on the Nintendo 3DS, Fire Emblem has become a flagship series for Nintendo. The 3DS entries’ shift to player-friendly mechanics like causal mode blunted some of its edge as a Strategy RPG, and a greater focus on characters and relationships brought in an audience willing to engage with its systems if it… Read More »Preview: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Source

As we previously reported Krispy Kreme has teamed up with The Pokemon Company to produce some sumptuous Pokemon themed doughnuts. Now we have a look at all of the designs which will be available across the United States. The collaboration is in celebration of the franchise’s 30-year anniversary and will be available beginning Tuesday, 18th… Read More »Here’s a look at the different Pokemon Krispy Kreme doughnuts Source

M&S has launched an exclusive new McLaren Racing x Sonic the Hedgehog apparel range, bringing together two globally recognised brands with a shared passion for speed, innovation and fan-first storytelling. The programme marks the first apparel collaboration for the McLaren and Sonic partnership since the two brands joined forces at McLaren Racing Live: London in 2025. The… Read More »UK: M&S launches exclusive McLaren Racing x Sonic the Hedgehog apparel Source

Super Mario Sunshine (2002) has finally arrived on Nintendo Classics; another shiny addition to the GameCube library of games included with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. The nostalgic summer-themed 3D platformer is well known for its upbeat, tropical-feeling tunes as you explore Isle Delfino, so to celebrate the launch, the official soundtrack… Read More »Super Mario Sunshine now available on Nintendo Classics and Nintendo Music Source

It would have been extremely unlikely that we wouldn’t get a new Hogwarts Legacy game as the original sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Today, Warner Bros has officially confirmed that the second instalment of Hogwarts Legacy is in development. No further information was revealed regarding a release window or formats, but hopefully we won’t… Read More »Warner Bros confirms Hogwarts Legacy 2 is in development Source

Nintendo has taken steps to warn consumers that the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to rise on 1st September in an effort to drum up sales via in-store kiosks. The message reads, “Power Up Your Play. The suggested retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2 system will increase to $499.99 on 1st… Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 kiosks now warn people about console’s upcoming price increase Source

CentroLeaks is reporting that the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Pokemon Winds and Waves will be directed by Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku. This is notable as previous Pokemon generations have been directed by Shigeru Ohmori. Hiroyuki Tani was the director of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield DLC and Katsuhiko Ichiraku was the director of… Read More »CentroLeaks: Pokemon Winds & Waves will be directed by Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku Source

Video game leaker Shpeshal Nick has said on X that the Pokemon Ruby/Emerald/Sapphire ports for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are planned to be released in late September early October. The ports of the classic Pokemon games have yet to to be confirmed by The Pokemon Company, but were expected to be coming.… Read More »Shpeshal Nick: Pokemon Ruby/Emerald/Sapphire ports planned for Switch late September/October  Source

Development studio Pearl Abyss has been trying to get Crimson Desert up and running on the Nintendo Switch 2 and have stated that they would only bring the game over to the platform if it was in a satisfactory state. Now the company has said in its earnings letter that they have it up and… Read More »Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert could come to Switch 2 in first half of 2027 Source