News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Now Arriving In 2027
The release was previously scheduled for next month
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News Diablo IV Apparently Has No More Expansions Planned In Lead Up To Diablo V's Release
But Blizzard says support will continue for a "very long time"
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News Nintendo Explains Why Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Has Just "A Single Save File"
Separate saves would create "complications"
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News Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta
A 'Year Two' showcase has also been announced
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News Koei Tecmo's Dark Fantasy Action RPG Sequel Locks In A Switch 2 Release Date
Wo Long 2 arrives March 2027
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News Diablo IV's 30th Anniversary Diablo Celebrations Get Off To A Bumpy Start
Blizzard: "We appreciate your patience"
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News Diablo IV Apparently Has No More Expansions Planned In Lead Up To Diablo V's Release
But Blizzard says support will continue for a "very long time"
Last week, Blizzard lifted the lid on Diablo V, announcing the fifth major entry in the ARPG series would be arriving in 2029. As it looks towards this next chapter, the company also confirmed "what's next" for its current title Diablo IV, which just arrived on the Switch 2 this week...
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- Diablo
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News Nintendo Explains Why Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Has Just "A Single Save File"
Separate saves would create "complications"
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arrives on the Switch 2 this week, and as a heads up, there's only "a single save file". This was revealed during Nintendo's latest 'Ask the Developer' chat with the Fire Emblem team. According to Intelligent Systems' director Toshiyuki Kusakihara, the team felt consolidating...
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- Fire Emblem
- Nintendo
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News Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta
A 'Year Two' showcase has also been announced
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting major 'Year Two' updates soon and in a new trailer today, Sega has revealed the legendary Umbra Witch Bayonetta will be bringing her signature style and grace to the racetrack. The Bayonetta x Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free update is "coming soon" and will contain...
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- Bayonetta
- Sega
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
News Koei Tecmo's Dark Fantasy Action RPG Sequel Locks In A Switch 2 Release Date
Wo Long 2 arrives March 2027
With the action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty now available on Switch 2, Koei Tecmo has locked in a release date for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember. In an official update, it's been announced the dark fantasy Three Kingdoms sequel will be arriving on 4th March 2027. A demo has also been announced for other platforms, allowing...
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News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Now Arriving In 2027
The release was previously scheduled for next month
Earlier this year, Dark Horse Comics announced it was teaming up with Nintendo once again to release The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai art book. While it was originally scheduled to launch next month on October 2026, in an update from Dark Horse, it's been announced...
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News Diablo IV's 30th Anniversary Diablo Celebrations Get Off To A Bumpy Start
Blizzard: "We appreciate your patience"
Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection arrives on the Switch 2 this week alongside the new season, but there have been some teething issues, including a temporary season delay. If you have been experiencing any problems logging in and accessing the game & new season, it's not an isolated issue. Blizzard even...
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YesterdayTue, 15th Sep 2026
News Diablo IV Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Officially Revealed
Blizzard also details Switch 2 features, net requirements & more
Blizzard finally announced Diablo IV for the Switch 2 last week, and if you're curious to know how it will look and run on Nintendo's hybrid system, we've now got the official details. According to an FAQ on Blizzard's forums, there'll be two graphics settings in the Age of Hatred...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Electric Ocarina Nintendo Store Pre-Orders Now Live (US)
Get it while you can
As part of the upcoming release of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, accessory manufacturer HORI is releasing an electric Ocarina of Time. Pre-orders went live earlier today on the Nintendo Store in the US for $49.99 USD. It will be released on 5th November 2026, the same date as the game (shipping dates may vary)...
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News Nightdive Studios Head Raises Hopes Of An Eternal Darkness Remaster
Eternal hope
Remaster developer Nightdive Studios has always been open about its desire to tackle Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, and a new comment from its studio head has raised hopes that it might become a reality. As covered by IGN, Stephen Kick responded to a question on social media in which a user asked if we'd ever see Eternal Darkness...
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Quiz Can You Name These GameCube Games From The Mangled Box Art?
Qube & A
We did it for the NES, we did it for the N64, and now, to mark the system's 25th anniversary, we're doing it for the GameCube. Would you believe it, another section of our totally real physical game library has been hit with all manner of catastrophes. Water damage, rodent infestation, interdimensional portals — you name it, it's all...
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News 007 First Light On Switch 2 Delayed Until March 2027
The move will help tighten up performance, IO Interactive says
007 First Light on Switch 2 has been delayed until next year, developer IO Interactive has announced. Posting to the game's official X account, the port - originally scheduled for summer 2026 - will now release in March 2027, with the "additional time" to help with "polishing the...
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News Think Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's Hero Roster Is Big? It Was Almost Even Bigger
Wait, there were initially HOW MANY protagonists?
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is almost upon us. The game launches later this week on 17th September, and to drum up one last little bit of hype, Nintendo has released a new Ask the Developer interview, going behind the scenes with Intelligent Systems on the latest series entry. The interview...
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News Here Are The Top 20 Best-Selling GameCube Games In The US
Celebrating the GameCube's 25th anniversary!
This week, Nintendo's GameCube celebrates 25 years since its release in Japan. To celebrate this anniversary, a chart of the system's software sales has been shared by Circana Retail Tracking Service. This includes the "US top 20 best-selling GameCube games, ranked by unit sales". This information was...
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News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Voice Actors Officially Revealed
The voices behind the characters
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arrives exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and ahead of this anticipated first-party release, Nintendo has revealed the English-language voice actors in the game. It's been sharing these updates on the Nintendo Today! app, with many of the cast also making their own announcements on...
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- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
UK Charts Orbitals Floats Out Of The Top 10 As Last Week's Newbies Hold Down The Podium
Defying gravity
We are back with our latest look at the UK charts, and after last week's excitement with all those newcomers, it's a slightly more familiar picture this time. The wonderful Switch 2 exclusive, Orbitals (which landed in third place in its debut week, let's not forget), has drifted down to 18th this time, likely having found the...
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- UK
News New Trademark Seemingly Reveals The Title For Lies Of P Sequel
O RLY?
A new trademark from developer Neowiz has seemingly revealed the title for its upcoming Lies of P sequel. As reported by ThePhrasemaker, a filing on the European Union Intellectual Property Office indicates that Neowiz's new game will be titled Wonders of O. The first entry's title was a clear nod to its Adventures of Pinocchio the
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Time Extension "I remember him as I knew him: a remarkably talented, generous and funny man"
Speaking exclusively to Time Extension, Julien Seri, the director of the famous The Legend of Zelda ad campaign featuring Robin Williams and his daughter, Zelda, has shared his memories of what it was like working with the legendary comedian. Since the remake of The...
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News SEGA And Netflix Announce New "Multi-Title Collaboration"
Including a Crazy Taxi live-action movie
SEGA and Netflix are teaming up once again, with the duo announcing three adaptations are now in development. First up is a live-action comedy movie based on the Crazy Taxi series and the new game World Tour. There'll also be another Sonic the Hedgehog kids' animation, and finally is a live-action crime...
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- Netflix
- Sonic
- Crazy Taxi
- Yakuza
Monday14th Sep 2026
Guide 50 Best GameCube Games Of All Time
Your guide to the GameCube's greatest
14th September 2026 marks 25 years(!) since the Japanese launch of the GameCube. In honour of a quarter-century of cubular gaming on mini-DVDs, we're republishing this ranking of the console's 50 finest games. Enjoy! The GameCube console concentrated on doing just one thing well: playing games. This was also...
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News Nintendo Updates Zelda Timeline, Seemingly Confirming A Fan Theory
Links to the past
Nintendo has often stressed its desire to place gameplay above all else, including story. Yet with the company providing (and updating) an official Legend of Zelda timeline, fans have understandably become quite invested in the entire concept. Now, with the upcoming release of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, Nintendo has once...
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Steam Hype Here comes a new challenger
Gaming on PC is great. Better than it has ever been, and Steam Hype is here to make it even better. Between respectably powerful cheap laptops, handhelds like the Steam Deck and the new generation of mini-PCs like the Steam Machine means it’s easier than ever to dip your toes into the vast ocean that is PC games. The...
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"Made possible in part by tariff-related refunds"
Last week, Nintendo announced its 'Customer Appreciation Sale', slashing prices (up to 30% off) across digital games, merch and amiibo on the Nintendo Store, all thanks to "tariff-related refunds". The sale is now live and will be sticking around until 26th September, so you only have a couple of...
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News Rayman Legends Retold Has Been Delayed
No Way, Man
We were just a few weeks away from Rayman Legends Retold launching on Switch 2 on 1st October, but the game has been delayed at the eleventh hour. As shared in an announcement post on social media, the Rayman dev team at Ubisoft Montpellier revealed that it is pushing back the 2.5D platformer's release to 3rd December, "to make sure...
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News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
Ready for this week's launch
Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave ahead of its launch later this week on 17th September 2026. It's only in Japanese for the time being, but we'll update this page as soon as the English version goes live. Essentially though, it covers a lot of what we've seen before in...
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- Upcoming Releases
News Hori Has Announced A Modular Arcade Stick For Switch 2, And It Looks Awesome
Have it your way
Accessory manufacturer Hori has announced a new, ambitious arcade stick for the Switch 2: the Hori Arcade Classic Pro. Officially licensed by Nintendo, the Classic Pro is unique in that it has two modular components on the left and right sides of the device. You've got four directional control options: a standard arcade stick, a...
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- Accessories
The new season launches alongside the Switch 2 release
The Diablo team held a panel about "what's next" for Diablo IV at day two of BlizzCon 2026 and it covered the latest season, future seasons and the Amazon Class coming to the game. Diablo IV - What's Next BlizzCon 2026 Panel: Season of Hell's Legacy - 15th September 2026 Season of Hell's...
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Feature Luigi's Mansion Is One Of My Favourite GameCube Games, But I've Never Actually Owned It
It just kept floating away
Today, 14th September 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the Gamecube and, by extension, Luigi's Mansion. So to celebrate the occasion, Ollie looks back on Luigi's first spooky outing; a game he adored, but somehow never owned... I’ve always loved horror; it’s no secret at this point. So when Nintendo revealed...
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Time Extension "I thought a lot about the varied, detailed internal construction of those things"
As you may have already seen, Time Extension recently had the rare opportunity to speak with Benimaru Itoh, a figure who, among other things, created
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Sunday13th Sep 2026
Feature What I Learned After Working On Over 1,000 Switch 2 Joy-Con
The joys and cons
Coming into this console generation with the spectre of Switch 1's Joy-Con drift debacle in our minds, reviewers approached the Switch 2's Joy-Con with extreme caution. The controllers seemed much improved, but problems take time to manifest, and even when things do go wrong, knowing whether you've got a one-off dud or a widespread...
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- Hardware
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Estimated File Size Revealed
Not long to go now
Nintendo's Fire Emblem series is back next with the arrival of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave exclusively on the Switch 2. If you're planning on picking up the game digitally, you'll need to make sure you've got enough space on your system to install it. According to Nintendo's official eShop listing, the estimated file size for...
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News Diablo IV x The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Collab Unveiled, Here's A First Look
As part of a new partnership between Blizzard & CD Projekt Red
At Gamescom this year, CD Projekt Red and Blizzard announced a partnership and teased some announcements. Now, at day two of BlizzCon 2026 this weekend, fans of these companies have got a first look at the Diablo IV x Witcher 3 collab. It's a Geralt
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News Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out 2027
Update: April release confirmed in new trailer
[Sat 2nd May, 2026 06:00 BST]: At EVO Japan this weekend, developer French Bread and publisher Aniplex lifted the lid on Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina with a special teaser trailer. It's currently locked in for an "early 2027" release and will be available for the Switch and Switch 2. Here's some...
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Feature Box Art Brawl - Duel: Professor Layton And The Spectre's Call
See you Layton
Hmm, this Box Art Brawl reminds me of a puzzle. Last time, we put Castlevania: Belmont's Curse in the spotlight, as we matched up its two regional covers. It was anything but a close-fought contest, mind you, as the European and Japanese variant walked away with a staggering 81% of the vote, leaving the North American design with...
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ICYMI Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Demo Out Now On eShop
A Dragon Quest spin-off also gets a surprise release
During a sizzle reel in the Nintendo Direct earlier this week, Square Enix gave fans another look at the upcoming release Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. It also included an eShop demo announcement, and in case you missed it, it can be downloaded right now! The demo starts at the...
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News Overwatch Announces What's Next As It Reaches The End Of Its First Year-Long Story Arc
New hero, map and more! Cyberpunk collab also announced
Apart from all the Diablo news, the team behind the free-to-play team shooter Overwatch (formerly known as Overwatch 2) shared a handful of new announcements at this year's BlizzCon. Firstly, Doctrine (Hero 54), the vampire-inspired support hero and ally of Doomfist, is arriving in Season 5 on...
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Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (September 13th 2026)
Time Extension Amico! Retroid Pocket Duo! Project Dream! Neo Geo AES+!
Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. "It Could Have Been Awesome" - The Nightmare Before Christmas Sequel You Never Got To Play: Recently, concept artist Ken...
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Saturday12th Sep 2026
News Nintendo Confirms Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection Restocks
Expect an announcement via the Nintendo Store app
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced a new Zelda-themed Switch 2, Pro Controller and various other items celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the series. Unsurprisingly, many of these items have already sold out in multiple locations around the world. In an update, Nintendo has now confirmed...
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News "We Will Take This As A Lesson" - Level-5 CEO Doubles Down On GenAI Despite Backlash
"It appears that some people felt uncomfortable about this"
It's no secret that Level-5 has embraced Generative AI when it comes to game development, and CEO Akihiro Hino has been very open and honest about the fact that the company is using the technology in its games – but few expected the recent Level-5 Vision 2026 II Showcase to feature so...
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News It's Official, Diablo 4: Age Of Hatred Collection Brings Hell To Switch 2 Next Week
And it's already been spotted in stores
After ongoing rumours and even some ratings, Blizzard has finally lifted the lid on Diablo 4 for Switch 2 at BlizzCon 2026 this weekend. Lilith and her army of demons will be unleashed on 15th September 2026 for $69.99 / £62.99. This version on Switch 2, titled
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News Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Monster Hunter Wilds Bundle
Launching in Japan this December
The mainline Monster Hunter series will debut on the Switch 2 this December with the release of the new entry Monster Hunter Wilds. In case you missed it, during the Japanese Direct this week, Nintendo (and Capcom) announced hunters in this location will be able to pick up not only the game on 4th December 2026, but...
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News Diablo 5 Is Coming In Spring 2029, Here's The First Teaser Trailer
"Sanctuary falls"
Following the reveal of Diablo IV for the Switch 2 at BlizzCon's opening ceremony this weekend, Blizzard ended its Diablo 30th anniversary segment with the official announcement of Diablo V. The next major entry in the action role-playing series will be arriving in Spring 2029. Platforms and a specific release date have not been...
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News Super Monkey Ball Triple Pack Physical Release Rolls Onto Switch This November
"Keep those monkeys rolling"
Sega recently announced triple pack physical collections for Sonic the Hedgehog, and now Super Monkey Ball is getting the same treatment. The Super Monkey Ball Triple Pack "physical-only release" will launch for the Switch on 10th November 2026. It's priced at $39.99 USD and comes loaded with Super Monkey Ball Banana...
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Time Extension Benimaru Itoh on expanding the world of Star Fox
Growing up in the UK, I don't necessarily have the same fuzzy memories of Nintendo Power that a lot of my North American friends do, having grown up on our own official Nintendo magazines (which originated way back in 1992 with EMAP's Nintendo Magazine System). As a kid, I probably had a vague idea...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th September)
The calm after the storm
Hey y'all. What a week, huh? What a week. The big highlights, of course, were the two Nintendo Directs. First up, Nintendo treated us to a substantial glimpse at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, confirming that it will launch very soon on 5th November 2026. We then got a second Direct the day after...
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News Diablo Is Getting An Animated Netflix Series
Now in development
At BlizzCon 2026 this weekend, Blizzard has announced Diablo is getting an animated Netflix series. Blizzard: "We are thrilled to share that we are in development on a new animated series for Diablo with Netflix." Blizzard president Johanna Faries also teased there could be adaptations for other series, (including Overwatch...
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Friday11th Sep 2026
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time & Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 Console
Update: Currys has the console in the UK
Nintendo lifted the lid on its Ocarina of Time remake in its September 2026 Direct, revealing a stunningly detailed reimagining of the N64 classic. It's scheduled to launch on 5th November, with special Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware and accessories arriving earlier, on 29th October. In this guide, we've...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre-Order Comes With Bonus N64-Style Slipcover
"Exclusively available in Canada at EB Games"
The original N64 box art and game. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders have now opened on Nintendo's website, eShop, and at select retailers around the globe. If you haven't already pre-ordered and happen to be located in Canada, EB Games has announced an exclusive deal. If you pre-order Link's...
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Guide Last Chance To Grab These 78 Switch 1 & 2 eShop Games In Nintendo's Blockbuster Sale (UK)
More discounted bangers
Just a reminder that Europe's eShop sales wrap up this weekend, so there's still time to fire up your Switch (2) and take a look at the wishlist if there's something you had your eye on. Carry on! Well folks, Nintendo has already kickstarted its Blockbuster eShop sale in the US, now it's doing the same in the UK and Europe...
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Guide Where To Pre-Order Metroid Ravenous For Switch 2, The Special Edition & amiibo
Update: Special Edition available from Very (UK)
The rumours were true and the next '2D' game in the Metroid series is coming on 28th January 2027. Metroid Ravenous is a Switch 2 exclusive continuing Samus' story after 2021's Metroid Dread and sees the bounty hunter devouring enemies in an "eat or be eaten" scenario. Sounds fun! In this guide,...
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News Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful
"avoid purchasing or using circumvention devices"
Nintendo is celebrating a court case victory in the Netherlands that says the sale of "devices designed to circumvent Nintendo’s security measures" is unlawful. Specifically referencing cards such as the MIG Switch Card, the case heard at The Hague District Court (Rechtbank Den Haag) involved a...
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