Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda has unveiled the Pokémon Koraidon motorbike during the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race on Sunday, and uh... Well, it looks about as elegant as you could reasonably expect.
The vehicle is aided by the Honda Riding Assist system, which means it's able to operate and move independently. You can check this out in the video below, but don't expect blistering speeds out of this one. The bike is equipped with stabilisers, presumably to simply keep it upright, but it's moving at an almost laughably slow speed.
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]]>Japan's largest speedrunning event, RTA, is set to kick off later this week on 9th August, and will see some of the speediest gamers in the biz ploughing through the likes of Cuphead, Nier: Automata and Skyrim, all in aid of Doctors Without Borders. We learnt a few months ago that Nintendo games would not be included in the lineup, and now the RTA group has explained why (thanks for the heads up, Eurogamer).
In a new post shared on the RTA website (and translated by Automaton), the event organisers explain that they were contacted by Nintendo back in June, informing them that "as a legal entity, they would have to ask for permission in advance" if they wanted to feature any Nintendo game in the event. What's more, the Big N apparently stated that all previous instances of Nintendo games being streamed from the event are now considered "unauthorised use".
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]]>We reported on Ludocene back in February, when the new search tool for video games was looking for backers for its Kickstarter campaign, which then went on to find enough supporters that it's launching a whole month early. Hooray! In fact, it's launching today, which is National Playday here in the UK. What are the chances?!
We've been very impressed with what we've seen from Ludocene thus far; it all looks very nice and swishy, like a fancy Apple-designed Tinder but for finding games to love. Y'know the vibe.
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]]>One of the many announcements during last week's Nintendo's Partner showcase was the Switch 2 upgrade for Apex Legends.
With the game now available for the Switch 2 this week, Respawn Entertainment has outlined the game's performance details on this new platform. Here's the full rundown along with some information about the download process:
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]]>It's been another solid year for arcade racing fans on Nintendo platforms so far, and there's even more to come...
The independent studio 3DCloud has announced Formula Legends will be racing onto the original Switch later this year on 18th September 2025 for ￡19.99 / $19.99 / €19.99.
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]]>When Nintendo launched the Switch 2 earlier this year in June, it also released multiple free game updates for select Switch titles.
One of these updates was for Game Builder Garage - adding visual optimisations, Joy-Con 2 mouse support and more. Now in a new update, it's rolled out Version 1.1.1. This particular patch tackles some issues when playing this title on the Switch 2.
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]]>Following Nintendo identifying a bug in Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV last week, an update has now been officially rolled out.
This issue was tied to the game's upload records of rankings, and it's apparently operating as it should once again. Apart from the Switch 2 version, this same update is also available for the original Switch release.
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]]>Minecraft has announced a new update for its Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration DLC, and it's out today.
The 'Super Update' is a new add-on where you'll need to gather the Chaos Emeralds, defeat Dr. Eggman and transform into Super Sonic and Super Shadow.
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]]>Playtonic Games' Yooka-Replaylee, a remaster of the 2017 3D collectathon platformer Yooka-Laylee, is "content complete" and a release date announcement is "coming...SoonTM".
This comes from PM Studios, the physical game publisher who is handling Yooka-Replaylee's release. The company shared a video on Bluesky giving us a very short explanation on what to expect.
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]]>At last, the Power Rangers are making their Fortnite debut later this week on 7th August.
There's been rumours about the Rangers dropping in the free-to-play battle royale for a while, and today's trailer confirms when and what to expect. They'll be landing in-game during Chapter 6 Season 4, Shock 'N Awesome. Oh, and did we mention that the trailer is incredible?
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]]>When Harold Ryan, former Bungie CEO and president, formed his new studio ProbablyMonsters in 2016, he remarked how that the aim was to transform how AAA games are developed, hoping to create a more sustainable environment for creators to, well, create in.
Now, the fledgling studio has announced its first two games, one of which is coming to Nintendo Switch. And indeed, it's specifically for Switch. Storm Lancers is a side-scrolling roguelike that's due to hit Nintendo's console "this fall" and, as Ryan himself explains in the game's official press release:
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]]>Following the release of the Elves 2 Pro, accessory manufacturer Gulikit is back with the, uh, Elves 2. Yes, this is a cheaper model ($29.99 / ￡29.99) of the Saturn-inspired wireless pad for the Switch and Switch 2; one that shirks some of the more advanced customisation options of its slightly elder sibling while adding in one rather enticing new feature.
If you happen to own a Switch 2 and are eagerly awaiting a third-party controller that includes wake-up support for Nintendo’s new hardware, the wait is over. The Elves 2 is officially the first to include the feature, and I’m happy to confirm that it works exactly as you’d expect.
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]]>In yet another indication that time is indeed marching on and on, it seems that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island has somehow turned 30 years old.
Released in Japan on 5th August 1995, Yoshi's Island marked a significant departure from its predecessor, yet received widespread critical acclaim regardless. It also happened to be the last 2D entry in the Super Mario series for over a decade before New Super Mario Bros. followed in 2006. And if we're being honest, the DS entry definitely lacked some of the ingenuity displayed in Yoshi's Island.
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]]>Charles Martinet may not be voicing Mario anymore, but that doesn't mean he isn't still deeply involved in the promotion of Nintendo's enduring mascot.
As such, the voice actor will be making an appearance at this year's MCM Comic Con in Bimingham from 28th - 30th November, 2025. Martinet will be there for all three days providing photograph and autograph opportunities, alongside taking part in a panel on Saturday, 29th November at 12:30pm.
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]]>Nintendo has released a brand new overview trailer for the catchily-titled Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, and it has given us our first look at a new batch of Mouthful Mode transformations.
We first locked eyes on Spring Mouth way back at the game's Switch 2 reveal, but Gear Mouth and Sign Mouth are completely new! Gear Mouth gives Kirb some sweet rolling abilities, granting him the power to stick to walls and roll across moving platforms with ease. Sign Mouth, meanwhile, turns the pink puffball into a makeshift sledge for top-speed downhill racing. Side note: we're a little bit in love with Sign Mouth.
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]]>Well, here's an unexpected bit of news! After launching on PC earlier this year, Strange Scaffold has announced that its turn-based take on TMNT will be flipping onto Switch on 14th August — wait, that's next week!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is all about turn-based action. You'll play as Leo, Raph, Donnie, or Mikey, as you flip, punch, and dash your way through a campaign that sees both Shredder and Master Splinter dead and gone, leaving the heroes in a half-shell to find their own way in the world.
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]]>Nintendo has already been doing a little surveying and gathering of feedback, as we reported a few weeks back, with regards to physical and digital games, including how game-key cards are going down. Spoiler alert: they aren't really going down very well at all.
Now, and as reported by Eurogamer, the Big N is back at it, with a fresh survey for those interested to get busy filling in. Indeed, you can click right here to go do just that.
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]]>For the second week in a row, Nintendo will be holding another showcase for games coming to the Switch and Switch 2.
This time, it's an Indie World, and will be taking place on 7th August at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST. The showcase will be roughly 15 minutes long and will be show in all of the usual spots.
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]]>Updated with the surprise release of Pokémon Friends!
If there's any franchise that's no stranger to a spin-off or two, it's Pokémon. The inherent appeal of the little Pocket Monsters makes the series ripe for all kinds of genres and video games. Name a genre, and Pokémon has most likely done it.
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]]>After collaborating on a pair of Crocs back in 2023, SEGA is continuing its streak of 'Footwear That Would Be Inappropriate For Sonic The Hedgehog' with a new pair of Sonic-inspired Timberland kicks.
Let's manage those expectations right from the jump. It's unlikely that most of us will ever get our hands on a pair of these bad boys. The collab is in celebration of the upcoming grand opening of SEGA's flagship store in Japan, and will only be available at the nearby Shibuya PARCO Timberland store from 9th August.
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]]>Relive the golden days of handheld gaming with LEGO’s new near life-sized tribute to the original Nintendo Game Boy. This adult-focused 421-piece set captures all the iconic design details, from the D-pad and A/B buttons to the Game Pak slot. It also includes swappable brick-built cartridges and lenticular screens featuring The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land. Whether you’re a LEGO fan, a Nintendo diehard or just looking for the perfect nostalgic display piece, this is one to grab.
The LEGO Game Boy set launches on 1st October 2025.
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Following an update earlier this month, Toby Fox's latest game Deltarune has now been updated to Version 1.03.
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]]>Last week, during Nintendo's partner showcase, Square Enix lifted the lid on Octopath Traveler 0 - a new entry in the HD-2D series where you'll customise and play as your own character.
Square Enix has already shared quite a bit about this upcoming release, and now it seems it's been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board ahead of its arrival this December. It's 'T' for "Teen" and contains blood, fantasy violence, language and suggestive themes.
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]]>Following the Nintendo Music app being updated to Version 1.3.0, Nintendo has this week added the Pilotwings soundtracks.
This update includes not only the Super Nintendo album, but also the soundtracks for Pilotwings 64 and Pilotwings Resort on the 3DS.
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Capcom recently revealed the Season 3 DLC roster for Street Fighter 6, confirming Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid would be joining the battle. Now, in an update during its Spotlight broadcast today, the company has locked in a date for the first fighter.
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