Update: WayForward announced that all first parties have received this River City Girls 2 patch. Frame rate enhancements, a “repeat New Game+ playthrough,” and more were previously announced. “The River City Girls 2 performance update has now been submitted to all first parties! This includes framerate improvements, repeat New Game+ playthroughs, and numerous other fixes. Due to cross-play, the patch ...

Nintendo’s Japanese support team will stop Wii U repairs. When exactly? When its parts inventory runs out, that determines that. The Japanese Nintendo Support Page confirmed that Wii U repair components are no longer available. Thus, repair clients must schedule repairs promptly. Nintendo cannot predict when repair support will stop due to supply availability. Repairs for Wii U accessories like ...

Nintendo released a surprise 3DS update. The system becomes Version 11.17.0-50. Another “stability update” improves system stability to improve user experience. Dataminer ‘OatmealDome’ also indicates that the system’s settings, eShop app, and browser were upgraded. The US Home Menu was updated. [Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update] Version 11.17.0-50 was released for all regions. The patch notes only contain the usual “stability” ...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now available to rent or buy digitally in the UK (thanks, VGC) after its US digital premiere last week! Amazon and iTunes sell Universal’s record-breaking film for £15.99 (rental) or £19.99 (buy). Both options allow you to pause and rewind, so maybe we’ll finally find all the film’s Easter eggs… The Mario Movie is ...

Hamster announced today that Arika’s tough Tetris sequel, Tetris The Absolute Grandmaster 2 Plus, will be released on the Switch via the Arcade Archives collection on June 1 (thanks, Gematsu). Last year, Tetris The Grand Master was added to the Archives, and this sequel promises the same challenging twists on the classic block-aligning format. This sequel adds a Normal Mode ...

On May 26, RedDeer Games will release the dark, comic book-inspired The Blind Prophet on the Switch eShop. As Apostle Bartholomeus, you will cleanse Rotbork of the Great Evil. Point-and-click gameplay lets you explore hand-drawn landscapes, solve puzzles, and play mini-games to advance the story. The comic book style makes the dark streets and themes look like Hellboy. The Blind ...

Weird West, a gun-slinging action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey, released in March 2022 on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One before heading to next-gen consoles earlier this month. Today, publisher Devolver Digital announced that the game will be coming to Switch. A surprise Amazon listing earlier today revealed the game’s Switch box and 22nd September release ...

We’ve often wondered about the Legend of Zelda franchise and its protagonist, Link. Strongest Link? How does he relax? He sleeps how long? The stinkiest Link has never been considered. Consider the strenuous exercise Link puts himself through in each game, but which version of Link stinks the most? We’re confused. Wired asked longtime producer Eiji Aonuma and Tears of ...

Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios announced Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch on September 19, 2023, yesterday. The nasty and bloody teaser set the stage for this new chapter in the renowned fighting series, but the official game website’s FAQ revealed another interesting detail: Kameo Fighters. The description says these new fighters are companion characters that will help during bouts ...

Have you ever glanced at Bikini Bottom in Spongebob Squarepants and thought, “Crikey, that could do with a ruddy good scrub”? You can live out your power wash fantasies under the water with Powerwash Simulator’s Spongebob Squarepants Special Pack this summer. Six additional maps—Conch Street, The Bikini Bottom Bus, The Krusty Krab, The Patty Wagon, The Invisible Boatmobile, and The ...