Month: August 2025

But will they learn from their McSteaks? McDonald’s restaurants in Japan seem to have got a little more than they bargained for over this past weekend, as a promotion between Pokémon and the company’s Happy Meals had to shut down early. The reason? “Higher-than-expected sales”. However, it appears there’s more going on here — and,…

Road British. It is testament to Konami’s back-catalogue, from an era when it was the undisputed king of the 16-Bit and 2D arcade craft, that it can muster so many extraordinary compilations. Gradius Origins joins both the Contra and Castlevania Anniversary releases, and Digital Eclipse’s wonderful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, as yet…

Class is in session. After a few lengthy delays, the tactical RPG Demonschool has finally secured a final release date for the Switch, and you’ve not got long to wait. As announced during the Indie World Japan showcase, the Necrosoft Games-developed title will launch on 3rd September 2025. The game is influenced by the likes…

Richard Leadbetter’s tech channel has separated from IGN owner Ziff Davis. Digital Foundry, a massively popular tech and gaming YouTube channel which we feature regularly on this site, has announced today that it is 100% independent. Founded by industry veteran Richard Leadbetter – who has worked on magazines such as CVG, Mean Machines, Maximum and…

Yeah I got you, I got this on camera. There was a brief moment last year when it felt like everyone with a PC was playing the co-op survival game Content Warning. Well, next year, those with a Switch 2 (or a Switch 1) will be able to get in on the funny/freaky fun. As…

50 games in one. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, Mossmouth’s critically-acclaimed retro compilation, UFO 50, is out on Switch… today! Announced during today’s Indie World showcase, the game was developers by the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, and Catacomb Kids. We’ve been itching to try this one out for a while, and now we don’t have to…

Qud news! Kitfox Games and Freehold Games have announced that Caves of Qud is finally on its way to Switch via a Q4 2025 release. That’s not even very far away! For those who haven’t heard of the game before, Caves of Qud is a game that spent a whopping 15 years in development and…

With a free demo available today. It may have felt like a long time coming, but Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games kicked off today’s Indie World showcase with a closer look at the gorgeous-looking Mina The Hollower. What’s more, it has scored a Switch release date: 31st October. For those who haven’t been following…

Underwater future slaughter. Playism and Studio Snowblind have announced Glaciered for Switch 2, with a release date of winter 2025. The game, which is apparently inspired by the rich ecosystems of Hokkaido, Japan, and looks a little like Subnautica, but with underwater hand-to-hand combat (good thing), sees players assume control of Twi, a dinosaur descendant…

Yes indieed. What’s that? You’re still catching up on the news from the last Direct? There’s no time for that! Nintendo has another showcase up its sleeve, an Indie World to be precise, and it’s right around the corner! Yes, Nintendo is keeping the presentations coming today, with the Indie World set to kick off…