The monarch of January In preparation for 2025, Nintendo has brought back its Wii and 3DS classic Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Switch. Circana’s executive director and market analyst Mat Piscatella recently unveiled the US sales charts for January, showcasing how the game fared in the local marketplace. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD made
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Read MoreImage: Gemma Smith / Nintendo Life Prepare a last-minute cake and bring out the candles because we have a significant birthday to celebrate today, everyone. HAL Laboratory, the studio behind Kirby, the original Smash Bros., EarthBound, and a whole host of other gems that we will explore shortly, has turned 45 today. Indeed, on the
Read MoreImage: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life With the Nintendo Switch 2 approaching, you might be curious as to why a company like Marseille has opted to expand its well-known mClassic dongle with two new models. Indeed, that’s precisely what they have done, debuting the standard mClassic Switch (blue) and mClassic Retro (green) variants to complement
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Life A friendly reminder that the promotion concludes this weekend, so ensure you have thoroughly checked your wishlist for favorites and collected everything you desire before they’re gone! It would be ideal if they scheduled these promotions for after payday, right? Following closely after the North American equivalent, Nintendo of Europe has launched
Read MorePerhaps it’s due to the fact that I was a young child when The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask was launched in 2000, but I’ve always remembered it as the Zelda installment that came closest to being a full-fledged horror experience. Wait, no, it’s definitely because it’s incredibly disturbing. Apart from the obvious elements like
Read MoreRecently, the gaming hardware producer Corsair tentatively stated and then swiftly retracted that Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to arrive on PC early next year. According to IGN, Corsair’s VP of finance, Ronald van Veen, made this announcement during a financial call, saying: “Yeah, GTA 6 is probably the one everyone is discussing. And
Read MoreTony Dalton has confirmed his return to the role of Jack Duquesne for Daredevil: Born Again once again. Dalton portrayed Jack, also known as The Swordsman, a wealthy nobleman who ultimately gets framed for the murder of his uncle by Kate Bishop’s mother, his fiancée, in the 2021 Disney Plus series. At the conclusion of
Read MoreMMO trailblazer Raph Koster, who is notably recognized as the chief designer of Ultima Online and the creative director of Star Wars Galaxies, indicates that the lasting triumph of World of Warcraft has negatively impacted the genre’s diversity. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Koster remarks that MMOs have been “stuck in a rut for a
Read MoreAvatar: The Last Airbender is arriving to MTG. Debuting without warning as part of MagicCon Chicago 2025, MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender is a completely Original-themed set that allows players to “team up with your beloved characters for fresh adventures, iconic artwork, and an elemental clash like never before.” Oh, and don’t worry; the set
Read More“Transformation is the sole constant in our industry,” states CEO Alexis Garavaryan Image credit: Kepler Interactive Kepler Interactive proudly presents a notably diverse collection of games, ranging from Tchia, inspired by the vibrant blue waters of New Caledonia, to the survival horror adventure game renowned for its haunting visuals, and operates a creative studio that
Read MoreThe NetEase hero shooter, which recently underwent layoffs, has entered the Top 5 for total revenue Image credit: NetEase Marvel Rivals achieved a spot in the Top 5 of Newzoo’s overall revenue list for January 2025, climbing one position since its launch on December 6, 2024. NetEase’s hero shooter held the top position for player
Read MoreSolidarity 6 has been downloaded 2.8 million times since its launch in October 2024. Solidarity has shared its financial outcomes for Q4 and the entire fiscal year, noting a decline in revenue during the fourth quarter which surpassed previous forecasts of between $422 million and $427 million. The game engine developer also surpassed its projections
Read MoreHome News Pacific Drive Ironwood Studios’ driving survival game was released on February 22, 2024 Image credit: Ironwood Studios News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on Feb. 21, 2025 This is a News-in-Brief article, our concise format linking to an official source for additional information. Learn more about this story by following the link
Read MoreRauma was employed at the Finnish studio for 11 years Credit description: Fingersoft Fingersoft COO Ville Rauma has departed from the Finnish company after a tenure of 11 years. Announcing his exit on LinkedIn, Rauma did not disclose the reason for his departure. However, he mentioned he is “exploring new job opportunities, considering joining a
Read MoreThe company investigated the application of fictional characters. Image credit: NetEase Marvel’s Rivals, which has been a tremendous success for publisher NetEase since its launch late last year, was reportedly almost shelved. It is claimed that the company considered canceling the project due to its CEO’s disapproval of compensating Disney for the rights to its
Read More“I’m still anticipating the call from Sid…” quips Julian Gollop. Image credit: Arc Video games Julian Gollop, the mastermind behind the unique X-COM game – originally known as UFO: Enemy Unknown in the UK, which was later followed by Firaxis’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown – shared with Eurogamer that he would be quite pleased to revisit
Read More“You’re up against nostalgia,” states Julian Gollop, while we navigate through Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids. Image credit: Arc Video Games “We haven’t yet managed to establish a strong foothold,” remarks Julian Gollop, the inventor of the original X-COM (before Firaxis revised it as XCOM in 2012). He and I are fending off waves
Read MoreImage credit: Sloclap Netflix has become involved in the Sifu film project, transforming Sloclap’s kung-fu roguelike into a major production. The project was first announced in 2022, with Story Kitchen taking the lead in production – the company is also noted for other game adaptations such as the Sonic the Hedgehog films, the upcoming Tomb
Read More“We have thoroughly contemplated it and gained valuable insights,” creators of the fraudulent bid commented. Image credit: Adobe / The Pokémon Company / Eurogamer The Pokémon Company has secured “considerable” damages after a prolonged confrontation with a Chinese mobile imitation, following years of savvy legal maneuvering. While the final amount has not been disclosed, The
Read MoreExplanation through Bungie/PlayStation. Sony has refuted allegations brought forth by former Bungie director Christopher Barrett, who initiated a lawsuit against both companies in 2024 after being terminated from the Destiny 2 and Marathon developer. The PlayStation manufacturer issued a 128-page legal response (first obtained by GameFile), which sought to dismiss six out of the seven
Read MoreCarter Lipscomb, a veteran video game developer at Iron Galaxy and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), has departed. The specifics regarding the cause of death were not revealed; however, VentureBeat noted his history of cardiovascular issues. His family shared a message from him on his Facebook page, stating he “‘fell out’ for the final time, even
Read MoreImage by courtesy of NetEase/Surprise Games. Surprise Competitors creator NetEase Games has allegedly dismissed hundreds of developers and terminated numerous projects as of late, according to Bloomberg. The report claimed that founder and CEO William Ding has concentrated on a “smaller portfolio” of games over the past year with the clear intention of surpassing rival
Read MoreThe twenty fifth Game Builders Various Awards at GDC 2025 has announced the honorees of this year’s esteemed special accolades. Sam Lake, renowned author for titles like Max Payne, Alan Wake, Quantum Break, and Control, will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas Pope, widely recognized mentor, designer, and developer who has collaborated with well-known game studios for over two decades,
Read MoreCharacterized by Sony San Diego/Sony Interactive Entertainment. The 2025 DICE Awards provided a fantastic opportunity to witness high-profile developers openly acknowledge the achievements of their colleagues. Not only did it showcase the dozens, or even hundreds of individuals necessary to breathe life into expansive games, but throughout the event, the camaraderie for every single game
Read MoreGameSpot may also only earn revenue from affiliate and sales collaborations for promoting this statement and from purchases via links. Pokemon enthusiasts are recognized for their fervor, particularly with the arrival of Pokemania’s Thirtieth anniversary in 2026. Often, these fans are even willing to pay remarkably high prices for non-official Pokemon merchandise, including–of all items–a
Read MoreGameSpot can also generate revenue from affiliate marketing and sales collaborations for promoting this content and from purchases made through the provided links. I’ve always enjoyed State of Decay for its exciting balance between a user-friendly zombie experience like Days Gone or Dead Rising, and the punishing survival sims like DayZ and Project Zomboid. No
Read MoreGameSpot may also earn revenue from affiliate and promotional partnerships for disseminating this information as well as from purchases through links. Earlier this week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 received an update that hinted at the comeback of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. In a skatepark layout known as The Grind, there appears to be
Read MoreGameSpot may also earn revenue through affiliate and promotional collaborations for disseminating this information and from purchases made via links. Last year, at MagicCon Las Vegas, Wizards Of The Coast announced that three collaboration products from the “Universes Beyond” series would be launched in 2025: Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, and an undisclosed universe. Recently, during a
Read MoreGameSpot may also generate revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for presenting this promotional content and from purchases made through links. Nintendo Alarmo is currently available to purchase for $100 at Best Buy. The Nintendo-themed interactive alarm clock first became available in October at the Nintendo Store, but a Switch Online membership was needed to
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