Nintendo Updates Two DS And 3DS Game Trademarks

But why? Nintendo has updated two trademarks relating to Magical Starsign on the DS and Tomodachi Life on the 3DS. As highlighted by Mike Odyssey over on X, the trademarks are currently under examination as of 2nd September 2025 before full publication, which is normal. As for why they’ve been updated, well… that’s up for…

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Nintendo's Patent On 'Sub Characters' Could Have Some Dire Ramifications

Yet it was granted without concern. Nintendo, in its ongoing battle against Pocketpair and Palworld, has been filing various patents left, right, and centre in the US, the latest of which is almost certainly cause for concern. As detailed by Games Fray, Patent No. 12,403,39 has been granted which essentially covers the summoning of a…

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Emergency Meeting! Among Us Adds Two New Roles In Latest Update

Introducing the Detective and Viper. Among Us has received a new update across all platforms this week, bumping it up to Version 17.0.0 and adding two new roles to the game along with various quality of life updates. The new roles include the Detective and the Viper. Here’s a rundown about both roles courtesy of…

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Superman DLC Now Available On Minecraft Marketplace

“It’s a pig, it’s a plane, it’s the Superman DLC”. To celebrate the recent Superman movie in cinemas, Minecraft has received some themed DLC on the Switch and multiple other platforms. It gives fans a chance to play as Superman, use his powers like Super Strength and Heat Vision, and take down villains, all while…

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Star Ocean: First Departure R Limited Run Physical Switch Release Announced

Pre-orders open this week. Square Enix will be releasing a physical version of Star Ocean: First Departure R on the Switch with the help of Limited Run Games. There’ll be a standard edition ($39.99), SteelBook Bundle Edition ($79.99), and Ultimate Edition ($199.99). Pre-orders open for all platforms on 12th September 2025. Read the full article…

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Metroid Prime 4 Rating Spotted On Nintendo's Website

Update: Another rating surfaces online. After a restart, delays and an incredibly long wait, it appears Retro Studios’ anticipated release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may have finally been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Metroid Prime 4 Rating Spotted On Nintendo's Website

Update: Another rating surfaces online. After a restart, delays and an incredibly long wait, it appears Retro Studios’ anticipated release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may have finally been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller – Ultimate? No, But 'Decent' Doesn't Have The Same Ring

No wake, no bake? Note. Before we begin, it’s worth clarifying that the controller reviewed here is the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, featuring an Xbox-style button layout and originally designed for Windows and Android. However, there is also an Ultimate 2 Bluetooth variant, which is more readily out-of-the-box compatible with Switch and features the standard…

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Review: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller – Ultimate? No, But 'Decent' Doesn't Have The Same Ring

No wake, no bake? Note. Before we begin, it’s worth clarifying that the controller reviewed here is the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, featuring an Xbox-style button layout and originally designed for Windows and Android. However, there is also an Ultimate 2 Bluetooth variant, which is more readily out-of-the-box compatible with Switch and features the standard…

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UFO 50 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Including an icon change. UFO 50, the excellent retro compilation for Switch, has received a fresh update to bring it up to version 1.7.8.30. There are a couple of notable additions and changes here, including a new ‘pixel perfect’ scaling option, and a revamp of the icon for the Switch home menu. Let’s be honest,…

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