The original Minecraft movie was a massive hit despite middling reviews so it comes as no real surprise that Warner Bros has announced another movie which is scheduled to arrive 23rd July, 2027. Variety reports that Jared Hess is returning to direct the movie and co-write the screenplay with Chris Galletta. The original Minecraft movie, which was released earlier this year, generated around $312 million globally.

The latest Nintendo eShop charts are in and there's the mighty Hades II which is currently the best-selling game on the eShop along with being one of the higest rated video games of 2025 so far. Yooka-Replaylee is also in the top six games, probably due to its low price point and reasonable review scores. EA's EA Sports FC 26 remains an incredibly popular football series and has arrived at No.6. Hades II Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Donkey Kong Bananza Hollow Knight Silksong Yooka-Re-Playlee EA Sports FC 26

The official Final Fantasy X account has announced this evening that physical editions of Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX are all coming to the Nintendo Switch family of systems in North America in December. Final Fantasy fans and newcomers can purchase the new physical editions on 9th December. This is the first time the physical edition of Final Fantasy IX on Nintendo Switch has been available outside Asia.

The original Minecraft movie was a massive hit despite middling reviews so it comes as no real surprise that Warner Bros has announced another movie which is scheduled to arrive 23rd July, 2027.

The latest Nintendo eShop charts are in and there's the mighty Hades II which is currently the best-selling game on the eShop along with being one of the higest rated video games of 2025 so far. Yooka-Replaylee is also in the top six games, probably due to its low price point and reasonable review scores. EA's EA Sports FC 26 remains an incredibly popular football series and has arrived at No.6. Hades II Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Donkey Kong Bananza Hollow Knight Silksong Yooka-Re-Playlee EA Sports FC 26

Netflix has announced that the next season of the popular Pokemon Horizons animation will debut on Netflix in the United States on 26th January. Season 3 of Pokemon Horizons is titled Rising Hope and could be available on different streaming services depending on where you reside. Update: Also coming to BBC iPlayer here in the UK later this month.

Nintendo has confirmed that the beautiful animated short Close to You was published by Nintendo Pictures. The Kyoto-based company says it has more short films in the works and that they will "continue to explore new creative possibilities" when it comes to animated video content. It was previously revealed that Close to You was actually filled with Pikmin which weren't visible to the naked eye.

The official Final Fantasy X account has announced this evening that physical editions of Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX are all coming to the Nintendo Switch family of systems in North America in December. Final Fantasy fans and newcomers can purchase the new physical editions on 9th December. This is the first time the physical edition of Final Fantasy IX on Nintendo Switch has been available outside Asia.

The latest Japanese video game boxed software and hardware charts have come through from Famitsu. There have been a couple of big releases in the form of Ghost of Yotei (No.1) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (No.2) and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (No.3). Ghost of Yotei sold by far the most amount of units and…

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Little Nightmares III – Play as two young friends, lost in a frightening world. Low and Alone are trapped in the Spiral and must search for a way out in this solo and co-op atmospheric platformer set in a nightmarish world. You might find yourself playing a terrifying game of hide and seek with Monster Baby, struggling to avoid swarms of voracious Candy Weevils, or dodging heavy feet while running along the rain-soaked promenade of a filthy funfair.

Netflix has announced that the next season of the popular Pokemon Horizons animation will debut on Netflix in the United States on 26th January. Season 3 of Pokemon Horizons is titled Rising Hope and could be available on different streaming services depending on where you reside.

Nintendo has confirmed that the beautiful animated short Close to You was published by Nintendo Pictures. The Kyoto-based company says it has more short films in the works and that they will "continue to explore new creative possibilities" when it comes to animated video content. It was previously revealed that Close to You was actually filled with Pikmin which weren't visible to the naked eye.

The latest Japanese video game boxed software and hardware charts have come through from Famitsu. There have been a couple of big releases in the form of Ghost of Yotei (No.1) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (No.2) and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (No.3). Ghost of Yotei sold by far the most amount of units and…

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Little Nightmares III – Play as two young friends, lost in a frightening world. Low and Alone are trapped in the Spiral and must search for a way out in this solo and co-op atmospheric platformer set in a nightmarish world. You might find yourself playing a terrifying game of hide and seek with Monster Baby, struggling to avoid swarms of voracious Candy Weevils, or dodging heavy feet while running along the rain-soaked promenade of a filthy funfair.

It's hard to believe that we are finally nearing the release date for the next mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Legends Z-A. Thankfully, because of this, pre-loads are now available and they are fairly small file-sizes. The Nintendo Switch version of Pokemon Legends: Z-A is 4.0 GB and the Nintendo Switch 2 version is 7.7 GB. Pokemon Legends Z-A officially launches on both platforms on 16th October.

Nintendo has added three more SNES games to the ever expanding Nintendo Switch Online service library. The following games are included in the update: Mario & Wario (1993), BUBSY in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (1993), and FATAL FURY SPECIAL (1983). Mario & Wario, a puzzle-platformer developed by Game Freak, was previously only released for the Super Famicom in Japan and requires mouse controls, which can now be done on Switch 2 using a Joy-Con 2 or Switch with a USB mouse.

It's hard to believe that we are finally nearing the release date for the next mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Legends Z-A. Thankfully, because of this, pre-loads are now available and they are fairly small file-sizes. The Nintendo Switch version of Pokemon Legends: Z-A is 4.0 GB and the Nintendo Switch 2 version is 7.7 GB. Pokemon Legends Z-A officially launches on both platforms on 16th October.

Nintendo has added three more SNES games to the ever expanding Nintendo Switch Online service library. The following games are included in the update: Mario & Wario (1993), BUBSY in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (1993), and FATAL FURY SPECIAL (1983). Mario & Wario, a puzzle-platformer developed by Game Freak, was previously only released for the Super Famicom in Japan and requires mouse controls, which can now be done on Switch 2 using a Joy-Con 2 or Switch with a USB mouse.

Atlus has confirmed that it has plans to celebrate the first year anniversary of the excellent Metaphor: ReFantazaio by holding a special live stream. The live stream is currently set for 11th October and Atlus has stated that it will include a "special message" for fans. A Nintendo Switch 2 version seems a likely candidate as the company is currently putting the finishing touches to Persona 3 Reload on the platform.

Nintendo released iOS and Android game Fire Emblem Shadows out of the blue and according to data published by App Figures the tactical deduction game has gotten off to a slow start compared to 2017’s Fire Emblem Heroes. The data and analysts firm says that Fire Emblem Shadow has seen roughly 518k installs and $107k in spend during its first ten days which the company says is around $0.21 per download.

Nintendo has said multiple times that it plans to grow its beloved franchises outside of gaming and that movies are just one avenue the Kyoto-based company is taking. We have had the Super Mario Bros. Movie and up next are The Legend of Zelda live action movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Next up it seems Nintendo is gearing up for a Donkey Kong animated movie, that's according to movie insider DanielRPK. It should be noted that this is just a rumour at present and Nintendo has yet to confirm anything.

The Shadow the Hedgehog video game, which was released back in 2005, was blasted by the media at the time, but it seems that we might see the return of the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. SEGA has filed a new trademark for Shadow the Hedgehog. This could mean anything, but we will have to wait and see what actually transpires from this.

Nintendo released iOS and Android game Fire Emblem Shadows out of the blue and according to data published by App Figures the tactical deduction game has gotten off to a slow start compared to 2017’s Fire Emblem Heroes. The data and analysts firm says that Fire Emblem Shadow has seen roughly 518k installs and $107k in spend during its first ten days which the company says is around $0.21 per download.

Nintendo has said multiple times that it plans to grow its beloved franchises outside of gaming and that movies are just one avenue the Kyoto-based company is taking. We have had the Super Mario Bros. Movie and up next are The Legend of Zelda live action movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Next up it seems Nintendo is gearing up for a Donkey Kong animated movie, that's according to movie insider DanielRPK. It should be noted that this is just a rumour at present and Nintendo has yet to confirm anything.