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ICYMI: An official Gachiakuta game has been revealed.
Official Gachiakuta game has been revealed
Com2Us confirms development for the official Gachiakuta game that provides the cleaning up experience.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
ICYMI: An official Gachiakuta game has been revealed.
#Persona3Reload sees a new patch stabilizing its framerate and performance on the Switch 2.
Persona 3 Reload receives better performance on Nintendo Switch 2
Atlus finally updates Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 with new enhancements for consistent experience in Tartarus.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
#Persona3Reload sees a new patch stabilizing its framerate and performance on the Switch 2.
Disappointed in the lack of a D-Pad on the Switch 2? You're not alone! Bayonetta and Devil May Cry maker Hideki Kamiya has expressed his disappointment, too.
Legendary game designer Hideki Kamiya wants a D-Pad on the Switch 2
Game designer Hideki Kamiya isn’t too keen on the lack of a D-Pad on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Disappointed in the lack of a D-Pad on the Switch 2? You're not alone! Bayonetta and Devil May Cry maker Hideki Kamiya has expressed his disappointment, too.
ICYMI: Ex-Ubisoft devs are working on a platformer complete with an adorable little badger mascot.
Former Ubisoft developers first brand new platformer
Bradley the Badger is the first new project by Day 4 Nights Studios that give the power of developing to progress unfinished levels.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ICYMI: Ex-Ubisoft devs are working on a platformer complete with an adorable little badger mascot.
#FNAF2's already on VOD platforms mere weeks after its theatrical launch.
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 is already available at home on VOD
After only a few weeks in theaters, Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 is already available at home on VOD platforms.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#FNAF2's already on VOD platforms mere weeks after its theatrical launch.
EA has been caught seemingly using GenAI in #Battlefield6 after dismissing the idea.
EA said GenAI in Battlefield 6 but there looks like there’s GenAI
Despite previous statements surrounding generative AI, EA has included emblems in Battlefield 6 that appear to fit multiple GenAI red flags.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
EA has been caught seemingly using GenAI in #Battlefield6 after dismissing the idea.
#TheLegendofAang is no longer heading to theaters.
New Avatar: The Last Airbender movie ditches theatrical release
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender will actually be skipping theaters as it switches to be a Paramount Plus exclusive.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#TheLegendofAang is no longer heading to theaters.
#007FirstLight is shifting release to late May.
007 First Light delayed into May 2026
Fans will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on IO Interactive’s 007 First Light as the game has been delayed to further polish the experience.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#007FirstLight is shifting release to late May.
Happy Holidays from the Smash Jump team! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a great start to the New Year.
Thank you for reading, sharing and being part of our community this year. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to bringing you more fun stuff in 2026.
Thank you for reading, sharing and being part of our community this year. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to bringing you more fun stuff in 2026.
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy Holidays from the Smash Jump team! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a great start to the New Year.
Thank you for reading, sharing and being part of our community this year. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to bringing you more fun stuff in 2026.
Thank you for reading, sharing and being part of our community this year. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to bringing you more fun stuff in 2026.
ICYMI: Nintendo has ceased production of its $499.99 #MarioKartWorld bundle.
Nintendo ends Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle production
Nintendo is putting an end to its Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle just six months after the console’s launch.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ICYMI: Nintendo has ceased production of its $499.99 #MarioKartWorld bundle.
The Traveler is tired of fielding your complaints; #CronosTheNewDawn is getting an Easy Mode in 2026.
Cronos: The New Dawn is getting an Easy Mode next year
Cronos: The New Dawn is poised to get an Easy Mode early 2026 for those that want to experience the game for the story.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Traveler is tired of fielding your complaints; #CronosTheNewDawn is getting an Easy Mode in 2026.
ICYMI: AdHoc's debut narrative adventure, Dispatch, is heading to the Switch and Switch 2.
AdHoc Studio optimizes Dispatch for the latest Nintendo platform
Dispatch is preparing to land for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with its immersive story, including extra concept art and comics.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
ICYMI: AdHoc's debut narrative adventure, Dispatch, is heading to the Switch and Switch 2.
Evil Empire's not finished with #TheRoguePrinceofPersia with new support coming in 2026.
Evil Empire reveals new support for The Rogue Prince of Persia in 2026
Evil Empire has confirmed new updates coming for The Rogue Prince of Persia as late Christmas gifts in 2026.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Evil Empire's not finished with #TheRoguePrinceofPersia with new support coming in 2026.
#TrailsintheSky2ndChapter launches next year!
Another new chapter remade for Trails in the Sky
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter continues its remade predecessor with an expanded story and gameplay mechanics.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#TrailsintheSky2ndChapter launches next year!
Polyphony Digital's #GranTurismo7 boasts two million active users.
Gran Turismo 7 boasts 2 million active users
Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 has a still-growing active user base despite nearing five years on the market.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Polyphony Digital's #GranTurismo7 boasts two million active users.
#HolyHorrorMansion merch delayed into next year.
New merchandise for Holy Horror Mansion officially delayed to 2026
Level-5 Studio reschedules Holy Horror Mansion to 2026, along with the company’s presentation for the new series’ physical content.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
#HolyHorrorMansion merch delayed into next year.
Sonic Rumble launches new collaboration event with Godzilla
Sonic Rumble launches new collaboration event with Godzilla
Godzilla breaks into Sonic Rumble with new exclusive content like a new Godzilla mode and kaiju skins.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Sonic Rumble launches new collaboration event with Godzilla
Theorycraft's #Supervive might be on its last leg, but that doesn't mean we can't have some holiday spirit before shutting down next year.
Supervive faces its official shutdown in February 2026
Theorycraft prepares to close down its MOBA battle royale due to its unsustainable size of players before revealing the company’s next plans.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Theorycraft's #Supervive might be on its last leg, but that doesn't mean we can't have some holiday spirit before shutting down next year.
In this episode of #BacklogBuster we'll be looking at NiGHTS Into Dreams! With NiGHTS making various cameos and playable appearances in SEGA games, do the character and game live up to the hype?
Watch to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtFjJgoghk
Watch to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtFjJgoghk
Backlog Buster | NiGHTS Into Dreams Won't Send You To Sleep
To coincide with SEGA icon NiGHTS joining Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as a playable character this holiday season, Stuart decides to finally play the HD remast...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
In this episode of #BacklogBuster we'll be looking at NiGHTS Into Dreams! With NiGHTS making various cameos and playable appearances in SEGA games, do the character and game live up to the hype?
Watch to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtFjJgoghk
Watch to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtFjJgoghk
ICYMI: Pack 8 for #OnePiecePirateWarriors4 includes a trio of new characters.
The latest DLC Pack 8 confirmed for Pirate Warriors 4 in early 2026
Bandai Namco reveals official release date for community selected DLC characters of One Piece Pirate warriors 4 in January 2026.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ICYMI: Pack 8 for #OnePiecePirateWarriors4 includes a trio of new characters.
That's a wrap; #SpiderManBrandNewDay is done filming and swings into theaters July 31, 2026.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day wraps up filming
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has wrapped up filming following a four-month filming stint in Scotland.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
That's a wrap; #SpiderManBrandNewDay is done filming and swings into theaters July 31, 2026.
Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane...it's our review of Microsoft Flight Simulator: https://www.smashjump.com/?p=32309
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Review (PS5)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 seeks to offer a fantastic piloting experience, but how does it fare as it flies over the line onto the PS5?
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December 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane...it's our review of Microsoft Flight Simulator: https://www.smashjump.com/?p=32309
The Switch 2 is gonna get spookier as #Phasmophobia is getting a native version in 2026.
Phasmophobia confirmed for the latest Nintendo console
Kinetic Games ports Phasmophobia over to the Nintendo Switch 2 after revealing its game’s successful achievement.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Switch 2 is gonna get spookier as #Phasmophobia is getting a native version in 2026.
ICYMI: Crystal Dynamics has shared what fans can expect from Lara Croft in the next two years.
New Tomb Raider announced for the next 2 years
Crystal Dynamics shows its strong support for the Tomb Raider franchise from the remade beginning and new continuation of Lara Croft.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
ICYMI: Crystal Dynamics has shared what fans can expect from Lara Croft in the next two years.