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By Lewis LarcombeVerified|April 26, 2025|0 Comment
The late ‘80s—when Japan’s economy was booming, suits were loud, and punching someone in the face counted as business negotiation. And it’s in this chaos of neon signs and shoulder pads that Yakuza 0 sets its stage once again, this time strutting onto the Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title. Yes, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is real, and it's...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|April 24, 2025|0 Comment
Sega has just added a splash of hedgehog-flavoured chaos to the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch day buffet. That’s right—Sonic X Shadow Generations is revving up for a day-one release on 5 June, joining the slightly less spiky Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut and the utterly bonkers Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Yes, that’s now three Sega titles ready to blow ...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|April 21, 2025|0 Comment
If you’ve ever dreamt of hoarding official Nintendo merch without hopping on a plane to Tokyo, your oddly specific wish is about to come true. Nintendo is bringing its wildly popular pop-up store back to Jewel Changi Airport, and it’s not messing around. From 25 April to 24 July, Singapore will be the only place outside Japan where fans can ...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|April 17, 2025|0 Comment
Nintendo has shared new information about its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title: Mario Kart World. Yes, the same game that costs US$80 in addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 you're buying. Nintendo claims that this will be the "biggest Mario Kart ever" by showcasing its plethora of modes from Grand Prix Races, Knockout Tours, multiplayer,...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|April 5, 2025|0 Comment
The Big N made a big splash in this week’s video game news recap. But there’s also a bunch of other smaller news too, so pay attention to that as well. The Big Picture The Nintendo Switch 2 console and its current lineup of launch and upcoming games is a sign that the company is reiterating than just innovating this time around...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|April 2, 2025|0 Comment
For years, Nintendo has stubbornly ignored basic modern features—like real voice chat—choosing instead to make us rely on phone apps, third-party workarounds, or just yelling across the room. But in a move so shocking it could disrupt the space-time continuum, the Nintendo Switch 2 is actually… normal? The Big News The new console, laun...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|March 28, 2025|0 Comment
Ah, Super Robot Wars. The game that asks, “What if every giant anime robot in existence got into a massive bar fight?” and then actually makes it happen. Bandai Namco has just announced Super Robot Wars Y, launching in 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. So, if you’ve ever wanted to see a Gundam suplex a Macross Valkyrie while Co...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|March 27, 2025|0 Comment
Nintendo's final Nintendo Switch-themed Direct livestream (since the Switch 2 is taking over) has aired tonight, and it's going out on a bang and a high note. Here are the big games announced during the showcase. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC1iBil7DR0 The full-on remake of Dragon Quest I and ...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|March 11, 2025|0 Comment
If you rather have a big LEGO version of Mario riding his trademark Mario Kart 8 vehicle, this year's as good as any to own it. LEGO has revealed its LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart set featuring Mario and his Standard Kart setup in the games. The set contains 1,972 LEGO pieces and will be out in 15 May 2025. It will cost RM695 and looks pretty det...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|February 27, 2025|0 Comment
The final Xenoblade game will be out of Nintendo Wii U jail soon. To celebrate the re-release and remaster of Xenoblade Chronicles X, publisher Nintendo and developer Monolith Soft has released a 6-minute trailer detailing the gameplay in the game's new remastered graphics. You'll get to explore the alien world of Mira, help out your colony of N...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 25, 2025|0 Comment
If you've ever wondered how to make a mess of the Grid and then rewind time to fix it, TRON: Catalyst has you covered. This new story-driven adventure from Bithell Games, Disney Games, and Devolver Digital's Big Fan label is set to hit PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and Nintendo Switch on 17 June. Time-Looping Chaos in the Grid ...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 17, 2025|0 Comment
NetEase, the studio behind Marvel Rivals, is open to bringing the game to Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2—if the hardware can handle it. The hero shooter has made waves on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, but a potential Switch version was always off the table due to the first-gen console’s, let’s say, “enthusiastic but underpowered” nature. H...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|February 8, 2025|0 Comment
The second week of February is still ringing in people’s ears. Literally, since fireworks & firecrackers are involved. Chinese New Year is ongoing, and everybody’s still in a festive mood during the Year of the Snake. This also means a slew of gaming news and shifting trends from around the world, brought to you by your friendly neighbou...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 7, 2025|0 Comment
Nothing says romance like treasure hunting and face-planting into enemies for power-ups—so naturally, Wario Land 4 is storming onto the Switch Online GBA library on 14 February. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1887667757186974083 Originally released in 2001, this fan-favourite platformer sees Wario doing what he does best: breaki...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 7, 2025|0 Comment
Nintendo’s latest patent suggests the Switch 2’s Joy-Con might double as a mouse. Yes, you read that right. Your console controller could soon moonlight as a PC peripheral. The patent, freshly published in the World Intellectual Property Organization database, showcases diagrams of what looks like the right Joy-Con. But here’s where it get...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 6, 2025|0 Comment
Nintendo has finally set the stage for its much-anticipated Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2. Mark your calendars for 2 April, when the gaming giant will unveil more details at 9:00 PM GMT+8 (3:00 PM CEST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET). So, what’s on the agenda? A proper release date, for starters, plus a peek at the games com...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 4, 2025|0 Comment
It looks like Nintendo has learned its lesson. After the original Switch’s launch turned into a Black Friday brawl thanks to scalpers, the company is now taking precautions to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself with the Switch 2. Company president Shuntaro Furukawa recently spoke to the Japanese press, reassuring eager gamers that Nintendo i...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|February 3, 2025|0 Comment
Platform(s): PS5 (version reviewed), Xbox Series X | S, PS4, Xbox One, PC Genre: Dark Metroidvania Here at Kakuchopurei, we occasionally miss out on covering certain games, and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights was, regrettably, one of them. A real shame, considering how much praise it received. So, when the sequel Ender Magnolia: Bloom in t...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|January 28, 2025|0 Comment
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer recently dropped some tantalising hints about Xbox’s growing relationship with Nintendo—and potentially the Switch 2—in a chat with GamerTag Radio. Spencer, known for his vision of bringing Xbox gaming to as many screens as possible, might just be hinting at a future where your favourite Xbox titles make them...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|January 22, 2025|1 Comment
Well, it didn’t take long for Nintendo’s shiny new toy, the Switch 2, to steal the gaming spotlight. Officially unveiled last week, it boasts a sleek black design, a teaser trailer for a fresh Mario Kart, and backwards compatibility for most Switch games. Naturally, fans have been buzzing about what games might grace its launch lineup, from the...
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