Might be the best thing to come out of this particular cinematic universe.

After a slight delay, the newest project from WayForward will arrive just before Hallowe'en.

The Mummy Demastered was nailed down today for an October 24 release by WayForward. The 2D-inspired exploration platforming game is based on the 2017 Mummy movie starring Tom Cruise, a part of the Universal "Dark Universe" of monster films.

A wild collection of games produced a deserving champion.

A new Nintendo World Champion was crowned tonight in New York City.

Thomas G survived a star studded field including 2015 champion John Numbers, actors, speedrunners, professional wrestlers and more to take the crown. The full list of games presented tonight:

You must lower Spring Man into the steel.

ARMS was one of the games in tonight's Nintendo World Championship broadcast, and during the competition a new update was teased.

The 3.2 update releasing later this month will add a new "badge stash" achievement system, which unlocks special badges that can be worn in online matches.

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Thankfully, there's plenty of prime numbers to use for the UB's base stats.

The latest trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon has shown more of the Ultra Beasts including a brand new Beast.

It appears the trainer will be able to ride the mascots of Sun and Moon in the respective versions in exploring more of the Ultra space, including a new "Ultra Megalopolis" cityspace. The "Ultra Recon Squad", with two members each for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, was also revealed.

And Konami can't sue because of parody!

The newest game from one of the generation's most prominent independent developers will see first light on Switch.

Humble Hearts, the studio behind Dust: An Elysian Tale for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4 among other platforms, have announced Never Stop Sneakin', and it will at least make its console... Read more...

The odd crossover of twin-stick shooter and roguelike.

The deluge of indie games on Switch in recent weeks will continue next week with an odd hybrid.

Twin stick shooter/roguelike cross Neon Chrome will hit the Switch eShop next week for US$14.99 or equivalent. Environments will be fully destructible, and entire floors can be blown up in the course of the procedurally generated adventure.

Someone, somewhere, is going to submit this week's downloads as a GOTY list.

Last week's releases were, to quote one of the great newscasters of the 31st century, "belligerent and numerous". This week doesn't have the sidebar bursting release count, but there's an awful lot of qualifiers for the old NBC rerun marketing trick this week. We'll probably lose a few staff to the... Read more...

Feel the Joy-Con

Last month we gave away a Zelda Gold NES Cartridge Throw Blanket, and this month the prize is a pair of Joy-Con (Gray) controllers! (If you don't happen to have a switch we can work on finding a substitute prize!)

Thank you EVERYBODY for supporting us in our quest to deliver exciting Nintendo developments and exclusive gaming content at NWR!

Time to beg for the shop music to be ported to the Switch.

The Wii Shop will close in 2019 following over twelve years of service.

Nintendo has outlined the plans for the shop's closure today on their website. Wii Points will continue to be sold on the Wii and Wii U (in Wii mode) until March 26, 2018 and they can be used until January 30, 2019 at which... Read more...

Nintendo has a system with 20+1 games releasing this week. They also have the SNES Classic.

Remember last week when there were more retail games on the Switch than eShop exclusives in North America?

That's not true anymore. Your microSD card is not ready.

North America alone has EIGHTEEN games coming out this week on the Switch, meaning Pokkén is about to get scrolled off the front... Read more...

Searching for a traditional controller for your Switch? What if it had Mario and Zelda on it?

PowerA is bringing new Switch accessories out this fall, including the Wired Controller Plus and the Collectible Lunchbox Kit.

The Wired Controller Plus comes in two different styles: Mario and Zelda. Each controller comes with a removable 10-foot USB cable as well as six interchangeable analog... Read more...

We'll be getting a FORE in Intelligence this week.

Today has featured a release date, a sale and an update on a highly anticipated indie title.

After a listing on the European Switch eShops today started a rumor, Nintendo of America has confirmed via Twitter that Golf Story will meet its promised September release date. The golf RPG will launch this Thursday (September 28) for US$14.99 or equivalent.

Yes, you too can get your Bridecina on.

Following Koei Tecmo's TGS lead, Nintendo has outlined the pricing for North America and Europe's Fire Emblem Warriors season pass.

The pass will be US$19.99, C$25.79, €19.99 and £17.99, with individual packs checking in at $8.99 / $11.59 / €8.99 / £8.09 each, and the packs will drop in December, February and March for the Fates, "heavily inspired by Shadow Dragon" and Awakening packs respectively.

Lucina is getting married. But not really.

Koei Tecmo is giving Fire Emblem Warriors DLC packs, and a season pass.

The pass was revealed today at the Tokyo Game Show, and the game's Japanese website gave the details on pricing and intended release dates for the region. There are three packs coming, each costing ¥1400 (roughly US$12.50 or €10.50) with the season pass being ¥3000.

The alchemic RPG series will mark its 20th anniversary on Switch.

For the first time in more than eight years, the Atelier series will have a North American release on a NIntendo console.

Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings was announced for localization today by Koei Tecmo. The Gust-developed title is the last game in the "Mysterious" series, which had previous entries on Sony platforms.

Ever wanted to have Mario run to the dulcet tones of Raining Blood by Slayer? You can.

A big patch will be hitting Super Mario Run next week, at least on iOS.

The patch is set for release on September 29 and will add a new game mode called Remix 10 which features portions of 10 levels. A World Star will also be added, along with the ability to play as Princess Daisy after rescuing her and use music apps while playing the game.

And an expanded Alola Pokédex.

A new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has released showing some new and expanded elements.

After being rumored based on glimpses in merchandise and the Nintendo Direct, it has been confirmed that the Ultra version of the Alola Pokédex will have at least 400 Pokémon. This Pokédex... Read more...

That smartphone you're not using for voice chat on Switch can still come in handy.

Nintendo Accounts are now a bit more secure.

The Nintendo Account page has updated to support Google Authenticator as well as other 3rd party applications with Google Authenticator support. Signup can be enabled on the main Nintendo Account page.

The additional security comes as the Nintendo Account has recently added PayPal support for eShop purchases.

This week's power level is a little under 10,000, and I can definitely dig it.

No two ways about it: this week is nuts. Not only are there four physical Switch games (the 4th, Soldam, launches October 10 in stores but is out digitally now), we've got two of the biggest Nindie hits of the year in SteamWorld Dig 2 and Thimbleweed Park. Your wallet is not ready.

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The multiplayer-focused space-faring game comes to Nintendo platforms very soon.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, from developer Asteroid Base, is hitting the Nintendo Switch on October 3 for $14.99.

Originally released in 2015, this co-op-focused game puts you in control of a neon battleship that must be controlled together by up to four players as you shoot aliens and defend... Read more...