New Nintendo Store App includes play time tracking
The New Nintendo Store App now tracks Switch, 3DS, and Wii U playtime by day, helping you see exactly how long you’ve played your favorite games.
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Tomonobu Itagaki Creator of Ninja Gaiden & Dead or Alive Dies at 58
Tomonobu Itagaki, the influential creator behind the Dead or Alive fighting series and the 2004 Ninja Gaiden reboot, has passed…
Nintendo of America Leadership Change as Doug Bowser Retires
Doug Bowser retires Dec. 31, 2025, after leading Nintendo of America. Devon Pritchard succeeds him as president, with Satoru Shibata joining as CEO.
Xbox Game Pass Reshuffled: New Plans, Higher Prices
Microsoft is restructuring Xbox Game Pass into Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers—Core and Standard are gone, while Ultimate and PC see steep price hikes.
Xbox Series Consoles Get Another U.S. Price Hike
Microsoft will raise U.S. Xbox Series console prices again on October 3, with increases up to $70 following a global hike earlier this year.
New Steam Rules Prevent NSFW Updates After Release
Crimson Delight Games says Steam’s new rules block post-launch NSFW updates, but stresses Valve is not at fault, citing pressure from payment processors.
Nintendo Switch Pricing Changes Take Effect August 3, 2025
Nintendo adjusts prices for original Switch consoles and select accessories in the U.S., effective August 3. Switch 2 and game prices stay stable for now.
Steam Trailer Player Gets UI and Playback Improvements
Valve updates the Steam Trailer Player with a new UI, video previews, better playback, and smarter bandwidth usage across all devices.