Nintendo introduces strict buying restrictions for the multi-language Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan to combat scalpers exploiting import loopholes. Buyers must have a Nintendo Account with at least 50 hours of playtime on the Switch, with a one console per account limit. This move comes ahead of a $50 price increase to $499.99 in September.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has achieved impressive sales of 19.86 million units in its first nine months, with Mario Kart World leading software sales at 14.7 million copies. Despite this success, Nintendo has lowered its sales forecasts for the console to 16.5 million units over the next year, citing uncertain market conditions. The move comes alongside a significant price increase, particularly in Japan.
Discover the Yakuza series' roots in Stranger Than Heaven, a dramatic prequel spanning 50 years, from 1915 to 1965, across five Japanese cities. Developed by RGG Studio, it introduces a new combat system and showman business management. Set for release this winter on PS5 and PC.
Stranger Than Heaven, the upcoming action-adventure game from Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, has narrowed down its release to this winter (Dec 2026 - Mar 2027) and will launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass. The game promises a unique blend of deep entertainment management minigames and a novel combat system with independent limb control. Players will navigate five distinct Japanese locations across different time periods, from 1915 to 1965.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Red set for a 2024 release is causing waves in the gaming community. Discover what we know about the game's setting in Japan, dual protagonists, and Ubisoft's partnership strategy.
Uncover the details behind why Yakuza: Like a Dragon was initially an Xbox Series X/S exclusive title. Learn how contractual intricacies led to this surprising decision.
