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Tomodachi Life Demo Crashes on Sleep Wake; Nintendo Investigates
gaming15 days ago

Tomodachi Life Demo Crashes on Sleep Wake; Nintendo Investigates

Nintendo is investigating a bug in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 'Welcome Version' demo that causes a crash when waking the Switch from sleep between 9pm and 10am after clearing the main content; saving data transfer to the full game remains unaffected. Workarounds include closing/reopening the demo, reinstalling, or temporarily setting the clock back. Early impressions of the demo are positive aside from this issue.

Pragmata Heads to Switch 2 Earlier Than Expected
technology1 month ago

Pragmata Heads to Switch 2 Earlier Than Expected

Capcom revealed Pragmata will release earlier than its previous date, arriving on Switch 2 and other platforms on April 17, 2026 (instead of April 24). A new trailer showcases Cabin, a companion for Shelter, and the Diana amiibo is coming soon. A Pragmata demo is already on the eShop, and Capcom has launched an apparel line and plans to stream the game's soundtrack in the future.

Pragmata jumps forward: Capcom sets April 17 release across platforms
gaming1 month ago

Pragmata jumps forward: Capcom sets April 17 release across platforms

Capcom revealed at its Spotlight that Pragmata, the long-delayed sci-fi adventure, will launch on April 17 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam, moving up from the previously planned April 24. A new trailer showcases unseen locations and Shelter base elements, and a free Sketchbook demo is available now on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam; pre-orders are open.

Scott Pilgrim EX demo lands on Steam ahead of March release
gaming1 month ago

Scott Pilgrim EX demo lands on Steam ahead of March release

A playable Steam demo for Scott Pilgrim EX lets players try the first two quests and play as Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Lucas Lee, or Roxy Richter in a Toronto-meets-demon beat-em-up. The demo precedes the full digital release on March 3, 2026 across Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), PS4/5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a brand-new story co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley and music from Anamanaguchi.

Resident Evil Requiem Marketing Builds Hype Ahead of a Demo-Free Launch
gaming1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem Marketing Builds Hype Ahead of a Demo-Free Launch

TechRadar’s take on Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem marketing notes a deliberate delay and secrecy around demos, despite Leon Kennedy’s late-2025 reveal and a February State of Play. With a February 27 launch date across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, fans frustration over no pre-launch demo is weighed against the idea that releasing a full, spoiler-free experience later could pay off by heightening anticipation and reveals at launch.

Capcom Reveals Pragmata World View Trailer With Lunar NYC Ambience
video-games1 month ago

Capcom Reveals Pragmata World View Trailer With Lunar NYC Ambience

Capcom released a new Pragmata trailer titled World View during PlayStation’s State of Play, offering a look at Hugh and his android companion Diana navigating a 3D-printed Times Square–like area in a lunar city. A Pragmata demo on the Switch 2 eShop is live, and Capcom announced the demo has reached one million combined downloads across platforms. The Switch 2 version of Pragmata is set to launch on April 24, 2026.

Fresh Turn-Based RPGs and Strategies Charge Into February
gaming2 months ago

Fresh Turn-Based RPGs and Strategies Charge Into February

February’s turn-based RPG and strategy scene features a crowded lineup: remakes like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, new sci‑fi strategy MENACE in Early Access from Overhype, ACE Strategy: Mecha Nova demo, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection’s trial version, The Bell Echoes in Early Access, Queen Slayer reaching 1.0, and a slew of indie titles in Early Access or full release (Hermit and Pig, Master Of Piece, Dead Grid) plus Monster Train 2: Destiny of the Railforged DLC.

Demo drops for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection with save-transfer to full game
gaming2 months ago

Demo drops for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection with save-transfer to full game

Capcom released a free demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam), with progress saved in the demo transferable to the full game when it launches on March 13; the RPG follows a Rider and Rathalos amid a war-torn world with twin Rathalos, and the demo previews the game’s beginning portion.

Fatal Frame 2 Remake Demo Arrives with Silent Hill F Crossover, Switch 2 Launch Slated for March 2026
gaming2 months ago

Fatal Frame 2 Remake Demo Arrives with Silent Hill F Crossover, Switch 2 Launch Slated for March 2026

Koei Tecmo announced a March 5, 2026 demo for Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, with save data transferable to the full game, plus a Silent Hill F collaboration that will add free DLC costumes later. The remake introduces new locations (Umbral Mound, Eikado Temple), expanded lore, and gameplay tweaks such as Prayer Beads, Reversion Beads, and new Camera Obscura shots, plus a new Photo Mode. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled to launch on March 12, 2026.