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Destiny 2 fans are teased that the upcoming final update will be the game’s strongest in years, signaling major content and quality-of-life improvements for its live-service model and potentially reinvigorating player engagement.
Purported Persona 6 character designs leaked online—featuring a blond male protagonist and Yoko Kusakabe—alongside a group shot some say is AI-generated; a trusted leaker claims the other images are real, keeping anticipation high for Persona 6, while a nearby Persona 4 Revival release, possibly in early 2027, could push a full Persona 6 reveal further into the year.
Forbes reports that Mina The Hollower, a retro-inspired platformer from Yacht Club Games, has earned the highest Metacritic score among 2026 releases, marking it as the year's best-reviewed game so far.
A former Destiny 2 narrative designer says a Xivu Arath campaign and a major raid were pitched multiple times for Destiny 3, fueling fan debate after Bloomberg reported Destiny 3 isn’t in development, as Bungie winds down Destiny 2 live-service support and faces layoffs.
This week’s Retro Recap covers major retro gaming headlines: Digital Press’s forum goes dark, Twilight Princess officially but unofficially ports to PC, 3DS clear-shell kits initiative, Analogue 3D updates with cartridge color options and save-states, the GF1 Neptune FPGA core demo for Sega 32X, new Evercade Neo Geo and Activision collections, plus reviews of Return To Blacktooth and Epilogue’s SN Operator, a tribute to Roy Ozaki, and an interview about the Neo Geo-first party game Overserved.
Reggie Fils-Aime recalled during a NYU lecture that Satoru Iwata told him in person that his cancer had returned. After delivering the news, Iwata and Reggie redirected the conversation to Nintendo’s future, laying out the Switch’s launch plan, including software, pricing, and rollout strategy.
Pokémon Champions faced a rocky debut on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with fans criticizing animation, bugs, and missing content. In an Eurogamer interview, producer Masaaki Hoshino said the team “truly tried to do our best” in both graphics and gameplay, stressing a strong focus on a fair, robust battle system. He highlighted new visuals like per-Pokémon shadows for depth and rebuilt battle effects, while noting development is ongoing and he plans to return to help, signaling the game remains a work in progress despite the launch backlash.
NateTheHate reiterates that a new Star Fox game is real and expected to be announced this June for the Nintendo Switch 2, with support cited from VGC and a French journalist; if the reveal slips, Nintendo will likely adjust the marketing timeline, while reader comments show skepticism about leakers.
THQ Nordic’s official site has a Switch 2 section listing multiple unannounced projects, hinting at potential new titles for Nintendo’s next-gen console. Some entries may be placeholders, and the page also includes already announced Switch 2 games like Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Destroy All Humans! 1 & 2 Reprobed, and SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide along with other platform listings, though nothing is confirmed yet.
THQ Nordic’s official site lists seven 'unannounced project' entries with release dates to be announced for Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting possible announcements this summer but offering no specific titles; fans speculate about remasters and ports.
Insider Gaming reports a PS5 remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, titled Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, with a targeted July 9, 2026 release. Ubisoft reportedly confirmed a remake last month, and a planned reveal was postponed to next week, with a 30-minute presentation sent to select media. The remake is described as a reworked update that stays as a dedicated remake (no RPG elements), though leaks hint at added story content and the removal of some sections.
The Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream ROM has leaked online ahead of its Nintendo Switch release on April 16, 2026, reportedly due to an early copy making its way to fans via a retailer. While the game isn’t heavily story-driven, the early leak serves as a warning to expect spoilers in the coming days, and Nintendo is likely unhappy about the premature disclosure as it follows a broader pattern of early title leaks.
A YouTuber claims Nintendo secretly spreads fake information internally to identify employees leaking details; the tactic is said to have been used before, but its legitimacy remains disputed amid a debate on leak culture.
Microsoft is testing a substantial overhaul of Xbox achievements, including new icons, animations, and a redesigned achievements hub that will let players highlight completed games, hide titles, and filter by mastery. The features are being piloted by Xbox Insiders with a broader rollout expected in the coming months, and readers are invited to vote in the poll on whether they like the changes.
A trusted leaker, NateTheHate, claims Square Enix’s Final Fantasy IX remake is currently on hold, with no official word and unclear reasons behind the pause.