Nintendo sues streamer for airing games before release
Nintendo filed a lawsuit against streamer Jesse Keighin, alleging repeated early broadcasts of its games and seeking up to $7 million in damages.
Xbox adds animated AI chatbot and natural-language search
Microsoft rolls out an animated AI chatbot for Xbox support and a natural-language search feature, while expanding AI use in games and future consoles.
Nintendo confirms Switch games will work on its next console
In an official filing, Nintendo says current Switch titles will be compatible with its upcoming successor, accessible via the player’s account.
Xbox launches AI support agent for Insiders
Microsoft released a Support Virtual Agent for select Xbox Insiders in the US to help troubleshoot consoles and games in English.
Top 10 NES Games That Defined the 8‑Bit Era
A ranked look at the ten most influential NES titles, highlighting why each game left a lasting mark on design, gameplay and gamer culture.
Top 10 Pokémon Games According to Critics
A ranked list of the 10 highest-rated Pokémon games based on critic scores, highlighting release years, platforms and key innovations.
Nintendo unveils Alarmo smart alarm with game music
Nintendo will sell Alarmo in early 2025 — a smart alarm that plays tracks from Zelda, Mario and others and only stops when you get out of bed.
Xbox app will sell games directly on Android in November
A court ruling lets Microsoft enable in-app purchases and cloud play of Xbox games on Android devices in the U.S. starting November.
Nintendo unveils Alarmo motion-controlled alarm clock
Nintendo announced Alarmo, a motion-responsive alarm clock with 35 game sounds, sleep tracking, and early access for Switch Online subscribers.
Miyamoto Says Nintendo Will Avoid Using AI in Games
Shigeru Miyamoto says Nintendo will resist adopting generative AI in games, following company leadership’s stance on preserving Nintendo’s unique design values.