A slightly cheaper option if you’re specifically after a second console Are you prone to dropping things? Do you have kids who can’t share? Do you live in Japan or are willing to purchase things from Japan? Well, if you answered yes to these three things or just want to own multiple Switches — you might be in luck! It would seem Nintendo is slightly expanding on the purchasing options for those interested in buying a second console, as the company has introduced a new “customize” option on theJapanese My Nintendo Store website....

3DS and DSi cleared Licensing companies Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation had a case against Nintendo for infringing on three of their patents relating to processors and system clocks back in the middle of 2012. The International Trade Commission has confirmed that the 3DS and DSi do not infringe on the patents. Phew! “We are very pleased with the commission’s determination, which confirmed the judge’s finding that Nintendo’s products do not infringe the asserted patent,” said Richard Medway, Nintendo of America’s vice president and deputy general counsel....

More content for Obsidian’s latest cRPG Obsidian took the stage at E3’s first PC Gaming Show to announce a brand new expansion forPillars of Eternity—The White March. It will feature a higher level cap, new abilities, new companions. It’s being billed as “Part 1,” so there is a lot more to come in the future forPillarsfans. Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian, also noted that they were basically on budget for the corePillarsgame, and used up pretty much everything they earned from Kickstarter....

Special When Lit, fam Zen Studios have announced that the latest iteration of their pinball simulator,Pinball FX, will be coming to current-gen platforms later this month, September 26 to be precise. Pinball FX3will bring the great physics and high quality audio/visuals from its predecessor, but is also adding an all-new multiplayer mode, user-created tournaments and cross-platform play to the mix. TheSorcerer’s Lairtable will be included for free with the software download....

Zen Studios sends along word thatPlanet Minigolfwill be getting PlayStation Move support via a patch. You should start seeing this patch when the Move drops in your respective territory: September 15th in Europe and Sepetember 19th in the U.S. “ZEN Studios believe in supporting our products for the long term, and this update represents our commitment to Planet Minigolf” said Zsolt Kigyossy, Managing Director of ZEN Studios. “ThePlanet Minigolfexperience gets an excellent upgrade with the addition of the PlayStation Move motion controller and now the player can swing and hit the ball just as if they were on the course....

Popular football gameRematchis about to be released worldwide very soon, as of this writing. This guide will help you know the exact time when the game goes live. Developed bySifu-makers Sloclap, the sports title is available in three different editions. Naturally, the three editions have different launch calendars, thanks to early access available with the Pro and Elite versions. We have added a countdown for all editions so you can remain on top with the upcoming release....

Murder, Yoshio Sakamoto Wrote It was quite a surprise when Nintendo announced it was remaking and localizing itsFamicom Detective Clubtitles for the Nintendo Switch. The games, originally released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System, are two of the few early gaming titles from Nintendo’s repertoire that haven’t been reintroduced to new audiences. Outside of a Super Famicom remake of the second game, both have happily existed as footnotes in Nintendo’s extensive library....

Lara’s shiny things It was three years ago at gamescom that Microsoft revealed that Square Enix’sRise of the Tomb Raiderwould be an Xbox timed-exclusive at launch. It was big news. The 2013Tomb Raiderreboot went over well and the sequel was hotly anticipated. Now that the games industry’s sights are set back in Germany, people thought we might get aShadow of the Tomb Raiderreveal. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Instead, we get this trailer detailing howRise of the Tomb Raider‘s Xbox One X update will make it superior to the original....

It probably looked like I was in the mood for shovelware the day I picked up 2002’sSeek and Destroyfor PlayStation 2. The cover is a bizarre composition. A tank bursts through the background, firing a shot at some far-off and unseen target, all the while American flags wave. You wouldn’t guess that this abomination concealed a game about Japanese toys. Seekand Destroyis actually a member of theChoro Qseriesof games. I spoke fondly of another game in the series,Road Trip, a few months ago....

Enjoy the story on the TV, grind on the portable We knew it was coming, but it doesn’t make the fact thatShin Megami Tensei Vis exclusive to the Switch (for now) any less surprising. Atlus seems to be putting a lot of faith into the system, but due to some recent information following its reveal, we now have a better look at why they chose it. Speaking to Famitsu, the game’s director (who previously handledSMT IV) explained that on the Switch, players can “enjoy the game’s story in HD on their TVs, and grind to level up and fuse demons in portable mode in the comfort of your bed....

‘Neo Geo Classic’, surely? Long time developer/publisher SNK are celebrating 40 years in the business this year. The former arcade giant has teased that they will be releasing new hardware as a thank you to gamers for decades of faithful fandom. Although there is no images, nor a name for the new hardware, it is expected to feature a selection of Neo Geo classics from their huge back catalogue. In their official statement, SNK referenced franchises such asThe King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown and Metal Slug, some of which will surely see inclusion on theNeo Geo Classicupcoming console....

Formerly known as ‘Neo’ At its PlayStation Meeting event in New York City today, Sony announced PlayStation 4 Pro, a higher-end console that will “sit alongside and complement the standard PS4,” according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Andrew House.Neo no more! The system is called PS4 Pro. Lead system architect Mark Cerny came on stage to assure that this enhanced system, which has more than double the power of the standard PS4 GPU, a boosted CPU clock rate, a 1TB hard drive, and support for 4K and HDR, isn’t “intended to blur the lines between console generations....

As you explore New York inSpider-Man 2, you’ll encounter lots of interesting sights including the massive Park of Coney Island which features amusement park rides and games. Typically, you may’t play the games, but you’re given the chance to enjoy the park to your heart’s content during the mission titled A Second Chance. You’ll want to make the most of the opportunity while it is available, so here’s a handy checklist to refer to which will help you decide which rides you want to visit....