Orbitals Debuts at No.3 in UK Physical Charts — Switch 2 Exclusive Posts Strong Launch
UK physical chart analysis: Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals enters at No.3, Onimusha leads on PS5, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition drops out of the top 40. GfK data...
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Super Mario Bros. Movie Deleted Scene Reveals Alternate Ending — VFX Pre‑Viz Surfaces
A previously unseen pre-visualization clip from VFX artist Xavier Zahra reveals an alternate ending cut from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals: North American Sale Discounts on Evertried, Minoria and Rain World
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting notable price drops on Evertried, Minoria, Rain World, 13 Sentinels and...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch — What’s Included and How the Ports Perform
A focused look at Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch, detailing included games, bonus materials, original platforms, developer involvement,...
Sony Registers Zelda Movie Domain Ahead of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct
Sony has registered a domain linked to an upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie ahead of a Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary....
Rain World Anthology Nintendo Switch 2: Akupara Games and Videocult Announce Physical Collector’s Edition
Akupara Games and Videocult have announced Rain World Anthology for Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base survival platformer with Downpour and The Watcher expansions...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy: Square Enix Tells PAX West It Will 'Expand FF7's Future'
Square Enix used a PAX West panel to outline its long-term ambitions for the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, saying the studio plans to evolve the franchise beyond...
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Nintendo Switch Launch — Demo Available on eShop, Steam, PS5, Xbox Series
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia from Ocellus Services arrives on Nintendo Switch with a launch trailer and demo. Read about gameplay, co-op features, and where to...
Nintendo maintenance schedule September 2026: Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal downtime on Nintendo Store and eShop
Nintendo has posted its maintenance schedule for the week of September 6, 2026. Scheduled downtime will affect Apple Pay and Google Pay on the Nintendo Store and...
Aether Wizard Life for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed — eShop Release Set for Autumn 2028
Aether Wizard Life from Vonder Games and Kinetic Publishing is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in Autumn 2028. Read confirmed details on setting,...
Shellbound for Nintendo Switch 2: Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing Announce Parasitic Metroidvania
Shellbound, a new parasitic Metroidvania from Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo eShop in Summer 2028. Read developer...
Nintendo Switch eShop September 10 2026 Release Schedule: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush and More
A detailed look at Nintendo's Japanese eShop update for the week of September 10, 2026, including Switch and Switch 2 download and retail releases such as Hot Wheels...
Crescent County coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing announce Summer 2027 release
Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing confirm Crescent County for Nintendo Switch 2, a cosy-with-bite open-world game arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop in...
Contact Protocol Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Starship Job Simulator Lands on Nintendo eShop Spring 2027
Contact Protocol from Cold Zephyr Games and Kinetic Publishing is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in Spring 2027. Read the full breakdown of...
Pixel Washer for Nintendo Switch 2: Acclaim and Valadria Announce 2026 Release on Switch and Steam
Acclaim and Valadria revealed Pixel Washer, a retro-inspired power washing sim arriving digitally on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam in 2026. Read...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date confirmed — April 8, 2027 and coming to Switch 2
Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027 for all platforms including the Switch 2. Details and a recap trailer debuted during...
Nintendo Switch 2 Game File Sizes Revealed on eShop: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Listed
eShop listings across North America, Europe and Japan reveal file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles, including Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, Hot...
Nintendo Direct leaks: Malo932's alleged Nintendo Switch game list ahead of upcoming Directs
Leaker Malo932 has circulated a list of alleged Nintendo projects ahead of upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. We summarize the claims, attribute sources, and...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts Sept. 6, 2026: Orbitals Tops Revenue Rankings
Week-of-September-6,2026 Nintendo Switch 2 eShop revenue charts: Orbitals claims #1, Elden Ring slips to #2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuts at #3. Full highlights...
September Gaming Check-In: What Are You Playing on Nintendo Switch and Beyond?
A September community check-in for players on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Share what you're playing this month — from FromSoftware's Elden Ring to Capcom's...
Street Fighter Movie Trailer: New Paramount & Legendary Footage Sets October 16, 2026 Release Date
Paramount and Legendary released a new Street Fighter movie trailer. Read an authoritative breakdown of the footage, production partners, release date, and franchise...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Switch: Switch 2 4K/60fps Specs Confirmed
Bandai Namco has published technical specifications for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, confirming up to 60fps, 4K docked on...
September Nintendo Directs Confirmed: Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and Switch 2 Showcase Announced
Nintendo of America has announced two back-to-back Nintendo Direct broadcasts on September 8 and 9, 2026 — a 30-minute Zelda 40th anniversary presentation and a...
Nintendojo '7 Minutes' Podcast Tackles the Future of Physical Media on Nintendo Switch and Beyond
A recap of Nintendojo's '7 Minutes' podcast episode where contributors discuss the shifting landscape of physical game media, digital distribution on the Nintendo...
Final Fantasy X: Producer Yoshinori Kitase Says Team Feared It Could Be Their Last Single-Player RPG
Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase tells Game Informer the Final Fantasy X team worked under the assumption single-player RPGs might be eclipsed by online games;...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Demo Available Ahead of October 22, 2026 Launch
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy Resonance arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. A free demo is available now, carrying progress into...
RuneScape DragonWilds Nintendo Switch release: Jagex’s open-world spin-off launches on consoles Sept. 15
Jagex brings RuneScape: DragonWilds to consoles on September 15. This open-world action survival spin-off exits early access after community-driven development, with...
Maneater 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement: Tripwire and Demiurge Reveal Open-Water Action-RPG for 2027
Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios announced Maneater 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 during PlayStation State of Play. Read confirmed details about the 2027 release...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Frame Rate and Resolution Details
Bandai Namco confirms frame rate and resolution targets for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, plus game features and release date.
Nihon Falcom on Steam and Nintendo Switch: Kondo Confirms Multiplatform Push After Trails in the Sky
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo tells Ascii Japan that Steam and Nintendo Switch are driving new user growth and that the company will pursue more simultaneous,...
Famitsu Review Scores (August 23, 2026): Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Weekly Roundup
A concise breakdown of Famitsu review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, including paraphrased reviewer verdicts for Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword and...
Nintendo Switch 2 User-Replaceable Battery: First Look at Europe's Updated Model
A detailed first look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 model released in Europe with a user-replaceable battery, packaging and serial changes, weight and capacity...
Revised Nintendo Switch Model in Europe Reportedly Adds Replaceable Console and Joy-Con Batteries
Nintenduo's hands-on video and a Reddit summary outline hardware changes in a revised Nintendo Switch model reportedly appearing in European markets, including visible...
Why Metal Gear Solid's Vertical Box Art Was a Brilliant Marketing Move
A look at Metal Gear Solid's unusual Japanese box art, Hideo Kojima's explanation for the vertical title treatment, and how Konami's 1998 PlayStation release used...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts (Week of September 5, 2026): Tomodachi Life Continues Dominance
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 5, 2026 show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holding strong at number one with nearly eight million...
Star Racer Nintendo Switch Launch: Retro-Inspired Combat Racer with Grant Kirkhope Soundtrack
Star Racer from Whatnot Games and Crossbridge Games launches on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer and original score by Grant Kirkhope. Read an in-depth look at...
Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Path Controversy: Third-Party Re-releases Draw Backlash
Players and industry watchers are criticizing several third-party re-releases on Nintendo Switch 2 for lacking upgrade paths and save-transfer options. Our analysis...
Nintendo Direct September 2024: Zelda Direct Confirmed — What’s Verified and What’s Rumor
Nintendo has scheduled two September Directs, including a 30-minute Zelda-focused presentation. Here’s what is confirmed, what’s reported as leaks, and what remains...
Infendo Radio Episode 823: Switch 2 visual upgrades, NSO additions, and Pokémon Wildcard discussed
Episode 823 of Infendo Radio breaks down recent Nintendo news, including reports about Switch 2 visual upgrades, new NSO additions, and a Pokémon TCG movie.
Elden Ring Switch 2 Performance: Digital Foundry Says Delay Improved Tarnished Edition
Digital Foundry's analysis finds the delayed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 benefits from performance work, delivering improved load times and a...
Mega Man: Dual Override — Capcom Reveals Switch 2 Release, New Override System, and Gamescom 2026 Insights
Capcom discusses Mega Man: Dual Override development, Switch 2 release window (2027), new Override system, custom chips, 2.5D visuals, and music by Junko Karashima...
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Release Date and Editions Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII: Revelation launches April 8, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 with multiple physical and digital editions, collector's items, and...
The Wolf Among Us Remaster Coming to Nintendo Switch: Telltale’s October 29 Release and Visual Overhaul
Telltale's The Wolf Among Us Remaster launches on October 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch platforms. Read our Gamescom preview covering engine choices, graphical...
MegaGum for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed by N-Zone, Targeting 2027 Release
N-Zone has confirmed MegaGum, a 3D action-adventure platformer, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read a concise breakdown of gameplay, story, co-op features,...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launch — Capcom Releases Final Trailer as New Action Title Arrives on Nintendo Switch
Capcom has released a final launch trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword as the game arrives on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch. Read our overview of...
Astonishia Story Remake Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date Set for February 11, 2027
NIS America and Purple have announced the Astonishia Story remake for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, arriving February 11, 2027, with enhanced visuals,...
NIS America Confirms The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in 2027
NIS America will release The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in the West in 2027. The hand-drawn fairytale...
Breath of the Wild Vinyl Release: Nintendo and Laced Records Launch Limited-Edition Double LP and 8-LP Box Set
Nintendo and Laced Records release collectible vinyl editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack, including a 34-track double LP and a newly...
NBA 2K27 Nintendo Switch: Visual Concepts' Deep Dive into The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM
An authoritative overview of NBA 2K27 on Nintendo Switch from Visual Concepts and 2K, detailing The City, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, ProPLAY mechanics, and online requirements.
Metal Canary Wii Port Confirmed for Canal 3 Expo — NaiAdventure Brings Dreamcast Shmup to Nintendo Wii
Brazilian homebrew studio NaiAdventure is bringing Metal Canary, a vertically-scrolling shmup originally developed for Dreamcast emulation, to the Nintendo Wii with a...
Monolith Soft Linked to Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake After Elkjøp Listing Sparks Rumors
A retail listing briefly named Monolith Soft as the developer of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Captures from Notebook Check and Nintendo Life surfaced...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation State of Play: Gameplay, FITS System, Highwind and April 8 2027 Release
Square Enix showcased nearly ten minutes of Final Fantasy VII Revelation gameplay in Sony’s State of Play, detailing FITS roles, Highwind navigation, new areas like...
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 Review — Team Ninja Port Struggles Despite Strong Combat
A detailed look at Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Examines Team Ninja's combat design, Soulslike mechanics, Morale Rank systems, and...
Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 Technical Analysis: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Frame Rate and Resolution
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 details dynamic resolution, frame-rate behavior, graphical parity with last-gen consoles, and...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Release Date, Features, and Developer Details
Konami reveals Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for Nintendo Switch, developed with Evil Empire and Motion Twin. Get the October 15, 2026 release date, key features, and...
Sega Vs Capcom Fan Game Shut Down After Capcom Copyright Action — 4CYDE Studios Responds
4CYDE Studios says its PC fan fighter Sega Vs Capcom has been closed after using Capcom characters. Developer reaction, industry commentary from Hidetoshi Ishizawa,...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed for September 2026 — Two Nintendo Direct Presentations Announced
Nintendo Today reports two back-to-back Nintendo Direct presentations in September 2026, including a 30-minute The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and a...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed — Nintendo Schedules Back-to-Back Nintendo Directs
Nintendo announced two back-to-back presentations via the Nintendo Today app: a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Sept. 8, 2026, followed by a general...
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed: Nintendo Announces Two September Nintendo Direct Presentations
Nintendo has scheduled a 30-minute The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on 8 September and a 45-minute standard Nintendo Direct on 9 September, followed by a...
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 8–9 September
Nintendo has scheduled a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for 8 September and a wider Nintendo Direct for 9 September, including times and runtimes.