Nintendo Switch maintenance July 26 2026: Full schedule and affected games
Nintendo published its maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, affecting online play for several Switch and Switch 2 titles including Super Smash Bros....
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Infendo Radio Episode 818 Recap: Nintendo Lawsuit Report, Splatoon Raiders Reviews, and Switch Community Updates
Recap of Infendo Radio Episode 818 covering a tariff refund lawsuit report involving Nintendo, early Splatoon Raiders reviews, and community tech and game updates...
Capcom's Resident Evil Remake Strategy: How the Developer Keeps the Franchise Active Yearly
Examining Capcom's strategy of alternating remakes and mainline entries to deliver Resident Evil releases year after year, with a verified release timeline and...
Nintendo eShop Japan Week of July 30 2026: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads New Releases
Nintendo updates the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of July 30, 2026, listing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Village in the Shade,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition File Size and Release Dates Confirmed on Nintendo eShop
Nintendo eShop listings confirm file size, release dates, and upgrade details for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft, with 4K/60fps...
Famitsu Review Scores (Week of July 26, 2026): Splatoon Raiders Leads with 35/40
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for the week of July 26, 2026: scores and totals for Splatoon Raiders, Gurei, Kimi ni Madoi, Kimi ni Oboreru, Village in the Shade,...
SEGA Music Streaming Push: Shuji Utsumi on Bringing SEGA Soundtracks to Spotify and Apple Music
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company will expand access to its game soundtracks on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms, highlighting...
Dave the Diver In The Jungle expansion: Mintrocket on Switch ports, Unity 50Hz issue, Guilty Gear Strive DLC and cross-save
Mintrocket director Jaeho Hwang discusses the recent Dave the Diver: In the Jungle expansion, Switch optimization, the Unity 50Hz physics issue, Guilty Gear Strive DLC...
Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Revealed: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Final Fantasy XIV and More
Nintendo eShop listings in North America, Europe and Japan reveal download sizes for multiple Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games, including Xenoblade...
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold: January 2027 Launch Confirmed for Switch 2
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will launch in January 2027 and appear on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2. Details from the FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 in...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts: Splatoon Raiders Tops Week of July 26, 2026
Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for July 26, 2026 — Splatoon Raiders holds No.1 after launch; Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster debuts at No.6. Full All Games...
Star Fox Challenge Mode Guide: Ranking the Hardest Missions and How to Beat Them
An authoritative guide to Star Fox's Challenge Mode, ranking the toughest missions and offering verified strategies for Corneria, Sector X, Venom and more. Includes...
Koei Tecmo Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch and Switch 2 Discounts on Fatal Frame 2 Remake and Wild Hearts S
Koei Tecmo has launched a limited-time Nintendo eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, discounting titles including Fatal Frame 2 Remake, Wild Hearts S,...
Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Ships First Single-Player Spinoff
Nintendo has shipped Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused entry in the Splatoon franchise reportedly exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Read developer context,...
Why Capcom Is Prioritizing Resident Evil Remakes: Masachika Kawata Explains the Strategy
Capcom producer Masachika Kawata explains why the company has emphasized Resident Evil remakes over spin-offs, saying remakes let the team deliver regular releases,...
Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors: Shpeshal Nick Claims Full Console, Not Just a Pro Controller
Leaker Shpeshal Nick says Nintendo may be working on a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console, contradicting earlier reports that only a themed Pro Controller was...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo Switch: Why Nintendo Prioritizes Play Over Specs
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu why Nintendo has emphasized novel gameplay and a single hardware architecture from Wii to Nintendo Switch, and how that...
Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 Launches August 4 — Free Trial Includes Heavensward
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, with an extensive free trial that includes the Heavensward expansion. Details on the...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Nintendo Switch Version Confirmed at 30fps — Release Date, File Size, Languages
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026. Read verified details on framerate, file sizes, supported languages, and...
Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: Pre-Orders Live for August 4, 2026 Launch
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, 2026. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch 2 eShop, with...
Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 release date confirmed: August 4, 2026
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on August 4, 2026, with pre-orders live and a one-month free subscription trial. Read the...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Screenshots Draw Criticism Over Resolution
First Nintendo Switch screenshots for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are live as pre-orders open on the Nintendo eShop. Konami and Evil Empire confirm a 30 FPS target on...
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation to Feature Larger Open World Than Rebirth, Square Enix Says
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will offer a larger open world than Final Fantasy VII Rebirth while guiding players to avoid overwhelming exploration.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch 30fps — Konami Confirms Frame Rate Difference
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will run at 30fps on Nintendo Switch while other platforms target 60fps. Read the official details and what this means for...
LEGO Pokémon Headlines LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Windsor — Play Zone, SMART Play Sets, Dates
LEGO Pokémon leads this summer's LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, running until 31 August 2026, with interactive Play Zone activities and LEGO Pokémon SMART...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts July 25 2026: Avatar Legends Tops Download-Only While Tomodachi Life Leads Overall
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for July 25, 2026 — Tomodachi Life leads overall, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game tops download-only rankings; full charts and...
Logicalbeat Worked on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Port — 4K and 60fps Enhancements Confirmed
Logicalbeat has confirmed it assisted with 4K and 60fps support for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full report on developer...
Pit Panic Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Launch Trailer Debuts Rogue-like Platformer on Switch and Switch 2
Pit Panic, a fast-paced rogue-like 2D platformer, has released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read our overview of the launch trailer, core mechanics, level...
Rare Nintendo E3 1998 Pokémon Footage Unearthed by Video Game History Foundation
Archival footage from Nintendo's E3 1998 presentation shows how Pokémon was introduced to Western audiences months before the North American release of Pokémon Red and...
Nintendo Hot Takes: Why Tears of the Kingdom Is 'Good, Not Great' and Other Contested Opinions
A journalist's breakdown of contested Nintendo opinions — evaluating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Wind Waker, Kirby entries, and...
Pokémon: Indigo League Coming to Disney Plus and Hulu — August 2026 Streaming Details
Disney confirms Pokémon: Indigo League will arrive on Disney+ and Hulu on August 7, 2026, with a DisneyXD marathon and additional broadcast schedule. Learn platform...
Gurei Launch Trailer: High-Difficulty 2D Samurai Action Arrives on Nintendo Switch
Gurei from Astrolabe Games and Lobo Sagaz Studio debuts its launch trailer on the Nintendo eShop. Learn about Rei, the Kami, the game's dynamic difficulty and combat...
Constance Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for 30 July 2026
Constance, the hand-drawn Metroidvania from ByteRockers Games, Parco Games and Blue Backpack, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop on 30 July 2026 with a free...
Hello Kitty Party Land Pre-Orders Live for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco and Sanrio launch digital pre-orders for Hello Kitty Party Land on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide release on 29 October 2026....
Skatesterre Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — 13 August 2026
Headup and Goon Squad confirm Skatesterre will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on 13 August 2026. Read on for features, protagonist...
Tower Dominion Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — 13 August 2026
Forever Entertainment and Parallel 45 Games announce Tower Dominion for Nintendo Switch. Roguelike tower defense launches on Nintendo eShop on 13 August 2026 with...
Atari Nintendo eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Turok, System Shock, Tetris Forever on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Atari has launched a summer Nintendo eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, discounting classics and modern ports including Turok, System Shock,...
Logicalbeat Confirms 4K and 60fps Work on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Logicalbeat's representative says the studio helped implement 4K visuals and 60fps for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Background...
Disgaea Mayhem Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: New Action RPG Spinoff Brings Magichange Combat to Switch and Switch 2
Disgaea Mayhem, the first action-RPG spinoff in the Disgaea series from Nippon Ichi Software, has launched in the west for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read...
Logicalbeat Brings 4K and 60fps Support to Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Logicalbeat confirms technical support role on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, helping enable 4K resolution and 60fps. Coverage...
Sega Rally Championship Mod Brings Online Play, Wheel Support to PC and Xbox Series X
A new emulation project from developer Wanszai brings Sega Rally Championship (1995) to PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox Series X with HD scaling, widescreen, wheel support,...
Sega physical media future: Shuji Utsumi on digital shift, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, and console strategy
Sega president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company will pursue digital distribution for 'full games' while maintaining physical releases and the culture of boxed...
Street Fighter 6 Yasmine DLC: Capcom Reveals Karambit-Wielding Fighter and Year 4 Roadmap
Capcom has released a character guide for Street Fighter 6's Yasmine, the first Year 4 DLC fighter due 3 August. Read verified details on Yasmine's playstyle, the Year...
Resident Evil movie near-miss: Director Zach Cregger reveals Austin Abrams almost killed during rooftop explosion scene
Director Zach Cregger says a practical-effects stunt in the upcoming Resident Evil film nearly killed lead actor Austin Abrams. The film arrives in theaters September...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: How Development Shifted from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2
Inside the development of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Nintendo and Good-Feel reveal the project began on the original Nintendo Switch, moved to Nintendo Switch 2...
Madden NFL 27 for Nintendo Switch 2: Aug. 13 Release and Persona Engine Features
EA Sports' Madden NFL 27 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on Aug. 13, 2026.
Miyamoto Envisions Miis as Global Personal IDs — The Case for Mii-Based Identity
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses a long-standing vision for Miis as compact, global personal IDs tied to Nintendo Accounts. Background on Miis, platform history, and...
How to Unlock the Secret Shop in Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons with a Game Boy Advance
A look at the hidden Game Boy Color shop in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons — how it’s unlocked via Game Boy Advance hardware, where it...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: eShop Release, 4K/60FPS Upgrade and New Rare Blade MOMO
Nintendo details Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K/60fps support, new Merc Assault mode, Rare Blade MOMO, digital eShop release on 30 July 2026...
Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: Leak Claims TriForce Design for Launch
Leakers Necrolipe and Mike Odyssey have teased a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time-themed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller reportedly featuring a TriForce emblem and...
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND Nintendo Switch Release Date, Preorders, and Features Explained
Bandai Namco opens digital preorders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, Sanrio Games' debut title launching October 29 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Details on roster...
How Michael Eisner Approved Kingdom Hearts: The Story Behind the Disney–Square Collaboration
A look at the surprising approval of Kingdom Hearts by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner, the game's origins with Square, and its release history on PlayStation platforms...
Wendy's Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal: 35th Anniversary Collectible Card Promotion Explained
Wendy's launches a Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal promotion in the United States tied to Sonic's 35th anniversary, featuring seven collectible character card cases and...
Sega CD FPGA Core on Analogue Pocket: obrien654j Demo Shows Solid Audio Timing, Release Teased 'Soon'
Developer obrien654j has demonstrated a Sega CD FPGA core running on the Analogue Pocket. The demo shows reliable audio timing but still has boot and FMV issues.
Citizen Sleeper 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Announced by Fangamer
Fangamer has announced a physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Details on cartridge format, bonus items, and pre-orders.
Star Racer Nintendo Switch Release: Indie Retro Racer Headed to Switch in Q3 2026
Star Racer, the indie futuristic racer showcased on Kickstarter in November 2023, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Q3 2026. Features include local four-player...
Sega Confirms Digital Shift but Won't Abandon Physical Media, President Shuji Utsumi Tells Famitsu
Sega president Shuji Utsumi discusses the company's move toward digital distribution, the growing PC player base, and the continued role of physical media in a Famitsu...
Pokemon Center Japan Announces Mega Evolution Acrylic Keychains Featuring Pokémon Legends Z-A Designs
Pokemon Center Japan will release new Mega Evolution acrylic keychains — blind box sets featuring Mega Stones and Pokémon tied to Pokemon Legends Z-A — on August 1,...
Pokemon Legends Z-A Lumiose City Can Badges Announced for Pokemon Center Japan
The Pokemon Company has revealed a new set of Lumiose City-themed can badges tied to Pokemon Legends Z-A, coming to Pokemon Center Japan on August 1, 2026 in A and B...
Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo Switch) Review — Quirky Rhythm Minigames and Party Multiplayer
An in-depth look at Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: gameplay loop, minigame count, multiplayer, Beatspell mode, audio calibration, and how the title fits into...