Nintendo Switch 2 OLED: ZDNET Korea Report Says Samsung May Supply OLED Panels
ZDNET Korea reports Samsung could supply OLED displays for a potential Nintendo Switch 2 OLED. Read the verified context, quoted translation, and key timelines.
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Nintendo Switch 2 OLED Report: ZDNET Korea Claims FHD Rigid OLED Considered
ZDNET Korea reports Nintendo is reportedly weighing a Switch 2 OLED revision with FHD rigid OLED panels; company sources cite cost and timing questions.
Nintendo Maintenance Schedule: Nintendo Switch Online Downtime Planned for August 17–18, 2026
Nintendo released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 13, 2026, confirming a single maintenance window that will affect Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 online...
Square Enix to Present Kingdom Hearts Panel at D23 — Panel Scheduled for 15th August
Square Enix will host a Kingdom Hearts panel at Disney's D23 on 15th August. Read verified details on the schedule, franchise history, and what Square Enix has...
Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary Panel Confirmed for D23: Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts at Anaheim
Disney will host a Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts panel at D23 2026, celebrating 25 years of the series with Square Enix creatives, voice talent, and special stage...
Kingdom Hearts D23 Deep Dive Announced — Square Enix Confirms Series Heading to Nintendo Switch 2
D23 will host a Kingdom Hearts Deep Dive on August 15, 2026. Square Enix has confirmed the series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and the event promises insights from...
First 4 Figures Sonic Frontiers statue teased ahead of July 21, 2026 pre-orders
First 4 Figures has teased a high-end Sonic Frontiers statue featuring Sonic surrounded by the seven Chaos Emeralds. Pre-orders open July 21, 2026; dimensions, weight,...
Splatoon Raiders Splatfest Results: Team Power Wins Splatoon 3 Promotional Event
Team Power dominated a Splatoon Raiders-themed Splatfest in Splatoon 3 as Nintendo promotes the upcoming spinoff on Nintendo Switch 2. Final scores, vote breakdown,...
Outlaws + Handful of Missions Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade: Free Update for Current Owners
Atari and Night Dive Studios confirm a Nintendo Switch 2 release for Outlaws + Handful of Missions with a free upgrade path for existing Switch owners and enhanced...
Octopath Traveler Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Announced — Release Date, Pricing, and Save Data Details
Square Enix is releasing Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II as Nintendo Switch 2 editions on October 1, 2026. Read verified details on pricing, preorders,...
Super Yanoman Collection December 10 2026 Release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC
Edia's Super Yanoman Collection brings three Japan-only Super Famicom titles — Song Master, Trinea, and Feda: The Emblem of Justice — to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation...
Need for Speed Future Uncertain as Criterion Confirms Focus on Battlefield
Criterion confirms its focus on Battlefield, casting uncertainty over the Need for Speed franchise. Read the latest verified facts on release history, platform...
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — eShop Listing Reveals July 30, 2026 Launch
Grindstone's roguelike horde-survivor Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with new content including Helheim, a Fallen Hero, Endless Mode, and...
Octopath Traveler Switch 2 Release Confirmed — No Upgrade Path for Nintendo Switch Owners
Square Enix brings Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026 for the West; no upgrade or save transfer from Nintendo Switch.
Virtua Racing Emulator Brings Sega Arcade Classic to Xbox and PC — Wanszai Release Adds Online Play
Wanszai's newly released Virtua Racing emulators for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC add widescreen, smoother frame rates and online multiplayer. Download from...
Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026
Square Enix and Acquire are bringing Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026, optimized with higher resolution and frame...
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for July 16, 2026
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is listed for Nintendo Switch 2 on the eShop with a July 16, 2026 release, promising up to 4K and 120 FPS, Joy‑Con 2 support,...
Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Sponsored Stream After Backlash Over Saudi Ownership
Games Done Quick cancelled an SNK-sponsored stream after community backlash tied to SNK's majority ownership by Saudi-linked investors. GDQ says it will refuse funds,...
Nintendo Switch Sports Bundle Southeast Asia Release: Official SRP and Digital-Only Copy Confirmed for August 6, 2026
Nintendo will release a Nintendo Switch + Nintendo Switch Sports bundle in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand on August 6, 2026. The bundle carries official SRPs and...
Mario Kart Tour Ending in September: Pure Nintendo Podcast Breaks Down Mobile Racer's Sunset
Pure Nintendo Podcast examines the announcement that Mario Kart Tour will end service in September, plus hands-on impressions of Prideful Sloth’s Go-Go Town, demos,...
Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II Coming to Switch 2: Square Enix Confirms Digital Editions
Square Enix announced digital Switch 2 editions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II during the series' eighth anniversary stream. Timeline, platform history,...
Splatoon 3 x Splatoon Raiders Splatfest: Team Power Wins with 365p on Nintendo Switch
Team Power triumphed in the Splatoon 3 x Splatoon Raiders collaboration Splatfest, finishing with a 365p score. Read the full recap, background on Splatoon 3, and...
Octopath Traveler on Nintendo Switch 2 eShop: Square Enix Confirms Both Games Arrive Today
Square Enix confirms Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II are now available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. Read verified release context, platform history, and...
LEGO Donkey Kong Set Leak Surfaces Ahead of 45th Anniversary
A Reddit leak claims a new LEGO Donkey Kong set is planned, detailing piece count, price and design. We summarize the leak and place it in context with Nintendo and...
Octopath Traveler Nintendo Switch 2 Native Ports Announced — Square Enix Confirms Digital Launch
Square Enix announced native Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II as digital downloads during the series' eighth-anniversary...
Dementium: The Ward Physical Release for Nintendo Switch Arrives July 23, 2026
Boxed copies of Dementium: The Ward for Nintendo Switch land July 23, 2026. Atooi's 2023 Switch port gets a Europe-focused physical run with pre-orders open and...
UK Software Sales Week Ending July 11, 2026: Mouse: P.I. For Hire Debuts at No. 7
Weekly UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026, including Playside's Mouse: P.I. For Hire platform breakdown, Nintendo chart placements, and the full...
Persona 3 20th Anniversary: Atlus Releases Remixed Music Video Featuring DJ VaVa and Pixel Art
Atlus marks the Persona 3 20th anniversary with a new video of remixed music by DJ VaVa and pixel art from Motocross Saito. Coverage includes platform context for...
Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W Joins West in Super Bomberman Collection Update on August 20, 2026
Konami is adding Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026. The 1995 Super Famicom puzzle entry comes west...
DOOM on Casio Loopy: Throaty Mumbo Ports 1993 Shooter to 1995 Girls’ Console
Homebrew developer Throaty Mumbo has released a tech demo port of DOOM for the 1995 Casio Loopy. Read how the project works on real hardware, what levels it includes,...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Tops UK Boxed Charts After 9 July Release
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced debuted at number one on the UK boxed charts following its 9 July release. Ubisoft confirmed sales of over 2 million copies; PS5...
Splatoon 3 Splatfest Results: Team Power Wins Special Splatoon Raiders Celebration on Nintendo Switch
Detailed rundown of the Splatoon 3 Splatfest held to celebrate Splatoon Raiders, including final scores, percentage breakdowns, and context for Nintendo Switch players...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Biggest Discounts on TMNT, BloodRayne, Final Fantasy and More
Comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop discounts, including lowest-ever prices for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed and multiple BloodRayne...
Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2: Ultimate Edition Review and Port Analysis
A detailed review and technical overview of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, examining the port, performance, Phantom Liberty inclusion, and what...
Denshattack Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Undercoders' Rail-Riding Trick Game Arrives July 15, 2026
Denshattack from Undercoders launches on Nintendo Switch 2 July 15, 2026. Studio director David Jaumandreu discusses inspiration, control iteration, Gamescom reaction,...
PAW Patrol: Dino World Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Features, and Switch Version Upgrades
Outright Games and Nickelodeon confirm PAW Patrol: Dino World launches on Nintendo Switch 31 July 2026 and on Nintendo Switch 2 2 October 2026, featuring technical...
Disgaea Mayhem Demo Now Live on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
NIS America and Nippon Ichi Software have released a free Disgaea Mayhem demo on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the game's July...
Super Mario Bros 40th Anniversary Pin Set Reported for Select Retailers
A commemorative Super Mario Bros 40th anniversary pin set is reported to be in production and will be offered as a promotional item through select retailers....
Nintendo Switch 2 camera sale: GameStop drops official accessory to $10
GameStop is offering the official Nintendo Switch 2 camera for $10, a steep discount on the USB-C accessory used for GameChat and compatible titles like Super Mario...
Nick Apostolides on the Cut Line From Resident Evil Requiem: What He Said About Leon Kennedy’s Deleted Quip
Voice actor Nick Apostolides reveals Capcom removed a line he recorded for Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem. Read the paraphrased comments and context about the...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Releases: Japanese Digital Schedule for Week of July 16, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop schedule for the week of July 16, 2026, listing new digital and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,...
Famitsu Review Scores (July 12, 2026): Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins, EA Sports UFC 6, Echoes of Aincrad
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for July 12, 2026: scores and verdicts for Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins, EA Sports UFC 6, and Echoes of Aincrad, plus context on...
Fortnite 'Gaming Legends' Season Rumors: Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot Linked
Unconfirmed reports claim Fortnite's next season may spotlight major gaming IPs. Here’s what’s known about the rumors, Fortnite's platform history on Nintendo Switch...
Shuji Utsumi on Sonic the Hedgehog's Importance to SEGA: What the Company Said About Sonic Frontiers and Future Plans
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi explains why Sonic the Hedgehog remains the company's flagship franchise, reflects on Sonic Frontiers' performance, and outlines measures...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes: Full Roundup for Moss, Cozy Grove, Heave Ho 2 and More
A region-by-region roundup of file sizes found on Nintendo eShop listings for games labeled for Nintendo Switch and entries marked 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition',...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts July 12 2026: Moonlight Peaks Claims No. 1
Weekly analysis of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for July 12, 2026, including full All Games and Download-Only lists, top movers, and notable new entries like...
Why Toys for Bob Chose 'Spyro: A Realm Beyond' Over 'Spyro 4' — Developer Explains Naming and New Flight Mechanic
Toys for Bob explains why the new Spyro entry is titled Spyro: A Realm Beyond instead of Spyro 4, outlines the game's new flight mechanic, and confirms a launch window...
Pokémon Pokopia sales hit four million on Nintendo Switch 2, Koei Tecmo says
Pokémon Pokopia, developed by Omega Force and published with The Pokémon Company, has sold over four million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 in five weeks, according to...
Rayman Legends Retold Switch 2: Edward Kenway Assassin's Creed Skin Confirmed by Ubisoft
Ubisoft confirms Edward Kenway skin for Rayman Legends Retold, arriving on Switch 2 on 1 October 2026. Details on 3D visuals, new story, and availability alongside...
SEGA President Shuji Utsumi on Sonic: Movie Boosts IP, Company Aims to Improve Game Sales
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that Sonic's film success unlocked opportunities for the company, but SEGA fell short on global expansion goals for Sonic...
Koei Tecmo on Pokemon Pokopia Sales: How the Spin-Off Became a Breakout Hit
Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma reflects on Pokemon Pokopia’s rapid sales and what the project means for Omega Force’s evolution beyond Warriors-style games.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched Sells 2 Million Day One; Edward Kenway Skin Announced for Rayman Legends Retold
Ubisoft reports two million Day One sales for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynched and unveils an Edward Kenway skin for Rayman Legends Retold. Developer and...
Pokemon pricing leak reveals past consideration to raise Nintendo Switch game prices
An internal document from The Pokemon Company shows past discussions about increasing Pokemon game prices on Nintendo platforms and strategies to encourage players to...
White Cat Project Infinity Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, Launching in 2027
Colopl has announced White Cat Project Infinity for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, confirming a 2027 launch. Read verified details on platforms, features,...
Sonic Frontiers Figure Pre-Orders Begin July 21 — First 4 Figures Reveals Sonic and Super Sonic Statues
First 4 Figures will open pre-orders for Sonic Frontiers-themed Sonic and Super Sonic statues on July 21. Learn what is confirmed about the collectibles, how to secure...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts (Week of July 11, 2026): Tomodachi Life Reclaims #1, Moonlight Peaks Debuts at #3
Weekly breakdown of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026 — Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returns to number one, Rhythm Heaven Groove drops...
Sonic Frontiers statue pre-orders confirmed for July 21, 2026 — Super Sonic version announced
First 4 Figures will open pre-orders for a Sonic Frontiers statue on July 21, 2026, including a Super Sonic variant. The debut coincides with Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th...
Escape From Umbra on Nintendo Switch: WildSphere Releases Launch Trailer and eShop Release
WildSphere's Escape From Umbra is now available on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop. Read our overview of the launch trailer, core mechanics, and what players...
Xenoblade Chronicles on Nintendo Switch: Definitive Edition, Legacy, and Why the JRPG Still Matters
A retrospective on Xenoblade Chronicles—from Monolith Soft's 2010 Wii original and the Operation Rainfall localization campaign to the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive...
The Adventures of Elliot Patch Adds Mute Option for Faie — Square Enix Responds to Player Feedback
Square Enix has issued a patch for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales that adds a full mute option for companion Faie, adjusts tutorials, and fixes minor...