Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Switch 2 Release Confirmed for Autumn 2026
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company confirm Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for Switch 2 in Autumn 2026; release date for other platforms set for August 25, 2026....
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Version Confirmed for Fall Release
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios confirm Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. Read the official overview, trailer details, and...
Japan Requests U.S. Stop Using Mario, Pokémon, Naruto in Government Social Media Posts
Japanese officials have asked the U.S. government to cease using protected franchises like Mario, Pokémon, and Naruto in official social media posts, citing potential...
The Legend of Zelda movie: Uli Latukefu Reportedly Cast as Ganondorf; Ocarina of Time Remake Tied to Switch 2
Report: The New York Times' Kyle Buchanan names Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda movie, with Nintendo reiterating a 2026 window for a full Ocarina of...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Sales Top 8 Million on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Reports
Nintendo reports Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has sold over eight million copies on Nintendo Switch since its early April 2026 launch, becoming the best-selling...
Ocarina of Time Remake 2026: Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Release Window and ESRB Rating
Nintendo reaffirms a 2026 launch window for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, confirms Switch 2 exclusivity and E10+ ESRB rating following its June Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Soar: 3.82M Units in Q1 2026 Makes It Nintendo’s Fastest-Selling Hardware
Nintendo's Q1 2026 financial report shows Switch 2 selling 3.82 million units in the quarter and 23.68 million in its first 13 months, marking the fastest hardware...
Uli Latukefu Reported as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda Movie
A new casting report names Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie; film release date and Switch remakes also noted.
Wild Blue Skies Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for Autumn — PS5, Xbox, Steam Launch August 13, 2026
Chuhai Labs and Balor Games confirm Wild Blue Skies will arrive on Nintendo Switch eShop this Autumn. The action-shooter launches on PS5, Xbox Series S|X and Steam on...
Capcom Reports Approximately 90% Digital Sales in 2026 Investor Q&A — Capcom Digital Sales Trend Explained
Capcom told investors that roughly 90% of its unit sales are digital during a 2026 investor Q&A. This article summarizes the company’s statement, demographic notes...
Mario Kart World Open August 2026: How to Join, Rewards, and Event ID 6527
Everything you need to know about the Mario Kart World Open in August 2026 — event times, requirements, rewards (50 My Nintendo Platinum Points), Event ID 6527, and...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Capcom Drops “Severing Fates” Trailer
Capcom releases the 'Severing Fates' trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and confirms a September 4, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch 2. Key details and developer...
Pokemon TCG Pocket MAU Falls to 23M — DeNA Plans Events and Promotions
DeNA reports monthly active users for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket fell from 39 million to 23 million in the latest financial results; the developer plans new...
Lies of P: Complete Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 eShop — August 5 Update
The latest North American Nintendo Download update brings Lies of P: Complete Edition to the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop on August 5, alongside new indie and family...
The Midnight Walk Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release: Super Rare Games Confirms Standard and Special Editions
Super Rare Games teams with MoonHood and Fast Travel Games to launch The Midnight Walk on Nintendo Switch 2 with limited standard and special physical editions;...
Wild Blue Skies Nintendo Switch Release: Chuhai Labs and Balor Games Confirm Fall Launch
Chuhai Labs and Balor Games announced Wild Blue Skies for Nintendo Switch, a modern reimagining of classic on-rails flight combat. The eShop title launches this fall...
Obakeidoro 2 Nintendo Switch Release: Free Style’s Asymmetric Hide-and-Seek Comes to Switch 1 and Switch 2
Obakeidoro 2 from Free Style launches in the West on Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2. Read about modes, multiplayer support, pricing, GameShare and the...
Lies of P: Complete Edition and Virtual Boy Classics Lead This Week’s Nintendo Download on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download roundup: Lies of P: Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2, new Virtual Boy classics arrive for Switch Online + Expansion Pack,...
Nintendo Confirms The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Still Planned for Late 2026
Nintendo reconfirmed in its August 2026 investor report that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake remains scheduled for release in late 2026. Here’s what is...
Splatoon Raiders Sales Lead Japan Charts as Switch 2 Hardware Surges
Famitsu's latest Japanese boxed software and hardware charts show Splatoon Raiders still topping sales after launch and the Switch 2 leading console hardware numbers...
Super Mario Land 1 + ½ Demo Reimagines Super Mario Land’s Opening Level for Game Boy Color
A detailed look at the fan-made Super Mario Land 1 + ½ demo by 2BitCrook and collaborators, rebuilt in GB Studio for Game Boy Color and emulators and inspired by Super...
Nintendo Download Aug 6 2026: Oblivion Remastered, Montabi, Pokémon Pokopia DLC Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of August 6, 2026 lists new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases, DLC details for Pokémon Pokopia, a...
Danganronpa 2×2 on Nintendo Switch 2: Creator Kazutaka Kodaka Warns No Character Is Safe
Spike Chunsoft’s Danganronpa 2×2 arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Creator Kazutaka Kodaka tells RPG Site that the game’s new Slayhem mode will...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Leads Weekly Chart as Splatoon Raiders Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware figures, week-to-week comparisons, and full software chart including Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove.
VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses Offer Comfortable, Affordable XR for Nintendo Switch Players
Hands-on look at the VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses: a comfort-first, $299 entry into wearable XR that pairs well with Nintendo Switch via VITURE Mobile Dock solutions.
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 This Fall
Trailmark Games and Coolabi Group announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 arriving this fall. Learn...
Nintendo release schedule update: Fire Emblem, Zelda, Xenoblade and Pokémon windows revealed
Nintendo updated its release schedule in the latest financial report, listing Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...
Nintendo million sellers August 2026: Switch 2 and Switch sales roundup
Nintendo's August 2026 financial results list million-seller games across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including updated figures for Mario Kart World and...
Capcom Digital Sales 90%: What 'Approximately 90% of Our Unit Sales Are Digital' Means for PS5, Nintendo Switch and the eShop
Capcom reports roughly 90% of unit sales are digital. We examine the developer's financial Q&A, recent sales milestones for Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata,...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales and August 2026 Financial Report: Q1 Results and Software Momentum
A breakdown of Nintendo's August 2026 financial report covering Q1 (April–June 2026), including Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales,...
AereA Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for September 3, 2026 — SOEDESCO Brings Music-Themed Action RPG to eShop
SOEDESCO announces AereA for Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026. The music-themed action RPG, originally released in 2017, arrives on the Nintendo eShop with...
Nintendo Switch Sales Milestone: Original Switch Hits 156.59 Million, Switch 2 Reaches 23.68 Million
Nintendo confirms major hardware milestones: the original Nintendo Switch has sold 156.59 million units since its March 2017 launch, while the Nintendo Switch 2 has...
Nintendo Switch 2 sales milestone: 23.68 million units shifted since June 2025
Nintendo confirms 23.68 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles shifted worldwide since its June 2025 launch, surpassing the GameCube's lifetime total of 21.74 million units.
Nintendo Donates ¥50 Million and Offers Free Repairs After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has pledged ¥50 million to the Japanese Red Cross and will provide free repairs for affected customers until February 1, 2027, following the 2026 Kumamoto...
Egret II Mini livestream announced for August 27 2026 — new software will bring library to 100 titles
Taito and Famitsu will host an Egret II Mini livestream on August 27, 2026 to reveal new software that will expand the tabletop console's library to 100 titles....
Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits 1.15M Physical Sales on Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo's June 2026 Software Rankings
Nintendo's June 2026 financial report shows Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV has sold 1.15 million physical copies on Switch 2,...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Sales Surpass 8 Million on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo confirms Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has exceeded 8 million global sales since its April 16, 2026 launch, with strong performance across Nintendo Switch...
PS3 Emulation on ARM: RPCS3 Developer Details 6-Month Push to Close the Gap
RPCS3 developer WhatCookie outlines a six-month effort to accelerate PlayStation 3 emulation on ARM hardware, using an AYN Odin 2 and Linux to deliver major...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surge: 23.68M Hardware and 58.17M Software as of June 30, 2026
Nintendo's latest earnings report shows the Switch 2 has reached 23.68 million hardware units and 58.17 million software units sold by June 30, 2026. Read the updated...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 6, 2026 — Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop Release List
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of August 6, 2026, listing new Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and retail releases available on the...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Hit 23.68M as Q1 FY2027 Declines Follow Japan Price Hike
Nintendo's Q1 FY2027 financial report shows Switch 2 at 23.68 million units sold, Q1 hardware dip tied to high launch comparisons and a May price increase in Japan;...
Sonic 35th Anniversary Surprises: Takashi Iizuka Confirms More Plans for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Sega and Sonic Team are continuing Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary with additional projects. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told Pocket Tactics more...
Blue Reflection: Quartet on Nintendo Switch 2 — Gust’s RPGs Arrive, But Performance and Extras Underwhelm
Blue Reflection: Quartet brings Gust's two console RPGs to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside anime and mobile-game tie-ins; here's what works, what doesn't, and technical...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Manga Announced as Switch 2 Release Set for September 17, 2026
Nintendo confirms a Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga by Kazurou Kyou, with a prologue in Shueisha's Saikyo Jump and a Switch 2 launch on September 17, 2026.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga adaptation announced ahead of Switch 2 launch
Nintendo confirms a manga adaptation of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave by Kazurou Kyou, debuting in Shueisha's Saikyo Jump ahead of the game's Switch 2 release on...
Nintendo Donates 50 Million Yen and Offers Free Repair Services After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has pledged a 50 million yen donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society and will provide free repair services for affected residents through February 1, 2027,...
Nintendo Offers Free Repairs for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Victims
Nintendo will provide free repairs for Nintendo products for residents in areas designated under Japan's Disaster Relief Act after the 6.8-magnitude 2026 Kumamoto...
Minecraft Switch 2 Release Date Announced: Mojang Confirms October 27, 2026 Native Version
Mojang has announced a native Minecraft release for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026, including a digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners and enhanced...
Diablo IV Switch 2 Leak: Dealabs' 'billbil-kun' Claims September 2026 Release
Reports from Dealabs user 'billbil-kun' claim Diablo IV is coming to the rumored Switch 2 in September 2026. We summarize the leak, prior classification listings, and...
Full Metal Schoolgirl Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release: Limited Run Games Opens Pre-orders Aug 14, 2026
Limited Run Games will release a physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Full Metal Schoolgirl with included DLC and pre-orders beginning August 14, 2026. Read the full...
Minecraft Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: Vibrant Visuals Upgrade Arrives October 27, 2026
Mojang confirms Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 27, 2026, with Vibrant Visuals as the default graphics upgrade, Super Mario Mash-Up Pack updates, and...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Mojang Confirms October 27, 2026 Launch with 'Vibrant Visuals' Mode
Mojang Studios has announced Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on October 27, 2026, featuring a default 'Vibrant Visuals' mode, visual upgrades to the Super...
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Launch Trailer: First Expansion Pass Content for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo published the launch trailer for Pokemon Pokopia – Bubbly Basin, the first entry in the game's Expansion Pass. Read our breakdown of the underwater town, key...
Resident Evil Merchandise at Universal Studios Japan: Licker Popcorn Bucket and RPD Apparel Arrive September 2026
Universal Studios Japan and Capcom expand their Resident Evil collaboration with a Licker-shaped popcorn bucket, RPD shirts and Hip Pouch-style bags arriving at USJ...
Sonic 35th Anniversary: Sonic Team Head Takashi Iizuka Says More Surprises Are Coming
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirms there are additional surprises planned for Sonic's 35th anniversary, with fans and industry events like Gamescom watching...
Sonic remakes: Takashi Iizuka on why Sonic Team prioritizes new experiences over straight remasters
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka explains the challenges of remaking classic Sonic titles, stressing that controls, level design and platform technology must be reworked...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: October 27 — Vibrant Visuals and Mario Mash-Up Update
Mojang and Microsoft confirm Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 27 with new Vibrant Visuals, an updated Super Mario Mash-Up pack, and a digital upgrade...
Diablo IV Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor: Leak Claims September 2026 Release and Code-in-Box Physical Edition
A retail leak attributed to billbil-kun suggests Diablo IV could arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2026 as a code-in-box physical edition. Here’s what’s...
Moonlighter 2 physical release confirmed for Switch 2, PS5, and PC — Collector's Edition detailed
Silver Lining will publish physical editions of Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault for Switch 2, PS5, and PC on November 13, with the digital release due...
Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 Load Times: Square Enix Confirms Investigation and Patch Plans
Square Enix acknowledges elongated load times for Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2, details affected scenarios and says a fix targeting data reloading and cache clearing...