Level-5 talks Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Akihiro Hino, the president of gaming company Level-5, has talked about the long-awaited new entry in the Professor Layton series, Professor Layton and the New World...
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Nintendo maintenance schedule - July 19, 2026 - Switch Online downtime still planned
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 19, 2026. We recently reported that Nintendo Switch Online has a session on the docket.
Bandai Namco Reveals Changes & Improvements In Tales of Eternia Remastered
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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 23, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of July 23, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set gets proper reveal with first official images, full details
Here's your first official look at the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set, plus tons of details about what it includes.
Team Biohazard claims Dino Crisis started development at Capcom in 2022
A known leaker with a decent track record, Team Biohazard, has said that a Dino Crisis game started full development at Capcom in 2022. Dino Crisis is one franchise...
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes - Splatoon Raiders, Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster, Unbeatable, more
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These Splatoon Raiders, Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster, Unbeatable, and...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts - July 19, 2026 - Splatoon Raiders shoots to the top before launch
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 19, 2026 are now available. Splatoon Raiders will be out in a few days, and that means pre-loads have...
Pokemon Pokopia Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest Event Now Live
The Pokemon Company has started a new special event for Pokemon Pokopia. The Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest will run from July 19th to July 27th in-game.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is worth buying - here's why you should get it
One year after release, is the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller worth it? We think so, and here's every reason why.
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[Let's Talk] Do you prefer Mario Kart World or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
After more than a decade, Nintendo finally shipped a brand new console Mario Kart game with Mario Kart World. It certainly had a lot to live up to.
Nintendo Monster-Catching Patents Receive Another Rejection In Japan
For the past few years, Nintendo has been embroiled in a lawsuit against Pocketpair’s Palworld, allegeding that the monster-taming game infringed on several...
Square Enix talks Final Fantasy 4, was originally intended for the NES
According to Square Enix, Final Fantasy 4 was originally intended to be a NES game. As we know, that’s not what happened in the end.
Level-5 talks Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, believes "the ending will make people think a little"
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino has shared a few words about Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, including the game’s ending. Hino believes that the ending...
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary: Yoshinori Kitase Reflects on PS2 Launch and Team Challenges
Yoshinori Kitase discusses assembling the Final Fantasy X team while Tetsuya Nomura and staff worked on Kingdom Hearts. A look back at the PS2 launch, Square Enix...
A look at Mario Kart Tour's lasting impact on the Mario Kart series
With Mario Kart Tour shutting down this September, we look back on its exclusive content and its lasting impact on the series.
Lou’s Lagoon Switch 2 Release Confirmed: Tiny Roar’s Seaplane Delivery Game Heads to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Lou’s Lagoon from Tiny Roar and Megabit Publishing is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop in Summer 2025. Read...
Max Speed Nintendo Switch Release Date: Smokoko’s Arcade Racer Launches August 6, 2026
Max Speed, the 3D arcade racer from Smokoko, arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 6, 2026. Learn about features, modes, price, and local split-screen support.
Talespinner Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Deck-Building Roguelike Arrives 6 August 2026
Kwalee and Flash Cat Games have set an official Nintendo Switch release date for Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike steeped in Japanese mythology. Read the full...
Star Trek: Voyager – Across The Unknown Expansion Pass Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Daedalic Entertainment and gameXcite announce an Expansion Pass for Star Trek: Voyager – Across The Unknown on Nintendo Switch 2, detailing Delta Chronicles, Equinox,...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Nintendo Switch eShop Charts — Week of July 18, 2026
Weekly analysis of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for July 18, 2026. Coverage includes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming No.1, top download-only titles,...
Go-Go Town Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — Launch Trailer, Demo, and Roadmap
Prideful Shop has released Go-Go Town for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch with a launch trailer, Steam demo, and a post-launch roadmap that includes Cooperative...
Dragon Quest XI S Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in September — File Size, Price, and Save Data Details
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this September. Read details on eShop file size, price, performance and...
Stardew Valley x Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair — 'Superdrop of the Moonlight Jellies' Arrives July 27, 2026
Stardew Valley teams up with Magic: The Gathering for a limited Secret Lair drop. Details on the Superdrop of the Moonlight Jellies, card offerings, bundles, and...
Pro Jank Footy release date confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Pro Jank Footy from Powerbomb Games, Umbrella Gaming and Tinker Town launches digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 12 August 2026....
The Mermaid Mask Nintendo Switch launch: SFB Games releases Tangle Tower follow-up for Switch and Switch 2
SFB Games has released The Mermaid Mask, a detective mystery follow-up to Tangle Tower, now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the launch...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — 15 October 2026
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for Nintendo Switch, launching worldwide on 15 October 2026. Developed with Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the 2D...
Hallmark Nintendo Ornaments 2026: Tears of the Kingdom Link, Mario, and Pokémon Arrive July 20
Hallmark's 2026 Nintendo ornament collection, featuring The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link, Fire Mario, Mario Kart Lakitu, Captain Pikachu, and Espeon...
Marvelous Nintendo eShop Sale July 2026: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion and Ys Memoire Discounts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Marvelous has launched a July 2026 Nintendo eShop sale with deep discounts on Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, and a wide range of...
Final Fantasy Resonance Release Date, Worlds, and Visions: Square Enix Details for Nintendo Switch and Multiplatform Launch
Square Enix reveals new trailer and press-release details for Final Fantasy Resonance, outlining its HD-2D visuals, playable worlds Dilmagia and Olderion, new...
Fallout 5 Preproduction Confirmed as Bethesda Announces Multiple Fallout Projects and Obsidian Partnership
Bethesda Game Studios confirms Fallout 5 is in preproduction, announces remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout 76 expansion, and renewed...
Street Fighter 6 fragrance launch: CODE Meee and Capcom release character room scents
Capcom and Japanese fragrance company CODE Meee have launched Gaming Fragrance, releasing three Street Fighter 6 character room scents for Ingrid, Juri, and Ed....
Disgaea Mayhem Switch 2 Review: Nippon Ichi Software's Action RPG Shifts from Tactical Roots
A detailed review of Disgaea Mayhem for Switch 2 from developer Nippon Ichi Software and publisher NIS America. Coverage includes release details, core systems like...
Splatoon Raiders File Size Confirmed: 13.1GB on Nintendo eShop Ahead of Launch
Nintendo eShop listing confirms Splatoon Raiders requires 13.1GB of storage. Read our report on the upcoming Splatoon entry, developer context, and platform notes for...
Razer Pikachu & Eevee Collection: New Pokémon PC Peripherals Released July 2026
Razer's Pikachu & Eevee Collection debuts July 2026 with themed Kraken V4 X headset, Ornata V3 Tenkeyless keyboard, Cobra mouse and Gigantus V2 mouse pad....
The Duskbloods Network Test: Signups, Gameplay Details, and Nintendo Switch Online Requirements
Official details on The Duskbloods Network Test: how to sign up, what the developer says about eight-player Bloodsworn battles, and Nintendo Switch Online requirements.
Splatoon Raiders Salmonids Explained: What the Squid Research Lab Blurb Reveals
A close look at the promotional Squid Research Lab blurb for Splatoon Raiders, explaining Salmonids, gameplay claims, and how this fits into Nintendo's Splatoon...
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch — Polyarc’s Reimagined Adventure Arrives
Polyarc's Moss: The Forgotten Relic is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch as a combined, enhanced edition. Read about platforms, features,...
Goblin Cleanup Coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Team17 and Crisalu Games Confirm 2027 eShop Release
Team17 and Crisalu Games announce Goblin Cleanup for Nintendo Switch 2, a four-player cooperative dungeon-cleaning game arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop in 2027.
Final Fantasy Resonance: Square Enix Confirms HD-2D RPG for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D console RPG based on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 22 October...
Ao Oni 2 Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced: August 6, 2026
Game Studio confirms Ao Oni 2 for Nintendo Switch launching August 6, 2026. Read about the new Seaside School scenario, 17x Classic Speed Mode, four-stage routing, and...
LEGO Pokémon SMART Brick Hands-On: Pikachu Set and Charizard vs. Jolteon Details, Prices and Features
Hands-on coverage of LEGO's SMART Brick Pokémon sets: Pikachu Training House and Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle.
Planted! Volcano Level Revealed for Nintendo Switch — Cloth Cat Games and Curveball Games Detail Lava-Filled Arena
Cloth Cat Games and Curveball Games reveal the Volcano level for Planted! on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Body Revealed: First Look at Miis for Switch 2
A Japanese advert offers the first look at Mii body types in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2. Read the verified details on sports lineup, Joy-Con 2 use, and...
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution – Pitch Black Expansion Now Available — Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex Debut
The Pokémon Company International launches the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Pitch Black expansion, introducing Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex and new cards tied to...
Prinny Party: Going Overboard! announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
NIS America and Nippon Ichi Software reveal Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, a four-player board-style party game coming to Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Design Revealed by Japanese Magazine — Mii Body Type Returns on Nintendo Switch
A Japanese gaming magazine has published early images of Mii character designs for the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, showing the classic Mii body type on...
Once Upon A Katamari Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Features, and DLC Details
Bandai Namco announces Once Upon A Katamari for Nintendo Switch 2 with a worldwide eShop release on 8 October 2026, free upgrades for existing owners, new Rolling LIVE...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Order Leak — GameStop Cache Shows August 4, 2026 (Unconfirmed)
A Turkish X account flagged a GameStop cache entry that reportedly listed August 4, 2026 for pre-orders of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and mentioned a...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surpass Six Million in Japan, Famitsu Charts Reveal
Famitsu's latest hardware and software charts show the Nintendo Switch 2 topping weekly hardware sales in Japan and exceeding six million lifetime units, with Rhythm...
Silver Pines Nintendo Switch Release: Team17 and Wych Elm Announce October 8, 2026 eShop Launch
Silver Pines, the eerie indie survival-horror from developer Wych Elm and publisher Team17, arrives on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on 8 October 2026. Read...
WipEout 2048 Online Revival: AG Racing Foundation Brings PS Vita Multiplayer Back
Fan group AG Racing Foundation has restored WipEout 2048 online multiplayer on PlayStation Vita via Thallium + Beat servers, re-enabling the Online Campaign, trophies...
Polymega Collection Vol. 20 TRUXTON and More: Toaplan Vols. 19–22 Available to Pre-order
Polymega has announced four new Toaplan collections — Vol.19 BATSUGUN and Vols.20–22 featuring TRUXTON, FIXEIGHT and SNOW BROS — now available to pre-order. Details on...
Star Ocean The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Square Enix Launches 2.5D Remake on eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the 2.5D remake, gameplay systems, voice options, and key features from series...
Duskfade Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open: Release Date, Price, and Features
Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga open pre-orders for Duskfade on Nintendo Switch 2. Get release date (13 August 2026), price, eShop details, and key gameplay features.
Pokémon Pokopia: Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest Runs July 19–27 on Nintendo Switch 2
The Pokémon Company has confirmed the Zorua’s Hide-and-Sneak Contest event for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2, running July 19–27, 2026. Learn how to...
How to Replace Joy-Con Batteries: Nintendo's Official Battery Replacement Kit and 13-Step Guide
Nintendo has published an official 13-step Joy-Con battery replacement procedure and launched a Battery Replacement Kit for supported Joy-Con models in Europe ahead of...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Japan Chart — Weekly Software Sales (Week of July 6, 2026)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 6, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads Nintendo Switch sales, new releases include Magical Girl Witch Trial...
Tormented Souls 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: October 15, 2026
Retail listings reveal Tormented Souls 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026. PQube and Dual Effect are readying the port with a retail game-key card...
Donkey Kong Bananza Soundtrack Expanded on Nintendo Music: 229 New Tracks Added for Switch 2 Exclusive
Nintendo has expanded the Donkey Kong Bananza soundtrack on Nintendo Music, adding 229 tracks (over 8½ hours) including DLC and base-game music. This update arrives on...