Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II Join Nintendo Switch Online NES Catalogue
Nintendo has added Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II to the Nintendo Switch Online NES catalogue (Dragon Buster replaces R.C.
Nintendo News, Games & Topics
Follow the latest Nintendo stories, browse Switch games, and explore related topics in one place.
Latest News
The newest Nintendo stories, ordered by publication date.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update 13.0.5 Fixes Invalid Online Battle Data on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate patch Version 13.0.5 on September 1, 2026, addressing invalid data errors in online battles and adding replay...
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Version 13.0.5 Released for Nintendo Switch — Fixes Online Data Issue
Nintendo has released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 for Nintendo Switch on September 1, 2026, addressing invalid data in online battles and warning of...
Nintendo Classics NES Update Adds Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-Am II to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online's Nintendo Classics library has added three NES titles — Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am II — giving subscribers new retro...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Ninja Gaiden 3, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2 to NES Library
Nintendo Switch Online expands its NES lineup with Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2, available now to standard members on...
Minecraft Minecoins Change: Mojang Restricts Nintendo Purchases to Switch and Switch 2
Mojang will limit Minecoins bought on Nintendo platforms to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 from October 27, 2026. Learn how Legacy Wallets, retail cards, and the Switch...
The Hambagu Shop Nintendo Switch: Cozy Horror from Serafini Productions and Mike Ten
Serafini Productions and Mike Ten have announced The Hambagu Shop for Nintendo Switch — a cozy horror simulator set in a Japanese Hamburg steak shop. Learn what the...
Dotemu Nintendo eShop Sale: Up to 80% Off on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — Full Lineup and Prices
Dotemu has launched a limited-time Nintendo eShop sale for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 featuring discounts on Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja...
Crash Bandicoot 30th Anniversary: Activision Releases Commemorative Artwork and Promises Month-Long Updates
Activision has shared official Crash Bandicoot 30th anniversary artwork and said it will deliver Crash-related news throughout the month. Here’s what is confirmed...
Kingdom Hearts Native Ports Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Hands-On Impressions from Gamescom
At Gamescom, Square Enix showed native ports of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix and Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind running on Nintendo Switch 2. Read an authoritative...
Birdcage release date: Polygon Bird Games' shmup arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox September 23
Polygon Bird Games' debut shmup Birdcage, published by Eastasiasoft, launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 23 after a Steam debut in November...
EA Sports FC 27 Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer: Pre-Orders Live on Nintendo eShop Ahead of Sept. 25, 2027 Launch
EA Sports and Electronic Arts have released a Nintendo Switch 2-specific trailer for EA Sports FC 27 and opened pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop. Read an overview of...
Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2: CD Projekt Red Says Ultimate Edition Was Top Third-Party Seller at 2025 Launch
CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski tells The Game Business that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition led third-party sales at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. Read verified...
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — October 16, $49.99
Warner Bros. Games confirms LEGO Harry Potter Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16 for $49.99.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review — Capcom’s Samurai Revival on Nintendo Switch 2
A detailed review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom, covering gameplay, performance on Nintendo Switch 2, release details, and demo availability on the...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Switch 2 — Face Scanner, Motion Controls, and Creator's Voice Breakdown
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets a behind-the-scenes Creator's Voice video showing Switch 2 motion controls and a face-scanning rig. The full game launches 4...
The Royal Writ Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — September 10 Announcement
Yogscast Games and Save Sloth Studio confirm The Royal Writ for Nintendo Switch with a September 10 release, full PC parity, and new content including equipment and...
Aonic Demo Brings Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone to Commodore Amiga A1200
Fan developer Reassembler releases Aonic, a playable Commodore Amiga A1200 demo that recreates Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone Act 1 using adapted Mega Drive...
Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition in Tokyo: Capcom and Tohokushinsha Announce Dates, Statues, and Merchandise
Capcom and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation will stage The World of Biohazard 30th Anniversary Exhibition in Tokyo from October 30 to December 24, 2026, featuring...
Hideki Kamiya Urges Capcom to Add Non-Horror Mode to Resident Evil
Hideki Kamiya, director of the original Resident Evil 2, told VGC he finds modern Resident Evil entries too frightening and suggested optional non-horror modes as...
Unico TRAVELLER•ULW10: Retro-Inspired LCD Monitor Bridges CRT and Modern HDMI Gaming
Unico's TRAVELLER•ULW10 is a retro-inspired 4:3 LCD monitor with RGB and VGA legacy inputs plus HDMI for modern consoles. Launching on Kickstarter soon, the ULW10 aims...
Grant Kirkhope: Three Studios Reportedly Pitched a New Banjo-Kazooie to Microsoft
Composer Grant Kirkhope says three development teams pitched new Banjo-Kazooie projects to Microsoft. Background on the IP, Rare's history, and where the franchise...
The Witcher III Remastered Switch 2: CD Projekt Red Offers Free Upgrade to Current Owners
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, offering a free upgrade to existing owners and detailing technical...
Cyberpunk 2077 Nintendo Switch 2 Sales: CD Projekt Red Calls Port a Launch Success
CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski discusses Cyberpunk 2077 performance on Nintendo Switch 2, sales takeaways, and the studio's upcoming The Witcher 3...
Disney's Action Figure Face Off: Inside the Cancelled Smash-Style Fighter Pitch
A look at Disney's Action Figure Face Off, a cancelled Smash Bros.-style fighter pitched by Disney Interactive artists after Kingdom Hearts. Insights from artist Ken...
Ayami Kojima Castlevania Artwork on Konami 40th Anniversary Site Is From 2019, Not New
Konami's official Castlevania 40th anniversary site features Ayami Kojima art that originated in 2019 for Grimoire of Souls. Here’s what’s verified about the artwork,...
I Am Your Beast Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Strange Scaffold’s Covert Revenge FPS Arrives October 20, 2026
Strange Scaffold's I Am Your Beast launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 20, 2026. Read our full report on platforms, features, composer RJ...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 — Pre-Orders Live and Digital Deluxe Details
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have released a new trailer and opened digital pre-orders for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, arriving...
Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Cooperative Sci‑Fi Charm Tempered by Short Runtime
Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2 is a cooperative adventure published by Kepler Interactive. Our review covers its asymmetric gameplay, local and single‑copy co‑op...
Mewgenics physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed by Nicalis
Nicalis has confirmed a boxed physical release of Mewgenics for Nintendo Switch 2, with the digital launch set to follow shortly. Learn about the developers, gameplay...
Cybernetic Attack Final Mission Remaster Announced by Tengo Project — Modern Update to Natsume's Final Mission
Tengo Project and publisher Winning Entertainment Group announced Cybernetic Attack Final Mission, a remaster of Natsume's 1990 Famicom shooter Final Mission. The...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds September Update: Samba de Amigo Joins the Nintendo Switch Lineup
SEGA confirms continued support for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and reveals Samba de Amigo arriving in September, plus anniversary events on September 25. What players on...
Terminus 3DO: Retro Love Letter’s New Doom-Style FPS Built Without AI
Retro Love Letter announces Terminus, a new homebrew first-person shooter for the 3DO; developer details engine, assets, voice cast, and testing status.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — November 12
Atlus has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 release date for Metaphor: ReFantazio and published a pre-order trailer. Read the details on the trailer, platform arrival,...
Ring: The Legend of the Nibelungen Dreamcast Prototype Preserved — Playable 3-Disc Port Surfaces
A preserved Dreamcast prototype of Arxel Tribe's Ring: The Legend of the Nibelungen has been recovered and tested. Details on the three-disc port, preservation by Sega...
Ancient Magic: Bazoe! Mahou Sekai Coming to Nintendo Switch This November
Ancient Magic: Bazoe! Mahou Sekai, the Japan-only 1993 SNES RPG from Hot-B, receives a Nintendo Switch re-release from Mebius on November 26, 2026 with digital,...
Ground Zero Hero Review: Bullet-Hell Roguelike Brings Mutant Mayhem to Nintendo Switch
Ground Zero Hero delivers a fast, chaotic bullet-hell roguelike experience on Nintendo Switch. Read our detailed review of gameplay, mechanics, level design, and how...
City Connection Reveals Full TGS 2026 Lineup for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
City Connection has confirmed its complete Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, announcing four retro-focused releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer Reveals Visuals Ahead of November 12, 2026 Launch
Atlus has released a new trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2. Learn about the November 12, 2026 release, pre-orders, demo details, and key gameplay...
Nintendo Switch 1 Mumbai Event: Nintendo's First Official India Showcase Set for September 5–6, 2026
Nintendo has announced its first official event in India, a public Switch 1 showcase at R City Mall in Mumbai on September 5–6, 2026. Attendees can try flagship Switch...
Capcom Spotlight Tokyo Game Show 2026: Capcom Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup and 40-Minute Showcase
Capcom will host a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight on Wednesday, 16 September as part of Tokyo Game Show 2026. The developer confirmed a slate of Nintendo Switch 2 titles...
Samba de Amigo DLC Release Date Confirmed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — Amigo Joins Roster on September 8, 2026
SEGA has announced the free Samba de Amigo DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding Amigo as a playable character on September 8, 2026, plus a limited Samba de Amigo...
Capcom Spotlight Tokyo Game Show 2026: 40-Minute Presentation Confirmed for September 16
Capcom has announced a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 16. Read the confirmed lineup, partner exhibits, and official...
Pilotwings Icons on Nintendo Switch Online: How to Unlock SNES and N64 My Nintendo Rewards
Nintendo Switch Online adds Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64 icons to My Nintendo. Learn how to unlock the SNES and N64 rewards, cost, and availability through October 5,...
Konami Press Start Showcase Sept. 3, 2026: Castlevania Belmont’s Curse, eFootball Kick-Off, Silent Hill Townfall Confirmed
Konami will host a Press Start showcase on September 3, 2026. Get the confirmed lineup, broadcast times, and release details for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,...
SoulQuest Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: SoulBlade Studio and indie.io Set Launch for September 3, 2026
SoulQuest, the Celtic-themed side-scrolling spectacle fighter from SoulBlade Studio and indie.io, launches on Nintendo Switch eShop on September 3, 2026 for $19.99....
Just Dance: Decades of Hits Reveal Set for September 10 — What Ubisoft's Post Actually Says
Ubisoft's official Just Dance account promises more information on Just Dance: Decades of Hits on September 10. Here's what the announcement says, the context around...
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Reportedly Listed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Retailer Page Names October 16 Release
A retailer listing on VGP suggests LEGO Harry Potter Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. Warner Bros.
NIS America Nintendo eShop Sale: La-Mulana, Mad Rat Dead, Disgaea and Ys Discounts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
NIS America has launched a publisher sale on the Nintendo eShop featuring roughly 70 discounted titles for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including La-Mulana,...
Sonic Mania Sequel: Sonic Team Open to Working with Christian Whitehead's Team Again
Takashi Iizuka confirms Sonic Team remains close with Sonic Mania developers and expresses openness to collaborating again; background on Sonic Mania, Evening Star,...
Mega Man: Dual Override Preview — Capcom’s New Blue Bomber Entry, Demo Impressions and Key Mechanics
Hands-on preview of Mega Man: Dual Override from Gamescom. Read about Capcom's new mechanics like Override and Custom Chips, demo stage design, boss encounters, and...
Stellar Blade on Switch 2: Shift Up Explains DLSS Upscaling and FSR 3.1 Frame Interpolation
Shift Up CTO DongKi Lee clarifies how Stellar Blade's Switch 2 port combines DLSS upscaling with AMD FSR 3.1 frame interpolation to target 60fps. Details on the...
Everything Must Fit Nintendo Switch: Janbeh Games Announces Cozy Puzzle Title for 2026
Janbeh Games has announced Everything Must Fit for Nintendo Switch, a cozy-but-chaotic puzzle game featuring 80+ handcrafted levels, transformation mechanics, and a...
Tales of Formentera Coming to Nintendo Switch: Ratalaika Games and Three Monkeys Announce September 4 Release
Tales of Formentera, an exploration-focused adventure from Three Monkeys and publisher Ratalaika Games, launches on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on Friday, September...
Pokémon World Championships 2027 in Singapore Confirmed — Dates, Merch, and What Fans Need to Know
The Pokémon Company confirmed the 2027 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Singapore from August 13–15. Read verified details on dates, merchandising,...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC Available Now on Nintendo Switch — My Nintendo Rewards Live
The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC launches on Nintendo Switch on 08/31/26, accompanied by new My Nintendo rewards including a themed notebook, Star Fox...
Splatoon Raiders Builds Guide: How to Craft Winning Tank and Gadget Combos
A practical Splatoon Raiders builds guide from Squid Research Lab advice — learn about tank types, gadget parts, Relic Powers, and example loadouts to optimize your...
Bleemcast! Beta Live: Piko Interactive Launches Netflix-Style Retro Gaming Service on iOS and Android
Piko Interactive has launched a beta for Bleemcast!, a subscription, Netflix-style retro gaming service for iOS and Android. Read an authoritative breakdown of the...
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United Listed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Brazilian Ratings Leak
A Brazilian ratings classification lists Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Here's what is confirmed so far about the Square...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 Performance: 60 FPS Target, DLSS Upscaling and FSR 3.1 Frame Interpolation
Shift Up confirms Stellar Blade: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 will target 60 FPS using DLSS upscaling and AMD FSR 3.1 frame interpolation; docked upscaled...