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A comprehensive roundup of file sizes listed on Nintendo eShop pages for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Mixtape, and dozens of Switch releases.
Weekly roundup of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 3, 2026. Rankings, notable debuts, and download-only performance for top titles including Pokemon Pokopia, Mario Kart World, and Inkonbini.
MotoGP 26 is out now on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with reworked physics, Dynamic Rider Ratings, a revamped Career mode, and new Race Off content.
A clear, expert guide to the recommended play order for the Mother series (EarthBound, EarthBound Beginnings, Mother 3), with platform history, release dates, localization status, and how to experience Mother 3...
A May community check-in on what players are playing, featuring Nintendo Switch activity, comments about Nintendo Switch Online membership, and recent releases like Pragmata and Tomodachi Life.
Shigeru Miyamoto explains the deliberate, compact structure behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie's rapid pacing and how Illumination approached a 90-minute runtime to engage both kids and parents.
A focused look at Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo's Mii-centric life simulation. Coverage of gameplay systems, customization, social sharing, and how the series' 3DS DNA translates to current Nintendo...
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop schedule for the week of May 7, 2026, confirming Switch and Switch 2 releases including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of the Elder Gods. Full list and release dates.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says Satoru Iwata disclosed a cancer recurrence in a private meeting that then shifted to planning the Nintendo Switch launch.
Studio Aurum's Monster Crown: Sin Eater arrives on Nintendo Switch. Read an overview of the pixel-art monster-taming RPG, core features, and how branching narrative and deep crossbreeding systems set it apart.
Unreleased Tomb Raider N64 port footage uploaded April 13, 2026 shows a near-complete homebrew build using Lost Artefacts' TRX decompilation, Tiny3D and libdragon running on an Analogue 3D device.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé recounts persuading Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoru Iwata to include Wii Sports as a pack-in title for the Wii, a decision that helped showcase motion controls and...
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi says he has completed more than 40 full playthroughs of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Part 3. Read the latest verified progress update on the trilogy and what it means for the...
Square Enix discusses the technical work behind bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the system often called the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting the role of DLSS and dynamic resolution ranges in handheld and docked...
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils‑Aimé explains why Nintendo temporarily stopped selling on Amazon US, citing legal and retail‑relationship concerns during a NYU Game Center lecture.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé explains why Nintendo halted Wii and DS sales to Amazon, citing retailer demands and legal concerns. Background on the DS and Wii eras, sales milestones, and...
Aniplex and French-Bread have announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with an early 2027 launch window. Read the latest verified details on platforms, trailer availability, and what...
LEGO Group has announced an official LEGO SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive set featuring a brick-built console, two controllers and a Sonic The Hedgehog 2 cartridge, releasing June 1, 2026.
Weekly roundup of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, highlighting Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, download-only movers, and notable entries across All Games and Download-Only rankings.
IMAX confirms The Legend of Zelda live-action movie for May 7, 2027 theatrical release. Sony Pictures will release the film with subsequent Netflix streaming under an exclusivity arrangement.
Nintendo and LEGO reveal Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out (77059), a 513-piece Animal Crossing display set releasing August 1, 2026. Details, features, and specs.
Practical steps for resolving a 'Bad Request — Please update your browser' error when visiting Nintendo websites and the eShop, plus context about Nintendo Switch platform and notable titles.
Elementallis, a retro-meets-modern Zelda-like from Top Hat Studios and Ankae Games, has launched on Nintendo Switch and is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
French-Bread and Aniplex announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina at EVO Japan, confirming an early 2027 release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Background on Type Lumina, 2021 Switch eShop release, and platform updates...
MachineGames discusses the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, confirming a May 12, 2026 release, 30 FPS target, DLSS upscaling, and a full physical cartridge.
Community wishlist highlights five older Pokémon—Carnivine, Tropius, Ledian, Swoobat, and Wailord—that fans believe would benefit from official evolutions on Nintendo Switch.
Bandai Namco and Cartuna launch Pac-Man: Snack Breaks animated short series on YouTube on May 22, 2026, as part of PAC-MAY celebrations including live events, crossovers and a free Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac costume.
An eShop listing and Nintendo site reveal a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Madden NFL 27 scheduled for August 14, 2026, with an estimated 50GB install size.
LEGO and SEGA officially reveal Set 40926, a 479-piece Sega Genesis / Mega Drive model launching June 1, 2026. Details on price, dimensions, and Switch Online compatibility for retro fans.
SEGA and LEGO announced a 479-piece LEGO SEGA Genesis Console display model releasing June 1, 2026. Read pricing, features, and what the set includes — and why this homage to the Mega Drive matters to collectors.
Nintendo released a storybook epilogue for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch this week. We break down the new Rosalina chapter, the Luma reunion, and what fans are saying about the update.
Nintendo first-party Switch 2 titles Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book have appeared with $10 digital discounts at major retailers. Here's what to know about pricing, platform context, and where the...
A Japanese Nintendo eShop listing indicates Madden NFL 27 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on April 14, 2026, with details on HDR, local multiplayer and online player counts; EA has not yet issued a formal announcement.
Electric Airship and Red Triangle Games are bringing Axe Cop, a comic-based turn-based RPG, to Nintendo Switch and the eShop on May 4, 2026. Read release details, price, and key features.
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi tells Nintendo Life he has completed more than 40 end-to-end playthroughs of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 during development. Read verified context on Rebirth, the Remake...
Bandai Namco's PAC-MAY celebration launches with the animated short series PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks on May 22, live events at The Paley Museum and crossovers including Fruit Ninja x PAC-MAN.
LEGO and Nintendo reveal Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out, a 513-piece Animal Crossing set listed at $59.99 with an August 1, 2026 release. Get piece count, features, and official listing details.
A Taiwanese ratings entry for BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi details Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth internal resolution ranges on Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS usage, and hair-rendering adjustments ahead of the June 3, 2026 release.
MachineGames details Nintendo Switch 2 performance targets for Indiana Jones and Great Circle, confirming 1080p docked/720p handheld goals, a 30fps framerate aim, and DLSS use to support resolutions.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, 2026. Director Naoki Hamaguchi details DLSS use and dynamic internal resolutions for handheld and docked modes; demo available now on the...
Former Capcom localisation lead Tom Shiraiwa recounts early licensing constraints from Marvel during development of 1994’s X-Men: Children of the Atom and how Capcom negotiated character rules for arcade fighting games.
MachineGames confirms Nintendo Switch 2 tech details for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: 1080p docked, 720p handheld, dynamic native resolution with DLSS support and a 30 FPS lock ahead of the May 12, 2026 release.
A Taiwan ratings entry lists HAL Laboratory's BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!
Nintendo revealed the new LEGO Animal Crossing set 'Timmy and Tommy’s Fun Day Out' via the Nintendo Today app, with availability beginning August 1. Read details on the set, the companies involved, and its place in...
A Taiwan rating entry lists BoxBoy+BoxGirl for Nintendo platforms, reigniting discussion about potential Nintendo Switch 2 support. Coverage, developer background, and release history.
Arc System Works and French-Bread confirm Zohar as the fourth DLC fighter for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, due on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026. Read the official details and context for the series and DLC...
The LEGO Group and Nintendo reveal Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out, a 513-piece Animal Crossing set arriving August 1 for Nintendo Switch fans and collectors.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem gives players a unique first- or third-person choice. Developer Koshi Nakanishi explains player preferences for Leon and Grace, with data on perspective splits and regional trends.
LEGO and Nintendo expand the LEGO Animal Crossing line with Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out (77059), a 513-piece display set arriving August 1, 2026. Details on features, dimensions, and pre-order info.
A Taiwanese ratings board entry dated September 8, 2025 lists BoxBoy + BoxGirl for Nintendo Switch 2. Read the verified details on the HAL Laboratory puzzle franchise and what the classification actually shows.
Michiru Yamane, famed Castlevania composer known for Symphony of the Night, has released a new jazz album Integration and confirmed public appearances including Retro Barcelona. Read verified details on her career...
Pokebook from Ninty Media is live on Kickstarter. This hardcover celebrates Gen 1 Pokémon and covers Game Boy and N64 titles.
Rocket Books, a new UK publisher launched by veteran developer-journalist Andy Roberts, is reprinting One More Win — Andy Kelly's fanzine-style tribute to Ridge Racer Type 4. The release highlights the enduring appeal...
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited-time 7-star Tera Raid featuring a Fairy‑Tera Delphox in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch. Learn event dates, catch rules, and where to find official details.
Capcom's Pragmata sold one million copies in two days. Capcom USA COO Rob Dyer told a Las Vegas conference the publisher is positioned to expand Pragmata into a longer-running IP across platforms including PlayStation...
A community backlash follows a claimed AI-driven native PC port of Super Smash Bros by TheWizWiki. Developers and preservationists debate AI in retro game ports.
Epic's Fortnite and Lucasfilm launch new Star Wars islands starting May 1, with a May 19 Mandalorian watch party and a LEGO Fortnite Odyssey update on Nintendo Switch.
Weekly Famitsu Japanese software sales roundup: Tomodachi Life leads Nintendo Switch charts, Pragmata appears across NS2 and PS5, and key cumulative totals from the eShop era.
Weekly Nintendo eShop roundup: Bandit Trap arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains confirmed for June 10 on Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo Music adds Mario tracks, and Tetris 99 runs the...