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Famitsu Japanese Software Sales: Tomodachi Life Tops Switch Charts in Latest Week
Weekly Famitsu Japanese software sales roundup: Tomodachi Life leads Nintendo Switch charts, Pragmata appears across NS2 and PS5, and key cumulative totals from the...
Nintendo eShop This Week: Bandit Trap Debuts on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Launches June 10
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...
Fortnite Star Wars Month: New Islands, The Mandalorian Watch Party, and LEGO Fortnite Odyssey Update
Epic Games and Lucasfilm bring month-long Star Wars content to Fortnite in May 2026, including three new islands, a Mandalorian and Grogu watch party with a Jon...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con 2 Mouse Support Confirmed
Final Fantasy XIV Online for Nintendo Switch 2 will support mouse and keyboard input and Joy‑Con 2 mouse controls, according to game director Naoki Yoshida. Read...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Keyboard and Mouse Support Confirmed by Naoki Yoshida
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in August with keyboard and mouse support, including Joy-Con 2 compatibility and a one-month...
Infendo Radio Episode 807: Switch 2 News Cycle — Splatoon Raiders, Overwatch, Tomodachi Life and Game Boy Anniversary
Episode 807 of Infendo Radio surveys the Switch 2 news cycle, covering Splatoon Raiders, a reported Overwatch port performance, Tomodachi Life chart news, Majora’s...
Legend of Zelda Movie Wraps Filming as Nintendo Marks Animal Crossing 25th Anniversary on Nintendo Switch
Episode 806 coverage: reports of internal leak-tracking, Sony Pictures' Legend of Zelda live-action shoot, and Nintendo's Animal Crossing 25th celebration and New...
Episode 805 Recap: Switch 2 Leak, Mario Movie Box Office, and Switch Voice Chat Platinum Points
A concise recap of Episode 805 covering the alleged Switch 2 leak, the Super Mario movie's box office performance, and Nintendo's new Switch Voice Chat Platinum Points...
Ground Zero Hero Confirmed for Nintendo Switch by Acclaim and Rowan Edmondson
Acclaim and indie developer Rowan Edmondson have confirmed Ground Zero Hero for Nintendo Switch. Read a breakdown of the roguelite's features, gameplay loop, and what...
Resident Evil Movie Reboot Details: Zach Cregger on Raccoon City, Creatures, and Trailer Highlights
Director Zach Cregger breaks down the Resident Evil reboot trailer, confirming the film's Raccoon City setting during Resident Evil 2 events, creature design...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update on Nintendo Switch Adds 'Journey' Chapter and New Track to Nintendo Music
Nintendo has updated the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2 with a new Rosalina Storybook epilogue called 'Journey' and added the titular track to...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Japanese Charts — Famitsu Sales Report April 20–26, 2026
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led Famitsu's weekly sales in Japan for April 20–26, 2026, as Switch 2 hardware continues to dominate the market.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: What the Demo Reveals Ahead of June 3 Launch
A close look at the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 demo: performance, visual changes, community reaction, and what Square Enix and director Naoki Hamaguchi...
The Immortal John Triptych Nintendo Switch Release: Joe Richardson Brings Renaissance Point-and-Click to Switch and Switch 2
The Immortal John Triptych, a remastered compilation from Joe Richardson, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. The package collects Four...
OPUS: Prism Peak Nintendo Switch 2 Launch — Sigono on Cross-Gen Ports, Fixes, and Future Plans
Sigono and Shueisha Games launched OPUS: Prism Peak on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Producer Brian Lee discusses porting challenges, patches, and studio...
The Immortal John Triptych announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch — anthology from Joe Richardson and Akupara Games
Akupara Games and Joe Richardson Games announced The Immortal John Triptych, a remastered anthology of Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the...
007: First Light Nintendo Switch 2 Delay — IGN Hands-On Highlights Stealth, Melee and Gadgets
IGN's hands-on with 007: First Light highlights stealth, melee combat and gadget use. Nintendo Switch 2 release has been delayed to summer while other platforms remain...
Pokémon Pokopia Beginner and Advanced Tips for Nintendo Switch Players
Comprehensive, journalist-crafted guide to Pokémon Pokopia gameplay tips for beginners and advanced players, with practical advice on progression, organization,...
Resident Evil Film Teaser: What Sony's New Resident Evil Reboot Trailer Reveals
Sony's teaser for the Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger and co-written with Shay Hatten, previews horror-heavy imagery and sets a theatrical release for...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Maintains Hardware Lead
Famitsu weekly charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading Japanese software sales while Switch 2 holds a clear hardware advantage. Full software and console...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Port: IGN Reports Visual Concessions to Maintain Performance
IGN reports that Square Enix's Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes visual concessions—missing interior props and reduced crowd density—to...
Vampire Crawlers Hits 1 Million Sales in One Week on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Poncle's Vampire Crawlers sold over 1 million copies worldwide within a week of its April 21 launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A look at the spin-off's...
April 2026 Nintendo eShop Highlights: Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Pokemon Champions
Nintendo published an April 2026 highlights video for European digital releases on the Nintendo eShop, featuring Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, and...
Home Safety Hotline Physical Release for Nintendo Switch: Super Rare Games Announces 4,000 Copies
Super Rare Games will release a limited physical edition of Home Safety Hotline for Nintendo Switch, with 4,000 boxed copies and pre-orders opening May 7, 2026.
Resident Evil movie teaser: Zach Cregger's new adaptation set for 18 September 2026
Director Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film, starring Austin Abrams, received its first teaser ahead of a 18 September 2026 release. Read confirmed details,...
Nintendo eShop Update: Bandit Trap, Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference and New Switch Releases (Apr 30–May 2)
A roundup of the latest Nintendo eShop releases for North America, including Bandit Trap from PM Studios, Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference, Asphalt Racing Bundle,...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
This week's Nintendo eShop update for North America adds new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, plus discounts. Read a concise roundup of notable...
Haneda Girl Nintendo Switch Release: Studio Koba's Fast-Paced Action Arrives on eShop May 7, 2026
Haneda Girl from Studio Koba launches on the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 7, 2026. Learn about gameplay, Steam demo, Metacritic score, and developer pedigree.
Nintendo Download: Bandit Trap Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Launches June 10
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights Bandit Trap on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains arriving June 10, new Nintendo Music tracks, and the...
North American Nintendo Download: Switch eShop Releases for Week of April 30, 2026
A roundup of North American Nintendo Download releases for the week of April 30, 2026, including Switch eShop launch dates, prices, and the Tetris 99 MAXIMUS CUP event...
Famitsu Switch 2 Sales: Weekly Japanese Hardware and Software Charts Explained
A detailed look at Famitsu's latest Japanese hardware and software sales, highlighting Switch 2 performance and top-selling games including Tomodachi Life: Living the...
Rogue Reigns Nintendo Switch: Venn Studios Announces Dark Fantasy Roguelike Deckbuilder for September
Venn Studios has announced Rogue Reigns for Nintendo Switch and other platforms, a party-based roguelike deckbuilder built on the proprietary Wildcard engine, due in...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Switch 2) Review — Ember Lab’s Visual Feast with Sparse Onboarding
An in-depth look at Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Nintendo Switch 2. Ember Lab's 2021 action-adventure is praised for presentation and music, with notes on combat,...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Patch Fixes Tall Trunk Galaxy Lighting on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy 2 version 1.4.0 patch makes targeted lighting fixes on the Nintendo Switch port, improving Tall Trunk Galaxy visuals while some graphical...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 lighting fix: GameXplain reveals recent update patch
GameXplain's recent video demonstrates a patch that corrects a lighting artifact in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Background on the Wii original, developer Nintendo EAD, and...
Nintendo Support Warns: Charge Nintendo Switch and Other Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries Every Six Months
Nintendo Support advises that consoles and handhelds with built-in lithium-ion batteries, including the Nintendo Switch family, should be charged at least once every...
Sega Universe Backlash: Fans Criticize Promotional Copy for Fantasy Zone and Out Run
Sega Universe's promotional copy for classic titles Fantasy Zone and Out Run drew criticism from fans who say the text reads like it was generated, prompting questions...
PopoloCrois Creator Yosuke Tamori Dies Aged 74 — Legacy of the Manga and Game Series
Yosuke Tamori, creator of the PopoloCrois series, has died at 74. This article reviews Tamori's career, the manga and novel chronology, and the series' transition into...
Blaze delays THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld to April 22, 2027
Blaze Entertainment and Retro Games Ltd delay the THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld from October 2026 to April 22, 2027; specs, preloaded games, prices, and...
THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld: Blaze and Retro Games Ltd Reveal New Clamshell Retro Handhelds
Blaze and Retro Games Ltd have announced THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld clamshell devices, each with 25 preloaded games, MicroSD support, USB keyboard...
Mega Man: My Play Watch — Mega Man 2 Arrives on a Retro Digital Watch
F84 Games and Capcom launch the Mega Man: My Play Watch featuring Mega Man 2. Pre-orders opened April 29, 2026 at GameStop for $79.99; shipping starts June 2026.
dbrand Joy-Lock Controller Holder for Switch 2: Affordable Joy-Con Grip Challenges Pro Controller Comfort
dbrand has launched the Joy-Lock Controller Holder for Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers, marketed as a cheaper, more comfortable alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro...
Nintendo eShop Downloads April 30, 2026 — Switch and Switch 2 Release Roundup
A concise, authoritative rundown of the European Nintendo eShop downloads for the week of April 30, 2026, covering Switch and Switch 2 releases and notable entries...
Metroid Prime Remastered on Nintendo Switch: Retro Studios' Classic Returns to the eShop
A factual look at Metroid Prime Remastered for Nintendo Switch, covering Retro Studios' role, the February 8, 2023 release, improvements, and availability on the...
E3 2011: Wii Lineup Spotlight — The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Party 9 and More
A journalistic recap of Nintendo's E3 2011 Wii lineup announcement, covering The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Party 9 and other titles listed for the Wii as...
Retro-Bit Tribute64 Controller Brings N64 Design to Nintendo Switch and N64
Retro-Bit’s Tribute64 revives Nintendo 64 ergonomics with dedicated N64 and USB versions for Switch and PC, launching in Spring 2019 with support for rumble pak and...
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Rating Confirmed by Taiwan Committee as Square Enix Port Surfaces
Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee lists Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix has not yet announced a...
Route-16R Release Date: Sunsoft Announces Route-16R and Route-16 Collection for Nintendo Switch
Sunsoft has announced Route-16R and Route-16 Collection for Nintendo Switch, with Route-16R arriving August 6, 2026. Learn about modes, MAD X-R upgrades, local...
Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch: PEGI Listing Signals Potential Re-release
A PEGI classification listing for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch credits Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and supplies a PEGI 12 summary ahead of any...
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Classification Appears in Taiwan Ahead of Dragon Quest Day
A Taiwan classification listing suggests Dragon Quest XI S is being rated for Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix's Definitive Edition originally launched on Switch in 2019.
Dragon Quest XI S Nintendo Switch 2 Rating Appears in Taiwan Database — What the Listing Shows
A Taiwan game-rating entry lists Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s what the listing says and how it relates...
PEGI Rates Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch: What the Rating Reveals
PEGI has rated Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch. Read the official content summary and series producer Yusuke Tomizawa's update on the Tales remaster...
Dragon Quest XI S Nintendo Switch 2 Rating: Taiwan Board Lists Potential Port as Square Enix Stays Silent
A Taiwan ratings board listing suggests Dragon Quest XI S may be headed to successor Switch hardware. Here’s what we know about the rating, Square Enix’s Switch...
Tales of Eternia Remaster Rated for Nintendo Switch — PEGI Listing Signals Possible Release
PEGI has rated Tales of Eternia for Nintendo Switch. The classic Tales JRPG originally launched on PlayStation in 2000 and later saw a portable release; Bandai Namco...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Nintendo Switch: PEGI Listing Signals Possible Switch Release
A PEGI rating for Tales of Eternia Remastered suggests a Nintendo Switch arrival. Read the latest verified details on Bandai Namco's Tales remasters and Switch history.
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Listing: Taiwan Ratings Board Sparks Potential Port Discussion
A Taiwan ratings board listing for Dragon Quest XI S has appeared, prompting renewed discussion about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port. Developer Square Enix's...
Injustice 3 Expectations: What Fans Want from NetherRealm Studios and Where It Could Fit on Platforms Like Nintendo Switch
A look at fan expectations for a potential Injustice 3 from NetherRealm Studios, contextualized by the developer's history with Mortal Kombat and the Injustice series,...
Amazon Warehouse Fake Pragmata Cartridge Warns Nintendo Switch Owners
A ResetEra report warns buyers that a Pragmata cartridge purchased through Amazon Warehouse was a hollow counterfeit that became stuck and damaged a console —...
Resident Evil Requiem Cut Chapter Revealed by Director Koshi Nakanishi
Capcom director Koshi Nakanishi confirms an entire chapter was removed from Resident Evil Requiem during development; details on DLC, platforms, and the studio's...