Beholder: Conductor Nintendo Switch Review — Alawar's Trainbound Dystopia
A critical look at Beholder: Conductor on Nintendo Switch from developer Alawar. Gameplay, controls, narrative, and how the game fits into the Beholder series.
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Lingo Kids Report: Sonic More Popular Than Mario with Boys — Spider-Man Tops Both Lists
A new Lingo Kids report on Kids Interactive Entertainment reveals Sonic the Hedgehog ranks higher than Mario among boys, while Marvel’s Spider-Man leads both boys' and...
Kingdom Hearts D23 Announcement Rumor: Leaker Claims News at Disney's D23 Entertainment Showcase
A reported claim from leaker DanielRPK says a Kingdom Hearts announcement could arrive during Disney's D23 Entertainment Showcase. Read verified background on the...
Donkey Kong Country 4 fan game The Kongs Return announced for PC with November 18, 2026 launch
A new fan-made Donkey Kong Country 4 titled The Kongs Return is set to release on PC on November 18, 2026. Learn about the developers, returning characters from Donkey...
Netflix Closes Night School Studio and Moonloot: What the Shutdown Means for Netflix Gaming
Netflix has closed Night School Studio and Moonloot as it refocuses its internal gaming strategy. Read confirmed details on the studios, titles like Unhinged and...
Michael Cranford Returns to Finish Shadow Snare on Commodore 64
Veteran designer Michael Cranford has resumed development of Adventure 2: Shadow Snare as a native Commodore 64 CRPG, working in 6502 assembly and showing a playable...
Woodo Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Tiny Monks Tales Launches September 16, 2026
Tiny Monks Tales has confirmed Woodo will launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 16, 2026. Read details on platform availability, Indie World Direct...
Kingdom Hearts 4: Disney Games Group Names Series a 'Billion-Dollar' Franchise as Switch Ports Arrive
Disney Games Group has confirmed Kingdom Hearts as one of nine billion-dollar franchises while Square Enix progresses on the next mainline entry. Native Nintendo...
Pokémon Pokopia Sales Top 5 Million on Nintendo Switch 2 — Game Freak and Omega Force Co-Developed Hit
Pokémon Pokopia, co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force, has sold over 5 million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 since its March 5 launch. Read the latest...
Duskfade Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga Release New 3D Platformer
Duskfade, a 3D platformer from Weird Beluga and publisher Fireshine Games, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and is available now on the Nintendo eShop. Read our...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Annihilape Tera Raid Guide — Hisuian Zoroark + Wigglytuff Strategy
A concise, expert guide to beating the 7-Star Annihilape Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch using a two-Pokémon Hisuian Zoroark and Wigglytuff...
Sonic Frontiers Surpasses 5 Million Sales — Sega Celebrates with Free Sonic Adventure 2 Shoes on Switch 2
Sega confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over five million copies since its 2022 launch and is handing out Sonic Adventure 2 shoes to players as part of its Switch 2...
Pokémon Pokopia Hits 5 Million Sales on Switch 2 as 'Bubbly Basin' DLC Launches
Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 has surpassed five million sales worldwide in just over four months. Version 2.0.0 and the paid 'Bubbly Basin' Expansion Pass are now...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Annihilape Event: 7-Star Tera Raid & Mass Outbreaks Live Until August 20, 2026
The Pokémon Company has activated a limited-time Annihilape event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring a Mightiest Mark 7-star Tera Raid and...
Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 5 Million on Nintendo Switch 2 — Expansion Pass and Free Update Details
Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2 just over four months after its March 5, 2026 launch. Learn about the free Dive1 update,...
Sonic Frontiers Hits 5 Million Sales as SEGA Credits Nintendo Switch 2 Release
SEGA confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The Sonic Team-developed 3D platformer, released in November 2022, reached the milestone with...
Sonic Frontiers Surpasses Five Million Copies Sold — SEGA Marks Milestone with Switch 2 Definitive Edition Bonus
SEGA confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over five million copies since its November 2022 launch. The developer released a Nintendo Switch 2 Definitive Edition and made...
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Get Pokémon HOME Support in October 2026
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will gain Pokémon HOME compatibility in October 2026; Pokémon Bank will cease service February 25, 2027. What players on Nintendo Switch...
Madden NFL 27 on Nintendo Switch 2: EA Sports Unveils Persona Engine, Franchise Upgrades and Superstar G.O.A.T.
EA Sports releases Madden NFL 27 for Nintendo Switch 2 with the new Persona Engine, revamped Franchise mode, Superstar G.O.A.T. Career Journey and Ultimate Team Captains.
Feebas Event on Nintendo Switch: How to Collect Prism Scales and Befriend Milotic
Detailed guide to the limited-time Feebas event on Nintendo Switch: event schedule, how to collect Prism Scales, version requirements (Ver. 2.0.0), multiplayer notes,...
Pokémon Bank Shutdown 26 February 2027: Move to Pokémon HOME and Celebi Reward for FireRed/LeafGreen Players
The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon Bank will close on 26 February 2027. Learn how transfers to Pokémon HOME will work and how FireRed and LeafGreen players can...
Nintendo eShop Highlights: Madden NFL 27, Oblivion Remastered, Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo Download spotlight: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Super Mario Sunshine...
Hela: of Mice & Magic Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Announced — Harmony Edition Details
Knights Peak and Windup Games announce a Nintendo Switch 2 physical release for Hela: of Mice & Magic. Learn about the Harmony Edition contents, Q4 2026 release...
Nintendo eShop Update: Madden NFL 27 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Headline North America Drop
The latest North America Nintendo eShop update highlights Madden NFL 27 from Electronic Arts and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered from Bethesda, with release...
Pokémon Bank Shutdown Feb 27 2027: Transfers to Pokémon Home End, FireRed and LeafGreen Coming to Switch eShop
The Pokémon Company will end Pokémon Bank service on 27 February 2027. Learn what the closure means for transfers to Pokémon Home, the upcoming Switch eShop release of...
Pokémon HOME Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Support on Nintendo Switch in October 2026
The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon HOME compatibility for the Nintendo Switch versions of FireRed and LeafGreen in October 2026, plus a Celebi reward and expanded...
Pokémon Bank End of Support Confirmed — Transfers to Pokémon HOME End February 2027
The Pokémon Company confirmed Pokémon Bank will be deactivated on February 26, 2027. Read how this affects transfers from 3DS titles to Pokémon HOME and what players...
Pokémon HOME Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Support on Nintendo Switch — October 2026
Pokémon HOME will support Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch starting October 2026. Learn about one-way transfers, the Celebi reward for completing the...
Pokémon Bank Shutdown Confirmed — Service Ends February 26, 2027; Transfer to Pokémon HOME Must Be Completed First
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon Bank will be discontinued on February 26, 2027. Read what this means for transfers to Pokémon HOME, restrictions on PokéMile...
North American Nintendo Download (Week of August 13, 2026) — Switch 2 eShop Releases, Madden NFL 27, and Pokémon Event
Comprehensive roundup of the North American Nintendo Download for the week of August 13, 2026, covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShop releases, Madden NFL 27...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Switch 2 Preview — Intelligent Systems’ Ambitious Return to Three Houses’ World
A hands-on preview of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Nintendo Switch 2. Early impressions from a Nintendo UK preview build detail Intelligent Systems’ return to the...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Doughnuts Arrive in US for Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Krispy Kreme and The Pokémon Company are releasing a set of Pokémon-themed doughnuts across the United States starting Tuesday, 18th August to mark the franchise’s...
McLaren Racing x Sonic apparel lands at M&S — Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration available now
Marks & Spencer launches an exclusive McLaren Racing x Sonic the Hedgehog apparel collection, extending the McLaren-Sonic partnership into fashion. Available in...
Everspace 2 Switch 2 Shadow Drop: Galactic Edition Lands on Switch 2 Today
Rockfish Games' Everspace 2: Galactic Edition arrives as a surprise Switch 2 shadow drop, bundling the base game and all DLC on Nintendo's new hardware. Release...
Z for 2 Zelda Hack Brings Two-Player Co-op to 1986 The Legend of Zelda (NES)
Z for 2 is a newly released ROM hack by Deric Miller that converts the 1986 NES classic The Legend of Zelda into a two-player simultaneous cooperative experience....
Mario Kart 64 3DS Port and Minish Cap 3DS Port by EstebanPdN Confirm Features, Notes AI Contributor
Independent developer EstebanPdN has released native Nintendo 3DS ports of Mario Kart 64 and The Minish Cap, detailing performance, dual-screen features, and the use...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 13 2026: Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered Leads Switch 2 and Switch eShop Releases
A comprehensive breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads update for the week of August 13, 2026, covering physical and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and the...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
A detailed rundown of this week's European Nintendo eShop update, covering new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability dates, and notable titles...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: U.S. MSRP Rises to $499.99 on September 1, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a U.S. price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 to $499.99 effective September 1, 2026.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Switch Ports Reported for Late 2026 — What We Know
Insider reports suggest Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald ports could arrive on Nintendo Switch in September or October 2026. Background on previous FireRed/LeafGreen...
Mind Diver on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Price, and Key Details (August 27, 2026)
Playism and Indoor Sunglasses confirmed Mind Diver for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026. Read the full details on price, languages, gameplay systems, and developer...
Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch: GameCube Classic Joins Nintendo Classics and Nintendo Music
Super Mario Sunshine (2002) has been added to the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, and its soundtrack...
Limited Run Confirms Physical Release for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Limited Run Games has confirmed a physical edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Read verified details...
Super Mario Sunshine Soundtrack Arrives on Nintendo Music — Full Tracklist and Switch Online Details
Nintendo has added the Super Mario Sunshine soundtrack to Nintendo Music. Read the full tracklist, composer credits, and how to listen via Nintendo Switch Online and...
Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales for Feebas event launches August 13–28, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia's limited-time 'Fetching Scales for Feebas' event runs August 13–28, 2026. Learn how Prism Scales, Feebas trades, Dream Islands and Drifloon mechanics...
Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Portability vs. Performance for Bethesda's Classic
A close look at The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 — release details, performance, and how Bethesda and Virtuos handled the 2006 classic...
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Confirmed by Warner Bros — Sequel Announced, No Release Window Yet
Warner Bros has officially confirmed development of Hogwarts Legacy 2. Avalanche Software’s original released in 2023 across PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch;...
Crescent County Summer 2027: Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing Reveal Cozy Motorbroom Adventure
Crescent County, a cosy adventure from Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing, is confirmed for PC and consoles with a Summer 2027 release. Creative director Anna...
Precognition Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for Spring 2028: Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg’s Live-Action Sci‑Fi Horror
Precognition, the live-action sci-fi horror from Sam Barlow in collaboration with director Brandon Cronenberg, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2028. Learn...
Aether Wizard Life announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Kinetic Publishing targets Fall 2028 launch
Kinetic Publishing has announced Aether Wizard Life for Nintendo Switch 2, a cozy wizard life sim set in the haunted town of Starfall with a planned Fall 2028 release....
Precognition Switch 2 Release: Sam Barlow's New FMV Horror Targets Spring 2028
Precognition, a new non-linear FMV horror from Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg, has been announced for Switch 2 with a Spring 2028 release target. Kinetic Publishing...
Shellbound Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for Summer 2028 — Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing Announce Metroidvania
Shellbound, a Metroidvania set on a colossal snail, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2028. Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing reveal gameplay systems...
Crescent County for Nintendo Switch 2 Announced — Summer 2027 Release Window for Witch‑Tech Slice‑of‑Life
Kinetic Publishing and Electric Saint have unveiled Crescent County for Nintendo Switch 2. The witch‑tech slice‑of‑life game starring Lu arrives in Summer 2027 and...
Contact Protocol Nintendo Switch 2: Cold Zephyr Games Announces Spring 2027 Starship Job Simulator
Cold Zephyr Games and Kinetic Publishing announced Contact Protocol for Nintendo Switch 2, a starship job simulator set for Spring 2027. Read details on gameplay,...
First 4 Figures Reveals Metroid PVC Statue — Pre-Orders Start August 20, 2026
First 4 Figures has revealed a new nine-inch Metroid PVC statue. Pre-orders open August 20, 2026; register via the product page to receive $10 off.
Pokemon Winds and Waves Rumor: Leaks Name Co-Directors; Ruby,Sapphire,Emerald Switch Re-release Reports
Recent online leaks have named alleged co-directors on the rumored Pokemon Winds and Waves and circulated claims that Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald could return...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase to $499.99 Confirmed via In‑Store Kiosks
Nintendo has begun displaying in‑store kiosk messages warning that the suggested retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will rise to $499.99 on September 1. We...
Kesu-Ji Nintendo Switch Release: Peakvox Announces Fall 2026 Launch for Merge-Based Puzzle Action
Peakvox has announced Kesu-Ji for Nintendo Switch with a Fall 2026 release window. The merge-based puzzle-action title features six distinct modes, online...
Oblivion Remastered: Bethesda to Bring Nintendo Switch 2 Optimizations to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
Bethesda Game Studios says it will investigate bringing performance optimizations from the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Oblivion Remastered to PlayStation 5, Xbox...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Playable Build, Targets H1 2027 Release
Pearl Abyss reports a playable Crimson Desert build on Nintendo Switch 2 and a development timeline targeting the first half of 2027, alongside plans for DLC and...