Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases This Week
The latest Nintendo eShop update for North America delivers new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection, Crisis...
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Nintendo Download: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection, LEGO Batman on Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV: Age of Hatred...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Boxed Sales in Japan as Switch 2 Leads Hardware Charts
Famitsu's boxed sales chart for the week of September 7–13 shows Rhythm Heaven Groove exceeding 1 million boxed sales in Japan, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and...
Disney Dreamlight Valley Season of Scares Update: Oogie Boogie Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 23, 2026
Gameloft details the Season of Scares update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, bringing Oogie Boogie, a new Star Path, limited-time Halloween events, and quality-of-life...
Tropico 7 Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Special Edition Launches January 28, 2027
Tropico 7 Special Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios bring new features including...
Nintendo Download (Sept. 17, 2026): Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Leads Switch 2 Releases
A complete roundup of Nintendo's North American Download report for the week of September 17, 2026, including Switch 2 retail and digital launches, Switch eShop...
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Tops Hardware Chart as Rhythm Heaven Groove Hits 1M
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 leads Japanese hardware sales while Rhythm Heaven Groove surpasses 1 million copies. Full hardware and software figures from...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour — Sega Studios Australia Pitch Revealed Ahead of New Release
Former Sega Studios Australia staff reveal a 2009 Crazy Taxi: World Tour pitch. Background on concept art, developer recollections, and confirmed platforms for the new...
Future Knight Nintendo Switch review: Aeternum Game Studios’ LCD-inspired 2D platformer
An in-depth review of Future Knight on Nintendo Switch by Aeternum Game Studios. Coverage of gameplay, LCD-style visuals, the Two More mechanic, and a 7.5/10 critical...
Vampire Savior Vinyl Set Pre-Orders Open: Mana Wave Reissues Darkstalkers 3 Soundtrack
Mana Wave Media has opened pre-orders for a three-LP vinyl set collecting Vampire Savior (known in the West as Darkstalkers 3) including unused tracks and material...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Listings This Week
A comprehensive roundup of this week's European Nintendo eShop update, detailing new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 listings, notable releases, and timed...
Modern Warfare 4 Trailer Reveals Mads Mikkelsen as Antagonist — Campaign Details and Release Date
Activision's new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign trailer confirms Mads Mikkelsen in an unnamed antagonist role. Read the full breakdown of the trailer,...
Shape of Dreams Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Neowiz and Lizard Smoothie Surprise-Launch Roguelite
Neowiz and Lizard Smoothie have surprise-released Shape of Dreams on Nintendo Switch 2. Read details on platforms, features, co-op, price, and rollout.
Nintendo Today Zelda Quiz Error: Nintendo Issues Apology After Bokoblin Mask Answer Glitch
Nintendo Today apologises after a quiz error in its Zelda collectible cards event caused some users to miss daily medals; company issues follow-up notice after the...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales: Yuji Horii and Square Enix Mark Four Decades of the Franchise
Square Enix celebrates Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary after surpassing 100 million shipments and digital sales. Series creator Yuji Horii appears in a commemorative...
Bokoblin Mask Quiz Error on Nintendo Today: Zelda 40th Anniversary App Question Marked Incorrect
Nintendo Today acknowledged a quiz error in the Breath of the Wild pack where a Bokoblin Mask question was incorrectly marked. Here are the verified details, timeline,...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 trailer breaks down Price on the run and Nintendo Switch 2 release
Activision and Infinity Ward's new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign trailer spotlights John Price's manhunt, a North Korean invasion, and a dangerous new weapon...
Persona 4 Revival Naoto Shirogane Trailer Spotlights Detective Genius Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Atlus releases a new Persona 4 Revival trailer highlighting Naoto Shirogane, voice work by Amber Lee Connors, and confirms the game's May 20, 2027 launch on Nintendo...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Day One Update (Version 1.0.1) Adds Classic Weapons on Nintendo Switch
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches with a Day One update. Read the full Version 1.0.1 patch notes, what they change, and how the update delivers legacy weapons and...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Units Worldwide as Series Marks 40th Anniversary
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest franchise has exceeded 100 million cumulative shipments and digital sales as creator Yuji Horii pledges continued support for fans...
Symphony of the Night Early Mock-Up Revealed at TGS 2026 as Castlevania Marks 40 Years
Konami displays early Symphony of the Night design documents at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler and Push Square's Sammy Barker flag a proto...
Localizing Character Bios for Nintendo Switch RPGs: Best Practices and Sample Rewrites
A practical guide for localizing character biographies for Nintendo Switch RPGs, with sample rewrites and industry context for developers, publishers, and localization...
Heart Machine Layoffs: Hyper Light Drifter Studio Faces Closure After Publisher Pulls Funding
Heart Machine founder Alx Preston confirms studio layoffs after a publisher abandoned funding for an unannounced title. Background on Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash,...
RetroSync GBA-to-Switch Trade Adapter: Early December Release Window Confirmed
RetroSync's GBA-to-Switch wireless trade adapter will let players transfer Pokémon from FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald to Nintendo Switch; Early December release...
RetroSync GBA-to-Switch Trade Adapter Nears Completion — Wireless Pokémon Trading for FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald
Homebrew developer RetroSync is close to releasing a GBA-to-Switch wireless adapter that enables Pokémon trades from Game Boy Advance titles including FireRed,...
Tassei Denki Shows G'AIM'E Light Gun 'Pro' and 'Lite' at TGS 2026
Tassei Denki unveiled two G'AIM'E Light Gun prototypes — Pro and Lite — at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Read verified details on hardware changes, SKU updates, and how the...
European Nintendo Downloads (Week of September 17, 2026): Switch 2 and Switch eShop Update
A comprehensive roundup of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 17, 2026, covering Switch 2 retail and digital drops, Switch retail and eShop...
Mega Man DLC for PRAGMATA: Capcom Releases Free 'Mega Man Pack' with Costumes and Music
Capcom has released a free Mega Man DLC for PRAGMATA that adds Mega Man and Roll costumes for Hugh and Diana, themed music and gestures. PRAGMATA, released October 17,...
Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay: First Handheld Footage Surfaces Ahead of TGS 2026
Capcom has shared early handheld gameplay of Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the 2026 Tokyo Game Show. Read our breakdown of the footage, story,...
Mario Kart Tour End of Service: Nintendo Launches Final Anniversary Tour Ahead of 30 September 2026 Shutdown
Nintendo confirms Mario Kart Tour will end service on 30 September 2026 and is marking the closing with a final Anniversary Tour and a detailed MKT report highlighting...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Features, and Launch Trailer
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17. Read a full rundown of the story, playable characters, suits, vehicles, Batcave...
Switch 2 VRR Docked Mode Support Reportedly Added; Ocarina of Time Remake eShop Lists 'VRR for Compatible TVs'
Reports indicate a recent Nintendo system update enables Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) in docked mode for the Switch 2, and the eShop listing for The Legend of Zelda:...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Switch Lite Bundle Headed to Europe — Switch Lite Bundle News
Nintendo is launching a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Switch Lite bundle in Europe that includes a digital copy of the game and 30 days of Switch Online. Read...
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Switch Lite Bundle Announced for Europe
Nintendo has announced a Europe-only Switch Lite bundle for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, arriving October 29, 2026, that includes a turquoise Switch Lite, a...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Switch Icons Now Available on My Nintendo
Nintendo releases character, background, and frame icons for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on My Nintendo; pricing, rollout schedule, and permanence explained for...
Metro Quester Zero for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Confirmed by Kemco
Kemco has announced Metro Quester Zero, a dungeon-exploration RPG developed with manga artist Kazushi Hagiwara and designer Hironori Kato, planned for Nintendo Switch...
My Nintendo Adds Zelda Desktop Metal Display and Virtual Boy Glasses Case for Nintendo Switch Online Members
Nintendo has added two new rewards to My Nintendo in North America: a Zelda desktop metal display and a Virtual Boy–inspired glasses case, both exclusive to Nintendo...
PixelHeroScramble Plus Release Date: One of Eight Announces December 1, 2026 Nintendo Switch Launch
One of Eight has announced PixelHeroScramble Plus, a pixel-art tower defense game arriving on Nintendo Switch as a digital download on December 1, 2026. Read the full...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 VRR Support Appears on Nintendo Store Listing
Nintendo's official store page for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) lists VRR Output after the Switch 2 Version 23.0.0 firmware added TV Mode VRR....
Tears of the Kingdom Sales Milestone: The Legend of Zelda's Impact on Nintendo Switch
An authoritative overview of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — its development by Nintendo EPD, May 12, 2023 release on Nintendo Switch, and record-breaking...
The First Zombie for Nintendo Switch: Phoenixx Reveals Reverse Zombie Game Produced by Kentaro Fujii
Phoenixx has announced The First Zombie for Nintendo Switch, a reverse zombie game produced by Kentaro Fujii. Read the official overview, setting details, and trailer...
Metroid Ravenous Discount: Physical Pre-Orders Drop to $60 on Amazon Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Retailers are matching digital prices for Metroid Ravenous physical pre-orders, with Amazon listing the Nintendo Switch 2 release at $60. Read the details on pricing,...
Flowstone Saga Nintendo Switch Release: 16-bit Puzzle-RPG Hits eShop at $19.99
Flowstone Saga, the 16-bit JRPG-inspired puzzle-RPG first released on PC in 2024, has arrived on Nintendo Switch. Read about its unique puzzle-battle system,...
James Pond Legacy Generative AI Controversy: System 3 CEO Explains Antstream Miscommunication
System 3 CEO Mark Cale responds to accusations of generative AI use in James Pond Legacy: The Pond is Not Enough, clarifying the role of Antstream and detailing how...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter review: Falcom’s Liberl epic shines on Nintendo Switch 2
An authoritative review of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes release details, Falcom's narrative design, combat systems,...
Resident Evil Reboot Embraces Practical Effects: Shane Mahan Builds 2,000 lb Monster for 2026 Film
Director Zach Cregger says the Resident Evil (2026) reboot uses large-scale practical effects by Shane Mahan, including a roughly 2,000 lb puppet filmed in Prague. The...
Chit Chat Party Nintendo Switch 2 Release: GungHo Launches New Co-op Party Game on eShop
GungHo's Chit Chat Party is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 for $9.99. Read an overview of its three co-op modes, GameChat support, Spectator features,...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 32GB Cartridge Confirmed by Shift Up — What It Means for Physical Releases
Shift Up confirms a 32 GB cartridge for Stellar Blade Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first mid-size cartridge option since the console's 64 GB...
Uniracers Pixar Lawsuit Myth: Investigation Finds No Court Records for SNES Classic
An investigation into claims that Pixar sued Nintendo over SNES racer Uniracers (Unirally) finds no public court records and limited recollection from Pixar and...
Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — What Players Need to Know
Blizzard brings Diablo IV to Nintendo Switch 2 with the Age of Hatred Collection, bundling the base game and expansions as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary...
Uniracers Pixar Lawsuit Myth: Investigating DMA Design’s Unirally Controversy
An investigation into the long-running claim that Pixar sued Nintendo over DMA Design’s 1994 SNES title Uniracers (Unirally). We review primary sources, developer...
Ocarina of Time Switch 2 VRR Confirmed: Docked VRR, HDR, amiibo, Release Date Nov 5, 2026
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 will support docked VRR, HDR output, amiibo, and surround sound, according to eShop listings;...
Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin DLC Review — 50 New Pokémon Dive Into Nintendo Switch
A close look at the first part of the Pokémon Pokopia DLC, Bubbly Basin: what it adds, how it plays on Nintendo Switch, and where it sits in the game's wider expansion...
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — Teostra Returns, TGS 2026 Demo and Nintendo Switch 2 Playable Build
Capcom confirmed Teostra's return in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during its Capcom Spotlight. Details on the TGS 2026 demo, the Nintendo Switch 2 playable build...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake — Docked VRR Support Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's store page lists docked VRR and HDR support for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2, following a system firmware...
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen DLC Release Date: Capcom Confirms October 9 for Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
Capcom has released a new trailer for the Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen DLC, confirming an October 9 launch and pre-order availability for Nintendo Switch 2. Read...
Pragmata Mega Man DLC: Mega Man and Roll Outfits Arrive Free on Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom releases free Mega Man-themed DLC for Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, with Mega Man Mode for Hugh and Roll Mode for Diana available 17 September 2026. Coverage...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales: Square Enix Confirms Milestone for JRPG Franchise
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest franchise has sold over 100 million copies across package shipments and digital sales. Coverage includes series history, recent...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales: Square Enix Marks Major Franchise Milestone
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest franchise has surpassed 100 million units sold. Creator Yuji Horii thanks fans as new entries and HD remakes boost the JRPG series...
Mega Man Dual Override Trailer Reveals Playable Proto Man — Capcom Spotlight at TGS 2026
Capcom unveiled a new trailer for Mega Man Dual Override during its Capcom Spotlight at TGS 2026, confirming Proto Man as a playable character and a spring 2027 launch...