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Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 This Fall
Trailmark Games and Coolabi Group announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 arriving this fall. Learn...
Nintendo release schedule update: Fire Emblem, Zelda, Xenoblade and Pokémon windows revealed
Nintendo updated its release schedule in the latest financial report, listing Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...
Nintendo million sellers August 2026: Switch 2 and Switch sales roundup
Nintendo's August 2026 financial results list million-seller games across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including updated figures for Mario Kart World and...
Capcom Digital Sales 90%: What 'Approximately 90% of Our Unit Sales Are Digital' Means for PS5, Nintendo Switch and the eShop
Capcom reports roughly 90% of unit sales are digital. We examine the developer's financial Q&A, recent sales milestones for Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata,...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales and August 2026 Financial Report: Q1 Results and Software Momentum
A breakdown of Nintendo's August 2026 financial report covering Q1 (April–June 2026), including Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales,...
AereA Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for September 3, 2026 — SOEDESCO Brings Music-Themed Action RPG to eShop
SOEDESCO announces AereA for Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026. The music-themed action RPG, originally released in 2017, arrives on the Nintendo eShop with...
Nintendo Switch Sales Milestone: Original Switch Hits 156.59 Million, Switch 2 Reaches 23.68 Million
Nintendo confirms major hardware milestones: the original Nintendo Switch has sold 156.59 million units since its March 2017 launch, while the Nintendo Switch 2 has...
Nintendo Switch 2 sales milestone: 23.68 million units shifted since June 2025
Nintendo confirms 23.68 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles shifted worldwide since its June 2025 launch, surpassing the GameCube's lifetime total of 21.74 million units.
Nintendo Donates ¥50 Million and Offers Free Repairs After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has pledged ¥50 million to the Japanese Red Cross and will provide free repairs for affected customers until February 1, 2027, following the 2026 Kumamoto...
Egret II Mini livestream announced for August 27 2026 — new software will bring library to 100 titles
Taito and Famitsu will host an Egret II Mini livestream on August 27, 2026 to reveal new software that will expand the tabletop console's library to 100 titles....
Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits 1.15M Physical Sales on Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo's June 2026 Software Rankings
Nintendo's June 2026 financial report shows Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV has sold 1.15 million physical copies on Switch 2,...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Sales Surpass 8 Million on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo confirms Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has exceeded 8 million global sales since its April 16, 2026 launch, with strong performance across Nintendo Switch...
PS3 Emulation on ARM: RPCS3 Developer Details 6-Month Push to Close the Gap
RPCS3 developer WhatCookie outlines a six-month effort to accelerate PlayStation 3 emulation on ARM hardware, using an AYN Odin 2 and Linux to deliver major...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surge: 23.68M Hardware and 58.17M Software as of June 30, 2026
Nintendo's latest earnings report shows the Switch 2 has reached 23.68 million hardware units and 58.17 million software units sold by June 30, 2026. Read the updated...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 6, 2026 — Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop Release List
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of August 6, 2026, listing new Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and retail releases available on the...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
Comprehensive rundown of this week's European Nintendo eShop update, detailing new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, notable entries like Final...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Hit 23.68M as Q1 FY2027 Declines Follow Japan Price Hike
Nintendo's Q1 FY2027 financial report shows Switch 2 at 23.68 million units sold, Q1 hardware dip tied to high launch comparisons and a May price increase in Japan;...
Sonic 35th Anniversary Surprises: Takashi Iizuka Confirms More Plans for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Sega and Sonic Team are continuing Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary with additional projects. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told Pocket Tactics more...
Blue Reflection: Quartet on Nintendo Switch 2 — Gust’s RPGs Arrive, But Performance and Extras Underwhelm
Blue Reflection: Quartet brings Gust's two console RPGs to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside anime and mobile-game tie-ins; here's what works, what doesn't, and technical...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Prologue Now Available in English on Nintendo Today App
Nintendo has released the prologue chapter of the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga in English via the Nintendo Today mobile app. Read how and where to access the...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Manga Announced as Switch 2 Release Set for September 17, 2026
Nintendo confirms a Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga by Kazurou Kyou, with a prologue in Shueisha's Saikyo Jump and a Switch 2 launch on September 17, 2026.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave manga adaptation announced ahead of Switch 2 launch
Nintendo confirms a manga adaptation of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave by Kazurou Kyou, debuting in Shueisha's Saikyo Jump ahead of the game's Switch 2 release on...
Nintendo Donates 50 Million Yen and Offers Free Repair Services After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has pledged a 50 million yen donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society and will provide free repair services for affected residents through February 1, 2027,...
Nintendo Offers Free Repairs for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Victims
Nintendo will provide free repairs for Nintendo products for residents in areas designated under Japan's Disaster Relief Act after the 6.8-magnitude 2026 Kumamoto...
Minecraft Switch 2 Release Date Announced: Mojang Confirms October 27, 2026 Native Version
Mojang has announced a native Minecraft release for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026, including a digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners and enhanced...
Diablo IV Switch 2 Leak: Dealabs' 'billbil-kun' Claims September 2026 Release
Reports from Dealabs user 'billbil-kun' claim Diablo IV is coming to the rumored Switch 2 in September 2026. We summarize the leak, prior classification listings, and...
Full Metal Schoolgirl Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release: Limited Run Games Opens Pre-orders Aug 14, 2026
Limited Run Games will release a physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Full Metal Schoolgirl with included DLC and pre-orders beginning August 14, 2026. Read the full...
Minecraft Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: Vibrant Visuals Upgrade Arrives October 27, 2026
Mojang confirms Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 27, 2026, with Vibrant Visuals as the default graphics upgrade, Super Mario Mash-Up Pack updates, and...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Mojang Confirms October 27, 2026 Launch with 'Vibrant Visuals' Mode
Mojang Studios has announced Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on October 27, 2026, featuring a default 'Vibrant Visuals' mode, visual upgrades to the Super...
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Launch Trailer: First Expansion Pass Content for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo published the launch trailer for Pokemon Pokopia – Bubbly Basin, the first entry in the game's Expansion Pass. Read our breakdown of the underwater town, key...
Resident Evil Merchandise at Universal Studios Japan: Licker Popcorn Bucket and RPD Apparel Arrive September 2026
Universal Studios Japan and Capcom expand their Resident Evil collaboration with a Licker-shaped popcorn bucket, RPD shirts and Hip Pouch-style bags arriving at USJ...
Sonic 35th Anniversary: Sonic Team Head Takashi Iizuka Says More Surprises Are Coming
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirms there are additional surprises planned for Sonic's 35th anniversary, with fans and industry events like Gamescom watching...
Sonic remakes: Takashi Iizuka on why Sonic Team prioritizes new experiences over straight remasters
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka explains the challenges of remaking classic Sonic titles, stressing that controls, level design and platform technology must be reworked...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: October 27 — Vibrant Visuals and Mario Mash-Up Update
Mojang and Microsoft confirm Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 27 with new Vibrant Visuals, an updated Super Mario Mash-Up pack, and a digital upgrade...
Diablo IV Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor: Leak Claims September 2026 Release and Code-in-Box Physical Edition
A retail leak attributed to billbil-kun suggests Diablo IV could arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2026 as a code-in-box physical edition. Here’s what’s...
Moonlighter 2 physical release confirmed for Switch 2, PS5, and PC — Collector's Edition detailed
Silver Lining will publish physical editions of Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault for Switch 2, PS5, and PC on November 13, with the digital release due...
Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 Load Times: Square Enix Confirms Investigation and Patch Plans
Square Enix acknowledges elongated load times for Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2, details affected scenarios and says a fix targeting data reloading and cache clearing...
Little Corners Nintendo Switch Announcement: Cozy Sticker-Book Game Coming to Switch and Switch 2
Little Corners, the cozy sticker-book decorating game from Meteor Pixel and Weekend Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 later this year. Read...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Oct. 27 Release, Vibrant Visuals, and Mario Mash-Up Update
Mojang announces Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launching Oct. 27, 2026, with new Vibrant Visuals support and an updated Super Mario Mash-Up pack.
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Out Now — How to Access the Expansion Pass on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass launches Part 1, Bubbly Basin, with new underwater areas, furniture, and access requirements. Learn how to unlock the DLC on Nintendo...
Diablo IV Nintendo Switch 2 Release Rumor: Leak Claims September Launch and $69.99 Price
A well-known leaker claims Diablo IV will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in September, sold as a retail code and on the Nintendo eShop for $69.99. Blizzard Entertainment...
Animal Crossing gyroid controversy: Nintendo recalled taking 'angry calls' over GameCube statue
A look back at the surprising controversy over gyroid statues in Animal Crossing (GameCube), including comments from Nintendo staff, series history, and platform...
Beaten Path Nintendo Switch: Wales Interactive and Peacebreak Studio Announce Turn-Based Tactical RPG for 2027
Wales Interactive and Peacebreak Studio have announced Beaten Path for Nintendo Switch, a turn-based tactical RPG launching in 2027. Read what we know about the story,...
London Seirei Tantei-Dan English Fan Translation Released for PlayStation Gem
A new English fan translation for Bandai's 1999 PlayStation RPG London Seirei Tantei-Dan has been released on GitHub by Cabal Translations, covering dialogue,...
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Adds 50 New Pokémon to Underwater Town
Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC released earlier this week, expanding the game's Pokédex with 50 underwater and coastal Pokémon spanning Generations I-IX. Full...
Souls of Bombarika Nintendo Switch Release: 1312 Interactive and Street Lamp Games Confirm October 29, 2026 Launch
Souls of Bombarika, a narrative-driven supernatural puzzle game from 1312 Interactive and Street Lamp Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch as a digital download on...
How the Sega Dreamcast Logo Is Rendered in Real Time: NekoEye Breaks Down the Dreamcast Startup Sequence
A technical look at how the Sega Dreamcast logo is rendered in real time on boot. NekoEye's video demonstrates the Dreamcast BIOS technique of concealing geometry...
Numskull Designs Battlezone 1/4-Scale Cabinet: Quarter Arcades Pre-Orders Open August 7, 2026
Numskull Designs will open pre-orders for a licensed 1/4-scale Battlezone Quarter Arcades cabinet on August 7, 2026. Officially licensed by Rebellion and Atari,...
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch Home Screen Change Draws Attention from Players
Players have noticed a Home Screen label change to 'Minecraft for Nintendo Switch'. We examine the observation alongside verified platform history and where to watch...
SuperGroupies Sega Watches: Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast Models Now Available for Pre-Order
SuperGroupies has unveiled three officially themed watches modeled on Sega's Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast consoles. Pre-orders are open at 27,500 yen each, with...
EA Acquisition by PIF Completed: What the EA Buyout Means for the Gaming Industry
Electronic Arts has been acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Read an authoritative breakdown of the deal, stake distribution,...
Bandai Namco Tokyo Game Show Lineup: One Piece Grand Gourmet, Tales of Eternia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari Confirmed for Nintendo Platforms
Bandai Namco has announced its Tokyo Game Show lineup, confirming Nintendo platform support for One Piece: Grand Gourmet, Tales of Eternia: Remastered, Once Upon a...
Case Solved: The London Files Nintendo Switch Launch — Cozy Noir Puzzle Game from Minimol Games and SpecNext
Case Solved: The London Files is now available on Nintendo Switch. Read our overview of the cozy noir puzzle game from Minimol Games and SpecNext, details on the...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Release Date, Story and Systems Revealed for Switch 2
Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2 gets a full reveal in a dedicated Nintendo Direct—details on story, four playable Heroes, gameplay systems,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review — Monolith Soft’s JRPG gets a technical and QoL refresh
An in-depth look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft: technical upgrades, quality-of-life changes, and what the review copy reveals...
Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Team Aimed to Beat Disney, Director Takashi Iizuka Says
Sonic Team director Takashi Iizuka reflects on the studio's 1990s ambition to rival Disney as Sonic the Hedgehog launched on the Sega Genesis. The article...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Direct — Key Details on Story, Combat, and Nintendo Switch 2 Release
A full breakdown of Nintendo's 22-minute Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, covering story timelines, the Four Heroes, Eshmel, gameplay systems like Fortuna’s...
Final Fantasy XIV Nintendo Switch 2 Loading Issue: Square Enix Confirms Patch in Testing
Square Enix acknowledges longer loading times in the newly released Final Fantasy XIV Nintendo Switch 2 version and says an optimization patch is in testing to address...
How to Unlock the Splatoon Raiders Theme in Tetris 99 — Maximus Cup Rules and Details
Step-by-step guide to earning the Splatoon Raiders theme in Tetris 99 during the Maximus Cup, plus context on Tetris 99, Splatoon Raiders and how the event fits into...