Splatoon Raiders OST: Nintendo Music Adds Nine Tracks from New Spin‑Off
Nintendo Music has added nine tracks from Splatoon Raiders, offering a preview of the game's soundtrack. Read the full track list, background on the Splatoon...
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European Nintendo Downloads Week of July 23, 2026 — Switch 2 and Switch eShop Release Roundup
Complete roundup of the European Nintendo eShop and retail releases for the week of July 23, 2026, including Switch 2 retail and digital launches and the full list of...
Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Beta Dates and Vault Edition Rewards Confirmed
Activision confirms a Switch 2 open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 from August 28 to September 1, 2026, and details Vault Edition pre-order rewards including...
Hasbro Legend of Zelda Action Figures: Heroes of Hyrule Line Based on Tears of the Kingdom
Hasbro announced an exclusive licensing deal to produce 6-inch Legend of Zelda action figures inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Pre-orders are...
Monolith Soft Confirms Art Support on Splatoon Raiders: Developer Adds Title to Credits
Monolith Soft has updated its official credits to include Splatoon Raiders, confirming the studio provided art support for the new Splatoon entry. Read verified...
Japan LDP Forms Parliamentary Group to Tackle Trading Card Counterfeiting, Scalping and Money Laundering
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has announced a new parliamentary group to address counterfeit trading cards, scalping and money-laundering in a market driven...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Release Date, Price, and Details — Pre-orders Live for LEGO 72051
LEGO and Nintendo formally announced the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set (72051) with pre-orders live, an August 1, 2026 release, a $199.99 price, and a 1,367-piece build...
LEGO Donkey Kong Set Spotlight: Steve Wiebe, Nintendo of America and the August 1, 2026 Release
Nintendo of America recruits former Donkey Kong champion Steve Wiebe to promote the LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. Details on the 1,367-piece set, release date,...
Splatoon Raiders Soundtrack Hits Nintendo Music as Nintendo Switch 2 Launches
Nine tracks from Splatoon Raiders were added to Nintendo Music to coincide with the game's release on Nintendo Switch 2. Details on availability, Nintendo Music...
Hasbro Reveals Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Figures — Link, Zelda, Ganondorf Set for Spring 2027
Hasbro has unveiled the first entries in its The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule figure line — poseable Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf figures modeled on Tears of the...
Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Switch Online Icons: My Nintendo Platinum Points Guide
Nintendo has added Splatoon Raiders icons to Nintendo Switch Online. Learn how to redeem My Nintendo Platinum Points for character icons, backgrounds, and frames, the...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Revealed — Release Date, Features, and What Fans Need to Know
Nintendo and LEGO reveal the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set, a buildable, semi-playable replica of the classic Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. Release date August 1, 2026,...
Miyamoto on Nintendo Design Philosophy: Why Nintendo Prioritizes Fun Over Short‑Term Profit
Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's long-term design philosophy in a Famitsu interview, highlighting a focus on fun gameplay, creator-driven ideas, and franchises...
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Speed Boosts and QoL Upgrades Put Spira in Sharp Relief
A close look at Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, examining speed boosts, encounter toggles, Sphere Grid options, visual upgrades, and the...
Miyamoto: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Inspired New Star Fox and Yoshi Game Development
Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu that appearances in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie helped spur development of a new Star Fox title and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book....
Hasbro Zelda Figures Revealed: Nintendo and Hasbro Announce The Legend of Zelda Collectibles for 2027
Nintendo and Hasbro announced a first wave of The Legend of Zelda-themed figures in a July 22, 2026 post. Pricing remains unconfirmed; the companies say the line will...
Why Nintendo Chose Splatoon Raiders as a Spin-Off Instead of Splatoon 4
Nintendo explains why Splatoon Raiders was developed as a standalone spin-off, adapting Salmon Run for single-player and exploring new design opportunities while...
Game Freak Documentary Leak Reveals Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Scrapped Designs from Nintendo DS Era
An internal Game Freak documentary for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl has surfaced online, exposing scrapped creatures and beta designs from the Nintendo DS development...
Fountains Nintendo Switch 2026: Crunching Koalas and John Pywell Bring Soulslike Pixel-Art RPG to Switch
Fountains, a top-down Soulslike from developer John Pywell and publisher Crunching Koalas, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch in 2026. Read details on gameplay,...
Hasbro Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Figures Revealed — Pre-orders July 22, Spring 2027 Release
Hasbro has announced The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule action figures based on Tears of the Kingdom. Details on pricing, sizes, accessories, pre-order windows and...
Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — August 5, 2026 Release
Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition from Washbear Studio and Infogrames is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5, 2026. The Switch 2 release bundles the base game with Sea...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Game Remakes: Why Nintendo Re-releases Classics for New Audiences
In a recent Famitsu interview, legendary designer Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's rationale for remaking older games to reach new players. This article examines...
Hasbro Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom toys revealed — Link, Zelda, Ganondorf announced
Hasbro has unveiled a new Legends of Hyrule toy line based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf figures due Spring 2027 and...
Shigeru Miyamoto Future Plans: Famitsu Interview Explores Games, Movies, Miis and Pikmin Bloom
Legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu he isn't planning to direct big games right now, reflects on Pikmin Bloom, movie and theme-park work, and...
The Duskbloods Network Test: How to Apply for FromSoftware's Switch 2 Multiplayer Trial
FromSoftware has opened applications for The Duskbloods Network Test ahead of its 2026 Switch 2 launch. Read verified details on dates, times, application windows, and...
Splatoon amiibo designs arrive in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo confirmed Splatoon-themed amiibo designs for Animal Crossing: New Horizons available to Nintendo Switch Online members via the in-game Custom Design Portal....
Thin Ice Commodore 64 Release: New C64 Arcade Action from Gremlin Veterans
Thin Ice launches digitally as a D64 for the Commodore 64 on July 22. Developed by Gremlin Graphics alumni Christian Shrigley and Terry Lloyd and published by Thalamus...
Shigeru Miyamoto on New Nintendo Characters: Splatoon Inklings, Pikmin and Global Appeal
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto says the company will pursue new characters with care, citing Splatoon and Pikmin as examples of balancing creativity with global appeal.
SOMA Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives: Frictional Games’ Horror Classic Gets a Technical Upgrade
Frictional Games' SOMA has begun rolling out as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in Japan, offering improved resolution and image quality on Nintendo's latest console. Read...
Hyperkin SupaBoy S re-release: Crimson and Prime Editions Open for Pre-order
Hyperkin has opened pre-orders for a reissued SupaBoy S portable SNES in two new Crimson and Prime designs. Prices, features, compatibility and shipping details for...
Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC Reissue: Crimson and Prime Models Launching This Fall
Hyperkin reissues the SupaBoy in two new Crimson and Prime designs. Learn about the SupaBoy SFC history, hardware approach, launch window and what to expect from the...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Game Remakes: Why Nintendo Is Bringing Classics Back to the Nintendo Switch
Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's approach to remakes in Famitsu, highlighting accessibility, future development, and this year’s Star Fox and Ocarina of Time...
Hasbro Heroes of Hyrule Zelda Action Figures: Pricing, Spring 2027 Launch and Pre-Order Details
Hasbro has revealed the Heroes of Hyrule action figure line based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch-era fans. Read pricing, launch...
Lego Nintendo Sets Retiring Soon: Zelda Great Deku Tree, Mario & Yoshi, Able Sisters and Sonic
Lego is listing a wide range of Nintendo-themed sets as retiring soon, including The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree, Super Mario Mario & Yoshi, Animal Crossing...
NBA 2K27 Cover Reveal: Victor Wembanyama Announced, Launches September 4, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2
2K has announced NBA 2K27 with Victor Wembanyama as the cover athlete. The game launches September 4, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and features MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA.
Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0 Update Released Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo issues Version 1.1.0 patch for Splatoon Raiders ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 release, fixing audio and stability issues and requiring the update for online...
FromSoftware Opens Registration for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Ahead of August 21 Trial
FromSoftware has opened registration for The Duskbloods closed network test, with the trial scheduled to begin on August 21. Read how to sign up and what the studio...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2 Switch Performance — Resolutions and Frame Rates Revealed
Konami has published the resolution and framerate targets for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including specs for Metal...
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2: 25th-Anniversary Port Delivers Modest Upgrades
An authoritative review of Square Enix's Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2, assessing technical upgrades, included content, and historical...
Anaël Seghezzi's Sega Mega Drive Rally Prototype Shows 60 FPS, Highlights Sprite Limits
French developer Anaël Seghezzi has revealed progress on a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis off-road racing prototype inspired by Sega Rally, reporting stable 60 fps and CPU...
Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster Switch 2 Launch: July 23 Release, Visual Upgrades and No Upgrade Path
Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. Read our comparison of visual upgrades, pricing, and Nintendo Life's review summary for the...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 — Resolutions, Frame Rates, and August 27, 2026 Release
Konami has published technical specs for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, including...
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Switch 2 60fps: Resolution and Frame-Rate Breakdown
Konami details resolution, storage and frame-rate for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 across PS5, Xbox Series, Steam, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Anbernic RG SP Now on Sale: GBA SP-Inspired Handheld With H700 CPU and 3.4-inch IPS Display
Anbernic's RG SP clamshell handheld is available to buy from the manufacturer's site. The Linux-based device uses an H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, a 3.4-inch 720x480...
Anbernic RG SP Revealed: 3.4-inch Stickless GBA SP-Inspired Linux Handheld
Anbernic has unveiled the RG SP, a clamshell, GBA SP-inspired Linux handheld with a 3.4-inch 720x480 IPS display, stickless controls, dual alloy hinges and premium...
Armadillo Racing Switch Release: Namco's 1997 Trackball Racer Comes to Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Armadillo Racing, Namco's rare 1997 trackball arcade racer, makes its first console debut on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S via Hamster's...
MiSTer FPGA Wolf Unit core: blahm1d brings Midway arcade classics to MiSTer
FPGA developer blahm1d has released a MiSTer FPGA core for Midway's Wolf Unit arcade hardware, enabling playable builds of NBA Hangtime and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3...
Hasbro Legend of Zelda Toys: Master Sword and Hylian Shield Teased Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Hasbro has posted the first teaser for its licensed Legend of Zelda toy line, featuring the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, ahead of a figure reveal at San Diego...
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection Confirmed for Switch 2 — Digital Release Set for September 16, 2026
Sega and Two Point Studios confirm Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection will launch digitally on Switch 2 on September 16, 2026, with a physical edition arriving...
PokémonXP 2026 Exclusive Plushies Revealed for Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco
The Pokémon Company will sell four exclusive plushies at the Pokémon Center pop-up during PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, held August 28–30 in San...
The Legend of Zelda Action Figures: Hasbro Teases New Toy Line in Partnership with Nintendo
Hasbro has teased an official range of The Legend of Zelda action figures in a new collaboration with Nintendo. Read the latest verified details, background on the...
Persona Rumored for Fortnite Next Season — What We Know About the Atlus Collaboration
Reports suggest Persona could appear in Fortnite next season. Read verified background on Persona, Atlus, and Fortnite availability on Nintendo Switch, plus how to...
Count Binface Urges Sega to Reboot SegaWorld London and Greenlight a New Shenmue
Satirical candidate Count Binface has publicly called on Sega to restore SegaWorld London at the Trocadero and approve a new Shenmue sequel. We recap the request and...
Pokémon World Championships Plush Exclusive: 2026 Pokémon Center Pop-Up Pikachu, Charizard, Kirlia
The Pokémon Company will sell exclusive plush at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP pop-up at Moscone Center, San Francisco (Aug 28–30). Details on...
Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch: New Trailer Reveals Spirhalite Islands Ahead of Release
Splatoon Raiders launches this week on Nintendo Switch. Read our roundup of the seven-minute overview trailer, multiplayer details, amiibo support, and highlights from...
Splatoon Raiders: Nintendo Details Why the Franchise Is Getting Its First Spin-off
Nintendo's latest Ask The Developer feature explains why Splatoon Raiders became the franchise's first spin-off, highlighting producer Seita Inoue and director...
Splatoon Raiders Metacritic Score: Early Reviews Give Nintendo EPD’s New Title an 81
Metacritic has posted an early Metascore of 81 for Splatoon Raiders ahead of launch. Read a concise breakdown of critic impressions, scores from major outlets, and how...
Hasbro Legend of Zelda Toy Line Teased Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Hasbro teases a 6-inch Legend of Zelda toy line featuring the Master Sword and Hylian Shield ahead of a full reveal at San Diego Comic-Con 2026; details and context...
Farlands Nintendo Switch Launch: JanduSoft’s Farming Sim Arrives on the Nintendo eShop
Farlands, the new farming sim from JanduSoft, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Read our rundown of the launch trailer, core gameplay pillars, and how to buy it on...
Nintendo tariff refunds: Company says it’s not legally required to pass refunds to customers
Nintendo has told a U.S. court it does not believe it must pass tariff-related refunds to consumers, arguing commercial transactions do not obligate retroactive rebates.