Star Fox Switch 2 First-Week Sales: Famitsu Reports 41,680 Physical Units
Famitsu data shows Star Fox sold 41,680 physical copies in its first week on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the official weekly software and hardware charts, including Switch...
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Hoa 2 Physical Release Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — PM Studios Confirms Full-Game Cartridge
PM Studios has confirmed a boxed physical edition of Hoa 2 for Nintendo Switch 2. Learn what the publisher said about the cartridge, pre-orders, and the game's...
Biped Version 2.0 Update Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Next Studios and Meta Publishing release Biped Version 2.0 with 17 reworked levels, new puzzle mechanics, and performance optimizations for Nintendo Switch 2.
Level-5 Knowledge Test Pay Raises: Akihiro Hino Says Staff Receive Raises for Company Quiz
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino told Famitsu the studio awards salary increases based on a company content knowledge test. Read the full report, context on Level-5’s...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Up to September 4, 2026 — Capcom Confirms Early Launch
Capcom has moved Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward to September 4, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Read the official confirmation,...
Botany Manor Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 1080p/60fps Upgrade Now on Nintendo eShop
Botany Manor's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available on the Nintendo eShop, featuring a bump to 1080p and 60 FPS, new technical improvements, and an optional upgrade...
Pikmin Bloom July Event: How to Get Tiny Instrument Orchestra Decor Pikmin
Niantic's Pikmin Bloom mobile event runs July 1–31. Learn how to earn Tiny Instrument: Orchestra Decor Pikmin, Symphony Records, and event rewards on iOS and Android.
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: Beatspell, Multiplayer, and the Free eShop Demo
A focused look at Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch: core gameplay, Beatspell single-player mode, over 30 multiplayer minigames, and the free Nintendo eShop demo.
David Darling on Digital-Only Consoles: Why Physical Media Holds Platforms Back
Veteran developer David Darling reflects on the 2013 Xbox One DRM reversal and argues for digital-first consoles. Examines the history of physical media on platforms...
K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for November 5, 2026
Microids and Old Skull Games announced K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine for Nintendo Switch, a life-sim rhythm game releasing November 5, 2026. Learn about gameplay,...
First 4 Figures Elephant Mario Statue for Super Mario Bros. Wonder Arrives Q3 2026 — Pre-orders Open
First 4 Figures has announced an Elephant Mario statue based on Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch fans, with standard and Exclusive editions, a Q3 2026...
Sticky Business physical release for Nintendo Switch: Super Rare Games confirms 3,000-copy run
Super Rare Games will publish a 3,000-copy physical release of Sticky Business for Nintendo Switch on July 9, bundling three additional titles on the cartridge.
Nintendo physical games: Circana's Mat Piscatella on whether Nintendo will keep cartridges in a digital-first era
Circana senior director Mat Piscatella discusses the future of Nintendo physical games amid industry moves toward all-digital consoles. Coverage includes context on...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Launches July 2 on Nintendo Switch — Free eShop Demo and Local Multiplayer Featured in North America Nintendo Download
Rhythm Heaven Groove from Nintendo arrives on Nintendo Switch on July 2 with a free eShop demo, local four-player support, and a $39.99 price point as part of the...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — Full Nintendo eShop Download Roundup
Nintendo announces Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with demo on Nintendo eShop, Oblivion Remastered pre-orders for Switch 2, Tetris 99...
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: Official Launch Trailer and What to Know
Nintendo has released the official Rhythm Heaven Groove launch trailer for Nintendo Switch. Read an overview of gameplay modes, multiplayer features, the Beatspell...
Evercade Physical Game Sharing Video Highlights Cartridge Appeal Amid Digital Shift
Blaze Entertainment’s Evercade highlights physical cartridges in a new tongue-in-cheek video, recalling Sony’s 2013 game-sharing clip and underscoring industry-wide...
Star Fox Switch 2 Debut Tops Famitsu Charts with 41,680 Sales
Star Fox debuted at number one in Japan, selling 41,680 units on Switch 2 during the week of June 22–28, topping Famitsu's weekly software chart. Read the full sales...
Remothered Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2: Stormind Games Confirms 2026 Unreal Engine 5 Upgrades
Stormind Games has announced Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 and...
Nintendo Download July 2, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove, Moonlight Peaks, and New eShop Releases for Switch and Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download report for July 2, 2026: full list of new Nintendo eShop and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, sales, and in-game...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Leads Weekly Charts as Star Fox Debuts on NS2
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Switch 2 leads Japan hardware charts while Star Fox debuts at No.1 on NS2. Full hardware and software numbers, week-on-week comparison,...
Coffee Talk Tokyo review: Toge Productions' Tokyo visual novel on Nintendo Switch
Comprehensive review of Coffee Talk Tokyo by Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide. Analysis of story, characters, gameplay systems, and how the game fits on Nintendo...
Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for July 15, 2026
Entalto Publishing and developer Anaïs Salla confirmed Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café arrives on Nintendo Switch via eShop on July 15, 2026. Read details on features,...
Crisis Force Hidden in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection on Nintendo Switch
Crisis Force, Konami's 1991 Famicom shooter, appears as a hidden bonus in the newly released M2-developed Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection on Nintendo Switch and...
Nintendo salary increases: Furukawa confirms further pay raises after April 2023 10% bump
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms additional employee salary increases in April 2026 following a 10% base raise in April 2023; company emphasizes...
Empire Interactive Withdraws From 3DO Project After Rights Fragmentation
Empire Interactive has abandoned its short-lived plans to revive The 3DO Company brand after discovering fragmented trademark and hardware rights. Throwback...
European Nintendo Downloads (July 2, 2026): Momento Monopoly, High On Life 2 Lead Switch and Switch 2 Releases
A comprehensive roundup of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of July 2, 2026, covering retail and eShop releases for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including...
Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia Bundle Now Available in Europe — Price, Features, and What's Included
Nintendo of Europe has released a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia console bundle priced at £429.99. Learn what's included, developers, gameplay features, and...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases Include High On Life 2, Momento, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains
A comprehensive look at this week's Nintendo eShop update for Europe, detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability dates, and notable...
Rhythm Heaven Groove: Seven Tracks Added to Nintendo Music for Nintendo Switch Release
To coincide with the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has added seven tracks to Nintendo Music. The update is available to Nintendo Switch...
Metroid Ravenous Rumors: VGC's Andy Robinson Hints Multiple Metroid Projects for Nintendo Switch
Reports of a 'Metroid Ravenous' listing on Brazil's ratings board have reignited franchise talk. VGC editor-in-chief Andy Robinson suggested multiple Metroid projects...
Hashire Hebereke: EX Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch — September 3, 2026 Release
Hashire Hebereke: EX, a modern remake of Sunsoft's 1994 Super Famicom racer developed by CRT Games, launches on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on September 3, 2026....
Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date moved up — launches on Switch 2 and all platforms September 4, 2026
Capcom has moved the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward to September 4, 2026. The action-adventure title will arrive on Switch 2 and all platforms, and...
Kirby Air Riders amiibo: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star Release Date Confirmed for September 3, 2026
Nintendo confirms Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo for Kirby Air Riders, arriving September 3, 2026. King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo are available now for the...
Kirby Air Riders amiibo: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star Release Date Confirmed for September 3, 2026
Nintendo confirms the Kirby Air Riders amiibo release schedule: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star arrive September 3, 2026, following the launch of King Dedede & Tank...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo Switch Online Icons Now Available — How to Claim on My Nintendo
Rhythm Heaven Groove icons are live on Nintendo Switch Online for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Learn how to claim character, background, and frame designs...
Pokémon 30th Celebration expansion: full product lineup, release date, and promo cards revealed
The Pokémon Company International has revealed the full product lineup and release date for the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion, including Elite Trainer Box,...
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Physical Cartridge Confirmed — Deluxe Edition Arrives August 11, 2026
Bethesda confirms a full physical cartridge release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, with a Deluxe Edition and an August 11, 2026...
Metroid Ravenous Rating Briefly Appears on Brazil's Rating Board
A listing for 'Metroid Ravenous' briefly appeared on Brazil's Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública rating database and was subsequently removed. Nintendo has not...
Metroid Ravenous Rating Leak: Brazil Classification Lists Nintendo Switch 2 and 2026 Production Year
A Brazilian government classification listing for Metroid Ravenous was briefly posted online, showing Nintendo Switch 2 as the platform and a 2026 production year....
Metroid Ravenous Rating Leak: Brazilian Gazette Lists New Unannounced Metroid Title
A listing in Brazil's Diário Oficial da União briefly revealed a content rating for an unannounced title called Metroid Ravenous, attributed to Nintendo of America....
Attack on Titan 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Confirmed This Winter — Trailer, MAPPA Opening, and New Gameplay Details
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force confirm Attack on Titan 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. Read about evolved ODM gear, squad-building mechanics, a MAPPA opening...
Plumber Simulator for Nintendo Switch: Take IT Studio! Announces Detailed Plumbing Sim for Nintendo eShop
Take IT Studio! has revealed Plumber Simulator for Nintendo Switch, a hands-on plumbing simulation coming to the Nintendo eShop.
Red Titans Nintendo Switch Release: Vertical Shoot ’Em Up Hits eShop on 9 July 2026
Red Titans, a single-player vertical shoot ’em up from Dojo System and Team Black Hat Robot, launches digitally on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on 9 July 2026. Learn...
Kynseed Nintendo Switch release date: PixelCount Studios confirms August 4, 2026 eShop launch
PixelCount Studios has announced Kynseed will arrive digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on August 4, 2026. Learn about the cross-generation sandbox...
Denshattack! on Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Demo, and New Trailer Breakdown
Fireshine Games and Undercoders reveal a new trailer and free demo for Denshattack! on Nintendo Switch 2.
Blue Reflection Quartet Release Date: All Four Blue Reflection Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Koei Tecmo and Gust confirmed Blue Reflection Quartet for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, collecting all four series entries and launching digitally on the...
Tolem Release Date Confirmed: Frost Earth Studio's Elemental 3D Platformer Arrives on Nintendo Switch July 23, 2026
Frost Earth Studio has announced that Tolem, a 3D platformer built around elemental transformations, will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop...
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — HandyGames and Orangepixel Announce Time-Loop Tactical Shooter
HandyGames and Orangepixel have announced Space Grunts: Chrono Shard for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game blends fast-paced, turn-based tactics with...
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September 2026
Bandai Namco and developer Byking are bringing My Hero Academia: All’s Justice to Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September 2026 with exclusive features, new minigames, and...
The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for 18 September 2026
Outright Games and Casual Brothers announce The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas for Nintendo Switch, arriving at retail and on the Nintendo eShop worldwide on 18 September...
My Nintendo My Mario Sweepstakes: How to Enter, Dates, Prizes, and Rules
Complete guide to the My Nintendo My Mario - Play and Imagine Sweepstakes from Nintendo of America: eligibility, entry process, dates, prizes and official rules.
My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes: How to Enter, Dates, and Prizes
Nintendo of America launched the My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes running June 26–September 29, 2026. Learn eligibility, entry steps using My Nintendo...
My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes: Dates, Prizes, and Entry Rules
Comprehensive coverage of the My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes from Nintendo of America — entry methods, eligibility, prize details, key...
Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains Review — Behavior Interactive’s Switch 2 Release Reinvents the Classic
An authoritative review of Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains from Behavior Interactive and Ubisoft, covering the June 30, 2026 Switch 2 launch, new systems like...
Metroid: Ravenous — Brazilian Ratings Listing Briefly Appears and Is Removed
A briefly visible Brazilian ratings listing named Metroid: Ravenous showed 2026 as its production year before being removed. Developer and platform details remain...
Metroid Ravenous Leak: Brazil Rating Listing Claims New Metroid for Nintendo Switch 2
A provisional listing in Brazil's game classification database named 'Metroid Ravenous' for the successor to Nintendo Switch. The listing has been removed and is...
Nintendo physical games: Why Nintendo is still investing in Switch cartridges and retail releases
Nintendo continues to back physical releases on Nintendo Switch and retail channels despite higher cartridge costs. Analysis of manufacturing figures, game-key cards,...
Metroid Ravenous Leak: Alleged Brazil Classification Lists Game for Nintendo Switch 2
Reports say a listing for 'Metroid Ravenous' briefly appeared in Brazil's classification database, naming Nintendo Switch 2 and a 2026 production year; Nintendo has...
PlayAsia Lists The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake at $59.99 — Nintendo Has Not Confirmed Price
A PlayAsia retail listing has placed the price of a rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake at $59.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has not announced...