Axe Cop Nintendo Switch Release: Axe Cop Coming to Switch on May 4, 2026
Electric Airship and Red Triangle Games are bringing Axe Cop, a comic-based turn-based RPG, to Nintendo Switch and the eShop on May 4, 2026. Read release details,...
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3: Director Naoki Hamaguchi Says He's Completed Over 40 Full Playthroughs
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi tells Nintendo Life he has completed more than 40 end-to-end playthroughs of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 during development....
PAC-MAN PAC-MAY: Bandai Namco Debuts 'PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks' Animated Shorts and US Live Events
Bandai Namco's PAC-MAY celebration launches with the animated short series PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks on May 22, live events at The Paley Museum and crossovers including...
Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out LEGO Set: Animal Crossing Collaboration, Release Date, Price, and Details
LEGO and Nintendo reveal Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out, a 513-piece Animal Crossing set listed at $59.99 with an August 1, 2026 release. Get piece count, features,...
Taiwanese Rating Board Lists BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! for Nintendo Switch 2
A Taiwanese ratings entry for BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Resolution: Director Reveals Handheld and Docked Internal Resolutions
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi details Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth internal resolution ranges on Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS usage, and hair-rendering adjustments ahead...
Indiana Jones and Great Circle Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: 1080p Docked, 720p Handheld, 30fps Target
MachineGames details Nintendo Switch 2 performance targets for Indiana Jones and Great Circle, confirming 1080p docked/720p handheld goals, a 30fps framerate aim, and...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Switch 2: DLSS, Internal Resolutions, and June 3 2026 Release
Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, 2026. Director Naoki Hamaguchi details DLSS use and dynamic internal resolutions for...
Capcom–Marvel Licensing: Why Marvel Insisted Juggernaut 'Couldn’t Jump' in X-Men: Children of the Atom
Former Capcom localisation lead Tom Shiraiwa recounts early licensing constraints from Marvel during development of 1994’s X-Men: Children of the Atom and how Capcom...
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2 Tech Specs: Resolution, 30 FPS Lock, and DLSS Explained
MachineGames confirms Nintendo Switch 2 tech details for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: 1080p docked, 720p handheld, dynamic native resolution with DLSS support...
BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! Switch 2 Rating Spotted in Taiwan — What We Know
A Taiwan ratings entry lists HAL Laboratory's BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!
LEGO Animal Crossing: Timmy and Tommy’s Fun Day Out Set Revealed — Available August 1
Nintendo revealed the new LEGO Animal Crossing set 'Timmy and Tommy’s Fun Day Out' via the Nintendo Today app, with availability beginning August 1. Read details on...
BoxBoy+BoxGirl Rated for Nintendo Platforms by Taiwan Board — Possible Nintendo Switch 2 Listing
A Taiwan rating entry lists BoxBoy+BoxGirl for Nintendo platforms, reigniting discussion about potential Nintendo Switch 2 support. Coverage, developer background, and...
Zohar DLC Confirmed for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes on Nintendo Switch — Summer 2026 Release
Arc System Works and French-Bread confirm Zohar as the fourth DLC fighter for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, due on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026. Read the...
LEGO Animal Crossing: Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out announced for August release
The LEGO Group and Nintendo reveal Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out, a 513-piece Animal Crossing set arriving August 1 for Nintendo Switch fans and collectors.
Resident Evil Requiem: Why Players Favor Leon's Third-Person Perspective — Developer Explains
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem gives players a unique first- or third-person choice. Developer Koshi Nakanishi explains player preferences for Leon and Grace, with...
LEGO Animal Crossing Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out Set Revealed — August 1, 2026 Release
LEGO and Nintendo expand the LEGO Animal Crossing line with Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out (77059), a 513-piece display set arriving August 1, 2026. Details on...
BoxBoy + BoxGirl Rated for Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan — What the Classification Reveals
A Taiwanese ratings board entry dated September 8, 2025 lists BoxBoy + BoxGirl for Nintendo Switch 2. Read the verified details on the HAL Laboratory puzzle franchise...
Michiru Yamane Integration album: Castlevania composer discusses new jazz release and Retro Barcelona appearance
Michiru Yamane, famed Castlevania composer known for Symphony of the Night, has released a new jazz album Integration and confirmed public appearances including Retro...
Pokebook Kickstarter Live: Ninty Media's Gen 1 Pokémon Hardcover Aims for August Delivery
Pokebook from Ninty Media is live on Kickstarter. This hardcover celebrates Gen 1 Pokémon and covers Game Boy and N64 titles.
Rocket Books Reprints One More Win: New Ridge Racer Type 4 Book from Andy Kelly
Rocket Books, a new UK publisher launched by veteran developer-journalist Andy Roberts, is reprinting One More Win — Andy Kelly's fanzine-style tribute to Ridge Racer...
Delphox 7★ Tera Raid Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch — Event Runs Through May 7, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited-time 7-star Tera Raid featuring a Fairy‑Tera Delphox in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch. Learn event dates,...
Pragmata Capcom Franchise Potential: Sales Surge and COO Comments Signal Long-Term Plans
Capcom's Pragmata sold one million copies in two days. Capcom USA COO Rob Dyer told a Las Vegas conference the publisher is positioned to expand Pragmata into a...
Super Smash Bros PC port sparks controversy after AI-only effort by TheWizWiki
A community backlash follows a claimed AI-driven native PC port of Super Smash Bros by TheWizWiki. Developers and preservationists debate AI in retro game ports.
Famitsu Japanese Software Sales: Tomodachi Life Tops Switch Charts in Latest Week
Weekly Famitsu Japanese software sales roundup: Tomodachi Life leads Nintendo Switch charts, Pragmata appears across NS2 and PS5, and key cumulative totals from the...
Nintendo eShop This Week: Bandit Trap Debuts on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Launches June 10
Weekly Nintendo eShop roundup: Bandit Trap arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains confirmed for June 10 on Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo...
Fortnite Star Wars Month: New Islands, The Mandalorian Watch Party, and LEGO Fortnite Odyssey Update
Epic Games and Lucasfilm bring month-long Star Wars content to Fortnite in May 2026, including three new islands, a Mandalorian and Grogu watch party with a Jon...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con 2 Mouse Support Confirmed
Final Fantasy XIV Online for Nintendo Switch 2 will support mouse and keyboard input and Joy‑Con 2 mouse controls, according to game director Naoki Yoshida. Read...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Keyboard and Mouse Support Confirmed by Naoki Yoshida
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in August with keyboard and mouse support, including Joy-Con 2 compatibility and a one-month...
Infendo Radio Episode 807: Switch 2 News Cycle — Splatoon Raiders, Overwatch, Tomodachi Life and Game Boy Anniversary
Episode 807 of Infendo Radio surveys the Switch 2 news cycle, covering Splatoon Raiders, a reported Overwatch port performance, Tomodachi Life chart news, Majora’s...
Legend of Zelda Movie Wraps Filming as Nintendo Marks Animal Crossing 25th Anniversary on Nintendo Switch
Episode 806 coverage: reports of internal leak-tracking, Sony Pictures' Legend of Zelda live-action shoot, and Nintendo's Animal Crossing 25th celebration and New...
Episode 805 Recap: Switch 2 Leak, Mario Movie Box Office, and Switch Voice Chat Platinum Points
A concise recap of Episode 805 covering the alleged Switch 2 leak, the Super Mario movie's box office performance, and Nintendo's new Switch Voice Chat Platinum Points...
Ground Zero Hero Confirmed for Nintendo Switch by Acclaim and Rowan Edmondson
Acclaim and indie developer Rowan Edmondson have confirmed Ground Zero Hero for Nintendo Switch. Read a breakdown of the roguelite's features, gameplay loop, and what...
Resident Evil Movie Reboot Details: Zach Cregger on Raccoon City, Creatures, and Trailer Highlights
Director Zach Cregger breaks down the Resident Evil reboot trailer, confirming the film's Raccoon City setting during Resident Evil 2 events, creature design...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update on Nintendo Switch Adds 'Journey' Chapter and New Track to Nintendo Music
Nintendo has updated the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2 with a new Rosalina Storybook epilogue called 'Journey' and added the titular track to...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Japanese Charts — Famitsu Sales Report April 20–26, 2026
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led Famitsu's weekly sales in Japan for April 20–26, 2026, as Switch 2 hardware continues to dominate the market.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: What the Demo Reveals Ahead of June 3 Launch
A close look at the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 demo: performance, visual changes, community reaction, and what Square Enix and director Naoki Hamaguchi...
The Immortal John Triptych Nintendo Switch Release: Joe Richardson Brings Renaissance Point-and-Click to Switch and Switch 2
The Immortal John Triptych, a remastered compilation from Joe Richardson, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. The package collects Four...
OPUS: Prism Peak Nintendo Switch 2 Launch — Sigono on Cross-Gen Ports, Fixes, and Future Plans
Sigono and Shueisha Games launched OPUS: Prism Peak on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Producer Brian Lee discusses porting challenges, patches, and studio...
The Immortal John Triptych announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch — anthology from Joe Richardson and Akupara Games
Akupara Games and Joe Richardson Games announced The Immortal John Triptych, a remastered anthology of Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the...
007: First Light Nintendo Switch 2 Delay — IGN Hands-On Highlights Stealth, Melee and Gadgets
IGN's hands-on with 007: First Light highlights stealth, melee combat and gadget use. Nintendo Switch 2 release has been delayed to summer while other platforms remain...
Pokémon Pokopia Beginner and Advanced Tips for Nintendo Switch Players
Comprehensive, journalist-crafted guide to Pokémon Pokopia gameplay tips for beginners and advanced players, with practical advice on progression, organization,...
Resident Evil Film Teaser: What Sony's New Resident Evil Reboot Trailer Reveals
Sony's teaser for the Resident Evil reboot, directed by Zach Cregger and co-written with Shay Hatten, previews horror-heavy imagery and sets a theatrical release for...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Maintains Hardware Lead
Famitsu weekly charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading Japanese software sales while Switch 2 holds a clear hardware advantage. Full software and console...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Port: IGN Reports Visual Concessions to Maintain Performance
IGN reports that Square Enix's Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth makes visual concessions—missing interior props and reduced crowd density—to...
Vampire Crawlers Hits 1 Million Sales in One Week on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Poncle's Vampire Crawlers sold over 1 million copies worldwide within a week of its April 21 launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A look at the spin-off's...
April 2026 Nintendo eShop Highlights: Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Pokemon Champions
Nintendo published an April 2026 highlights video for European digital releases on the Nintendo eShop, featuring Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, and...
Home Safety Hotline Physical Release for Nintendo Switch: Super Rare Games Announces 4,000 Copies
Super Rare Games will release a limited physical edition of Home Safety Hotline for Nintendo Switch, with 4,000 boxed copies and pre-orders opening May 7, 2026.
Resident Evil movie teaser: Zach Cregger's new adaptation set for 18 September 2026
Director Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film, starring Austin Abrams, received its first teaser ahead of a 18 September 2026 release. Read confirmed details,...
Nintendo eShop Update: Bandit Trap, Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference and New Switch Releases (Apr 30–May 2)
A roundup of the latest Nintendo eShop releases for North America, including Bandit Trap from PM Studios, Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference, Asphalt Racing Bundle,...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
This week's Nintendo eShop update for North America adds new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, plus discounts. Read a concise roundup of notable...
Haneda Girl Nintendo Switch Release: Studio Koba's Fast-Paced Action Arrives on eShop May 7, 2026
Haneda Girl from Studio Koba launches on the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 7, 2026. Learn about gameplay, Steam demo, Metacritic score, and developer pedigree.
Nintendo Download: Bandit Trap Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Launches June 10
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights Bandit Trap on Nintendo Switch 2, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains arriving June 10, new Nintendo Music tracks, and the...
North American Nintendo Download: Switch eShop Releases for Week of April 30, 2026
A roundup of North American Nintendo Download releases for the week of April 30, 2026, including Switch eShop launch dates, prices, and the Tetris 99 MAXIMUS CUP event...
Famitsu Switch 2 Sales: Weekly Japanese Hardware and Software Charts Explained
A detailed look at Famitsu's latest Japanese hardware and software sales, highlighting Switch 2 performance and top-selling games including Tomodachi Life: Living the...
Rogue Reigns Nintendo Switch: Venn Studios Announces Dark Fantasy Roguelike Deckbuilder for September
Venn Studios has announced Rogue Reigns for Nintendo Switch and other platforms, a party-based roguelike deckbuilder built on the proprietary Wildcard engine, due in...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Switch 2) Review — Ember Lab’s Visual Feast with Sparse Onboarding
An in-depth look at Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Nintendo Switch 2. Ember Lab's 2021 action-adventure is praised for presentation and music, with notes on combat,...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Patch Fixes Tall Trunk Galaxy Lighting on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy 2 version 1.4.0 patch makes targeted lighting fixes on the Nintendo Switch port, improving Tall Trunk Galaxy visuals while some graphical...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 lighting fix: GameXplain reveals recent update patch
GameXplain's recent video demonstrates a patch that corrects a lighting artifact in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Background on the Wii original, developer Nintendo EAD, and...
Nintendo Support Warns: Charge Nintendo Switch and Other Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries Every Six Months
Nintendo Support advises that consoles and handhelds with built-in lithium-ion batteries, including the Nintendo Switch family, should be charged at least once every...