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...
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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...
Sega Universe Backlash: Fans Criticize Promotional Copy for Fantasy Zone and Out Run
Sega Universe's promotional copy for classic titles Fantasy Zone and Out Run drew criticism from fans who say the text reads like it was generated, prompting questions...
PopoloCrois Creator Yosuke Tamori Dies Aged 74 — Legacy of the Manga and Game Series
Yosuke Tamori, creator of the PopoloCrois series, has died at 74. This article reviews Tamori's career, the manga and novel chronology, and the series' transition into...
THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld: Blaze and Retro Games Ltd Reveal New Clamshell Retro Handhelds
Blaze and Retro Games Ltd have announced THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld clamshell devices, each with 25 preloaded games, MicroSD support, USB keyboard...
Mega Man: My Play Watch — Mega Man 2 Arrives on a Retro Digital Watch
F84 Games and Capcom launch the Mega Man: My Play Watch featuring Mega Man 2. Pre-orders opened April 29, 2026 at GameStop for $79.99; shipping starts June 2026.
dbrand Joy-Lock Controller Holder for Switch 2: Affordable Joy-Con Grip Challenges Pro Controller Comfort
dbrand has launched the Joy-Lock Controller Holder for Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers, marketed as a cheaper, more comfortable alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro...
Nintendo eShop Downloads April 30, 2026 — Switch and Switch 2 Release Roundup
A concise, authoritative rundown of the European Nintendo eShop downloads for the week of April 30, 2026, covering Switch and Switch 2 releases and notable entries...
Metroid Prime Remastered on Nintendo Switch: Retro Studios' Classic Returns to the eShop
A factual look at Metroid Prime Remastered for Nintendo Switch, covering Retro Studios' role, the February 8, 2023 release, improvements, and availability on the...
E3 2011: Wii Lineup Spotlight — The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Party 9 and More
A journalistic recap of Nintendo's E3 2011 Wii lineup announcement, covering The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Party 9 and other titles listed for the Wii as...
Retro-Bit Tribute64 Controller Brings N64 Design to Nintendo Switch and N64
Retro-Bit’s Tribute64 revives Nintendo 64 ergonomics with dedicated N64 and USB versions for Switch and PC, launching in Spring 2019 with support for rumble pak and...
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Rating Confirmed by Taiwan Committee as Square Enix Port Surfaces
Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee lists Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix has not yet announced a...
Route-16R Release Date: Sunsoft Announces Route-16R and Route-16 Collection for Nintendo Switch
Sunsoft has announced Route-16R and Route-16 Collection for Nintendo Switch, with Route-16R arriving August 6, 2026. Learn about modes, MAD X-R upgrades, local...
Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch: PEGI Listing Signals Potential Re-release
A PEGI classification listing for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch credits Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and supplies a PEGI 12 summary ahead of any...
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Classification Appears in Taiwan Ahead of Dragon Quest Day
A Taiwan classification listing suggests Dragon Quest XI S is being rated for Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix's Definitive Edition originally launched on Switch in 2019.
Dragon Quest XI S Nintendo Switch 2 Rating Appears in Taiwan Database — What the Listing Shows
A Taiwan game-rating entry lists Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s what the listing says and how it relates...
PEGI Rates Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch: What the Rating Reveals
PEGI has rated Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch. Read the official content summary and series producer Yusuke Tomizawa's update on the Tales remaster...
Dragon Quest XI S Nintendo Switch 2 Rating: Taiwan Board Lists Potential Port as Square Enix Stays Silent
A Taiwan ratings board listing suggests Dragon Quest XI S may be headed to successor Switch hardware. Here’s what we know about the rating, Square Enix’s Switch...
Tales of Eternia Remaster Rated for Nintendo Switch — PEGI Listing Signals Possible Release
PEGI has rated Tales of Eternia for Nintendo Switch. The classic Tales JRPG originally launched on PlayStation in 2000 and later saw a portable release; Bandai Namco...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Nintendo Switch: PEGI Listing Signals Possible Switch Release
A PEGI rating for Tales of Eternia Remastered suggests a Nintendo Switch arrival. Read the latest verified details on Bandai Namco's Tales remasters and Switch history.
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Listing: Taiwan Ratings Board Sparks Potential Port Discussion
A Taiwan ratings board listing for Dragon Quest XI S has appeared, prompting renewed discussion about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port. Developer Square Enix's...
Injustice 3 Expectations: What Fans Want from NetherRealm Studios and Where It Could Fit on Platforms Like Nintendo Switch
A look at fan expectations for a potential Injustice 3 from NetherRealm Studios, contextualized by the developer's history with Mortal Kombat and the Injustice series,...
Amazon Warehouse Fake Pragmata Cartridge Warns Nintendo Switch Owners
A ResetEra report warns buyers that a Pragmata cartridge purchased through Amazon Warehouse was a hollow counterfeit that became stuck and damaged a console —...
Resident Evil Requiem Cut Chapter Revealed by Director Koshi Nakanishi
Capcom director Koshi Nakanishi confirms an entire chapter was removed from Resident Evil Requiem during development; details on DLC, platforms, and the studio's...
Masato Kumazawa Says Resident Evil Requiem’s Switch 2 Release Brought New Players to the Series
Producer Masato Kumazawa tells how the Switch 2 release of Resident Evil Requiem, alongside Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village, helped introduce new players to...
Pragmata fake cartridge from Amazon Warehouse reportedly damages Nintendo Switch 2
A ResetEra user says a Pragmata cartridge bought from Amazon Warehouse damaged their Nintendo Switch 2; investigation shows empty or replaced shells can circulate in...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Development On Track, Says Director Naoki Hamaguchi
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms the third Final Fantasy VII Remake installment is progressing on schedule; Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is available on...
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update: New Storybook Chapter, Nintendo Music Track, and Switch Online Icons
Nintendo announces a Super Mario Galaxy 2 update that adds a new Storybook chapter, a track in the Nintendo Music app, and My Nintendo icon elements for Nintendo...
Sableye Gemstone Event Live Now on Nintendo Switch — Limited-Time Pokémon Event Guide
Guide to the limited-time Sableye event running April 29–May 14, with dates, how to play, rewards, and platform requirements for Nintendo Switch players.
Sableye Event on Nintendo Switch: How to Befriend Sableye and Collect Red Crystal Fragments
Detailed guide to the limited-time Sableye event: dates, how to play, item exchanges, and Nintendo Switch Online requirements for Pokémon players.
Shovel Knight Joins Crypt of the NecroDancer: New DLC Out Now on Nintendo Switch eShop
Brace Yourself Games has released a Shovel Knight crossover DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer, available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Details on features, price,...
Blaze Evercade Teaser Hints at Portable ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 Hardware
Blaze, maker of the Evercade, posted a short teaser using Sinclair BASIC and Commodore BASIC text. Here’s what we know and how this fits into Blaze's hardware and...
Yoshiaki Koizumi Turns 58: Nintendo EPD Veteran Behind Super Mario Galaxy and Zelda Contributions
Yoshiaki Koizumi, Senior General Manager at Nintendo EPD, celebrates his 58th birthday in 2026. A look at his 35-year career, credited projects from A Link to the Past...
Pixel FX Morph 2K Upscaler: $199.99 HDMI 1080p Solution for Retro Consoles
Pixel FX has announced the Morph 2K upscaler, a $199.99 device that converts analog video from retro consoles to 1080p/60Hz HDMI with SCART, component, composite and...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three Development On Time and On Schedule, Says Naoki Hamaguchi
Series director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three is progressing on schedule. Read the latest factual update on Square Enix's remake trilogy...
Fear Tall Grass Coming to Nintendo Switch: Entalto Publishing and Forgotten Bastions Announce Roguelite Monster Battler
Entalto Publishing and Forgotten Bastions have announced Fear Tall Grass for Nintendo Switch. The dark fantasy roguelite blends dice-driven movement with autobattler...
Vampire Crawlers Review: How poncle and Nosebleed Interactive Bring Vampire Survivors Design to Nintendo Switch 2
A focused review of Vampire Crawlers, the roguelite deckbuilding spin-off from poncle and Nosebleed Interactive, tested on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with...
PokeNational Geographic Taken Down: Nintendo Issues Copyright Strike Against Fan Pokémon Series
Nintendo of America issued a copyright strike that led to the removal of the popular PokeNational Geographic fan series on YouTube. Creator Elios posted an update...
Possible Donkey Kong Movie Date: Universal Lists Untitled Nintendo/Illumination Film for April 12, 2028
Universal’s Spanish site lists an 'Untitled Nintendo/Illumination Event Film' for April 12, 2028. Fans point to a prior 'Untitled Donkey Kong Motion Picture' filing as...
CRYMELIGHT Release Date: FURYU’s Dark Bishoujo Action Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Steam November 5
FURYU announces CRYMELIGHT, the third Dark Bishoujo Action RPG in the CRY series, launching on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Steam on November 5. Read details on gameplay...
PokéNational Geographic copyright strikes: Nintendo issues YouTube takedowns on Pokémon-themed channel
A popular Pokémon YouTube channel, PokéNational Geographic, faces termination after Nintendo of America issued multiple copyright strikes. Creator Elious responds and...
Penguin Colony Nintendo Switch 2: Origame Digital’s Antarctic Lovecraftian Adventure Heads to the eShop in 2026
Penguin Colony, from Origame Digital and publisher Fellow Traveller, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo eShop in 2026. Explore Antarctica as different...
Cyber Commando Arcade Archives Release: Namco Vehicular Combat Returns to Nintendo Switch and PS4
Hamster brings Namco's 1994 vehicular combat title Cyber Commando to Arcade Archives on Switch and PS4, with an Arcade Archives 2 release for next-gen platforms on...
Pokémon Pokopia Sableye’s Gem Hunt Event Live on Switch 2 — Dates, Rewards, and How to Befriend Sableye
The Pokémon Pokopia 'Sableye’s Gem Hunt' event is now live worldwide on Switch 2. Learn event dates, mechanics, how to collect Red Crystal Fragments, and how to...
Whirlight: No Time To Trip Release Window Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Q3 2026 eShop Launch
imaginarylab has confirmed that Whirlight: No Time To Trip will arrive digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in Q3 2026. Read a developer overview, core...
Swan Song Nintendo Switch: New Trailer Reveals Musical Puzzle Gameplay from Business Goose Studios
Business Goose Studios releases a trailer for Swan Song, a musical puzzle game coming to Nintendo Switch. Learn about mechanics, composer Jamal Green, and the game's...
MotoGP 26 on Nintendo Switch 2: Deep Dive Trailer, Dynamic Rider Ratings, and April 29, 2026 Release
Milestone and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group detailed MotoGP 26 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, introducing Dynamic Rider Ratings, renewed physics, an...
Plaion Neo Geo AES+: Jotego Confirms RGB Support, AES-Accurate Audio and Minimal Input Lag
FPGA developer Jotego outlines technical goals for Plaion's upcoming Neo Geo AES+, including RGB output, close-to-original audio, and near-zero input lag compared with...
Solateria Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Parry-Focused Metroidvania Arrives July 23, 2026
Solateria from Shinsegae I&C and Studio Doodal is launching digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on July 23, 2026. Read about the game's hand-drawn...
Final Fantasy VII Part 3 Development Update: Square Enix Confirms Progress for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy VII Part 3 development is on schedule, with announcement preparations underway. Rebirth for Switch 2 and Xbox...
Fallout 4 & Skyrim Anniversary Editions on Nintendo Switch 2 Released as Code-in-Box Physical Editions
Bethesda has released physical 'code-in-box' editions of Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch 2,...
Super Nintendo World Sweepstakes: How to Enter Nintendo's Super Mario Celebration Prize Draw
Nintendo of America launches the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Super Mario Celebration My Nintendo Sweepstakes — learn entry steps, eligibility, prize details, and key dates...
My Nintendo Tomodachi Life Cozy Dream Sweepstakes: Entry Dates, Rules, and Prizes Explained
Complete guide to the My Nintendo Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Cozy Dream Sweepstakes from Nintendo of America — entry window, eligibility, prize details, and...
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Nintendo Switch Launch — Switch Release, Trailer, and Features
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta arrives on Nintendo Switch with enhanced visuals, optional rearranged soundtrack, and tag-team party combat. Developer Nihon...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo now on Nintendo Switch 2 — demo progress carries over to full game
Square Enix has released a free Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop. The demo includes Chapters 1 and 2, supports save transfer to the...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Games This Week
This week's Nintendo eShop update in Europe adds new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases including Amnesia: Rebirth, MotoGP 26, Bandit Trap and dozens of...
Elementallis Nintendo Switch Launch: Ankae Games' Top-Down Elemental Adventure Arrives on eShop
Elementallis launches on Nintendo Switch on 28 April 2026. Ankae Games' Zelda-inspired top-down pixel-art adventure features elemental magic, real-time combat,...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2: Square Enix Explains Fast Turnaround and Technical Approach
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi outlines why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth follows Remake Intergrade quickly on Nintendo Switch 2, and how porting lessons helped...
Helix: Descent N Ascent Nintendo Switch Release Delayed to 23 July 2026
Badass Mongoose has delayed Helix: Descent N Ascent on Nintendo Switch, citing additional content and extra polish. The puzzle-adventure will launch digitally on the...