Chesnaught 7★ Tera Raid Live Now in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited-time 7★ Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Rock Tera Chesnaught with the Mightiest Mark. Event dates and...
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From NES to Nintendo Switch: How Super Mario World Shaped a Generation
A look at Nintendo hardware history and the enduring influence of Super Mario World, tracing consoles from the NES and SNES to the Nintendo Switch and the role of...
Xbox Exclusivity Reassessment: Asha Sharma Signals Reevaluate of Exclusives and Windowing
Asha Sharma, the incoming head of Xbox, says Xbox will reevaluate its approach to exclusivity, windowing, and AI. This article summarizes Sharma's message, recent...
Horticular Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for April 30, 2026
Horticular, a relaxing garden-builder, arrives on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop on April 30, 2026 for $19.99. Read our rundown of features, release details,...
Tomodachi Life Debuts at No.1 in Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Leads Hardware Sales
Famitsu's latest Japanese physical sales charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping software with 565,405 retail copies, Pragmata arriving at No.2 on PS5,...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Nintendo’s New Overview Trailer Outlines Gameplay and May 21, 2026 Switch 2 Release
Nintendo’s overview trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book breaks down mechanics, creature discovery, amiibo support and confirms a May 21, 2026 release for...
Kalanoro Nintendo Switch: New Tales and Red Raketa Announce Musical Action-Adventure for Summer
Kalanoro, developed by New Tales in collaboration with Red Raketa, is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer. Read about the Malagasy-inspired action-adventure, its...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Sales Soar on Nintendo Switch — 565,405 Copies in Debut Week (Famitsu)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream sold 565,405 copies in its first week on Nintendo Switch. Read the full breakdown of software...
The Player Who Can't Level Up for Nintendo Switch 2: Smilegate and Tripearl Games Announce H1 2027 Release
Smilegate and Tripearl Games confirmed The Player Who Can't Level Up is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in the first half of 2027. Read on for details about gameplay,...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Famitsu Charts with 565,405 First-Week Sales on Switch 2
Famitsu reports Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at number one in Japan with 565,405 copies sold in its first week on Nintendo Switch 2, far outselling the...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Pulsing Aura Set: Lucario-ex, Mega Sceptile-ex, Vaporeon-ex — Release Date April 28
The Pokémon Company confirms the Pulsing Aura expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, featuring Lucario-ex, Mega Sceptile-ex, Vaporeon-ex, and new Trainer...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched: Ubisoft Confirms July 9 Release, Nintendo Switch 2 Not Listed
Ubisoft announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched, a rebuild of the classic using the Anvil Engine, with a worldwide release set for July 9. The company did not...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Nintendo Switch 2 Release: What We Know About the May 21 Launch
Official overview for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book arriving May 21 on Nintendo Switch 2 — gameplay premise, characters, and where to pre-order via the eShop.
Shigeru Miyamoto Responds to Critical Backlash for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto told Nintendo Dream Web he was surprised by harsher critical reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, reflecting on...
Nintendo eShop Update: OPUS: Prism Peak Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo eShop update: OPUS: Prism Peak launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, MLB The Show 26 Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online, Spotlight...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases, Deals This Week
This week’s Nintendo eShop update for North America brings new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch alongside a slate of eShop sales. Key titles include...
Stray Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: May 28 Port Brings 4K, Improved Frame Rate and Mouse Support
Annapurna Interactive confirms Stray for Nintendo Switch 2 on May 28 with upgraded visuals, native 4K, improved frame rate and mouse control. Developed by BlueTwelve...
Sektori Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: eShop Lists 14 May 2026 Launch
Sektori, the Geometry Wars-inspired arcade shooter from an ex-Housemarque developer, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with a 14 May 2026 eShop launch. Read the...
Sektori Nintendo Switch Release Reportedly Set for 14 May 2026: eShop Listing Details
Sektori, a Geometry Wars-inspired twin-stick shooter developed by a studio led by a former Housemarque developer, appears headed to Nintendo Switch with an Asian eShop...
Nintendo Download April 23 2026: Switch and Switch 2 eShop Highlights and Spotlight Sale
Weekly Nintendo Download roundup for the week of April 23, 2026, covering new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases, prices, availability dates, and the eShop...
Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts DLC Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — What to Expect
SEGA and Two Point Studios announce Arty-Facts DLC for Two Point Museum, coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full rundown of new locations, exhibits, and...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Key Features, Abilities and Amiibo Support
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 21st May. Read a feature-first breakdown of gameplay mechanics, amiibo support, and what...
Graveyard Keeper 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026
tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games announce Graveyard Keeper 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, coming digitally to the Nintendo eShop in 2026. Read about...
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pulsing Aura Expansion Announced — Mega Lucario Headlining April 28, 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced Pulsing Aura, a new expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket that spotlights Mega Lucario and launches April 28, 2026. Read the details on...
Famitsu Weekly Sales: Nintendo Switch 2 Tops Hardware Charts as Tomodachi Life Debuts
A detailed look at Famitsu's latest Japanese hardware and software sales, highlighting Nintendo Switch 2 hardware figures and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading...
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Overview Trailer: What Nintendo Showed
Nintendo released a six-minute overview trailer for Yoshi And The Mysterious Book, outlining core gameplay and a launch date announced in the trailer. Read a breakdown...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Nintendo Unveils Overview Trailer and May 21, 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Nintendo released an overview trailer and full feature rundown for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, confirming a May 21, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and detailing...
over the hill for Nintendo Switch 2: Funselektor and Strelka Games Reveal Trailer, Confirm 2026 Release
Funselektor and Strelka Games released a new trailer for over the hill, an ambient off-road exploration game due on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Read about features,...
Pokémon Pokopia Update 1.0.4: Full Patch Notes and Fixes (April 22, 2026)
The Pokémon Company released version 1.0.4 for Pokémon Pokopia on April 22, 2026, adding the ability to relocate Pokémon Centers during live events and resolving...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Version 1.0.1 Update Released April 22, 2026
Nintendo has released Version 1.0.1 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on April 22, 2026. Read the confirmed patch details, how to download the update, and what the...
Pokémon Champions Version 1.0.3 Patch Notes — April 22, 2026 Update from The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company released Version 1.0.3 for Pokémon Champions on April 22, 2026. Read the full, developer-confirmed patch notes and what the fixes mean for players.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Nintendo Switch 2 — New Trailer Confirms 2026 eShop Release
Devolver Digital and System Era Softworks confirm Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions for Nintendo Switch 2, with a 2026 digital release on the Nintendo eShop. Read...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Nintendo Switch 2: Billbil-kun Reports No Switch 2 Version
Leaker Billbil-kun says he saw no evidence of a Nintendo Switch 2 release for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced ahead of the April 23, 2026 full reveal. Background...
Neverway Release Window Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Outersloth and Coldblood Inc. Set October 2026 Launch
Outersloth and Coldblood Inc. confirm Neverway for Nintendo Switch, arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop in October 2026.
Miyamoto: Yoshi Almost Got His Own Movie — Famitsu Interview Reveals Early Plans
Shigeru Miyamoto told Famitsu that Yoshi was considered for a standalone film during early talks for Nintendo's Mario movie; details on the discussion and Yoshi's role...
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Nintendo Switch Review — Falcom’s Ys IV Revisited
An authoritative review of Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes developer Nihon Falcom’s history with Ys IV, the PlayStation Vita...
Wii USB-C Adapter Safety: Consoles4You Warns Some Third-Party Cables Output 15V
Reports from Consoles4You highlight voltage inconsistencies in third-party USB-C adapters for the Nintendo Wii. Learn what to check, why USB Power Delivery matters,...
Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 for Alien Day
Survios releases Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, available now on Nintendo eShop with Joy-Con 2 mouse aiming support and a story set...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
A comprehensive roundup of this week’s Nintendo eShop update for Europe, covering new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability dates, and notable...
Shadows of the Afterland Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — May 5, 2026
Aruma Studios' supernatural point-and-click Shadows of the Afterland launches digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop worldwide on May 5, 2026. Key...
Pokemon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 9: Mega Stones and Sport Ball Rewards Revealed
The Pokemon Company has launched Ranked Battle Season 9 for Pokemon Legends Z-A, running through May 14, 2026. Learn which Mega Stones and rewards are available by...
European Nintendo Downloads April 23, 2026: Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch New Releases
Complete breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of April 23, 2026, listing Switch 2 retail/digital releases and new Nintendo Switch eShop arrivals.
Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Adds 43 Mega Man Battle Network Tracks in Free DLC
Capcom has released a free DLC update for Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection adding 43 Mega Man Battle Network background music tracks to the in-game gallery and...
007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2: IO Interactive Details 'Rules of Spycraft' and Tac-Sim Mode
IO Interactive releases a new video ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window for 007 First Light, outlining mission approaches, MI6 hub features, and the evolving...
Sektori Switch 2 Release Date: eShop Lists Launch for May 14, 2026
Sektori is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as a digital-only release on May 14, 2026, according to a Nintendo eShop listing. Read a concise breakdown of features, modes,...
Cloudheim Coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Noodle Cat Games Confirms Co-op Action RPG
Noodle Cat Games has announced Cloudheim for Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified details on gameplay, co-op for up to four players, crafting systems, and the WorldShare...
Splatoon Raiders Single-Player Spinoff: Release Date, Features, and Amiibo Launch
Nintendo announces Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused Splatoon spinoff for Nintendo Switch arriving July 23, 2026, with co-op support and new amiibo launching...
Diddy Kong Racing unused character Roo revealed by former Rare artist
Former Rare artist Kevin Bayliss reveals unused kangaroo character 'Roo' from Diddy Kong Racing for Nintendo 64, showing early renders and design notes. Background on...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops France Physical Launches in 2026 — Reported 70K Sales
Reports from France indicate Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream posted the biggest physical launch in 2026 so far, surpassing 70,000 units and outperforming Capcom's...
Circana March Sales: MLB: The Show 26 Tops U.S. Charts as Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Circana's U.S. retail charts for March show MLB: The Show 26 as the month's top-selling game, while Nintendo's Switch 2 headlines hardware sales.
Possessor(s) Switch 2 Release Date: Heart Machine’s Metroidvania Arrives April 29, 2026
Possessor(s) from Heart Machine and Devolver Digital launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29, 2026. Read about the gameplay, review scores, and developer context for...
Yoshi movie considered by Shigeru Miyamoto during Super Mario film development
Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu that a standalone Yoshi movie was proposed during development of The Super Mario Bros. Movie; the project ultimately evolved with the...
D-topia Release Date Confirmed: Marumittu Games and Annapurna Interactive Bring New Puzzler to Nintendo Switch on July 14, 2026
D-topia, developed by Marumittu Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, launches on Nintendo Switch on July 14, 2026. Learn about platforms, themes, and early...
Nintendo Tariff Refunds Lawsuit: US Consumers Sue Over Switch Pricing
Two US consumers have filed suit against Nintendo alleging the company could unjustly benefit from tariff refunds tied to Switch pricing. Reporting and company...
Switch 2 Edition Release: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Sayonara Wild Hearts Arrive April 23
Simogo's Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Sayonara Wild Hearts Switch 2 Editions appear on Japan eShop with April 23 release, upgraded performance and discount pricing.
Possessor(s) Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Devolver Digital and Heart Machine Confirm April 29 Launch
Possessor(s) from Heart Machine and Devolver Digital launches on Nintendo Switch 2 April 29. Read about gameplay, story, trailer, and developer background.
Moon Child Revival: Team Hoi’s Obscure Amiga Platformer Finds Viral Second Life in 2026
Moon Child, a little-known 2D platformer from Dutch developer Team Hoi originally intended for the Commodore Amiga, has seen a surprising viral revival in 2026 after...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops France Physical Sales, Outpacing Resident Evil Requiem
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo's Switch 1 release, has emerged as the best-selling physical game of 2026 so far in France, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem...
Stray, To a T, Wanderstop Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Dates, Pricing, and Features
Annapurna Interactive announces Stray, To a T, and Wanderstop for Nintendo Switch 2 with release dates, pricing, and Switch 2-specific upgrades including 4K support...
Shigeru Miyamoto Reacts to Super Mario Bros. Movie Reviews: Creators Push Back on Criticism
Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto addressed critical responses to The Super Mario Bros. Movie in a recent interview, calling the harsher reviews 'odd' while the film...