Nashville, TN — Aug 11, 2026 — Pure Nintendo Magazine (PNM) puts Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 front and center in Issue 72, delivering a detailed cover review, curated screenshots, and a collection of developer and franchise notes for readers tracking Nintendo's latest hardware and software releases.
This issue also addresses how current Nintendo Switch owners can stay engaged with new and legacy titles while preparing for the next-generation Switch 2 ecosystem.
Cover story and review highlights
PNM's feature examines Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 with an emphasis on critical and fan reception.
The magazine's review package includes high-resolution screenshots and a breakdown of gameplay elements, aimed at readers deciding whether to upgrade hardware.
The issue underscores that original Nintendo Switch owners still have substantial content to enjoy.
Supporting coverage for original Switch owners
The magazine notes that several recent releases remain fully playable on the original Nintendo Switch.
Notably, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is featured alongside information about an inexpensive Upgrade Pack for players who later transition to Switch 2.
PNM rounds out its reviews with positive scores for indie and legacy titles such as Constance and Tomodachi Life, signaling that the original Switch library remains active even as players adopt new hardware.
Features, columns, and reader engagement
Issue 72's Archive Anthology revisits classics from 2021, while a film-themed Let’s Talk column draws inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy movie and its 2026 box-office prominence.
The magazine invites reader participation through regular columns: The Question Block accepts letters and feedback at questionblock@purenintendo.com, and fan art submissions go to Kaelyn, the issue's artwork curator, at kaelyn@purenintendo.com.
PNM also runs reader polls on PureNintendo.com to inform future coverage.
Subscriptions and purchasing options
PNM reminds readers that PDFs of each issue are available to subscribers via the magazine's Patreon page, and single-print issues can be ordered through its MagCloud storefront.
The editorial team thanks subscribers for ongoing support and notes that despite a slimmer page count, Issue 72 leverages its space to deliver focused coverage for both Switch and Switch 2 audiences.
Author note
PNM's contributor reflects on a lifelong passion for gaming that began with Intellivision and Star Frontiers and jokes that there was 'nothing on TV' even then—an anecdote that underlines the enduring appeal of video games as primary entertainment across generations.
This issue also addresses how current Nintendo Switch owners can stay engaged with new and legacy titles while preparing for the next-generation Switch 2 ecosystem.
Cover story and review highlights
PNM's feature examines Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 with an emphasis on critical and fan reception.
The magazine's review package includes high-resolution screenshots and a breakdown of gameplay elements, aimed at readers deciding whether to upgrade hardware.
The issue underscores that original Nintendo Switch owners still have substantial content to enjoy.
Supporting coverage for original Switch owners
The magazine notes that several recent releases remain fully playable on the original Nintendo Switch.
Notably, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is featured alongside information about an inexpensive Upgrade Pack for players who later transition to Switch 2.
PNM rounds out its reviews with positive scores for indie and legacy titles such as Constance and Tomodachi Life, signaling that the original Switch library remains active even as players adopt new hardware.
Features, columns, and reader engagement
Issue 72's Archive Anthology revisits classics from 2021, while a film-themed Let’s Talk column draws inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy movie and its 2026 box-office prominence.
The magazine invites reader participation through regular columns: The Question Block accepts letters and feedback at questionblock@purenintendo.com, and fan art submissions go to Kaelyn, the issue's artwork curator, at kaelyn@purenintendo.com.
PNM also runs reader polls on PureNintendo.com to inform future coverage.
Subscriptions and purchasing options
PNM reminds readers that PDFs of each issue are available to subscribers via the magazine's Patreon page, and single-print issues can be ordered through its MagCloud storefront.
The editorial team thanks subscribers for ongoing support and notes that despite a slimmer page count, Issue 72 leverages its space to deliver focused coverage for both Switch and Switch 2 audiences.
Author note
PNM's contributor reflects on a lifelong passion for gaming that began with Intellivision and Star Frontiers and jokes that there was 'nothing on TV' even then—an anecdote that underlines the enduring appeal of video games as primary entertainment across generations.
