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Diablo IV on Switch 2: Age of Hatred Collection Confirmed for September 15, 2026
Blizzard Entertainment is bringing Diablo IV to Nintendo's next-gen handheld with the Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection for Switch 2, releasing September 15, 2026....
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 2 Update: Nintendo Keeps an Evergreen Hit Alongside Mario Kart World
Nintendo issued a surprise free update to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adding Nintendo Switch 2 support and new features. We break down the patch, relevant sales milestones,...
Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026: Full Schedule, Rules, and Nintendo Switch 2 Requirements
Nintendo of America will host the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full schedule, eligibility requirements, tournament format,...
Gley Lancer: Overdrive for Nintendo Switch — Nalua Studio Reimagines 1992 Mega Drive Classic
Nalua Studio has unveiled Gley Lancer: Overdrive for Nintendo Switch, a ground-up reimagining of the 1992 Mega Drive shoot-’em-up Advanced Busterhawk Gley Lancer,...
Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Lineup Revealed: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond Lead 2027 Releases
A full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct showcasing major first- and third-party releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including release dates,...
Nintendo Direct Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Games Lineup Including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond
A comprehensive breakdown of the Nintendo Direct showcase detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, remasters, release dates and platform upgrades for titles like...
September 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Release Dates
Comprehensive recap of the September 2026 Nintendo Direct covering Nintendo Switch 2 reveals, release dates, and key titles including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts (Week of September 5, 2026): Tomodachi Life Continues Dominance
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 5, 2026 show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holding strong at number one with nearly eight million...
Breath of the Wild Vinyl Release: Nintendo and Laced Records Launch Limited-Edition Double LP and 8-LP Box Set
Nintendo and Laced Records release collectible vinyl editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack, including a 34-track double LP and a newly...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Pre-Orders Open for Nintendo Switch 2 — Editions, Prices, and Release Date
Atlus has opened pre-orders for Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Read about editions, prices, features, launch sales and awards ahead...
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 2 Update: Version 4.0.0 Adds Eight-Player Split‑Screen, Sharper Visuals and Faster Load Times
Nintendo's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.0 brings eight‑player local split‑screen, CameraPlay support, improved resolutions and shorter load times on Switch 2 hardware.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch: Graphics and Loading Times Compared
A detailed comparison of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe performance after a surprise update, examining higher resolution, splitscreen player support, and dramatically reduced...
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 2 Update Adds 8-Player Local Split-Screen
Nintendo's free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe brings improved visuals and an eight-player local split-screen mode on Switch 2. Read what changes, how the mode...
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — October 16, $49.99
Warner Bros. Games confirms LEGO Harry Potter Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16 for $49.99.
Disney's Action Figure Face Off: Inside the Cancelled Smash-Style Fighter Pitch
A look at Disney's Action Figure Face Off, a cancelled Smash Bros.-style fighter pitched by Disney Interactive artists after Kingdom Hearts. Insights from artist Ken...
Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Cooperative Sci‑Fi Charm Tempered by Short Runtime
Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2 is a cooperative adventure published by Kepler Interactive. Our review covers its asymmetric gameplay, local and single‑copy co‑op...
Zool Collection announced for Atari Jaguar by Songbird Productions — Zool 1 & 2 on a single cartridge
Songbird Productions and Urbanscan Ltd. announced the Zool Collection for Atari Jaguar, bundling the STE version of Zool and a reprint of Zool 2 on one cartridge with...
The Crew Motorfest Nintendo Switch 2 First Look: Amazon Screenshots Compare to PC
A first look at The Crew Motorfest on Nintendo Switch 2 via Amazon screenshots and side-by-side comparisons with the PC build. Verified details on gameplay,...
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Nintendo Switch: Complete Guide to the Gust JRPG Compilation
An authoritative look at BLUE REFLECTION Quartet for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 from developer Gust. Breakdown of included titles, combat systems, platforms, and...
LEGO Super Mario Minifigures: Eight New Nintendo Sets Launch January 1, 2027
The LEGO Group announces eight new LEGO Super Mario sets featuring the franchise's first minifigure-format characters. Release date, set details, prices, and where to...
LEGO Super Mario Minifig Sets Revealed: First Wave of Character Minifigures Unveiled
Nintendo and the LEGO Group have unveiled the first LEGO Super Mario minifig sets, introducing character minifigures for Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser Jr., Yoshi...
LEGO Super Mario 2027: New Minifigure-Based Sets Revealed
LEGO unveils eight Super Mario-themed sets for 2027 featuring traditional minifigures. Prices, piece counts, set numbers and key details for Mario's Pipe Jump, Yoshi...
Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Reveals Proto Man, Twinkle Girl, and New Override System
Capcom's first full trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override confirms Proto Man as a playable character, introduces new Robot Master Twinkle Girl, and outlines the Override...
Resident Evil movie: New Still Images Reveal Raccoon City Nightmares from Zach Cregger Reboot
Sony Pictures and Total Film released new stills from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot, showing Raccoon City locations, infected citizens, and set photos from...
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — October 8, 2026
Saber Interactive confirms Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival for Nintendo Switch 2 with an October 8, 2026 release date. Details on platforms, Deluxe Edition content,...
LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Sets Leak Claims Eight Releases, Alleged January 2027 Date
Unibricks has shared alleged names for eight LEGO Super Mario minifigure sets, including Mario and Luigi. The report — unconfirmed by The LEGO Group or Nintendo —...
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? Examining Remakes, Third-Party Partners, and the Shift from Wii U to Nintendo Switch
A report on whether Nintendo is 'losing its soul', reviewing the company's history with remakes, third-party collaborations, hardware transitions from Wii U to...
Disney Names Kingdom Hearts a 'Billion-Dollar' Franchise in Games Portfolio
Disney's Games Group identifies Kingdom Hearts as one of nine billion-dollar franchises. What that means for Square Enix, the series' history, and the broader games...
Mind Diver on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Price, and Key Details (August 27, 2026)
Playism and Indoor Sunglasses confirmed Mind Diver for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026. Read the full details on price, languages, gameplay systems, and developer...
Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Tecmo's 1997 PlayStation port of Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes is arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 from Hamster's Console Archives on August 13, 2026, bringing...
Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Confirmed by Fangamer — Ships Feb 5, 2027
Fangamer will publish the physical edition of Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on February 5, 2027. The cartridge includes version 1.6, an 18-page...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Sales Top 8 Million on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Reports
Nintendo reports Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has sold over eight million copies on Nintendo Switch since its early April 2026 launch, becoming the best-selling...
Obakeidoro 2 Nintendo Switch Release: Free Style’s Asymmetric Hide-and-Seek Comes to Switch 1 and Switch 2
Obakeidoro 2 from Free Style launches in the West on Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2. Read about modes, multiplayer support, pricing, GameShare and the...
Nintendo million sellers August 2026: Switch 2 and Switch sales roundup
Nintendo's August 2026 financial results list million-seller games across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including updated figures for Mario Kart World and...
Moonlighter 2 physical release confirmed for Switch 2, PS5, and PC — Collector's Edition detailed
Silver Lining will publish physical editions of Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault for Switch 2, PS5, and PC on November 13, with the digital release due...
Little Corners Nintendo Switch Announcement: Cozy Sticker-Book Game Coming to Switch and Switch 2
Little Corners, the cozy sticker-book decorating game from Meteor Pixel and Weekend Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 later this year. Read...
Screamer Nintendo Switch 2: USK Rating Hints at Possible Nintendo Release
A USK listing for Screamer has appeared in Germany, noting a Nintendo version. The arcade-style reboot from Italian developer Milestone launched earlier this year on...
Blue Reflection Quartet Launches July 30 on Nintendo Switch — All Four Series Entries Compiled
Koei Tecmo and Gust release Blue Reflection Quartet, a complete compilation of the Blue Reflection franchise for Nintendo Switch with updated visuals, new features,...
Dungeon Antiqua 2 for Nintendo Switch: Amata Games and Shiromofu Factory Announce August 20, 2026 Release
Dungeon Antiqua 2, a retro-style 2D dungeon crawler from Amata Games and Shiromofu Factory, launches on Nintendo Switch via digital download on August 20, 2026. Read...
Nintendo Switch Longevity: Shigeru Miyamoto Says Players Prioritize Experience Over Specs
In a Famitsu interview, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on Nintendo Switch longevity, hardware strategy, and why unique gameplay matters more than peak specifications for...
Future Knight Nintendo Switch Release Date Set for August 13, 2026
Future Knight from Aeternum Game Studios and Studio Koba arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 13, 2026. Read verified details on gameplay, price, and pre-orders.
Resident Evil Surpasses 213 Million Sales as Capcom Q1 FY2026 Results Highlight Pragmata and Requiem Performance
Capcom's Q1 FY2026 financial results show the Resident Evil franchise has topped 213 million lifetime sales, Pragmata sold 2.51 million units by June 2026, and Requiem...
Heave Ho 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Cooperative Chaos Returns on Switch
Heave Ho 2 for Nintendo Switch brings new worlds, online play, and GameShare support to the grab-and-fling co-op formula. Our review of the Switch version, tested with...
Blue Reflection Quartet Physical Release Confirmed for Japan on Nintendo Switch, Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
Blue Reflection Quartet launches July 30, 2026. Learn about the Japan-only physical Switch edition, Premium Box contents, Gust's series updates, and Switch 2...
Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo Switch) Review — Quirky Rhythm Minigames and Party Multiplayer
An in-depth look at Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: gameplay loop, minigame count, multiplayer, Beatspell mode, audio calibration, and how the title fits into...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — Synthesis and Battle System Explained for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix details the battle system, monster recruitment, and synthesis mechanics in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and...
The Duskbloods Network Test: How to Apply for FromSoftware's Switch 2 Multiplayer Trial
FromSoftware has opened applications for The Duskbloods Network Test ahead of its 2026 Switch 2 launch. Read verified details on dates, times, application windows, and...
Donkey Kong Bananza Soundtrack: Nintendo Music Releases Full 229-Track OST for Nintendo Switch (July 2025)
Nintendo Music has published the complete 229-track soundtrack for Donkey Kong Bananza, the July 2025 Nintendo Switch release. Read how the eight-hour, 36-minute OST...
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: 80 Minigames, Beatspell, and Local Multiplayer
A detailed look at Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch — release date, minigame structure, Beatspell mode, multiplayer, and handheld recommendations. Developer:...
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Launches on Nintendo Switch — Launch Trailer and Features Explained
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch. Read an overview of the launch trailer, gameplay systems, original soundtrack, and...
Star Fox Super FX 3 Upgrade: Sunlit Boosts SNES Classic Performance, Hits 20fps More Often
Sunlit's Super FX 3 upgrade for the original 1993 SNES Star Fox leverages Randy Linden's FX3 and MesenCE support to deliver 4–8x performance gains, rumble, and...
Teeto Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — New Trailer Highlights Absorb-and-Transform Co-op
Teeto, a 3D adventure platformer, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. Read about gameplay, split-screen co-op, and Nintendo eShop...
Disgaea Mayhem Switch 2 Review: Nippon Ichi Software's Action RPG Shifts from Tactical Roots
A detailed review of Disgaea Mayhem for Switch 2 from developer Nippon Ichi Software and publisher NIS America. Coverage includes release details, core systems like...
The Duskbloods Network Test: Signups, Gameplay Details, and Nintendo Switch Online Requirements
Official details on The Duskbloods Network Test: how to sign up, what the developer says about eight-player Bloodsworn battles, and Nintendo Switch Online requirements.
Donkey Kong Bananza Soundtrack Adds 229 Tracks to Nintendo Music on Switch Online
Nintendo Music's latest Switch Online update adds the Donkey Kong Bananza soundtrack with 229 tracks and 8 hours 36 minutes of music. Learn how to access it, required...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Updates: Fitness Boxing 3, Cozy Grove, Heave Ho 2 Lead This Week's Nintendo Download
This week's Nintendo Download highlights new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop releases including Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2...
Denshattack! Nintendo Switch 2 Release: What to Know from the Latest eShop Update
Denshattack! launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — read release details, developer info from Fireshine Games, and a roundup of this week's Nintendo eShop highlights...
Famitsu Charts (6-12 July): Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japanese Boxed Sales as Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Famitsu's boxed software and hardware charts for 6-12 July show Rhythm Heaven Groove returning to number one, a strong debut for Magical Girl with Trials, and the...
Star Fox on Switch 2: Abbey Road Orchestra Recording and New Gameplay Features Revealed
Nintendo released behind-the-scenes footage showing Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2's orchestral recording at Abbey Road Studios. Read about the soundtrack, modes, and...
Pokemon King and Queen co-evolution Revealed — Project Rex Details from Game Freak Teraleak
Newly surfaced materials from the 2024 Game Freak Teraleak detail Project Rex (Pokemon King and Queen), revealing a planned co-evolution mechanic, card-themed...