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Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — Launching Summer 2027
Idea Factory and Compile Heart announced Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, arriving Summer 2027 with expanded character creation,...
Mario Kart World Datamine Reveals Cut Characters Including Chain Chomp, Blooper, Ninji
A recent datamine for Mario Kart World surfaced driver names for several characters that did not appear in the final roster. Social posts and file analysis list Chain...
Palworld on Switch 2: Pocketpair CEO Says Company Would Discuss a Port Despite Ongoing Nintendo Lawsuit
Pocketpair CEO Takuru Mizobe told VGC the studio would welcome talks to bring Palworld to Nintendo platforms if an opportunity arises. The Switch 2's improved hardware...
Ayakashi Fishing Folktails Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — Natsume Confirms Mid-2027 Western Release
Natsume will publish Ayakashi Fishing Folktails on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a new English version, arriving in mid-2027. Learn about the game's...
Indie World Showcase Nintendo Switch 2: Key Indie Announcements, Demos, and Release Dates
A comprehensive rundown of the Indie World Showcase highlights for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including demo drops, release dates, and developer details...
Indie World Showcase Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Lineup for 2027
A comprehensive look at Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, detailing confirmed indie releases coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026–2027,...
October 2026 Indie World Showcase: Full Recap of Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Reveals
Comprehensive recap of Nintendo's October 2026 Indie World Showcase, detailing indie reveals, release dates, demos on Nintendo eShop, and key Nintendo Switch 2 and...
October 2026 Indie World Showcase: Start Time, Stream Links, and What to Expect for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Official details for the October 2026 Indie World Showcase, including start times, stream availability for North America and Japan, and coverage plans for indie games...
Hackensack Warehouse Discovery Connects Nintendo Entertainment System Test Market to 1985 Launch
A team of retro-gaming researchers located the Hackensack, New Jersey warehouse used in Nintendo's 1985 North American NES test-market launch. Background on the...
The Legend of Xanadu Fan Translation Released on GitLab for PC Engine Super CD-ROM²
A new English fan-translation patch for Falcom's 1994 PC Engine title The Legend of Xanadu is available on GitLab. Details on the patch, game history, and preservation...
Pocketpair Says They'd Love to Bring Palworld to Nintendo Switch 2
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe reiterates interest in bringing Palworld to the Nintendo Switch 2, discusses the platform's strengths and the studio's outlook amid...
Village in the Shade Nintendo Switch Release: NIS America Drops Launch Trailer for Cozy Farming Sim
NIS America has released the launch trailer for Village in the Shade as the hand-painted farming sim expands from Japan to the West on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo...
HORI Announces Zelda-Themed Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 Ahead of Ocarina of Time Release
HORI unveils a new line of officially licensed Zelda-themed accessories for Nintendo platforms, launching in Japan this November with pre-orders open now. Includes...
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Super Mario Bros Boss Design: Why Mario Doesn’t Have to Fight Bowser
Shigeru Miyamoto details the design decision behind Super Mario Bros' Bowser encounters. Read a clear, factual account of the game's 1985 design, sales, and platform...
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Schedule: Japan Week of October 29, 2026 — Anomalith, Hello Kitty Party Land and More
Nintendo updated the Japanese release schedule for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the week of October 29, 2026. Read the full retail and eShop download...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Roundup: Stellar Blade, Minecraft and More
A verified roundup of file sizes listed on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles, including Stellar Blade, Minecraft, Cities: Skylines and...
Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure on Nintendo Switch 2: Crossbell Ports, Upgrades, and What Owners Need to Know
A clear breakdown of the Nintendo Switch 2 ports for The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure — enhancements, transfer options, and whether it's...
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic physical release confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — December 17, 2026
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil receives a physical release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 17, 2026. Details on...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Generative AI: Nintendo Legend Says AI Offers Chance to Reassess Creative Priorities
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario and Zelda, addressed generative AI after receiving Japan's Order of Culture award, arguing the technology can prompt creators to...
iam8bit Legacy Cartridge Collection for Sonic and Sonic 2: $99.99 Sega Genesis Reissues Explained
A close look at iam8bit's Legacy Cartridge Collection for Sonic and Sonic 2 on Sega Genesis, covering price, packaging, cartridge variants, and compatibility with...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Generative AI and Game Creation After Order of Culture Award
Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto discusses generative AI, the evolving role of designers, and what AI means for game creation following his Order of Culture honor.
Shigeru Miyamoto Awarded 2026 Order of Culture: Nintendo Creator Recognized for Decades of Game Design
Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto has been named a recipient of Japan's 2026 Order of Culture, honoring his nearly five decades of influence from Donkey...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Tops Famitsu Japanese Software Sales for Week of October 12, 2026
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales chart for Oct. 12, 2026 shows Tales of Eternia Remastered leading across platforms, with new entries from Castlevania and...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Tops Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Dominates Japanese Hardware Sales
Famitsu's physical sales charts for 12th–18th Oct show Tales of Eternia Remastered leading software sales while Nintendo's Switch 2 maintains a strong hardware...
Famitsu Switch 2 Sales: Switch 2 Leads Latest Japanese Hardware Chart as Tales of Eternia Remastered Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware numbers and the software chart dominated by Tales of Eternia Remastered, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and Rhythm...
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance, Features, and Verdict
A professional review of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 covering graphical performance, gameplay changes, and key features from...
Pokemon Home and Pokemon Sleep Offline After Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Impact Web Services
Several Pokémon apps including Pokémon HOME and Pokémon Sleep were taken offline after critical PHP vulnerabilities affected web services. Here’s what developers and...
Raiden Project Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Seibu Kaihatsu Shooter Comes to Switch 2 and PS5 via Hamster
Hamster is re-releasing Seibu Kaihatsu's Raiden Project on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 as part of its Console Archives line, bringing the 1995 PlayStation compilation of...
Final Fantasy Resonance Review (Nintendo Switch) — Square Enix's HD‑2D Turn‑Based Reboot of Brave Exvius
An authoritative review of Final Fantasy Resonance on Nintendo Switch. Square Enix adapts Brave Exvius into an HD‑2D, turn‑based RPG with gacha‑inspired Visions,...
Final Fantasy Resonance and Square Enix’s HD-2D Revival: A Return to Turn-Based Roots
An in-depth look at Final Fantasy Resonance, Square Enix’s HD-2D reimagining of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and how the game channels classic 16-bit Final Fantasy...
The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch 5.01 Now Live on Nintendo Switch 2 — Image Clarity and Cross-Save Restored
CD Projekt Red has released patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, improving image sharpening and restoring cross-save...
Resident Evil 7 development: How Capcom rebooted the franchise
An inside look at Resident Evil 7: Biohazard development based on Miguel E. Corti's Bluesky thread, covering design pivots, protagonist choices, first‑person shift,...
Nintendo eShop Update (October 22, 2026): Switch and Switch 2 Release Schedule
Nintendo has refreshed the Japanese eShop schedule for the week of October 22, 2026, listing new retail and download releases for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2...
One Piece: Grand Gourmet Tech Specs Confirmed — 4K on Switch 2, 1080p on Switch, 30 FPS Across Platforms
Bandai Namco has published full technical details for One Piece: Grand Gourmet. Learn about resolution, frame rate, upgrade path, and the game's restaurant-sim...
Dark Link Teaser: Nintendo's Ocarina of Time Remake Teases Classic Boss on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has released a new Japanese teaser highlighting Dark Link for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Read an industry-focused breakdown of the teaser,...
Dark Link Surfaces in New Ocarina of Time Remake Ad as Nintendo Steps Up Marketing
Nintendo has released a new Japanese YouTube ad for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, offering an early look at Dark Link and ramping up promotion ahead of...
Pokemon Legends Z-A + Mega Dimension Switch 2 Edition Confirmed for Japan — Physical Release on October 29, 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced a Japan-only physical release of Pokemon Legends Z-A + Mega Dimension Switch 2 Edition for the Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch....
Famitsu Japan Software Sales Week of October 5, 2026: Kingdom Hearts Collection Debuts No.1 on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Famitsu sales report for the week of October 5, 2026: Kingdom Hearts Collection tops the Nintendo Switch 2 chart. Full rundown of top 30 software sales,...
Eternal Anima Demo Preview: Classic JRPG Design, Timeline Combat, and Nintendo Direct Spotlight
Hands-on preview of Eternal Anima's demo: developer team, timeline-based combat, psychometry mechanics, presentation, and how the JRPG channels retro Square...
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Repair Price Increase in Japan Effective 16 November 2026
Nintendo will raise repair prices for Switch and Switch 2 hardware in Japan beginning 16 November 2026. Read the breakdown of affected components, example price...
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Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] Tops Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Leads Hardware Sales
Famitsu's Oct. 5–11 physical sales chart crowns Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] on Switch 2.
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Tops Latest Weekly Hardware and Software Charts
Weekly Famitsu sales update: Switch 2 leads Japanese hardware numbers while Kingdom Hearts Collection debuts atop software charts. Full hardware and software figures,...
Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 Adds Hall of Fallen Foes and New Navi Insights
Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time introduces the Hall of Fallen Foes, boss rematches with timers, and new Navi features that reveal fairy thoughts...
Famitsu Review: Final Fantasy Resonance Scores 36/40 Ahead of October 22, 2026 Release
Famitsu awards Square Enix's turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance a 36/40 score. Read the verified review breakdown, estimated run-times, demo details, and release...
Schrödinger no Neko English Patch: TakaraChapu Translations Announces PlayStation ROM Hack
TakaraChapu Translations has announced an English patch for the 1997 PlayStation dungeon crawler Schrödinger no Neko, partnering with Cadensia and Super Retro...
Monster Rancher Advance, METAL SLUG ADVANCE, Kururin Paradise Added to Nintendo Switch Online GBA Catalog
Nintendo adds Monster Rancher Advance, METAL SLUG ADVANCE and Kururin Paradise to the Switch Online Expansion Pack GBA library, with a Japan-specific swap for Dragon...
SEGA at PAX Aus 2026: Hands-on with Alien Isolation 2, Persona 4 Revival and Stranger Than Heaven
Comprehensive hands-on recap of SEGA's PAX Aus 2026 presence, covering playable demos for Alien Isolation 2, Persona 4 Revival and Stranger Than Heaven, plus release...
Shin chan Nintendo Switch 2 Versions Confirmed for March 4, 2027 — Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation & Shiro and the Coal Town
Both Shin chan titles are getting upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 releases on March 4, 2027 with 60fps, higher resolution, save-anywhere and a physical Double Pack from...
F-Zero GX Unlock Codes Discovered: How to Unlock Gold Vehicle Parts and Master Modes
Japanese modder BTEST4HE uncovered long-hidden F-Zero GX unlock codes that enable gold vehicle parts and master modes. Step-by-step codes, background on F-Zero GX/AX...
Resident Evil Remakes on Switch 2: File Sizes, Release Date, and eShop Details
Capcom's Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Gold Edition arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. eShop listings reveal a combined download size of 55.9 GB with...
NQ JPN Opening in Soho: Japan-Centric Arcade Bar Brings Imported Rhythm Games to London
NQ64 Arcade Bars Ltd. is opening NQ JPN, a Japan-focused arcade bar in Soho on Berwick Street, featuring imported Japanese arcade cabs and a lineup of rhythm-action...
NQ JPN Opens in Soho: NQ64 Arcade Bars Launches Japan-Focused Arcade Bar in London
NQ64 Arcade Bars has opened NQ JPN, a Japan-focused arcade bar on Berwick Street in Soho, London. The venue features imported Japanese arcade cabinets, themed...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update: October 15, 2026 Release Schedule Includes Resident Evil Remakes
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for Switch and Switch 2 the week of October 15, 2026. Major digital and retail listings include Resident Evil...
Cookie's Bustle 25th Anniversary: Viral Claims Reignite Interest in Cult Point-and-Click Adventure
A wave of social posts claims a secret 25th-anniversary gathering for the cult point-and-click Cookie's Bustle. Here’s what online sources and public records show...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Rumor Tracker: What Fans Are Saying
A clear summary of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire rumors, the factual history of the games, and the verified signals fueling community speculation about a potential...
Reina DLC Revealed for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — SNK Confirms December Release on Nintendo Switch 2
SNK has announced Reina as a new DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, with a December release and a trailer preview. The fighter launches on Nintendo...
The Crew Motorfest Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer: Ubisoft Brings Motorfest to Nintendo Hardware
Ubisoft has released a launch trailer for The Crew Motorfest on Nintendo Switch 2. Read an authoritative breakdown of the announcement, developer details, verified...
Ace Combat 8 Tops Famitsu Charts — Japanese Software Sales Week of September 28, 2026
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of September 28, 2026: Ace Combat 8 debuts at No.1 on PS5 while Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles...
Famitsu Japan Sales: Ace Combat 8 Tops Charts as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Enters Top 10
Weekly Famitsu boxed charts (Sept 28–Oct 4) show Ace Combat 8 leading Japan's retail software sales, Minecraft Dungeons II debuting on Switch 2, and Xenoblade...
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Hardware Drops to 26,200 Units as Ace Combat 8 Tops PS5 Software Chart
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales, PS5 software leader Ace Combat 8's debut, and top-selling Switch titles including Rhythm Heaven Groove...