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DayZ Cool Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed for August 20, 2026
DayZ Cool Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20, 2026. Bohemia Interactive and Virtuos bring gyro aiming, DLSS, VRR and touchscreen support to the eShop...
Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition Review: Camera, Boost Up, and Local Co-op Bring Home Workouts Up to Date
An in-depth look at Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer — Switch 2 Edition, covering the December 2024 base release, Switch 2 enhancements, new modes, pricing, and...
Maestro Nintendo Switch Release Date: Maestro Arrives on Switch and Switch 2 on September 17, 2026
Maestro, the VR-to-Switch rhythm game from Double Jack, launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, with a same-day physical release for...
Nintendo tariff refunds: Company says it’s not legally required to pass refunds to customers
Nintendo has told a U.S. court it does not believe it must pass tariff-related refunds to consumers, arguing commercial transactions do not obligate retroactive rebates.
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:...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review: Is the $90 Pro Controller Worth It?
A hands-on review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. Features, battery life, pricing, and alternatives like 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Body Revealed: First Look at Miis for Switch 2
A Japanese advert offers the first look at Mii body types in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2. Read the verified details on sports lineup, Joy-Con 2 use, and...
How to Replace Joy-Con Batteries: Nintendo's Official Battery Replacement Kit and 13-Step Guide
Nintendo has published an official 13-step Joy-Con battery replacement procedure and launched a Battery Replacement Kit for supported Joy-Con models in Europe ahead of...
Nintendo Joy‑Con Replaceable Batteries: Nintendo of Europe Publishes Step‑by‑Step Replacement Guides
Nintendo of Europe has published official guides and a battery replacement kit for revised Joy‑Con controllers with replaceable batteries to comply with new EU...
Joy‑Con with Replaceable Batteries: Nintendo of Europe Reveals Joy‑Con Battery Replacement Kit for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo of Europe published support articles and kit details for new Joy‑Con controllers with replaceable batteries, ahead of a targeted Summer 2026 release for...
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...
Jurassic World Evolution 2 Complete Edition Arrives on Switch 2 July 30 — All DLC Included
Frontier Developments releases Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30. The digital-only port bundles every DLC including the...
Switch 2 OLED Rumors: ZDNet Korea Reports Possible Samsung-Supplied Display for Nintendo Switch 2
ZDNet Korea reports an OLED revision of Nintendo Switch 2 may be in development with Samsung. We summarize the claim, context from the Switch family history, and...
Outlaws + Handful of Missions Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade: Free Update for Current Owners
Atari and Night Dive Studios confirm a Nintendo Switch 2 release for Outlaws + Handful of Missions with a free upgrade path for existing Switch owners and enhanced...
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for July 16, 2026
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is listed for Nintendo Switch 2 on the eShop with a July 16, 2026 release, promising up to 4K and 120 FPS, Joy‑Con 2 support,...
Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2: Ultimate Edition Review and Port Analysis
A detailed review and technical overview of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, examining the port, performance, Phantom Liberty inclusion, and what...
Nintendo Switch 2 removable battery revision announced by Nintendo of Europe
Nintendo of Europe will release a Nintendo Switch 2 revision with a removable battery to comply with changing battery regulations; rollout begins Summer 2026 with...
Nintendo Discontinues Original Switch Sales in Europe: Nintendo Store to Stop Selling Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED from Mid-February 2027
Nintendo will remove the original Switch family from the Nintendo Store in Europe from mid-February 2027. Production continues through 2026 while new hardware...
Nintendo Switch 2 Revision Adds User-Replaceable Batteries in Europe — Full Specs and Timeline
Nintendo confirms Europe-only Switch 2 hardware revisions with user-replaceable batteries for the console and Joy-Con 2, plus updated Pro, N64 and GameCube controllers...
Nintendo Switch 2 User-Replaceable Batteries Confirmed — Joy‑Con 2 Rolling Out This Summer
Nintendo of Europe outlines schedule for user-replaceable batteries: Joy-Con 2 arriving this summer and Nintendo Switch 2 launching in Autumn with updated battery and...
Nintendo Switch 2 User-Replaceable Batteries: Nintendo Announces European Revisions Starting Summer 2026
Nintendo will roll out revisions of selected Switch and Switch 2 hardware with user-replaceable batteries in Europe beginning summer 2026 to comply with new battery...
The Necromancer’s Tale Switch 2 Review — Story-Forward Isometric RPG Undermined by Clunky Controls
An in-depth review of The Necromancer’s Tale on Nintendo Switch 2. Examines the game’s narrative strengths, isometric design, hex-grid combat, and control issues that...
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Bethesda Softworks confirms The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on 11 August 2026. Details on visuals, performance, controls,...
Splatoon Raiders Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 Kiosks at Best Buy, Walmart, Target and GameStop
Nintendo has deployed an in-store demo for Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2 kiosks across major US and Canada retailers ahead of the game's July launch, offering...
Rhythm Paradise Groove Nintendo Switch Review: A Joyful Return for Rhythm Fans
An authoritative review of Rhythm Paradise Groove for Nintendo Switch. Coverage of gameplay, multiplayer, BeatSpell RPG mode, accessibility, and why this...
Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Salmonids, Weapons, and Joy‑Con 2 Details
Comprehensive coverage of Splatoon Raiders ahead of its July 23 release on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about enemies, over 100 weapons, tank types, gadgets, multiplayer...
Splatoon Raiders amiibo costumes revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Shiver, Frye, Big Man outfits confirmed
Nintendo confirms unlockable amiibo costumes for Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Shiver, Frye and Big Man. Release date, co-op details, pre-order...
Splatoon Raiders Release Date, Features, and Switch 2 Details: What to Know About Nintendo's New Spin on the Franchise
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2 launching July 23, 2026. Read a feature breakdown of weapons, tanks, gadgets, multiplayer, amiibo support, and...
Splatoon Raiders Release Date: Nintendo Confirms July 23 Launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo revealed that Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. Read a full breakdown of gameplay systems, co-op, gadgets, amiibo...
Splatoon Raiders Direct Confirmed: Nintendo to Spotlight New Switch 2 Exclusive on June 30
Nintendo will host a 15-minute Direct focused on Splatoon Raiders on June 30, followed by 30 minutes of Nintendo Treehouse gameplay. Splatoon Raiders launches July 23...
Rise of the Tomb Raider on Nintendo Switch: What the 20 Year Celebration Port Delivers
A clear look at the Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration port for Nintendo Switch, its content, performance notes, and how it fits into Tomb Raider's release...
The Drifter Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Powerhoof Launches Pulp Adventure on Switch and Switch 2
Powerhoof has released The Drifter on Nintendo Switch and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Read about platform features, control options, and what to expect from the...
Star Fox Remake Reportedly Teased for Nintendo Switch 2: What the Promotional Copy Claims
A detailed look at promotional copy describing a cinematic Star Fox title purportedly for 'Nintendo Switch 2', with verified franchise context and a clear summary of...
Star Fox Launches on Nintendo Switch 2: Final Trailer and What to Know Before June 25
Nintendo releases a final trailer for Star Fox, a cinematic remake of Star Fox 64 arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. Read about modes, Joy-Con 2 controls,...
JSAUX 6-in-1 Gaming Dock for Switch 2: Features, Price, and Compatibility
JSAUX has launched a foldable 6-in-1 Gaming Dock for the Nintendo Switch 2 that charges multiple controllers, offers 4K/60 and 2K/120 output, and includes a gigabit...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: Wuhu Island and 100‑Pin Bowling Return on Switch 2
Nintendo confirms Wuhu Island and 100‑pin bowling return in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2. The game features 12 sports, Joy‑Con 2 motion controls, and 1‑4...
100 Pin Bowling Returns in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — Confirmed by Nintendo
Nintendo confirmed 100 Pin Bowling will return in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Read what that mode is, platform details, sports lineup, and release date.
Ranking Nintendo Switch Years: How 2017–2023 Shaped Nintendo's Modern Era
A year-by-year analysis of Nintendo's post-Switch era, summarizing major releases, release dates, and developer highlights from 2017 through 2023.
Observer: System Redux Nintendo Switch launch — Bloober Team releases launch trailer and eShop version
Bloober Team has released Observer: System Redux on Nintendo platforms following a Nintendo Direct announcement. Read about the launch trailer, Switch-specific...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase Rumor: What to Buy Before a Possible September 2026 Hike
A roundup of reported Nintendo Switch 2 price changes and verified buying advice — games, accessories, and platform facts to consider before a potential September 2026...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date and Activities Revealed
Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Nintendo Switch 2 with a release date of October 22, 2026. See the full list of 12 sports, Wuhu Island return,...
Amnesia: Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 Review — Frictional Games Port Fails to Meet 'Complete and Optimised' Promise
A review of Amnesia: Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release. Developer Frictional Games' 2020 survival horror title lands on Nintendo hardware with long load times, 30fps...
Amnesia: Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 — Review of Performance, Loading Times, and Visuals
A professional review of Amnesia: Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 covering release history, performance, loading times, visuals, and control considerations from a...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions, and Major Third-Party Ports
A concise review of Nintendo's June 2026 Direct, covering the confirmed Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions, third‑party ports, Nintendo Switch Sports...
DayZ Cool Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Bohemia Interactive Confirms 2026 eShop Release
Bohemia Interactive has announced DayZ Cool Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, a digital 2026 release on the Nintendo eShop that bundles the base game with DayZ Frostline...
Observer: System Redux Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — June 18, 2026
Observer: System Redux launches on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide via Nintendo eShop on June 18, 2026. Bloober Team and Anshar Studios detail Joy-Con 2 mouse support,...
Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 for Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Price, and Pre-Order Details
Nintendo confirms Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders live and a global retail release on 23 July 2026. Price and availability...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Sports, and Joy‑Con 2 Features
Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct. Read verified details on release date, supported sports, Joy‑Con 2...
The Drifter Release Date: Powerhoof Confirms Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Launch on June 22, 2026
Powerhoof announces The Drifter will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 22, 2026, with Switch 2 enhancements and a new trailer. Coverage...
Nintendo Download: Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Headlines This Week’s eShop Drops
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Star Fox demo, new Switch 2 bundles and a slate of...
Devil May Cry 5 on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, 60fps Performance, and What to Know
Capcom brings Devil May Cry 5 to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026, with a 60fps build and the Special Edition content. Read about release details, platform features,...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Features, and Atlus' Nintendo Direct Reveal
Atlus has confirmed Metaphor: ReFantazio for Nintendo Switch 2 with a November 12, 2026 release. Read verified details on platforms, gameplay systems, and what Atlus...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Bandai Namco confirms Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms with an October 16 release. Learn about the original 2000...
Splatoon Raiders Joy-Con 2 Release Date: Blue and Light Yellow Controllers Launch July 23
Nintendo revealed Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 inspired by Splatoon characters Shiver and Frye, launching alongside Splatoon Raiders on July 23. A dedicated...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom Sets September 25, 2026 Release
Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct. The first new Onimusha entry in 20 years follows Miyamoto Musashi and...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 Release Confirmed for 2026 — Shift Up's PS5 Action Game Headed to Nintendo
Shift Up's Stellar Blade, originally released on PS5 in 2024, was confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct. Read details on features, motion control...
Nintendo Direct: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements and Release Dates Revealed
Comprehensive recap of the latest Nintendo Direct, detailing key Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game announcements, release dates, and where to preorder on...
Splatoon Raiders release date and marketing plans: Joy‑Con colorway, Raiders Direct, Splatfest confirmed
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launch date, standalone Raiders Direct on June 30, a Raiders-themed Splatfest, Nintendo Today comics, and a new Joy‑Con colorway for...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Revealed: Box Art, Screenshots and October 22, 2026 Release
Nintendo has unveiled box art and screenshots for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, an entry set to launch October 22, 2026 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 featuring...
Nintendo Direct Reveals: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup Including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct announcements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, detailing release dates, platform exclusivity, and major...