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.
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Pragmata Diana Police: How Capcom Shaped the Childlike Android for Nintendo Switch 2 and Consoles
Capcom reveals the all-female 'Diana Police' team behind Diana's portrayal in Pragmata, outlines sales milestones, platform availability, and sequel prospects.
Nintendo Direct Summer Showcase Surge: Infendo Radio Episode 813 Recap and Velan Studios Background
A concise, authoritative recap of Infendo Radio Episode 813 covering Nintendo Direct viewership, Velan Studios' ties to Nintendo, and podcast highlights — with...
Mega Man: Bot in the Family — Official Mega Man Comic Collection by Matthew Taranto Heads to Kickstarter August 4, 2026
NF Publishing and Matthew Taranto will launch Mega Man: Bot in the Family, a 200+-page officially licensed Mega Man hardcover collection, on Kickstarter August 4,...
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Trailer Reveals Open-World Farming Adventure for Nintendo Switch
Natsume and IMAGICA GEEQ have released the debut trailer for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, showcasing open-world exploration, companion animals, and a September 24,...
QUByte ReConnect showcase 2026: Gaelco collections, PS1 ports, and free PlayStation updates announced
Coverage of QUByte ReConnect 2026: Gaelco Sports Collection, Biomechanical Toy, Thunder Hoop Collection, PS1 ports slated for 2027, and free PlayStation versions of...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 teased ahead of June 26 unveiling: specs, joysticks, and bigger battery
AYANEO has teased the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 ahead of a June 26, 2026 unveiling. Read verified details on controls, battery, ports, and the Pocket Micro lineage for...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2: Specs, Pricing, and Pre-Order Details for the New Retro Handheld
AYANEO has announced the Pocket Micro 2 handheld. Read verified specs, pricing, pre-order date, and how the Android-based retro device compares to the original Pocket...
Razing Core: Bad Computer Releases Full Sega Master System Shooter
Razing Core, a new vertically scrolling shoot 'em up from homebrew developer Bad Computer, launches on the Sega Master System and Mark III with seven stages, chiptune...
Stardew Valley 1.6.9 Arrives on Nintendo Switch: Meadowlands Farm, Mastery Cave, and New Festivals
Stardew Valley 1.6.9 has launched on Nintendo Switch. Developer ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) brings new farm layouts, festivals, a mastery system, multiple pets, and...
Super Mario Eclipse mod for Super Mario Sunshine launches on GameBanana — 120 new shines, 3 playable characters
Super Mario Eclipse, a four-year fan mod for Super Mario Sunshine led by JoshuaMK02 and Tempo, is now available on GameBanana. Read about features, platforms, and how...
Pokémon x Crocs Kanto Collection Reported — Charizard, Snorlax, Gengar and Jigglypuff Clogs Revealed
The Pokémon Company and Crocs reportedly partner on a Kanto-inspired Crocs collection featuring Charizard, Snorlax, Gengar and Jigglypuff. Details, pricing and...
Dave the Diver Nintendo Switch Review: Mintrocket’s Genre-Bending Seafood Adventure
Dave the Diver blends action-packed deep-sea diving with a restaurant-sim under Mintrocket. Available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam), this 2024 title pairs retro...
Pure Nintendo Podcast PAX Aus 2023 Recap: Switch Highlights from Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Indie Finds
Pure Nintendo Podcast returns from PAX Australia 2023 with first-hand Switch coverage of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars and standout indie teams.
Mario Kart Tour Ending New Content in October 2023: Nintendo Confirms Mobile Racer Will Stop Receiving New Courses
Nintendo has confirmed Mario Kart Tour will stop receiving new courses, drivers, karts, and gliders after October 2023. Read the official details, context on the...
Hasbro Nintendo Collaboration Interest Grows After LEGO NES Set
Hasbro confirms interest in partnering with video game companies following LEGO's Nintendo collaborations; TakaraTomy-made Japan-only Transformers consoles and past...
Sonic Frontiers Birthday Bash DLC Adds New Game+ and Spin Dash on Nintendo Switch
Sega's free 'Birthday Bash' update for Sonic Frontiers adds New Game+, Spin Dash, new costumes, Action Chain challenges, and quality-of-life improvements across...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Nintendo Switch Release — Cloud Version Arrives April 26, 2023
Aliens: Fireteam Elite arrives on Nintendo Switch as a cloud version on April 26, 2023. Read release details, edition pricing, demo availability, and developer...
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection eShop Download Cards Coming to Japan for Nintendo Switch
Capcom will sell Nintendo Switch eShop download cards for Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection in Japan starting March 27, 2023, featuring GBA cartridge-style...
Viture XR Glasses Let You Play a Docked Nintendo Switch on a Wearable 1080p Display
Viture's XR Glasses — launched on Kickstarter in 2022 — present a wearable projector option for playing a docked Nintendo Switch at up to 1080p/60fps. Coverage and...
Mitchell Hammond's Metal Gear Fan Animation Brings the 1987 MSX Classic to Life
New Zealand animator Mitchell Hammond has produced a fan-animated retelling of the original 1987 Metal Gear for MSX. The project recreates key scenes and reflects...
Blue Reflection: Second Light Review — Gust’s JRPG Finds Heart on Nintendo Switch
An in-depth look at Blue Reflection: Second Light from Gust, its Nintendo Switch release, gameplay systems like Heartscapes and crafting, and strengths and weaknesses...
Simpsons Hit & Run Remaster: Radical Entertainment Classic Faces 'Corporate' Roadblocks
The Simpsons Hit & Run remaster remains stalled despite interest from original creators. Developer Radical Entertainment's 2003 open-world title is frequently...
Flowstone Saga Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for Summer 2022 — Impact Gameworks' JRPG-Puzzle Hybrid
Impact Gameworks has announced Flowstone Saga for Nintendo Switch in Summer 2022. The 16-bit JRPG-inspired puzzle-adventure blends pixel art, town-building and a...
Bravely Default II Nintendo Switch Review: Job System, Combat, and Switch Port Analysis
An authoritative look at Bravely Default II on Nintendo Switch — developer Claytechworks' 2021 JRPG featuring the job system, brave/default combat, visible overworld...
Fitness Boxing 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Rhythm, Workout Features, and What Changed
An authoritative review of Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes release details, gameplay features, profile transfer, Joy-Con...
Aaron Webber Moves Within SEGA: From Sonic PR to SEGA of Japan Strategy Role
Aaron Webber, long-time Sonic community lead, transitions from Sonic PR at SEGA of America into a strategic role with SEGA of Japan; timeline and verified statements...
Little Witch in the Woods Switch release: Sunny Side Up's witch life RPG heads to Nintendo eShop (Winter 2020 listing)
Overview of Little Witch in the Woods from developer Sunny Side Up, its Nintendo Switch eShop listing, gameplay systems and the trailer details. A factual summary for...
Final Fantasy X Nintendo Switch Release: Square Enix and Virtuos Bring Spira to the eShop (April 23, 2019)
Final Fantasy X arrived on Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2019 as part of Square Enix's HD remaster. Developer Square Enix with porting support from Virtuos preserved...
Beholder: Complete Edition Review (Nintendo Switch) — Warm Lamp Games' Dark Surveillance Simulator
An in-depth review of Beholder: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay, aesthetic design, control notes, difficulty modes, and how Warm Lamp Games'...
Dark Souls Remastered Nintendo Switch Review: FromSoftware’s Souls Formula on Nintendo’s Hybrid
In-depth review of Dark Souls Remastered on Nintendo Switch. Developer FromSoftware’s 2018 remaster adapts the 2011 classic for handheld play, preserving the...
Octopath Traveler Nintendo Switch review: HD-2D throwback that earned its hype
A detailed look at Octopath Traveler on Nintendo Switch — its Nintendo Direct reveal, HD-2D art, eight-protagonist design, combat, and legacy from Square Enix and...
Splatoon 2 Mexican culture influence: Hisashi Nogami on Seita Inoue's artistic roots
Nintendo producer Hisashi Nogami explains how Splatoon 2's color palette and visual identity were influenced by art director Seita Inoue's childhood in Mexico....
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on Nintendo Switch — A Combat-Free Open-World Success
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles for Nintendo Switch is a polished, non-combat open-world adventure from Prideful Sloth. Read our detailed, journalist take on...
Deus Ex Future: Eidos Montreal’s David Anfossi Says Franchise Is Not Dead
Eidos Montreal head David Anfossi reassured fans that the Deus Ex franchise remains active. A summary of recent statements, franchise history, and platform context...
Takashi Tokita on Final Fantasy IV Design Challenges and Chrono Trigger Canon
Square veteran Takashi Tokita discusses the Active Time Battle system, cut scenarios from Final Fantasy IV, and which Chrono Trigger ending he considers canonical in a...
Layton's Mystery Journey Review: Katrielle's 3DS Detective Puzzles from LEVEL-5
An authoritative review of Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy on Nintendo 3DS. Coverage includes developer LEVEL-5's design choices,...
Mega Drive Megatron: Takara Tomy Arts Turns Sega Console Into Transformers Figure
Takara Tomy Arts revealed Mega Drive Megatron in 2014 — a NEXTA collectible that transforms Sega's Mega Drive (Genesis) into the Decepticon leader. Background on the...
Handheld Gaming Balance: Lessons from the PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch
An analysis of handheld ergonomics, software libraries and platform strategy drawing lessons from the PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch, with examples...