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Nintendo eShop Update: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Get DELTARUNE Chapter 5, Citizen Sleeper and Summer Sales
A detailed look at the latest Nintendo eShop update for North America, covering new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases — including DELTARUNE Chapter 5 and...
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2: Release, Free Demo, DELTARUNE Chapter 5 and eShop Highlights
Nintendo's latest eShop update spotlights Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 with a free demo, DELTARUNE Chapter 5 as a free update, Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition on...
Nintendo Download June 25 2026: Star Fox Hits Switch 2, Namco Legendary Mountains and Summer Sale Details
Full North American Nintendo Download roundup for the week of June 25, 2026, covering new Switch and Switch 2 releases including Star Fox, Namco Legendary Mountains,...
European Nintendo Downloads — Week of June 25, 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 Retail Releases and eShop Additions
Comprehensive coverage of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of June 25, 2026, detailing Nintendo Switch 2 retail and digital launches, notable eShop...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Games (Week of 26 June 2026)
A roundup of the European Nintendo eShop update for the week of 26 June 2026, detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, notable editions, and...
Kadokawa Elden Ring Publishing Controversy: Investors Question CEO’s Decision to Partner with Bandai Namco
Investors have pressed Kadokawa over the decision to let Bandai Namco publish Elden Ring. This article explains the controversy, reviews the facts about FromSoftware,...
Tekken on Switch 2: 1994 Arcade Classic Arrives via Arcade Archives 2 on June 25, 2026
Bandai Namco's original Tekken (1994) launches on Arcade Archives 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on June 25, 2026. HAMSTER confirmed details.
UK Software Sales Chart June 20 2026: 007 FIRST LIGHT Tops Weekly UK Game Charts
Weekly UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 — 007 FIRST LIGHT at No.1, Tomodachi Life returns to top five, Square Enix's new release debuts at No.6.
Nintendo eShop Release Schedule (Week of June 25, 2026): Star Fox, Namco Legendary Mountains, Citizen Sleeper on Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo updated its Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of June 25, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,...
MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice Switch 2 Release Confirmed for September 4, 2026
Bandai Namco has announced a Switch 2 version of MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice arriving September 4, 2026, with exclusive features, new minigame content, and...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes: Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, Wanderstop and More
eShop listings reveal file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles including Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, Wanderstop, and Citizen Sleeper editions. Full...
Star Fox 64 Retellings: A Complete History of Star Fox Reboots on Nintendo Platforms
A concise, authoritative review of every Star Fox reboot — from the SNES original to Star Fox Zero — examining platforms, developers, and how often Star Fox 64's story...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice on Nintendo Switch — Release Date, Roster, Modes Explained
Bandai Namco confirmed My Hero Academia: All's Justice for Nintendo Switch arriving September 4, 2026. Read about the Final War story mode, roster, and game modes.
Tales of Eternia Remastered: Bandai Namco Confirms Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Release on October 16, 2026
Bandai Namco announces Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a full feature list and October 16, 2026 release date following a...
Andrew Elmore Announces Comprehensive Namco Museum Documentary: Every Port, Every Collection
Designer-composer Andrew Elmore has compiled a two-hour documentary cataloguing every Namco Museum entry across platforms and regions. The video goes live on YouTube...
UK Software Sales: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tops Week Ending June 13, 2026 as Nintendo Dominates Top 40
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 rises to No.1 amid World Cup interest while Nintendo places 15 titles in the top 40.
Asuka Sakai on Klonoa 2: How Lunatea's Veil Freed Her After Ridge Racer Type 4
Veteran Namco composer Asuka Sakai tells Tasty Bits how composing for Ridge Racer Type 4 shaped her, and how Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil allowed her to explore darker,...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Live Now: Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Yakuza Kiwami and Hundreds of Discounts
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting major bargains including Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami, with...
Tim Langdell Files Federal Complaint Against Mobigame Over 'EDGE' Trademark
Mobigame CEO David Papazian says Tim Langdell has refiled trademark claims in a Virginia federal complaint, reviving a long-running dispute over the name EDGE that...
Bandai Namco Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch and Switch 2 Discounts on Tales of Xillia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari, Little Nightmares 3
Bandai Namco has launched a major sale on the Nintendo eShop through June 22, 2026, featuring discounted Switch and Switch 2-compatible titles including Tales of...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 file size revealed as 41GB on Nintendo site
Nintendo's official product page lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 at roughly 41GB for the digital edition. Here’s what that file-size listing...
Hello Kitty Party Land confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — release date, features, and platforms
Bandai Namco and Sanrio announce Hello Kitty Party Land for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Learn release date, features, player modes, and developer details.
Star Fox (2026) on Nintendo Switch 2: Argonaut Software Congratulates Velan Studios
Argonaut Software—the creator of the Super FX chip and co-developer of the original SNES Star Fox—publicly congratulated Velan Studios after the announcement that Star...
Digimon Story Time Stranger demo live on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — save data carries over
Bandai Namco has released a demo of Digimon Story Time Stranger for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with save data transferring to the full game launching July...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Bandai Namco has released a free demo for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Play the opening moments now — progress transfers to the full...
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...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo Live on Nintendo eShop Ahead of July 10, 2026 Switch and Switch 2 Release
Bandai Namco has released a worldwide demo for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on the Nintendo eShop ahead of the game's July 10, 2026 launch for Nintendo Switch and...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — Release Date and Features
Bandai Namco Entertainment confirms Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, launching worldwide on 16 October 2026. Read about...
One Piece: Grand Gourmet Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date — eShop Launch Confirmed for 23 October 2026
Bandai Namco and Kairosoft bring One Piece: Grand Gourmet to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Read about gameplay, characters, pixel-art visuals, and the 23...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Announced for Nintendo Switch — October 16, 2026 Release
Bandai Namco revealed Tales of Eternia Remastered for Nintendo Switch during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, with an October 16, 2026 release date. Read verified...
FromSoftware and Hideyuki Kikuchi Collaboration: Could Vampire Hunter D Inspire a New FromSoft Epic?
Fans have suggested collaborations between FromSoftware and authors like Hideyuki Kikuchi or Yoshiki Tanaka. We examine the idea in context of FromSoftware's history,...
New One Piece Management Sim Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2026
Kairosoft and Bandai Namco announce a retro-styled One Piece management sim for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 23, 2026, with 400+ characters.
UK Software Sales Week Ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Returns on Nintendo Switch 2
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth re-enters at #4 after its Nintendo Switch 2 launch; full top 40 breakdown and...
Nintendo Switch First-Year Retrospective: Launch Strategy, Key Releases, and Early Impact
A journalist's look back at the Nintendo Switch's first year on the market, covering the March 2017 launch, major releases like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: August 28, 2026
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware confirm Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, launching August 28, 2026. Includes base game, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC,...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for August 28, 2026
Bandai Namco confirms Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. Details on pricing, Game-Key Card release, cross-platform bonus content,...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Announced
Official announcement claims Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28; includes Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and context on...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Features, and Development Update
Bandai Namco sets August 28, 2026 release for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base game with Shadow of the Erdtree and...
European Nintendo Downloads — Week of June 4, 2026: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Switch 2 eShop Highlights
A rundown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of June 4, 2026, including Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases and notable eShop arrivals.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R Rated in Brazil — Possible Switch and Switch 2 Listing
A Brazilian ratings board listing has surfaced for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R, pointing to potential Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases....
Bandai Namco Trademarks Tales of Eternia — What We Know About the Classic JRPG
Bandai Namco recently filed a trademark for Tales of Eternia. Background on the 2000 PlayStation JRPG, its PSP port, and how past Tales remasters have appeared on...
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Insider Nate Claims General Direct in Second Week of June
An industry insider claims Nintendo will host a general Nintendo Direct in the second week of June 2026. What that could mean for Switch 2, third-party support, and...
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R Rated in Brazil — Possible Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Listing
A Brazilian classification entry lists JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R. Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2’s franchise history, original release details, and...
NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 Announced: Namco to Celebrate Galaga, Time Crisis and Other Classics
Namco unveils NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 to mark anniversaries for Galaga, Time Crisis, The Adventures of Valkyrie and more, combining re-releases, events, collaborations...
Mina the Hollower and Pictonico: What Nintendo Switch Players Are Playing in June
A roundup of recent Nintendo releases including Mina the Hollower, Pictonico, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, with community reaction and platform context for...
Nintendo Stock Surges 6.8% as Investors Rotate Out of AI and Back into Gaming
Nintendo shares climbed sharply amid reports of investor 'AI fatigue', with Bandai Namco and Konami also posting significant gains. Analysis on what this means for...
Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Lineup 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pragmata, Indiana Jones and More
A comprehensive look at confirmed third-party game release dates for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, including Pragmata, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Indiana Jones and the...
Future Saga Chapter 4: Final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Coming This Summer
Bandai Namco and Dimps confirm Future Saga Chapter 4 as the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, arriving on all platforms this summer with a new trailer and full...
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero — Bandai Namco Unveils Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco has revealed the Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, adding 30 characters, four new stages, a new game mode, and a survival mode...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC — Skips Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 (announced as Dragon Ball Age 1000) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027. The sequel follows Dragon Ball...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga Chapter 4 DLC Confirmed by Bandai Namco — Nintendo Switch Support Winds Down
Bandai Namco has announced Future Saga Chapter 4, the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Learn about the teaser reveal during Dragon Ball Power Hour, the summer...
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC Announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Bandai Namco confirms Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero arriving this summer with 30+ fighters, new stages, and a Survival Mode heading to...
Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 Sale: Dragon Ball, Ni no Kuni, Freedom Wars Discounts (April 2026)
Bandai Namco launches a multi-platform eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with discounts on Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Ni no Kuni, Freedom Wars...
G-Mode Archives Announces Digital Devil Saga, Xenosaga: Pied Piper, and Namco Chronicle for Nintendo Switch and Steam
G-Mode revealed three classic Japanese mobile game reissues — Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner: A's Test Server Kanzenban, Xenosaga: Pied Piper, and Namco Chronicle —...
Rare Three-Screen Ridge Racer Arcade Cabinet Set for MAME Emulation Support
A rare three-screen arcade version of Namco's Ridge Racer is being preserved for emulation, offering a new look at this innovative hardware as part of the MAME project.
Namco × Capcom Soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro Set for Streaming Release After Two Decades
Legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro brings Namco × Capcom's iconic soundtrack to streaming platforms nearly 20 years after its original PlayStation 2 release, celebrating...
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2, Elevates Visual Experience
Bandai Namco Entertainment announces Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, offering higher resolution and improved visual effects. Explore...
Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date and Enhanced Features Confirmed
Bandai Namco confirms Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, launching May 29, 2026, with improved visuals and performance. Learn about the game's...
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Unveils New Gameplay Systems for Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Tamsoft detail innovative mechanics in Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, launching for Nintendo Switch in 2026. Discover gameplay...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Expansion Announced for Nintendo Switch Platforms
Bandai Namco announces a major DLC expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in July with a free upgrade for Switch 2 users.