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Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Path Controversy: Third-Party Re-releases Draw Backlash
Players and industry watchers are criticizing several third-party re-releases on Nintendo Switch 2 for lacking upgrade paths and save-transfer options. Our analysis...
Elden Ring Switch 2 Performance: Digital Foundry Says Delay Improved Tarnished Edition
Digital Foundry's analysis finds the delayed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 benefits from performance work, delivering improved load times and a...
Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 Technical Analysis: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Frame Rate and Resolution
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 details dynamic resolution, frame-rate behavior, graphical parity with last-gen consoles, and...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC “A Hero’s Eternal Legacy” Announced — 2027 Release Window
Bandai Namco has announced 'A Hero’s Eternal Legacy', a post-story DLC expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. The expansion, which adds new Digimon and follows a...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC A Hero's Eternal Legacy Confirmed for 2027 — 50+ New Digimon Revealed
Bandai Namco has announced A Hero's Eternal Legacy, a major DLC expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger arriving in 2027 with over 50 new Digimon. Read verified...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Sales — Switch 2 Debut Hits 27,604 Physical Copies, Famitsu Week 34 Report
Famitsu's weekly physical sales chart: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition sells 27,604 copies on Switch 2 in its debut week, while Rhythm Heaven Groove holds the top spot....
Digimon Story: Time Stranger A Hero’s Legacy DLC Confirmed for 2027
Bandai Namco reveals A Hero’s Legacy expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, coming in 2027 to Nintendo Switch platforms with a first-look trailer.
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 29, 2026: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Debuts at No.1
Weekly breakdown of the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026, highlighting Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 at No.1, Elden Ring:...
G-MODE Archives+ Ridge Racer Nintendo Switch Release: Japan eShop Launch Sept 3, Steam Sept 16
G-MODE Archives+ Ridge Racer, a portrait-mode flip-phone port of Namco's classic, launches on Nintendo Switch (Japan eShop) on Sept 3 for 800 yen and on Steam...
Nintendo Classics Adds Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-AM II and Ninja Gaiden III to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-AM II and Ninja Gaiden III to the Nintendo Classics collection on Nintendo Switch Online, bringing classic NES-era action...
Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II Join Nintendo Switch Online NES Catalogue
Nintendo has added Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II to the Nintendo Switch Online NES catalogue (Dragon Buster replaces R.C.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Version 13.0.5 Released for Nintendo Switch — Fixes Online Data Issue
Nintendo has released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 for Nintendo Switch on September 1, 2026, addressing invalid data in online battles and warning of...
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update 13.0.5 Fixes Invalid Online Battle Data on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate patch Version 13.0.5 on September 1, 2026, addressing invalid data errors in online battles and adding replay...
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Overhaul: Bandai Namco Outlines Major Gameplay Changes Ahead of Second Anniversary
Bandai Namco has announced a major overhaul for the free-to-play MOBA Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra, detailing camera, rules, roles, customization, and system changes...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts (Week of August 30, 2026): Elden Ring Holds #1 as Metal Gear Solid Collection Debuts
Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for August 30, 2026: Elden Ring stays at #1 following launch, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuts at #2, Orbitals...
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Nintendo Switch 2 Performance — 1080p and 30 FPS Confirmed
Bandai Namco confirms My Hero Academia: All’s Justice on Nintendo Switch 2 will run at 1080p in both docked and handheld with a 30 FPS cap; details on modes, roster,...
Bandai Namco Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch and Switch 2 Discounts on Ace Combat 7, Tales of Arise, Dragon Ball (August 2026)
Bandai Namco's August 2026 publisher sale is live on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles including Ace Combat 7,...
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Launches on Nintendo Switch — 110+ Characters and New Super Moves
Bandai Namco has released Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters on Nintendo Switch. Read verified details on characters, modes, music, and the World Youth story overseen...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Shadow of the Erdtree, Torrent Skins, and Key Playtips
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new armor and Torrent skins. Everything developers FromSoftware and...
Nintendo Highlights August 2026 European eShop Releases Including Elden Ring and Oblivion Remastered
Nintendo published a video spotlighting European digital releases for August 2026, featuring Elden Ring, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Kynseed and other...
Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: Tarnished Edition Graphics Comparison and Analysis
A technical breakdown of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, including graphics comparisons, performance notes from ElAnalistaDeBits, and context on...
Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 Graphics Comparison: What Changes vs PS5 Ahead of August 28 Launch
A close look at Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 compared with the PS5 release — performance, visual differences, and what players should know before the August 28 launch.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: A Player's Docked vs Handheld Survival Guide
A firsthand look at Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, covering performance, gameplay tips, and what newcomers should know about FromSoftware's...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Portable FromSoftware Epic Reviewed
A hands-on look at Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes performance, content (base game plus Shadow of the Erdtree), portability, and...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Meredy Trailer: Bandai Namco Spotlights Character Ahead of October 15, 2026 Nintendo Switch Release
Bandai Namco has released a Meredy character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered. Read our breakdown of story beats, A-LMBS combat, quality-of-life improvements,...
The Duskbloods Network Test Outpaces Elden Ring: Nightreign Playtest, FromSoftware Producer Says
FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao told Famitsu that The Duskbloods closed network test drew more applicants than the Elden Ring: Nightreign playtest, a surprise...
UK Games Chart Aug 22 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 Returns to No.1 as Nintendo Lineup Holds Strong
Weekly UK software sales chart analysis for the week ending August 22, 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 reclaims the top spot while Nintendo titles including Pokemon Pokopia and...
Miyazaki Hints at Return to Single-Player After The Duskbloods — FromSoftware's Direction Explained
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki says the studio remains committed to single-player experiences after releasing multiplayer projects The Duskbloods and Elden...
Switch 2 eShop File Sizes: Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection and Full Switch Roster
Regional eShop listings reveal file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid: Master...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Pre-Orders, and eShop Lineup
Nintendo confirms Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving Aug. 28, alongside Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — August Nintendo eShop Releases & Metal Gear Solid Collection
A roundup of this week’s North American Nintendo Download: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 lead August releases on Nintendo...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Farah Character Trailer: Bandai Namco Confirms October 15 Release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Bandai Namco released a new Farah Oersted character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered. The JRPG remaster launches October 15 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo...
Cyber Cycles Arcade Archives Release: Hamster Brings Namco's 1995 Bike Racer to Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Hamster releases Namco's 1995 arcade racer Cyber Cycles on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S via Arcade Archives on August 20, 2026. Pricing and...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Preview — Early Performance Looks Strong
A hands-on preview from Denfaminicogamer suggests Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition runs smoothly on Nintendo Switch 2, with handheld performance notably close to docked...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 15 2026: Oblivion Remastered Debuts at No. 1 on Nintendo Switch 2
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launches at No. 1 on Nintendo Switch 2 while Nintendo titles...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Nintendo Switch: Reid Character Trailer and October 15, 2026 Launch
Bandai Namco released a Reid-focused trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered ahead of its October 15, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Launch: Story Trailer Confirms Shadow of the Erdtree Inclusion
Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Nintendo Switch 2 launch on 28 August 2026. The build includes the base game,...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Confirmed for August 28
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. Read about the confirmed release date, new trailer, port...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28 — FromSoftware’s Open-World Epic Arrives on Nintendo Hardware
FromSoftware's Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. Read an authoritative breakdown of the port, gameplay features, multiplayer...
Supermassive Games layoffs: studio begins redundancy consultation affecting up to 75 roles
Supermassive Games has opened a redundancy consultation expected to impact up to 75 employees. The studio says the move is necessary to ensure long-term sustainability...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 8 2026: Resident Evil Requiem Climbs to No.1 as Nintendo Titles Fill the Top 40
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 8, 2026 — Resident Evil Requiem returns to No.1 while Nintendo’s lineup continues to occupy the Top 40 across...
Bandai Namco Tokyo Game Show Lineup: One Piece Grand Gourmet, Tales of Eternia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari Confirmed for Nintendo Platforms
Bandai Namco has announced its Tokyo Game Show lineup, confirming Nintendo platform support for One Piece: Grand Gourmet, Tales of Eternia: Remastered, Once Upon a...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 1, 2026: Halo Debuts at No. 1, Splatoon Raiders Holds Strong
A detailed look at the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, highlighting Halo: Campaign Evolved's No. 1 debut, Splatoon Raiders' resilience, and...
Bandai Namco August 2026 Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch Discounts on Tales of Graces f Remastered and Little Nightmares 3
Bandai Namco's August 2026 Nintendo eShop sale discounts multiple Switch titles, including Tales of Graces f Remastered and Little Nightmares 3. Sale runs through...
Which Super Smash Bros. Characters Could See Redesigns in a Future Nintendo Release
A look at which Super Smash Bros. fighters could receive visual updates in a future entry, with context on Super Smash Bros.
Nintendo eShop Update: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads July 30 Releases
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America highlights Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition alongside new Switch 2 eShop releases including...
Splatoon Raiders Tops UK Software Sales Chart for Week Ending July 25, 2026
Splatoon Raiders debuts at No.1 on the UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026, as Nintendo maintains a strong presence across the top 40 on Nintendo...
Logicalbeat Worked on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Port — 4K and 60fps Enhancements Confirmed
Logicalbeat has confirmed it assisted with 4K and 60fps support for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full report on developer...
Hello Kitty Party Land Pre-Orders Live for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco and Sanrio launch digital pre-orders for Hello Kitty Party Land on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide release on 29 October 2026....
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND Nintendo Switch Release Date, Preorders, and Features Explained
Bandai Namco opens digital preorders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, Sanrio Games' debut title launching October 29 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Details on roster...
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC Launches July 30, 2026 — Details, New Mode, and Gameplay Mechanics
Bandai Namco confirms Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO on July 30, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
Shuhei Yoshida on Demon's Souls: How Sony Misread FromSoftware's Breakthrough
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida reflects at CEDEC 2026 on underestimating Demon's Souls, how word-of-mouth rescued the PS3 original, and the studio decisions that...
Armadillo Racing Switch Release: Namco's 1997 Trackball Racer Comes to Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Armadillo Racing, Namco's rare 1997 trackball arcade racer, makes its first console debut on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S via Hamster's...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending July 18, 2026: Assassin's Creed Leads as Nintendo Titles Dominate
Weekly breakdown of the UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026. Coverage of top placements, publisher performance, and notable chart entrants for...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sales: Latest North American Discounts on Venba, Fantasy Life i, Worms Armageddon and More
Comprehensive roundup of the newest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sales, featuring discounts on Venba, Fantasy Life i, Worms Armageddon, Among Us and dozens of...
Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch: Complete List of QoL and Gameplay Changes for October Release
Bandai Namco has detailed a long list of quality-of-life changes, accessibility options, and gameplay adjustments for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch...
Once Upon A Katamari Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Features, and DLC Details
Bandai Namco announces Once Upon A Katamari for Nintendo Switch 2 with a worldwide eShop release on 8 October 2026, free upgrades for existing owners, new Rolling LIVE...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surpass Six Million in Japan, Famitsu Charts Reveal
Famitsu's latest hardware and software charts show the Nintendo Switch 2 topping weekly hardware sales in Japan and exceeding six million lifetime units, with Rhythm...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Japan Chart — Weekly Software Sales (Week of July 6, 2026)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 6, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads Nintendo Switch sales, new releases include Magical Girl Witch Trial...
Once Upon a Katamari DLC and Native Nintendo Switch 2 Port Confirmed for October 8, 2026
Bandai Namco announces a 10-quest DLC for Once Upon a Katamari and a native Nintendo Switch 2 port with higher frame rates, improved resolution, mouse support, and...