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Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition: Nintendo Reveals Dandori Academy and New Technical Features
Nintendo has published an overview trailer for Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, outlining technical upgrades and the new Dandori Academy mode with a year of...
Nintendo UK 'Switch 2' Ad Sparks Emotional Response with Ocarina of Time and Tomodachi Life Moments
Nintendo UK's short promotional spot—widely described as a 'Switch 2' ad—uses The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Tomodachi Life vignettes to deliver a heartfelt...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: What the New Switch Sports Release Means for Fans
Coverage of the newly released Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, community reactions, and how the title fits into Nintendo's legacy of motion sports on platforms like the...
Hitman: Absolution Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — Free Upgrade Window Ends 4 November
Hitman: Absolution: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now with a limited-time free upgrade for existing Switch owners. Feral Interactive confirms pricing, launch...
Riders Republic Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — December 9, 2026 and Offline Play Launch
Riders Republic, developed by Ubisoft Annecy and published by Ubisoft, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026. The update includes a new Switch 2 version...
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — New Switch 2 Digital Release on eShop
Focus Entertainment and Auroch Digital have released a Nintendo Switch 2 build of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on the Nintendo eShop. Learn about the new release, key...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 — Hall of Fallen Foes Revealed in New Overview Trailer
Nintendo uploaded an overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2, confirming a November 5, 2026 release and a new Hall of...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Famitsu Review — 32/40 for Konami's New Switch Release
Famitsu awards Castlevania: Belmont's Curse a 32/40 score. Read what Japan's four-way review means for Konami's new Switch entry from developers Evil Empire and Motion...
Monster Hunter Rise Surpasses 20 Million Sales — Capcom Celebrates on Nintendo Switch and Steam
Capcom confirms Monster Hunter Rise has sold over 20 million copies across platforms. Read about the milestone, release history, and how Rise compares to Monster...
Switch 2 'Choose-Your-Game' bundle coming to Japan on November 12, 2026
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 'Choose-Your-Game' hardware bundle in Japan on November 12, 2026. Priced at ¥63,980, the package lets buyers redeem Mario Kart World,...
Goro Abe on Life After Nintendo: From WarioWare: Move It to Teaching and New Switch Projects
Veteran WarioWare director Goro Abe left Nintendo for a teaching post at Osaka Electro-Communication University and discusses how the move has reshaped his approach to...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Fortune’s Weave, Soup Weather and Dynasty Warriors 3 on Switch 2
Coverage of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode: hosts Jem and Kirk discuss Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a new Castlevania demo, Soup Weather, and the Switch 2...
How Capcom Rebuilt Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom rebuilt Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 rather than simply scaling it down. Producer Genki Sunano outlines the technical work to hit a 30 fps...
Famitsu Charts: Derby Stallion 2 Tops Japan Game Sales for Week of Sep 21–27 on Switch 2
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Derby Stallion 2 debuts at No.1 on Switch 2, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave holds third, and hardware tables show Switch 2 well ahead in Japan.
Caves of Qud Nintendo Switch 2 Version Announced — Freehold Games Confirms Physical Release
Freehold Games has announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Caves of Qud and confirmed a full physical release. Here’s what is known about the port, features, and next...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Physical Release Bundles Mega Dimension DLC — Launches October 29
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will release a Switch 2 physical edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A that includes the Mega Dimension expansion on one cartridge. The...
Stellar Blade Bayonetta Costume Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Director Kim Hyung-tae Praises PlatinumGames
Shift Up's Stellar Blade will include a Bayonetta costume pack for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port, with PC and PlayStation versions planned. Director Kim...
Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Switch 2 Ports: Release Date, Prices, and Key Features
Aspyr is bringing Middle-earth to Switch 2 with Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Shadow of War Definitive Edition. Release date, pricing, expansions, and...
Nintendo at PAX Aus 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup and Demo Schedule Revealed
Nintendo confirms presence at PAX Aus 2026 with a Nintendo Switch 2-focused booth featuring Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Pokémon...
Nintendo eShop Release Schedule (Sept 24, 2026): Dragon Quest 11 S and The Witcher 3 Remastered Headline Switch 2 Lineup
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of Sept 24, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2,...
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes: September 2026 Update Restores Attack on Titan 2, Go Vacation, Ninja Five-O
Nintendo released a September 2026 batch of Switch 1 backwards compatibility fixes for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside firmware version 23.0.0. Read the full list of...
Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: 30fps Cap, Resolution Modes, and Official Capcom Table
Capcom's official performance table for Monster Hunter Wilds confirms Nintendo Switch 2 resolutions and a 30fps cap, with docked resolution and performance modes...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Physical Sleeve Echoes Three Houses on Nintendo Switch 2
A look at the physical edition artwork for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and its clear interior design callback to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, with context on developer...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Heroic Sweepstakes — How to Enter Nintendo's Switch 2 Prize Draw
Nintendo is running a North America-only Heroic Sweepstakes to celebrate the launch of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2. Learn how to enter, prizes,...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 VRR Support Appears on Nintendo Store Listing
Nintendo's official store page for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) lists VRR Output after the Switch 2 Version 23.0.0 firmware added TV Mode VRR....
Stellar Blade Switch 2 32GB Cartridge Confirmed by Shift Up — What It Means for Physical Releases
Shift Up confirms a 32 GB cartridge for Stellar Blade Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first mid-size cartridge option since the console's 64 GB...
Nintendo eShop Update (Sept 17, 2026): Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Switch 2 Release Schedule
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop schedule for the week of September 17, 2026, listing new Switch and Switch 2 releases including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave,...
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Release: Japan Bundle, Pricing, and Launch Details (Dec 4, 2026)
Capcom and Nintendo confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Switch 2 in Japan on December 4, 2026, with a dedicated console bundle, retail Game-Key Card pricing,...
Nintendo Switch 2 Update Version 23.0.0: VRR, Mii Maker Music, and Virtual Game Card Online Licenses
Nintendo released firmware version 23.0.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch on September 10, 2026, adding VRR support on Switch 2, Mii Maker...
Metroid Ravenous Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 With 120Hz Support, amiibo, HDR
Official Nintendo eShop listing confirms Metroid Ravenous on Nintendo Switch 2 will support 120Hz output and list amiibo, surround sound, and HDR features....
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Announced for October 29
Nintendo revealed a limited The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2, plus themed Pro Controller and carrying case, launching October 29 and...
Stellar Blade on Switch 2: Shift Up Explains DLSS Upscaling and FSR 3.1 Frame Interpolation
Shift Up CTO DongKi Lee clarifies how Stellar Blade's Switch 2 port combines DLSS upscaling with AMD FSR 3.1 frame interpolation to target 60fps. Details on the...
The Witcher 3: Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 — Performance, Controls, and September 29, 2026 Release
CD Projekt Red details technical targets and control options for The Witcher 3: Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 during Gamescom 2026. Read about resolution, frame-rate...
Boltgun 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Window Confirmed for 2026
Auroch Digital confirms Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 later in 2026, with PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions launching...
LEGO Super Mario Minifigures: Eight New Nintendo Sets Launch January 1, 2027
The LEGO Group announces eight new LEGO Super Mario sets featuring the franchise's first minifigure-format characters. Release date, set details, prices, and where to...
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles Announced: Mario Kart World and Sports Resort Bundles Detailed
Nintendo confirms two new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles — a repackaged Mario Kart World bundle arriving late September and a Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle on...
Switch 2 Bundle: Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Bundle with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and NSO Membership
Nintendo has announced a new Switch 2 bundle including a digital code for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and a three-month NSO membership, plus the return of the Mario...
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles: Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Release Dates and Details
Nintendo announces two Nintendo Switch 2 bundles featuring Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, including release windows, pricing, and what’s included.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Switch 2 Release: MGS4 Arrives at 60FPS on New Nintendo Hardware
Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches on August 27, 2026, bringing MGS4 to Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 with upgraded resolution and a...
DK Challenge Physical Card Set: Nintendo Offers 39-Card Donkey Kong Reward for Switch Online Members (US, Limited-Time)
Nintendo has announced a limited-time offer for US Switch Online members: complete the DK Challenge by September 1, 2026 to redeem a printed 39-card Donkey Kong set....
Leaked Zelda Switch 2 Console and Pro Controller Images Surface Ahead of Ocarina of Time Remake
Leaked images purportedly showing a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch successor and Pro Controller have surfaced online. Here’s what the images show and how this ties to...
Square Enix Q1 2026 Results: Operating Profit Jumps 88.6% as Game Sales Surge
Square Enix reports ¥17,008 million operating profit in Q1 FY ending June 2026, driven by strong sales of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot and...
Nintendo eShop August 13 2026 Release Schedule: Switch and Switch 2 Digital Lineup Including CloverPit and Duskfade
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 13, 2026, with new Switch and Switch 2 digital releases including CloverPit, Duskfade,...
Splatoon Raiders Tetris 99 Event: New Switch 2 Theme Live August 7–10, 2026
Nintendo has added a Splatoon Raiders-themed event to Tetris 99. Play between August 7–10, 2026 to earn the Switch 2-themed art, music and Tetrimino designs.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Digital Foundry Confirms Major Performance Upgrade
Nintendo's digital release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings notable visual and performance improvements, according to Digital Foundry....
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition: Digital Foundry Breakdown of Frame Rate, Resolution, and Visual Upgrades
Digital Foundry's technical analysis compares Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the original Nintendo Switch to the new Switch 2 Edition, detailing frame-rate behavior,...
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...
Nintendo Remakes Explained: Shigeru Miyamoto on Reintroducing Classics to New Players
Shigeru Miyamoto defends Nintendo's strategy of remaking classic games. This article examines why remakes matter, Nintendo's remake history, and how re-releases on...
Razer Pikachu & Eevee Collection: New Pokémon PC Peripherals Released July 2026
Razer's Pikachu & Eevee Collection debuts July 2026 with themed Kraken V4 X headset, Ornata V3 Tenkeyless keyboard, Cobra mouse and Gigantus V2 mouse pad....
Nintendo Switch 2 OLED Report: ZDNet Korea Says Samsung Display Could Supply FHD Panels
ZDNNet Korea reports Nintendo is considering an OLED version of the Switch 2 with a Full HD (1920×1080) panel supplied by Samsung Display. Here’s what is known about...
Octopath Traveler Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Announced — Release Date, Pricing, and Save Data Details
Square Enix is releasing Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II as Nintendo Switch 2 editions on October 1, 2026. Read verified details on pricing, preorders,...
Nintendo eShop Update: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo eShop roundup: Digimon Story Time Stranger launches July 10 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok arrives...
Pokémon GO x McDonald's Partnership Returns on Pokémon GO's 10th Anniversary
Niantic's Pokémon GO announces a new partnership with McDonald's on July 9, 2026. Details are limited but the announcement coincides with the game's 10th anniversary...
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary: Niantic Announces July 9 Livestream for Mobile AR Hit
Niantic will mark Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary with a livestream on July 9. Background on the game's 2016 launch, platform details, and what fans should watch for on...
Nintendo Download July 9, 2026: Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Switch 2 eShop Highlights
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of July 9, 2026 lists new Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases including Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On at San Diego Comic-Con 2026: First US Playable Demo Revealed
Nintendo will offer the first U.S. hands-on for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with four playable activities, a stage competition versus...
Razer and HORI Unveil Espeon and Umbreon Hardware Collaborations for Nintendo Switch 2
Razer launches an Espeon and Umbreon-themed PC peripheral line while HORI's Wireless HORIPAD Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 appears on Amazon. Details on availability,...
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...
Why Rise of the Tomb Raider on Nintendo Switch 2 Is Locked to 30 FPS — Aspyr Explains
Aspyr explains why the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider is capped at 30 FPS, citing technical limits, performance consistency, and trade-offs in...
Switch 2 LCD Panel Leak: New Sharp-Made Screen Appears on Chinese Resale Sites
A reported Switch 2 LCD panel, possibly manufactured by Sharp, has appeared on Chinese resale sites. Nintendo has not commented; here’s what the listing and industry...