Denshattack! Nintendo Switch 2 Release: What to Know from the Latest eShop Update
Denshattack! launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — read release details, developer info from Fireshine Games, and a roundup of this week's Nintendo eShop highlights...
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Nintendo Download July 16 2026: Culdcept Begins and Moss The Forgotten Relic Arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShop
Full round up of the North American Nintendo Download for the week of July 16, 2026, including Switch 2 and Switch eShop releases, prices, and timed events such as The...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Switch 2 OLED Rumors: ZDNet Korea Says Nintendo Considering OLED Revision for Nintendo Switch 2
A new ZDNet Korea report says Nintendo is weighing an OLED revision for the Switch 2, with development possibly starting this year and mass production targeted for...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Biggest Discounts on TMNT, BloodRayne, Final Fantasy and More
Comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop discounts, including lowest-ever prices for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed and multiple BloodRayne...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes: Full Roundup for Moss, Cozy Grove, Heave Ho 2 and More
A region-by-region roundup of file sizes found on Nintendo eShop listings for games labeled for Nintendo Switch and entries marked 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition',...
Pokemon pricing leak reveals past consideration to raise Nintendo Switch game prices
An internal document from The Pokemon Company shows past discussions about increasing Pokemon game prices on Nintendo platforms and strategies to encourage players to...
Xenoblade Chronicles on Nintendo Switch: Definitive Edition, Legacy, and Why the JRPG Still Matters
A retrospective on Xenoblade Chronicles—from Monolith Soft's 2010 Wii original and the Operation Rainfall localization campaign to the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases and Sales
North America's latest Nintendo eShop update delivers new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch plus a broad slate of eShop discounts. Full list of new...
Mario Kart World Open July 2026: How to Join the Mario Kart World Event on Nintendo Switch
Official guide to the Mario Kart World Open July 2026 event on Nintendo Switch: dates, rewards, entry steps, event settings, and requirements including Nintendo...
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Strange Scaffold's New Arcade Stock Market Sim
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator has begun rolling out on Nintendo Switch 2. Read an overview of the game, features, developer background, and where to find it 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...
Super Mario 40th Anniversary Pin Set Arrives at Select Retailers — Nintendo Store Previously Offered a My Nintendo Reward
Nintendo is rolling out a new Super Mario 40th anniversary pin set at select retailers, following an earlier North American Nintendo Store My Nintendo Reward release.
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Nippon Ichi Software's cult classic Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, originally released in Japan in 1998 and North America in 2000, returns to modern platforms with a...
Nintendo Switch Discontinued in Europe: Nintendo Confirms Continued Sales in Other Regions
Nintendo of Europe will discontinue the original Nintendo Switch family from mid-February next year, while Nintendo confirms the system will remain available in other...
Nintendo Switch Discontinued in Europe 2027: Nintendo Confirms Continued Sales in North America and Japan
Nintendo confirms the original Nintendo Switch will be discontinued in Europe in early 2027 while remaining available in North America and Japan. Coverage includes...
Escape the Backrooms Lands on Nintendo Switch 2: Digital Release in North America and Europe
Escape the Backrooms, the cooperative horror exploration game that debuted late last year on PC, has quietly released on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop in multiple...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Major Discounts on Trails in the Sky, Final Fantasy, Zelda and More
Comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting key discounts on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Final Fantasy, Zelda:...
Nintendo Switch Sales End in Europe Mid-February 2027 — Nintendo Store and Retailers Affected
Nintendo will stop selling Nintendo Switch hardware to European retailers and the official Nintendo Store from mid-February 2027. Read the full details on affected...
Moonlight Peaks physical release confirmed in Japan for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Moonlight Peaks will be available digitally in North America and as physical boxed cartridges in Japan for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read details on...
Switch 2 File Sizes Roundup: Granblue Fantasy Relink, Digimon Story, Gunvolt Chronicles on eShop
A verified roundup of file sizes listed on North American, European, and Japanese eShop pages for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles including Granblue...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
An authoritative roundup of the latest Nintendo eShop update for North America, listing new releases and sales for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, compiled and...
Wizardry Variants Daphne Final Fantasy XI Collaboration Confirmed by Drecom
Drecom has announced a summer collaboration between Wizardry Variants Daphne and Final Fantasy XI. Read verified details on platforms, key contributors, legacy...
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 In-Store Demo Live at Best Buy, Target, GameStop
An in-store kiosk demo for Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2 is now available across major US and Canadian retailers. Learn what the demo includes, where to try...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Launches July 2 on Nintendo Switch — Free eShop Demo and Local Multiplayer Featured in North America Nintendo Download
Rhythm Heaven Groove from Nintendo arrives on Nintendo Switch on July 2 with a free eShop demo, local four-player support, and a $39.99 price point as part of the...
Nintendo Download July 2, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove, Moonlight Peaks, and New eShop Releases for Switch and Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download report for July 2, 2026: full list of new Nintendo eShop and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, sales, and in-game...
Harvest Moon 64 PC Recomp Brings Higher Frame Rates and Mod Support
An unofficial recompiled PC port of Harvest Moon 64 from SrBananaMan delivers higher frame rates, resolution options, customizable controls and community mod support...
Cruis'n Blast Delisted from Nintendo eShop: What Switch Owners Need to Know
Cruis'n Blast has been unexpectedly removed from the Nintendo eShop. Read verified details on how the delisting affects Switch owners, what remains available, and the...
Splatoon Raiders Direct: Start Time, Stream Schedule and Nintendo Treehouse Live Details
Everything you need to know about the Splatoon Raiders standalone Direct: start times across regions, the Nintendo Treehouse: Live follow-up, and what Nintendo has...
Nintendo Employee Growth: Company Adds 300+ Permanent Jobs in Fiscal 2025–2026
Nintendo increased its global headcount by more than 300 permanent employees in fiscal year April 2025–March 2026. Breakdown by region, tenure, and turnover rates...
Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct June 30, 2026: Trailer, Splatfest Dates, and Nintendo Switch Updates
Nintendo has scheduled a dedicated Nintendo Direct for Splatoon Raiders on June 30, 2026. Read verified details on the trailer, Splatoon 3 Splatfest, Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, The Witcher 3 and Tomb Raider Remasters Discounted
Nintendo has launched a major sale on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, discounting dozens of titles including TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, The Witcher 3 and Tomb...
Nintendo Switch 2 File Sizes Revealed on eShop: Moonlight Peaks, Rhythm Heaven Groove and More
eShop listings across North America, Europe and Japan list file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games including Moonlight Peaks and Rhythm Heaven Groove.
Nintendo Headcount FY2026: Company Adds Over 300 Permanent Staff, Average Tenure Reaches 14.6 Years
Nintendo increased its global headcount to 5,938 in Fiscal Year 2026 (Apr 2025–Mar 2026), adding over 300 permanent employees and raising average tenure to 14.6 years....
My Time at Evershine Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 — PM Studios and Pathea Games Announce eShop Release
PM Studios and Pathea Games have confirmed My Time at Evershine for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D open-world simulation RPG out on the Nintendo eShop in 2027. Learn about...
Valheim Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: September 9, 2026 — Cross-Play, HD Rumble 2 and Touch Controls
Valheim from Iron Gate is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 9, 2026, with full cross-play, touch-screen menus, HD Rumble 2 and gyroscope aiming. Coffee Stain...
Star Fox plushies coming to North America: Nintendo Store pre-orders open for Fox, Slippy, Peppy and Falco
Nintendo of America confirms Star Fox plushies will arrive in North America on October 30. Pre-orders for Fox, Slippy, Peppy and Falco are available now on the...
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...
Nintendo eShop Update: Star Fox Launches June 25 on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's North American eShop update brings Star Fox to Nintendo Switch on June 25 for $49.99, plus additional listings including Deathbulge, Namco Legendary...
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,...
Walmart Sells Star Fox Early: Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Copies Surface Ahead of Release
Reports from social media indicate Walmart stores in North America have sold physical copies of the new Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 a day before the game's...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Blasphemous 2 and Dave the Diver Hit Record-Low Prices
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is running a major sale featuring record-low prices for Blasphemous 2, Dave the Diver, and dozens of other titles. Get the...
LEGO Mega Drive Set Review: Authentic SEGA Mega Drive Replica and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Cartridge
An in-depth review of the LEGO SEGA Mega Drive set, examining build quality, piece count, regional options, and how well the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 cartridge 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...
Go North Nintendo Switch: gazuntype’s Atmospheric Maze Adventure Coming to the eShop
Go North, an atmospheric maze adventure from indie developer gazuntype, is in development for Nintendo Switch and will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop;...
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port: Plaion Reveal and h0ffman Homebrew Progress
Plaion showcased Zero Wing on Neo Geo hardware at Tokyo Game Show while homebrew developer h0ffman says his unofficial Neo Geo conversion is nearly complete....
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port Confirmed: Plaion Reveals Homebrew-Based Conversion by h0ffman
Plaion has revealed Toaplan's Zero Wing is coming to Neo Geo hardware. The port is confirmed to be based on homebrew coder h0ffman's unofficial conversion; background,...
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port Confirmed — Plaion Reveals Toaplan Classic Based on h0ffman's Homebrew
Plaion has confirmed a Neo Geo release of Toaplan's 1989 shooter Zero Wing, based on homebrew work by h0ffman. Read verified details on platforms, historical ports,...
Star Cruiser PC-88 Coming to Nintendo Switch eShop: D4 Enterprise Brings 1988 Sci‑Fi RPG to EGGCONSOLE
D4 Enterprise will release the original 1988 PC-88 version of Star Cruiser on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan on September 19, 2024 as part of its EGGCONSOLE retro...
Psychic Force gacha merchandise: Taito launches collectible acrylic stands in Japan
Taito is releasing Psychic Force collectible acrylic stands via gacha machines at two Taito Station locations on May 3, 2024. Read the timeline of the series, platform...
Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo fan translation released for PS1 — AceDiez patch now available
Fan translation patch for Konami's 2001 PlayStation title Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo is released. Learn where to download, who worked on the patch, and the game's...
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories on Wii — Climax Studios' 2009 Reimagining Explained
A deep dive into Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Nintendo Wii, developed by Climax Studios and published by Konami in late 2009. Examines design, Wii-specific...
Crunchyroll on Nintendo Switch: Crunchyroll App Launches on European and North American eShop (Feb 17, 2022)
Crunchyroll launched on Nintendo Switch on Feb 17, 2022, arriving on both the European and North American eShop with ad-supported streaming, subscription tiers, a...
How to Secure the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Pin Set (Wave 2) — My Nintendo Guide for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on Nintendo Switch
Step-by-step details on how to obtain the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Wave 2 pin set through My Nintendo by purchasing Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury for...
Dreamcast launch bug: John Byrd reveals Audio 64 crash threatened Sega's September 1999 North American launch
Former Sega engineer John Byrd details a last-minute Dreamcast bug tied to Midway's Audio 64 driver and the Yamaha AICA chip that almost derailed the console's...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Doughnuts Launch in South Korea Featuring Pikachu, Squirtle and Pokéball Designs
Krispy Kreme in South Korea has launched Pokémon-themed doughnuts featuring Pikachu, Squirtle and a Pokéball. Read verified details on availability, franchise context,...
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...