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Nintendo eShop This Week: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Madden NFL 27 Pre-Orders, and New eShop Releases
A weekly roundup of Nintendo eShop updates for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Upgrade Pack, 4K, and New Rare Blade MOMO
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2 receives a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with up to 4K output, smoother framerate, a new Rare Blade MOMO, and an upgrade path for...
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...
Battletoads Cartoon Pilot: Inside DIC's 1992 Attempt and Phil Harnage's Account
A detailed look at DIC's 1992 Battletoads TV pilot, developer and writer involvement, and why the project failed to reach syndication. Includes new comments from...
Rare Cosmic Smash Naomi Arcade Cabinet Listed on eBay by RapidEyeMovers Founder
RapidEyeMovers founder Jörg Tittel is selling a rare Cosmic Smash Naomi arcade cabinet used to promote C-Smash VRS. Details on provenance, pricing, and hardware...
Aeruta Nintendo Switch: Bakery RPG Coming to Switch, Collector’s Edition Confirmed
Aeruta, a side-scrolling bakery RPG from Gravity Game Arise, has been announced for Nintendo Switch with a Japanese collector’s box and fan art contest; no release...
Pokémon Pokopia DLC Bubbly Basin Release Date: August 5, 2026 — Pre-orders Now Live
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirm Pokémon Pokopia DLC 'Bubbly Basin' launches August 5, 2026. Pre-orders open on Nintendo eShop with a limited-time Pokémetal...
Undiscovered Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Variant Found in Wisconsin Storage Box
A retro store discovery revealed 97 factory-sealed Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cartridges, an undocumented late-1993 variant authenticated by PSA and headed to...
Shigeru Miyamoto Says He Now Plays Nintendo Games Mostly With His Grandchildren
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu he spends less time gaming solo and more time playing titles like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker with his grandchildren,...
Star Fox Battle Mode Tips: How to Win More Matches on Nintendo Switch
Actionable, developer-aware tips for mastering Star Fox's Battle Mode — radar use, evasive maneuvers, item priorities, teamwork, and mode-specific strategies for...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Collaboration Leak: Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff and Poké Ball Doughnuts Spotted
A Snackolator leak shows a Krispy Kreme Pokémon doughnut pack featuring Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff and a Poké Ball. No official announcement yet from Krispy Kreme...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition File Size and Release Dates Confirmed on Nintendo eShop
Nintendo eShop listings confirm file size, release dates, and upgrade details for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft, with 4K/60fps...
Rare Nintendo E3 1998 Pokémon Footage Unearthed by Video Game History Foundation
Archival footage from Nintendo's E3 1998 presentation shows how Pokémon was introduced to Western audiences months before the North American release of Pokémon Red and...
Nintendo Hot Takes: Why Tears of the Kingdom Is 'Good, Not Great' and Other Contested Opinions
A journalist's breakdown of contested Nintendo opinions — evaluating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Wind Waker, Kirby entries, and...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: eShop Release, 4K/60FPS Upgrade and New Rare Blade MOMO
Nintendo details Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K/60fps support, new Merc Assault mode, Rare Blade MOMO, digital eShop release on 30 July 2026...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Release Date, 4K/60fps Upgrade and New Content
Nintendo has released an overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Learn about the July 30 digital launch, 4K/60fps upgrade features,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Confirmed for June 30, 2026 — 4K, 60fps, New Content Detailed
Nintendo and Monolith Soft release an overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, detailing 4K/60fps enhancements, new Merc Assault mode,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Overview: New Blade, Merc Assault Mode, 4K/60 FPS Upgrades
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition gets a full overview trailer detailing Merc Assault mode, a new Blade named Momo, Pyra and Mythra outfit rewards, and...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — Synthesis and Battle System Explained for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix details the battle system, monster recruitment, and synthesis mechanics in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and...
Japan LDP Forms Parliamentary Group to Tackle Trading Card Counterfeiting, Scalping and Money Laundering
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has announced a new parliamentary group to address counterfeit trading cards, scalping and money-laundering in a market driven...
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Speed Boosts and QoL Upgrades Put Spira in Sharp Relief
A close look at Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, examining speed boosts, encounter toggles, Sphere Grid options, visual upgrades, and the...
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...
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution – Pitch Black Expansion Now Available — Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex Debut
The Pokémon Company International launches the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Pitch Black expansion, introducing Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex and new cards tied to...
Denshattack Switch 2 Review: Undercoders’ High-Octane Train-Rider Hits July 15, 2026
Denshattack launches on Switch 2 on July 15, 2026. Developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games deliver an arcade-style train-trick racer with a strong...
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...
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle Deal: Amazon Selling Choose Your Game Bundle for $449.99 Ahead of September Price Increase
Amazon is offering the Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle for $449.99 — $50 below MSRP — ahead of a scheduled $50 price increase on September 1. Learn the...
Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares Nintendo Switch Release Set for October 30, 2026
Polycast Labs' 90s-inspired collectathon Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares arrives on Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. Solo developer David Ho created this Tim...
Cardsmiths Launches Persona 5 Royal Series 1 Trading Cards — Official Collector Set for Phantom Thieves Fans
Cardsmiths has released officially licensed Persona 5 Royal Series 1 Trading Cards. Learn pack details, rare inserts, and how the launch ties to Persona's legacy and...
Tales of Mobile preservation: Rare Tales of Wahrheit, Tales of Quiz and Wonder Casino Recovered
Preservationists have recovered partial builds of several obscure Tales of Mobile feature-phone titles — including Tales of Wahrheit, Tales of Quiz and Tales of Wonder...
Activision Super Pocket announced: 34 Atari classics pre-installed on new HyperMegaTech handheld
HyperMegaTechBlaze's HyperMegaTech sub-label launches the Activision Super Pocket handheld on September 28 with 34 pre-installed Atari home-console titles, Evercade...
Moonlight Peaks Switch 2 Review: Little Chicken’s Gothic Farming Sim Arrives on Nintendo Switch July 7, 2026
Moonlight Peaks from Little Chicken blends cozy farming-sim mechanics with a gothic twist. Reviewed on Switch 2, the game launches for Nintendo Switch on July 7, 2026...
Botany Manor Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Switch 2 Edition Launches with 1080p/60fps Upgrade
Botany Manor from Balloon Studios and Whitethorn Games arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with a paid upgrade, improved resolution and 60fps target; available now on the...
Wil Overton Super Play T-Shirt: Former Rare Artist Reimagines Super Nintendo Magazine Cover
Former Rare artist Wil Overton has launched a Super Play-inspired t-shirt range on Etsy, including a Metroid 'Super Play' edition that uses the magazine's strapline in...
Nintendo Topped Famitsu 40th Anniversary Reader Survey — Company Issues Thank-You Message
Nintendo was voted the No.1 game developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary reader survey; the company issued a translated thank-you message referencing the Famicom and...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Release Dates, New Content, and Quality‑of‑Life Changes Fans Want
A detailed look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft: confirmed release dates, announced additions, and practical quality-of-life...
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Remake Review: Velan Studios’ Star Fox (2026) Reimagines Star Fox 64
A professional review of Star Fox (2026) for Nintendo Switch 2 by Velan Studios. Coverage includes release date, gameplay, modes, and multiplayer Battle Mode.
Pikmin Bloom July Event: How to Get Tiny Instrument Orchestra Decor Pikmin
Niantic's Pikmin Bloom mobile event runs July 1–31. Learn how to earn Tiny Instrument: Orchestra Decor Pikmin, Symphony Records, and event rewards on iOS and Android.
Sticky Business physical release for Nintendo Switch: Super Rare Games confirms 3,000-copy run
Super Rare Games will publish a 3,000-copy physical release of Sticky Business for Nintendo Switch on July 9, bundling three additional titles on the cartridge.
Pokémon 30th Celebration expansion: full product lineup, release date, and promo cards revealed
The Pokémon Company International has revealed the full product lineup and release date for the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion, including Elite Trainer Box,...
Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Gameplay, and Features
Comprehensive look at Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2: release date, gameplay systems, enemies, weapons, tanks, multiplayer, amiibo support and progression...
Banjo-Kazooie Beta Tracks Unlocked in HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
Rare's handheld HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition unlocks over 20 previously unused Banjo-Kazooie beta tracks, preserved with the original Nintendo 64 soundfont...
Splatoon Raiders Release Date, Features, and Switch 2 Details: What to Know About Nintendo's New Spin on the Franchise
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2 launching July 23, 2026. Read a feature breakdown of weapons, tanks, gadgets, multiplayer, amiibo support, and...
Splatoon Raiders Release Date: Nintendo Confirms July 23 Launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo revealed that Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. Read a full breakdown of gameplay systems, co-op, gadgets, amiibo...
Splatoon Raiders Release Date: Nintendo Confirms July 23 Launch for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, confirming a July 23 release. Read our recap of the Splatoon Raiders Direct, detailing gameplay, weapons,...
Banjo-Kazooie Secret Music Player Reveals 20+ Unused Tracks on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
A hidden music player on the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition surfaces more than 20 unused Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie tracks. Composer Grant Kirkhope responds.
Banjo-Kazooie secret music player discovered on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket handheld
A hidden music player with more than 20 unused tracks and a 100% cheat menu — what the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition reveals about Banjo-Kazooie's...
Petit Planet and Nintendo Switch 2: ESRB Listing Fuels Console Conversation
HoYoverse's Petit Planet — a cozy life sim from the studio behind Genshin Impact — received a new ESRB listing that references Nintendo hardware. Read what the listing...
Donkey Kong 64 PC Port: Recompiled Build Promises Native Windows, macOS, Linux Support and 60+ FPS
A recompiled Donkey Kong 64 build aimed at PC is being showcased with native Windows, macOS and Linux support, widescreen rendering, high framerates and...
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea release date and trailer — Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch details
Natsume has released the first trailer for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea and confirmed a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on 24 September...
Tomo: Endless Blue Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Onibi Announces Monster-Taming RPG for Nintendo eShop
Onibi confirms Tomo: Endless Blue is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop. Monster-taming RPG features procedural...
The Slormancer Nintendo Switch: Slormite Studios Announces Dungeon Crawler for Switch and eShop
The Slormancer from Slormite Studios and publisher Plug In Digital is headed to Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop. Read verified details on features, classes,...
TCG Card Shop Simulator Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
O.P. Neon Games confirms TCG Card Shop Simulator is in full production for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch following more than 3.5 million Steam Early Access...
LEGO Pokémon SMART Play: 12 New Interactive Sets Use LEGO SMART Brick Technology
The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International launch 12 LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets featuring the LEGO SMART Brick and SMART Tags. Details on set line-up,...
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration — Release Date, Booster Contents, and Futuristic Rare Details
The Pokémon Company International announces Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration. Release date, booster pack contents, Futuristic Rare art by YOSHIROTTEN, and global launch...
Nintendo Switch Fishing Minigames: Top Relaxing Hooks Across Switch Titles
A roundup of notable fishing minigames on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, covering titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Stardew Valley, DREDGE, and Dave the...
Mario Kart Series Evolution: Why Fans Still Compare Mario Kart 64 to Diddy Kong Racing and CTR
A closer look at the Mario Kart series' evolution, community comparisons to Diddy Kong Racing and Crash Team Racing, and how sales and fan loyalty shape perceptions on...
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...
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,...
Gecko Gods Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: Free Upgrade for Original Switch Owners June 25, 2026
Gecko Gods is getting a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version on June 25, 2026, announced by Super Rare Originals and Inresin. Existing Nintendo Switch owners receive a...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Cygames releases a new demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2, with details on demo content, Conflux mode, Summons, character...