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Lies of P: Complete Edition and Virtual Boy Classics Lead This Week’s Nintendo Download on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download roundup: Lies of P: Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2, new Virtual Boy classics arrive for Switch Online + Expansion Pack,...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
Comprehensive rundown of this week's European Nintendo eShop update, detailing new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, notable entries like Final...
Minecraft Switch 2 Release Date Announced: Mojang Confirms October 27, 2026 Native Version
Mojang has announced a native Minecraft release for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026, including a digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners and enhanced...
Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 Load Times: Square Enix Confirms Investigation and Patch Plans
Square Enix acknowledges elongated load times for Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2, details affected scenarios and says a fix targeting data reloading and cache clearing...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Oct. 27 Release, Vibrant Visuals, and Mario Mash-Up Update
Mojang announces Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launching Oct. 27, 2026, with new Vibrant Visuals support and an updated Super Mario Mash-Up pack.
Final Fantasy XIV Nintendo Switch 2 Loading Issue: Square Enix Confirms Patch in Testing
Square Enix acknowledges longer loading times in the newly released Final Fantasy XIV Nintendo Switch 2 version and says an optimization patch is in testing to address...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Free Trial, Starter and Complete Editions Now Available
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 with Free Trial, Starter Edition, and Complete Edition on the Nintendo eShop. Learn about pricing,...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Subscription Details, FFXIV Coins, and Nintendo Switch Online Perks
Square Enix launches Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 with a one-month subscription waiver, FFXIV Coins via the Nintendo eShop, and a special Nintendo Switch...
Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove Rewards: My Nintendo Sweepstakes, Wallpapers, and Physical Prizes for Nintendo Switch Players
Nintendo highlights My Nintendo rewards tied to Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch, including a Splatoon Raiders Beach Day Sweepstakes,...
Super Mario Sunshine Switch Online Classics: Pure Nintendo Podcast Reacts to GameCube Classic
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts break down the Super Mario Sunshine announcement for Nintendo Switch Online Classics, weekly game news, and coverage of releases like Final...
Nintendo Switch 2 File Sizes Revealed: eShop Roundup for Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P, Big Walk
A verified eShop roundup lists file sizes for several Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P: Complete Edition, Big...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts (Week of August 2, 2026): Splatoon Raiders Tops List as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Upgrade Pack Climbs to No.2
Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for August 2, 2026. Splatoon Raiders holds No.1 while Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Upgrade Pack reaches No.2; Final Fantasy XIV sits at...
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 Art Controversy: Square Enix Confirms No AI, Replaces Visuals
Square Enix responds to social media claims that Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 art was AI-generated, confirming human error and replacing the assets.
Screamer Nintendo Switch 2: USK Rating Hints at Possible Nintendo Release
A USK listing for Screamer has appeared in Germany, noting a Nintendo version. The arcade-style reboot from Italian developer Milestone launched earlier this year on...
Square Enix Says Kingdom Hearts Collection Box Art Wasn't AI-Generated for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has clarified that the contested box art for The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] on Nintendo Switch 2 was created by its development team without...
Kusan: City of Wolves Launches on Nintendo Switch eShop — CIRCLEfromDOT’s Gritty Top-Down Shooter
Kusan: City of Wolves from CIRCLEfromDOT and publisher PQube is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Read a feature breakdown of gameplay, stages, soundtrack,...
Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Release Date: August 4, 2026 — Evercold Expansion, New Bastion Job, and Subscription Details
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, 2026. Details include the Evercold expansion, new Bastion job, separate Switch 2 subscription...
Clair Obscur Switch 2 Plans: Sandfall Interactive Confirms Interest in Unreal Engine 5 Port
Sandfall Interactive says it's interested in a Switch 2 port of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 but it's too early to announce. Read the latest verified update on...
Resident Evil Surpasses 213 Million Sales as Capcom Q1 FY2026 Results Highlight Pragmata and Requiem Performance
Capcom's Q1 FY2026 financial results show the Resident Evil franchise has topped 213 million lifetime sales, Pragmata sold 2.51 million units by June 2026, and Requiem...
Naoki Yoshida: Other Final Fantasy Remakes Would Likely Require Multiple Installments
FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida warns that remaking classic Final Fantasy entries like FFVI, FFVIII and FFIX would be a massive, multi-installment undertaking. Square...
Naoki Yoshida Says Final Fantasy VI, VIII, IX Remakes Could Require 4–5 Parts
FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida warned remakes of Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX would be massive projects, potentially needing four or five instalments — comments from...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Splatoon Raiders: Hosts Discuss Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Octopath Traveler, and Gamescom
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma and Kirk share early impressions of Splatoon Raiders, discuss potential re-releases for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Octopath Traveler,...
Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Revealed: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Final Fantasy XIV and More
Nintendo eShop listings in North America, Europe and Japan reveal download sizes for multiple Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games, including Xenoblade...
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold: January 2027 Launch Confirmed for Switch 2
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will launch in January 2027 and appear on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2. Details from the FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 in...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts: Splatoon Raiders Tops Week of July 26, 2026
Weekly Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for July 26, 2026 — Splatoon Raiders holds No.1 after launch; Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster debuts at No.6. Full All Games...
Star Fox Challenge Mode Guide: Ranking the Hardest Missions and How to Beat Them
An authoritative guide to Star Fox's Challenge Mode, ranking the toughest missions and offering verified strategies for Corneria, Sector X, Venom and more. Includes...
Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 Launches August 4 — Free Trial Includes Heavensward
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, with an extensive free trial that includes the Heavensward expansion. Details on the...
Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: Pre-Orders Live for August 4, 2026 Launch
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, 2026. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch 2 eShop, with...
Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 release date confirmed: August 4, 2026
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on August 4, 2026, with pre-orders live and a one-month free subscription trial. Read the...
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation to Feature Larger Open World Than Rebirth, Square Enix Says
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will offer a larger open world than Final Fantasy VII Rebirth while guiding players to avoid overwhelming exploration.
How Michael Eisner Approved Kingdom Hearts: The Story Behind the Disney–Square Collaboration
A look at the surprising approval of Kingdom Hearts by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner, the game's origins with Square, and its release history on PlayStation platforms...
My Nintendo Rewards: Super Mario World Metal Display and Splatoon Raiders Memo Pad Now Available
My Nintendo has added two new physical rewards — a Super Mario World desktop metal display exclusive to paid Nintendo Switch Online members and a Splatoon Raiders memo...
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...
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer: Square Enix Brings Spira to the New Console
Square Enix has released the launch trailer for Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2. Read our report on what's new in the port, quality-of-life...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Games Out This Week
A comprehensive look at this week's Nintendo eShop update in Europe, highlighting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability notes, and verified...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of July 23, 2026 — Switch 2 and Switch eShop Release Roundup
Complete roundup of the European Nintendo eShop and retail releases for the week of July 23, 2026, including Switch 2 retail and digital launches and the full list of...
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...
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2: 25th-Anniversary Port Delivers Modest Upgrades
An authoritative review of Square Enix's Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2, assessing technical upgrades, included content, and historical...
Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster Switch 2 Launch: July 23 Release, Visual Upgrades and No Upgrade Path
Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. Read our comparison of visual upgrades, pricing, and Nintendo Life's review summary for the...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 Release Confirmed This Year, ESRB Lists Mature Content
Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up and released on PlayStation 5 in 2024, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year. An ESRB rating details Mature descriptors...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 Release Confirmed This Year — ESRB Rates PS5 Action RPG M
Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year and has received an ESRB 'M' rating ahead of a release date.
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Museum: Square Enix Confirms Tokyo Exhibition Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Square Enix will stage a Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary museum in Shinjuku in September. Details, fan submissions, and the Switch 2 HD Remaster release date covered.
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Video Arrives Ahead of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has released a 25th anniversary video for Final Fantasy X as the company prepares to launch Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster on the Nintendo Switch 2....
Octopath Traveler Switch 2 Editions: Pure Nintendo Podcast Questions Upgrade Path and Save Compatibility
Pure Nintendo Podcast hosts Jemma and Trev examine reports about Octopath Traveler Switch 2 editions, discuss compatibility and upgrade-path concerns, and cover the...
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary: Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix marks the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X and confirms Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Background on the original...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Splatoon Raiders, Unbeatable Listed
A roundup of verified file sizes pulled from Nintendo eShop listings for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Splatoon...
Final Fantasy IV Originally Planned for NES: Tokita and Kitase Explain 1989 Shift to SNES
Square (now Square Enix) developers Takashi Tokita and Yoshinori Kitase confirm Final Fantasy IV began in 1989 as an NES project before moving to the Super Nintendo....
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary: Yoshinori Kitase Reflects on PS2 Launch and Team Challenges
Yoshinori Kitase discusses assembling the Final Fantasy X team while Tetsuya Nomura and staff worked on Kingdom Hearts. A look back at the PS2 launch, Square Enix...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Nintendo Switch eShop Charts — Week of July 18, 2026
Weekly analysis of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for July 18, 2026. Coverage includes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming No.1, top download-only titles,...
Dragon Quest XI S Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in September — File Size, Price, and Save Data Details
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this September. Read details on eShop file size, price, performance and...
Final Fantasy Resonance Release Date, Worlds, and Visions: Square Enix Details for Nintendo Switch and Multiplatform Launch
Square Enix reveals new trailer and press-release details for Final Fantasy Resonance, outlining its HD-2D visuals, playable worlds Dilmagia and Olderion, new...
Final Fantasy Resonance: Square Enix Confirms HD-2D RPG for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D console RPG based on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 22 October...
Star Ocean The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Square Enix Launches 2.5D Remake on eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the 2.5D remake, gameplay systems, voice options, and key features from series...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — 60 FPS, 1080p, and Visual Upgrades
Square Enix has quietly released a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R with 60 FPS, 1080p visuals, enhanced textures and additional graphical...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — eShop Release, No Upgrade Path or Save Transfer
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Read an authoritative breakdown of features, platform history, and the...
Final Fantasy Resonance Switch 2 Release Date and Trailer: Square Enix Confirms October 22, 2026
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, releasing October 22, 2026. Read about the new HD-2D trailer, gameplay...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release — No Upgrade Path or Save Transfer
Square Enix has released Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Nintendo Switch 2 on the eShop. Learn about compatibility, pricing, save data limitations, and the game's...
Final Fantasy Resonance Release Date: Square Enix Confirms October 22, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Square Enix has released a second trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance and confirmed the HD-2D JRPG will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on October 22,...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release Lands on Nintendo eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo eShop. Details on enhancements and upgrade paths remain limited.
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...