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Nintendo Switch 2 Editions: High-Profile Switch Games Still Missing Upgrades
An industry-focused look at popular Nintendo Switch titles — Pokémon, Kirby, Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, and Mario & Luigi — that have not received official...
Everything Is Crab Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Everything Is Crab from Odd Dreams Digital and publisher Secret Mode launches digitally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on 26 January...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary 2027: Movie, Concert Tour, Hasbro Toys and Switch 2 Ocarina of Time Remake
Nintendo confirms more The Legend of Zelda celebrations in 2027 including the live-action movie on April 30, 2027, a worldwide orchestral tour, Hasbro figures, amiibo...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary: Nintendo Outlines Film, Music, Merchandise and More
Nintendo details broad plans for The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary, including the April 30, 2027 movie release, Hasbro merchandise, anniversary concerts, and...
Nintendo Confirms 'Variety of Initiatives' for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary
Nintendo says it will pursue a range of initiatives across games, film, music and merchandise to mark The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary, expanding how players...
Pikmin Bloom 5th Anniversary Event: New Toy Jewelry Decor Pikmin Arrive on Mobile in November
Pikmin Bloom celebrates its fifth anniversary with new 5th Anniversary Toy Jewelry Decor Pikmin, returning decor Pikmin, event missions, Mystery Boxes from Brilliant...
Grime 2 Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 27, 2026
Grime 2, the sequel to the 2021 metroidvania from Clover Bite, is listed on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a November 27, 2026...
Ocarina of Time Empty Bottle Locations: Complete Guide for Nintendo 64 and 3DS
A step-by-step guide to find all five Empty Bottles in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with verified platform history and developer notes for Nintendo 64 and the...
Ocarina of Time Remake Gold Skulltula Locations Guide — Find All 100 Tokens
Definitive guide to all 100 Gold Skulltula locations in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Tips on required items, rewards from the House of Skulltula in...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Hit 26.35 Million Worldwide as Software Sales Top 73.21 Million
Nintendo reports 26.35 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles sold worldwide as of 30 September 2026, with software sales and top-selling titles detailed.
Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Infinity Ward and Digital Legends Deliver a Strong Port
Comprehensive review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 — release date, developers, campaign structure, DMZ and multiplayer performance, and...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — How the 1998 Classic Continues to Shape Nintendo Remakes
A look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, its 1998 Nintendo 64 debut, the 2011 Grezzo 3DS remaster, and why the title remains a blueprint for modern Zelda...
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Nintendo Switch 2 Release: HD Remaster by Titanium Studios Arrives October 29, 2026
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos remaster from Titanium Studios and Argonaut Games launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, 2026. Read our report on controls,...
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 physical release coming to Nintendo Switch — Limited Run Games announces pre-orders
Limited Run Games is preparing a proper physical release of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for Nintendo Switch. Read details on editions, included games (X5–X8),...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 — How Nintendo Rebuilt a Classic for a Modern Era
An in-depth look at Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2, covering controls, dungeon updates, the new Threads of Time...
Hyperspace Neptunia: Unlimited Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 – Western Release Slated for 2027
Idea Factory and Compile Heart will bring Hyperspace Neptunia: Unlimited to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide, with a Western release planned for 2027....
Brew & Dash Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — December 11, 2026
Brew & Dash, a semi-endless runner from Boitata Game Studio, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 11, 2026. Read the features, price, and...
Joe & Mac Retro Collection Nintendo Switch: Data East’s SNES Trilogy Returns with Rewind, Savestates and CRT Filter
The Joe & Mac Retro Collection bundles three Data East classics for Nintendo Switch with new quality-of-life features. Read our breakdown of the launch trailer,...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two Update — Version 2.0.0 Live with Bayonetta and Godzilla Pack
Sega's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two update (Ver. 2.0.0) is live.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release, Features, and Review Summary
A professional overview of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, covering release date, developer, gameplay, soundtrack, and technical...
Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Pikmin Day Direct Reveals Dandori Academy, Pikmin Bloom Update and 'Hello! Pikmin' Shorts
Nintendo's Pikmin Day Direct announced Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy releasing Nov. 12 for Nintendo Switch 2, a Pikmin Bloom winter update,...
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release, Modes, and Performance
A detailed look at Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered from Pipeworks Studios and Atari for Nintendo Switch 2, covering release details, game modes,...
Anomalith Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — FuRyu and Winning Entertainment Group Release Trailer
Anomalith, developed by Winning Entertainment Group and published by FuRyu, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2. Read our breakdown of gameplay systems, customization,...
Paper Mario: Color Splash at 10 — Why the Wii U Exclusive Still Matters Despite Poor Sales
A look at Paper Mario: Color Splash on its 10th anniversary: why Intelligent Systems' Wii U exclusive still earns praise for writing, presentation, and music despite...
Disguise Launches Official Yoshi Costumes for Halloween 2026 — Super Mario Merchandise Hits Amazon, Target, Walmart
Disguise, a JAKKS Pacific subsidiary, has added Yoshi costumes to its licensed Super Mario lineup for Halloween 2026. Available now across Amazon, Target, Walmart and...
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 — Atari and Pipeworks Explain the Remaster
Atari and Pipeworks discuss Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, covering Unreal Engine 5 conversion, online multiplayer, new...
Haunted Paws on Nintendo Switch: Indie World Trailer, Free eShop Demo, and May 2027 Release
Haunted Paws is a co-op indie adventure announced during the Nintendo Indie World showcase. Learn about the Nintendo Switch demo on the eShop, GameShare support,...
Nintendo Download: Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade and Hello Kitty Party Land Headline Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update
A roundup of this week's Nintendo Download highlights for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Minecraft upgrade details, Hello Kitty Party Land launch,...
Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — Launching Summer 2027
Idea Factory and Compile Heart announced Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, arriving Summer 2027 with expanded character creation,...
Everything is Crab Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — January 26, 2027 | Indie World Showcase
Everything is Crab, an animal evolutionary roguelite, launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 26, 2027 following an Indie World Showcase reveal....
Indie World Showcase Nintendo Switch 2: Key Indie Announcements, Demos, and Release Dates
A comprehensive rundown of the Indie World Showcase highlights for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including demo drops, release dates, and developer details...
Indie World Showcase Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Lineup for 2027
A comprehensive look at Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, detailing confirmed indie releases coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026–2027,...
October 2026 Indie World Showcase: Full Recap of Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Reveals
Comprehensive recap of Nintendo's October 2026 Indie World Showcase, detailing indie reveals, release dates, demos on Nintendo eShop, and key Nintendo Switch 2 and...
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch Review — Atlantis Studio’s Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Falls Short
A measured review of Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch for Nintendo Switch 2. Covers Atlantis Studio’s two-player asymmetrical design, release date, multiplayer features,...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Nintendo Switch 2): Island-Style Motion Control Sports Arrive
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Nintendo Switch 2 brings 12 motion-control sports to Spocco Resort with local and online multiplayer, a My Nintendo sweepstakes, and...
Village in the Shade Nintendo Switch Review: Nippon Ichi Blends Farming and Supernatural Horror
An in-depth review of Village in the Shade from Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America, released for Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2026. Examines gameplay, atmosphere,...
PEAK Console Edition: PEAK Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with Crossplay
PEAK: Console Edition from Aggro Crab and Landfall Games launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with online crossplay; originally released on...
Croc Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Confirmed by Retailer Listings — Physical and Digital Releases Planned
Retailer listings and publisher details reveal Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, with PM Studios handling...
8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Specs, Price, and Pre-Order Details
8BitDo's Arcade Controller Pro lands on November 30 for Nintendo Switch and PC. Read verified specs, price, pre-order outlets, and how the controller compares to...
Resident Evil 2 on Nintendo Switch 2: Capcom’s Native Port Delivers Strong Performance for the RE2 Remake
A journalist's look at Capcom's native Resident Evil 2 remake port on Nintendo Switch 2, covering performance, visuals, RE Engine pedigree, and how the 2019 remake...
Peak: Console Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with cross-play and daily rotating maps
Peak: Console Edition has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and is available now on the Nintendo eShop. The co-op climbing game features full cross-play, a 24-hour...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Features, and Island Crown Single-Player Mode
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. Read our overview of sports, Wuhu Island leisure activities, single-player Island...
Haste Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Confirmed by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games will release a limited physical run of Haste for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, offering 5,000 standard copies and 2,000 special editions with...
Reel Fishing: Days of Summer — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available
Natsume has released Reel Fishing: Days of Summer — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Read about new stages, performance upgrades, pricing, and what’s included in this...
Darkest Dungeon 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, Performance, and New Kingdoms Mode
Darkest Dungeon 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with a dedicated edition and upgrade pack for existing Switch owners. Performance upgrades, new Kingdoms campaign, and...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort promotional copy outlines Wuhu Island, 12 sports, and motion controls
A breakdown of promotional materials for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, summarizing the listed sports, island exploration features, customization, and online...
Burggeist Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: Ghrian Studio Confirms October 27, 2026 eShop Listing
Ghrian Studio's 2024 action-strategy Burggeist is headed to Nintendo Switch 2. Read the official eShop listing details, gameplay overview, story synopsis, and release...
Bluey’s Happy Snaps Review: Gameloft Captures the Show’s Heart on Nintendo Switch
An in-depth look at Bluey’s Happy Snaps by Gameloft: gameplay, photography mechanics, co-op features, and how the game recreates Bluey’s world for Nintendo Switch and...
Star Streak Atari Jaguar Release: Songbird Productions Announces Q1 2027 Launch
Star Streak, a new 360-degree arcade shooter from Songbird Productions, is headed to the Atari Jaguar with a planned Q1 2027 release following a limited JagFest 2024 run.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Metascore 79 on Metacritic Ahead of Launch
Metacritic assigns a 79 Metascore to Nintendo Switch Sports Resort across 52 critic reviews. Read a roundup of early critical response and how it compares to the...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review: A substantial motion-control sequel for Nintendo Switch Sports
A clear, authoritative review of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort that examines its expanded sports roster, motion controls, single-player modes, and online play compared...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Dual Fusion Expansion Adds Dual-Type Cards to Mobile TCG
The Pokémon Company Group announces the Dual Fusion expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, introducing dual-type cards, special packs, and timed Pikachu event missions...
Final Fantasy Resonance Review (Nintendo Switch) — Square Enix's HD‑2D Turn‑Based Reboot of Brave Exvius
An authoritative review of Final Fantasy Resonance on Nintendo Switch. Square Enix adapts Brave Exvius into an HD‑2D, turn‑based RPG with gacha‑inspired Visions,...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Return to Classic Turn-Based Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Resonance, developed by Square Enix and Lancarse for Nintendo Switch 2, adapts Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into an HD-2D turn-based RPG. Release date:...
Final Fantasy Resonance and Square Enix’s HD-2D Revival: A Return to Turn-Based Roots
An in-depth look at Final Fantasy Resonance, Square Enix’s HD-2D reimagining of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and how the game channels classic 16-bit Final Fantasy...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Review — A Faithful Musou Return
A close look at Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, its roots in the 2001 original, Omega Force and Koei Tecmo's role, and how the remaster preserves...
Super Mario 64 plaque deciphered: Mochi64 claims 'Eternal Star, We Hope So' reading
A veteran Mario mystery may have a new answer. Mochi64 says a pixel-analysis tool deciphers the Super Mario 64 castle plaque as 'Eternal Star / We Hope So.'
Just Dance: Decades of Hits Review — Ubisoft’s Party Playlist on Nintendo Switch
A detailed review of Just Dance: Decades of Hits on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes song list highlights, gameplay modes like Adventure and Workout, multiplayer...
StormLord Nudity Code Discovered in Sega Genesis Port — Hidden Cheats Unearthed
A code researcher uncovered a hidden 'nudity code' and other cheat sequences in the 1990 Sega Genesis port of StormLord. The discovery sheds light on sprite changes...
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Avalanche’s Toy Box Mode Shines Again
A review-focused look at Toy Story 3: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes Avalanche Software's history, the Toy Box mode's influence on Disney...