News Once Upon A Katamari Is The Latest Game To Roll Onto Switch 2
Plus new DLC is announced
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Revealed For Switch 2, Launches End Of July
You say you want an Evolution
- Exclusives
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Pokémon Pokopia 'Hide And Sneak With Zorua' Event Starts Next Week
Ready or not
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
News Nintendo And Hot Topic Reveal New Exclusive Pikmin Merchandise
Blowhogging it all
- Nintendo
- Pikmin
- Merchandise
- US
News South Of Midnight Dev Seeking New Collabs Following Xbox Split
It's now an independent developer
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox
- Industry
News Noir-Style Cartoon Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Surpasses One Million Players
"From the bottom of our grinning hearts, thank you"
- Nintendo Switch 2
Latest News
TodayWed, 15th Jul 2026
News Once Upon A Katamari Is The Latest Game To Roll Onto Switch 2
Plus new DLC is announced
Bandai Namco has announced that Once Upon a Katamari will be making its way to the Switch 2 later this year on 8th October 2026. As to be expected with the new release, players can expect improved resolution and higher frame rates. Mouse controls have also been added in which you 'roll' the Joy-Con forwards, kinda like...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Revealed For Switch 2, Launches End Of July
You say you want an Evolution
Frontier Developments (RollerCoaster Tycoon, LostWinds, Planet Zoo) is bringing Jurassic World Evolution 2 to Switch 2 in Complete Edition form on 30th July. The follow-up to Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, which launched on Switc
- Exclusives
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Feature I Turned My GBA Into A Switch To Better Enjoy Its Unsung Japanese Gems
Time Extension Dock 'n' Go
I have always had a huge fondness for the Game Boy. I can say that it lead to my lifelong love of gaming when I first clapped eyes on my classmate Ben’s brand new DMG-01 in 1990. Battery powered, gaming on the go, interchangeable cartridges... it couldn't get better, could it? Sure, I played my Commodore 64 on my black-and-white telly,...
- Features
- GBA
- Nintendo
News Pokémon Pokopia 'Hide And Sneak With Zorua' Event Starts Next Week
Ready or not
Pokémon Pokopia is back with another event, this time starring the dark-type Pokémon Zorua. Kicking off on 19th July at 5am and ending on 27th July at 4:59am local time, you're invited to play hide and seek with Zorua to win in-game prizes, including a new trophy. There doesn't, however, appear to be any new Pokémon being added this...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
News Nintendo And Hot Topic Reveal New Exclusive Pikmin Merchandise
Blowhogging it all
Nintendo has expanded its collaboration with Hot Topic, revealing a new set of Pikmin merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, a bag, a coin purse, and a cap. Available for pre-order on Hot Topic now (sorry, no international shipping on pre-orders – you might have to wait until they're released properly), delivery is scheduled...
- Nintendo
- Pikmin
- Merchandise
- US
News South Of Midnight Dev Seeking New Collabs Following Xbox Split
It's now an independent developer
South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games was one of the teams let go during Xbox's recent layoffs, and now, just a week later, it's put out the call for collaborations with other studios. In a message on its official LinkedIn page, the Montreal-based developer announced it's expanding
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox
- Industry
News Noir-Style Cartoon Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Surpasses One Million Players
"From the bottom of our grinning hearts, thank you"
Following a 40fps mode update last week, the new noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. For Hire has now hit a major milestone. Fumi and PlaySide have revealed the title has officially surpassed one million players since arriving on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms in April 2026.
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Konami Confirms Its New Castlevania Game Will Launch This October On Switch
Simultaneous release confirmed
Last month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching on multiple platforms on 15th October 2026. There was no sign of the Switch logo in this release date trailer, but it's now been confirmed the Nintendo version will be arriving at the same time as other platforms. Here's the official...
- Nintendo Switch
- Castlevania
- Konami
- Upcoming Releases
News Super Bomberman Collection Adds Super Famicom Game In Free August Update
Panic Bomber W returns
Bomberman made a return in February with an entirely new collection and in a surprise announcement, Konami has revealed it will be releasing a free update next month. On 20th August 2026, Super Bomberman Collection for Switch and Switch 2 will add the Hudson Soft Japanese-exclusive Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W. This game,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Bomberman
- Konami
- Super Famicom
News Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle Gets A Discount Ahead Of System Price Revision (US)
A standalone system will cost $499.99 as of September
Nintendo is increasing the cost of the Switch 2 in North America this September, and just weeks out from this price revision, Amazon has discounted the relatively new "Choose Your Game" bundle. Instead of paying $499.99, you can currently get a Switch 2 system and Joy-Con controllers with a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo
- US
- North America
- PSA
YesterdayTue, 14th Jul 2026
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
All the GB and GBC games on NSO
Updated with Fortified Zone, The Sword of Hope II, and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 from the July 2026 update. Enjoy! Game Boy and GB Color titles first arrived on Nintendo Switch Online in February 2023, pleasing many old-
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Game Boy
- Best Games
- Retro
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Special Pin Set For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
Update: Available at GameStop, here's a look
[Thu 9th Jul, 2026 02:35 BST]: As part of Super Mario's ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo will be releasing a special themed pin set. As highlighted by 'Nintendeal' on social media, this set will be available as a promotional item from "select retailers". It includes four Mario pins as...
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
- Anniversaries
- US
- North America
Rumour Nintendo Is Reportedly Considering A Switch 2 OLED Model
Switch 2 launched with an LCD panel
Since the reveal of the Switch 2, there have been ongoing rumours about an updated model swapping the LCD screen for an OLED panel. Although it seems less likely at the moment after rising costs in the tech space and even a Switch 2 price hike, a new report by ZDNet Korea claims Nintendo is currently considering...
- Rumours
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo
Its about Time
It's safe to say that, while they're often unfairly compared as franchises, Digimon and Pokémon have diverged in recent years. Game Freak has stuck to the same mechanical loop, taking the odd risk with its tried and true formula, while Digimon has pushed into story-driven adventures with darker themes and monster-collecting mechanics...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Expected To Run At A Minimum Of 30fps On Switch 2
"it's exceeding our expectations"
Dragon's Dogma 2 garnered a fair bit of criticism following its release in 2024 thanks to some pretty dire performance issues. Frame rate would often tank during gameplay on PS5, and while post-launch patches certainly improved things, it was far from perfect. So it was a pretty big surprise, then, to learn of...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Octopath Traveler 0 Update Adds New Town Resident And Foe Later This Year
A familiar face
As part of Octopath Traveler's 8th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix has announced the latest entry Octopath Traveler 0 will be getting an update later this year. Full details haven't been shared just yet, but we do have some insight about what to expect via the official anniversary broadcast. As highlighted by Gematsu, players...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Square Enix
- Updates
- Anniversaries
Review D-topia (Switch 2) – A Sci-Fi Narrative Puzzler That Has Less To Say Than It Lets On
Human judgement required.
In a society optimised for the happiness of the many, what becomes of those who disrupt the balance? As the newest residential Facilitator at D-topia, a meticulously managed AI-run settlement, your job isn't just to resolve mechanical issues and keep the facilities running smoothly; it's to be a moral cog in the algorithm,...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Receives A Small Update
Including enhancements, changes and fixes
Last month, Square Enix released a major patch for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on the Switch 1 & 2. Now, it's released another update, bumping the game up to Version 1.5.1. This patch is much smaller update and contains some adjustments to the recently added New Game + mode. A few other...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Updates
News Kingdom Hearts "Deep Dive" Event To Commemorate 25th Anniversary This August
Taking place at Disney's "ultimate" fan event
The Kingdom Hearts series will be getting a proper release on Nintendo platforms this October, with Kingdom Hearts 4 also confirmed to arrive on the Switch 2 in the future. As part of its fan event D23 this year, Disney announced a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts", taking place on 15th August 2026...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Kingdom Hearts
- Square Enix
- Disney
Monday13th Jul 2026
News Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Announced For Switch 2 With Improved Performance And Visuals
Forget about upgrading, though
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 for the Switch 2, bringing two modern RPG classics to Nintendo's latest console with improved visuals and performance. Although they're out now in Japan, a western release is due to follow on 1st October 2026. You can bag each game individually either...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Feature Nintendo's Japan-Only 'bit Generations' Still Plays Like Little Else 20 Years On
A bit ahead of its time
20 years ago, Nintendo published some of its most boldly experimental games on the Game Boy Advance – and only in Japan. Released across two waves in July 2006 and developed largely by Skip Ltd., the studio behind Chibi-Robo!, the seven-game bit Generations collection stands out as some of the most abstract game design...
- Features
- GBA
- Retro
- Nintendo
- Anniversaries
Poll Splatoon 3's Raiders-Themed Splatfest Has Crowned Its Champion
It's about drive, it's about power
[Fri 10th Jul, 2026 10:00 BST]: It's Splatfest weekend, folks! Nintendo technically announced this one back in the June Direct, but with all the Zelda and Xenoblade news, we thought it was only right that we give everyone a little reminder now that it's finally here. The Splatoon 3 Splatfest kicks off tomorrow...
- News
- Polls
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Splatoon
UK Charts Assassin's Creed Plants Its Black Flag At Number One
A successful quest for booty
It's a new week, so it's time to check out the latest UK boxed charts data. Fresh off its release on 9th July, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has stormed to the top to grab the gold. For those interested, PS5 expectedly took the lion's share of sales at 84%, with Xbox trailing at 15% and PC netting only 1%. Keep...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
News Outlaws + Handful Of Missions Is Coming To Switch 2, Free Upgrade Confirmed
Atari doing what Squeenix don't
Don't you just love it when a new announcement makes a previous announcement look even worse? Case in point, Square Enix confirmed today that Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 are coming to the Switch 2, but no upgrades are being offered to current owners. Naff, indeed. Now, a new eShop listing reveals that Atari and Nightdive...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Persona 3 20th Anniversary Video Showcases Remixed Music And Pixel Art
Vibes
Atlus has released a new video celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Persona 3, featuring remixed music and some lovely pixel art scenes. The new arrangements have been composed by DJ VaVa, while the pixel art was created by artist Motocross Saito. It's not the most bombastic way to celebrate such a momentous milestone for the game, but it...
- Anniversaries
- Persona
- Sega
- Atlus
Sunday12th Jul 2026
Cleared for takeoff
Though Cygames has always been a mobile game developer, the company has historically been pretty good about supporting its games with some excellent console-focused spinoffs. Shadowverse got Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle, Battle Champs got Little Noah: Scion of Paradise, and Dragalia Lost got… oh. Though the company’s...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 12th 2026)
Time Extension Super Mario Bros. Special! Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure! Evercade price hike!
Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. The Story Of Hudson Soft's Bizarre Super Mario Bros. "Spin-Off": Super Mario Bros. Special, for the...
- Features
- Retro Recap
News Koei Tecmo Wanted Pokémon Pokopia To Be The Very Best (Selling) Pokémon Spin-Off
It's already sold over four million copies
The relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia has been a surprise hit for the Switch 2, but it apparently wasn't forecast by Koei Tecmo to be as successful as it's been in terms of sales. Company president and CEO Hisashi Koinuma recently spoke to Famitsu about the game, claiming "there weren't any real...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
- Koei Tecmo
- Game Freak
- The Pokemon Company
Reminder Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates The Return Of Star Fox, Unlock A Special Theme
Update: Event now live
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 03:30 BST]: Star Fox is out today on the Switch 2, and to celebrate Fox McCloud's return, Nintendo has announced a new event for its addictive online battle royale title, Tetris 99. This 55th 'Maximus Cup' will take flight on 10th July 2026 and runs until 13th July 2026. During this time, if you compete...
- Reminders
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Tetris 99
- Nintendo Switch Online
News Assassin's Creed Black Flag Skin Returns In Rayman Legends Retold
A pirate's life for Rayman
Edward Kenway this week returned in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and alongside this release, Ubisoft has confirmed this character skin will also be revived in the upcoming release Rayman Legends Retold. Retold will be arriving for the Switch 2 on 1st October 2026 and comes packed with 3D visuals, a brand-new...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Ubisoft
- Rayman
- Assassins Creed
- Upcoming Releases
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Fortified Zone
NSO newbie
We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! We celebrated the launch of Rhythm Heaven Groove last week by matching up the three regional covers for its Fever Wii predecessor, and it wasn't even close. The North American design walked away with a staggering win, taking 72% of the vote and leaving Europe and Japan with the remaining...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- Game Boy
News Warframe Reveals Major New Chapter, Playing Card Mini-Game, Fortnite Collab And Much More
And Brysko, a Sentient Warframe
The free-to-play co-op third-person looter shooter Warframe, which made its debut on the Switch 2 in March, held its 11th TennoCon Celebration this week, sharing multiple announcements. Developer Digital Extremes unveiled the next major narrative chapter 'Warframe: Tau', a new Warframe, Brysko, Warframe's first card...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
Saturday11th Jul 2026
News Donkey Kong Arcade Set Surfaces In New LEGO Leak, Here's A First Look
It's on like Donkey Kong!
Last month, Nintendo teased a brand-new Lego Donkey Kong set via the Nintendo Today app. In an update, it seems we've now got our first look via a leak. According to a photo doing the rounds online, this new set is based on the classic 'Donkey Kong Arcade' video game. It will apparently be arriving in August for $200 USD...
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
- Lego
- Arcade
- Leaks
Talking Point New Ocarina = New amiibo? Nintendo Needs To Make These Zelda Figurines
amiibocarina time
With an Ocarina of Time remake coming later in the year, it's got me looking at my bookshelf of Ocarina-related knick-knacks and wondering what else Nintendo might have planned for release. Coming in Zelda's 40th anniversary year, I'm expecting a tempting Limited Edition with a Steelbook, an artbook, a Triforce paperweight -...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
News Atelier Yumia Switch 2 Update Adds Performance Settings Option, Improves Frame Rate And More
Includes fixes for the Switch version as well
Atelier Yumia got released on the Switch 2 last month alongside a paid upgrade for the existing Switch version. Now, both versions of the title have been updated to Version 1.6.1. This latest patch includes performance setting options for the Switch 2 version, improvements to alleviate frame rate drops...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th July)
Finding the Groove
Hello everyone, and well done on making it to another weekend. It's been another fairly quiet week for us as the gaming industry continues to come to terms with Sony and Microsoft's shenanigans. It's probably a good idea for Nintendo to just sit down, shut up, and don't do anything stupid. There were still a few notable events,...
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
News Sonic Frontiers First 4 Figures Statue Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Super Sonic statue also confirmed
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega recently shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on the Switch 2. Now, to join in on the birthday celebrations, First 4 Figures has shared a sneak peek of its Sonic Frontiers statue. This statue will be available to pre-order on 21st...
- Sonic
- First 4 Figures
- SEGA
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
Friday10th Jul 2026
News Stardew Valley Official Crochet Book Announced, Out January 2027
Pre-orders are now available
Following the release of the Stardew Valley Cookbook, an official "Stardew Valley Crochet Book" has now been announced. It will be released on 26th January 2027, and pre-orders are now live. ConcernedApe has called on the expertise of crochet designer Megan Lapp and Cookbook writer Ryan Novak is also back. This new...
- Stardew Valley
- Books
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
News Adventures Of Elliot Patch Lets You Remove The Incessant Voice Support
Coming soon to Switch 2
Square Enix has just released a new patch for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Steam, with a promise to bring it to consoles in the near future. There isn't a great deal to go through here, but one of the key improvements includes a new option to disable the voice support completely. This has proven to be a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
Rumour Call Of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 Switch Ports Supposedly "Not Planned"
Out of sight
Activision shadow-dropped Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on the PS4 & PS5 this week. Unsurprisingly, it's led to questions about the possibility of Switch ports. If you do have an itchy trigger finger, you'll supposedly look elsewhere for your first-person shooter thrills, as versions for Nintendo's current...
- Rumours
- Call of Duty
- Activision
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Hell Is Us Shifts Switch 2 Launch Due To "Very Busy" September Release Window
Get out the way
Nacon's upcoming Switch 2 game Hell Is Us, which has received "very positive" ratings on platforms like Steam and was praised by our colleagues at Push Square as a "must-play" for fans of lore-filled mystery, is shifting its release date by two weeks. Although the developer Rogue Factor has been "working hard" to deliver this...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Opinion Help! I'm Obsessed With Rhythm Heaven Groove's Secret Beatspell Finale
Beatspell? More like Neatspell
Here's a sentence that I never thought I'd write: I'm about to discuss spoilers for Rhythm Heaven Groove. That's right, I have spoilers, and they're for a Rhythm Heaven game. What's more, it was a really lovely surprise to discover it myself. So, if you're still working your way through the minigames and, more...
- Opinion
- Features
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Rhythm Heaven
PSA Disgaea Mayhem Demo For Switch 1 & 2 Available Now On The eShop
"Try all seven weapons across three stages"
Later this month, NIS America is bringing Disgaea Mayhem to the Switch 1 & 2. It's a new take on the series, described as a "high-octane" action role-playing experience. If you are wondering what exactly to expect, NIS America has now released a demo, which you can download on the eShop. This demo comes...
- PSA
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- eShop
News Pokémon Go Recreates Original Trailer With A Huge Times Square Mewtwo Raid
OTT? Nah
Remember the original trailer for Pokémon Go? Well if not, go ahead and refresh yourself, it's right above. Released on 10th September 2015, it ended with a pretty ambitious fantasy in which a whole bunch of players descended onto Times Square, New York to take on Mewtwo. Well, it's a fantasy no more. As covered by VGC, Pokémon GO...
- Pokemon
- Pokemon Go
- The Pokemon Company
News Another F-Zero Album Joins The Nintendo Music Library This Week
"You got boost power!"
Nintendo has this week added an F-Zero soundtrack to its mobile music app for Switch Online subscribers. This time it's the album for the Switch Online battle royale title, F-Zero 99. It comes loaded with 44 tracks in total and has a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes. Here's every song included in this latest update:...
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Music
- Nintendo
- F-Zero
- Updates
Thursday9th Jul 2026
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games
Not rushing, not dragging
Now updated with the wonderful Rhythm Heaven Groove. Enjoy! Whether you're a rhythm-gaming master or just enjoy getting down to the funky beat, there are a wealth of games available on Switch that cater to the musically inclined. From games that give you a full body workout to titles that test the timing of a single...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch
- Best Switch Games
- Switch Essentials
Japanese Charts Holy Moly, Look At Those Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales
Wiping the floor
Ahoy folks, we're back with another look at the latest Japanese boxed charts (goodness, will these even exist in a few years time..?), courtesy of Famitsu. It's time for Rhythm Heaven Groove to shine, and wowie-zowie, what a great start. What many are deeming to be the Switch's swan song has absolutely smashed it with a total of...
- Japanese Charts
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Free Update Releasing Alongside Switch Versions
Update: Here are the full patch notes
[Fri 19th Jun, 2026 03:55 BST]: Ahead of the release of Digimon Story Time Stranger on the Switch 1 & 2 next month, Bandai Namco has announced a free update is coming to "all platforms". It will be arriving on 10th July 2026 alongside the release of the Nintendo versions and will include four major updates...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Digimon
- Updates
- Upcoming Releases
News Mouse: P.I. For Hire Gets Massive Switch 2 Update With New 40fps Mode
Plus uncapped Variable Refresh Rate
Developer Fumi Games has released another update for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and it's a big one. Not only does Version 1.2.0 target a huge amount of bugs, but it also adds in some neat new features. First up, it adds uncapped VRR for compatible devices, which should result in better performance. in addition, a new...
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Yoshi's New Switch 2 Game Is Getting A Demo On The Nintendo eShop
Update: Now live alongside a new game patch
If you've been eager to try out Yoshi's new Switch 2 game, it seems Nintendo will soon be offering a demo for the title. In a now-retracted news post (that appears to have gone live ahead of schedule), Nintendo announced a "free demo" for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. According to the same post, it will...
- Yoshi
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Demos
- Updates
