Review Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
A rotten egg
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Random Yes, Pope Leo Really Did Sign A Popplio Pokémon Card
It's super effective!
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News NBA 2K26 Shoots Some Hoops On Switch 2 In September
Update: Date and Switch 1 version confirmed
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Video Switch 2 And Steam Deck Face Off In Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark Test
The mad lads at Digital Foundry are at it again
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- Steam Deck
- Digital Foundry
Exclusive Upcoming Fast Fusion Update For Switch 2 Introduces Photo Mode
Going live this week
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TodayWed, 9th Jul 2025
Random Yes, Pope Leo Really Did Sign A Popplio Pokémon Card
It's super effective!
It's not every day that you get to meet The Pope, but one Pokémon fan decided to make the most of his recent trip to The Vatican on 5th July. Reddit user ReptileCake took two Pokémon cards with him when meeting Pope Leo (real name Robert Francis Prevost): one to get blessed, and one to get signed. But why? Why Pokémon...
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- Pokemon TCG
News NBA 2K26 Shoots Some Hoops On Switch 2 In September
Update: Date and Switch 1 version confirmed
Following on from the recent news WWE 2K25 would be making its way to the Switch 2, 2K has now confirmed the latest basketball entry NBA 2K26 will also be released on Nintendo's new hybrid platform. It will arrive "this Fall" – with Nintendo also confirming this news on its own social platforms earlier...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- 2K Games
Video Switch 2 And Steam Deck Face Off In Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark Test
The mad lads at Digital Foundry are at it again
Digital Foundry is back with another Switch 2 video; this time looking at how the console holds up next to the Steam Deck when benchmark testing Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. There's a lot to get into with this, so we'll let the video do most of the talking, but in a nutshell, we're looking at...
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- Steam Deck
- Digital Foundry
Exclusive Upcoming Fast Fusion Update For Switch 2 Introduces Photo Mode
Going live this week
Shin'en Multimedia is still hard at work on updating Fast Fusion for the Switch 2, and it's now on the cusp of releasing a new patch. Going live on Thursday, 10th July, Version 1.4 will take inspiration from Nintendo's own Mario Kart World by introducing a new photo mode. You'll be able to move the camera around the action,...
- Exclusives
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
Review Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Well, At Least It Looks Great
A rotten egg
Back in the mid-to-late '90s, Tamagotchi virtual pets were a massive fad, with kids around the world eagerly raising and interacting with cutesy animals on their tiny pea-green screens. Though the fad inevitably died out, Tamagotchi continued to exist in various forms across the next couple of decades, including a handful of video games...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
Time Extension Edited by Kazutoshi Iida, designer of Doshin The Giant
Given the rich history surrounding the Metal Gear series, it's no surprise that related pieces of merchandise are still being discovered and documented. Seasoned video game journalist and researcher Bruno de Figueiredo has unearthed and preserved another piece of fascinating Metal Gear...
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- Game Preservation
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Day 2 deals
The latest Amazon Prime Day is here and as always, there are plenty of deals on Switch consoles, Switch games, micro SD cards, accessories, and more to be found! This event lasts for four days, running from 8th - 11th July, and we'll be updating this page with all the best Nintendo deals throughout to save you from scrolling through...
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News Mario Kart Tour Grants Access To A Track Unplayable Anywhere Else
Jump in while you can!
You might well be knee-deep in Mario Kart World at the moment, but if you're keen to try out a track that's currently unplayable on any mainline MK title, then you might want to get Mario Kart Tour downloaded pronto. From 9th July 2025 (today!) until 22nd July, the Pipe Tour is back for its second rerun following its...
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News Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
Nintendo rolled out multiple free Switch 2 game updates for select Switch games last month and one of them was for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. Now, this same title has been updated again, this time with a patch to make the overall gameplay experience more enjoyable and resolve some issues. If we find out about anything...
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- Nintendo Switch
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News First 4 Figures Unveils Sonic The Hedgehog Title Screen, Pre-Orders Now Live
"Go fast to grab the early bird offer"
[Wed 2nd Jul, 2025 06:30 BST]: Sonic the Hedgehog is getting another First 4 Figures statue and if you're wondering what could be next, it's the classic and iconic title screen. To be precise, it's the screen from the Sonic the Hedgehog Sega Genesis release. As mentioned in the official description, it's...
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News Deltarune Updates Chapter 2, 3 And 4 In New Switch 2 Patch (Version 1.02)
Download it now
Toby Fox's latest game Deltarune arrived on the Switch 2 alongside the new chapters last month and since then it's been getting some additional patches. The latest one has now arrived and it bumps the Switch and Switch 2 version up to Version 1.02. It's a "bugfix patch" resolving multiple issues across Chapters 2, 3 and 4. There are...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Deltarune
- Toby Fox
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News Nintendo's Summer Deals Discounts Multiple Physical Switch Titles, Save Up To $20 (US)
Available at participating retailers
Nintendo's summer sale is currently underway, and apart from digital sales, it's also offering discounts on multiple physical games. These deals are available at participating retailers in the US from now until July 19, 2025 and you can save "up to $20" on select first-party games while supplies last. This...
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- Nintendo Switch
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YesterdayTue, 8th Jul 2025
Guide 97 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's Switch eShop Summer Sale (North America)
Reminder: The sale wraps up soon!
Just a little reminder in case you missed it - Nintendo's Summer Sale on the North American eShop finishes up at 11:59pm PT tomorrow (9th July), so take a little look through that wishlist if you're looking for a bargain. Ready for another cheeky eShop sale? Yes, Nintendo has kicked off its Summer Sale on the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Sales
News Crocs Launching "First-Ever" Collaboration With Animal Crossing, Out Next Month
A great fit
Nintendo has revealed it's teaming up with Crocs – a "global leader in innovative casual footwear" – to release a special Animal Crossing-themed line. This new collection will launch in the US next month on 26th August 2025 and will include both adult and child footwear inspired by the "lush, natural setting from the game" and...
- Nintendo Switch
- Animal Crossing
- Nintendo
- Merchandise
- US
"Man, that was seriously lame"
You might remember prior to Bayonetta 3's launch in 2022 that a bit of controversy made the rounds online regarding voice actor Hellena Taylor. Taylor, who had voiced the titular protagonist in Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, had been replaced by Jennifer Hale following a pay dispute with PlatinumGames. This was brought to...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Bayonetta
- Hideki Kamiya
"This was the most difficult project I've ever worked on"
We've covered Taki Udon's work in the past, specifically the excellent Super5 OLED screen mod for the Switch Lite. This upgrade gives the smallest Switch a far superior display to the one it ships with, but the modder wasn't content to stop there; he's also been working on another update...
- Switch Lite
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Modding
News "It Will Have A Chilling Effect On Game Design" - EU Group Responds To 'Stop Killing Games'
Lobbying group includes Nintendo, Sega, and more in its membership
Over the last couple of weeks or so, an online consumer movement has been doing the rounds that challenges the legality of publishers "destroying" video games sold to customers by revoking access following the cessation of online support. Dubbed 'Stop Killing Games', it consists of...
- Nintendo
- Europe
- Legal
- Business
News Fantasy Life i Switch 2 Physical Release And Photo Mode Update Announced
As global cumulative sales surpass one million
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time got off to a positive start in May, and it seems we've now got an official update from Level-5 – with the company announcing today the "global cumulative sales" for the title have now surpassed 1.2 million units. This figure combines all version sales including...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Fantasy Life
- Updates
- Japan
Round Up The First Reviews Are In For Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
Drop in this week
The legendary skater Tony Hawk is back this week and this time he's revisiting the third and fourth games across all platforms including the Switch and Switch 2. Returning skaters can expect to drop into both new and old parks – shredding up places like the Foundry, Alcatraz, College and new locations like an entire pinball...
- Round Up
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- Nintendo Switch
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Sci-finery
What comes to mind when you think about BioShock? The remarkable sense of place? The Plasmids? The creepy atmosphere and unsettling enemies? The audio logs? Whatever it may be, chances are that it probably cropped up first in the 1999 sci-fi horror FPS System Shock 2. Written and designed by Ken Levine, who would go on to lead the...
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- Switch eShop
News A New Nintendo Magazine Is Seeking Your Support On Kickstarter Right Now
Say hello to 'Ninsight'
Ninty Media, the team behind magazines such as The Vita Lounge, Switch Player, and Ninty Fresh, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new venture called 'Ninsight'. With the first issue shipping globally in August, Ninsight aims to provide the latest Nintendo-themed news, reviews, and talking points in a premium, 80-100...
- Nintendo
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Sow much fun
When I reviewed Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for Switch before its release, I said the newest entry was a "must-play for Rune Factory fans and would be well-enjoyed by newcomers to the series as well". Now, having played the game on Switch 2, I can safely say that Guardians of Azuma is still an inventive twist on a beloved series,...
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News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another Legendary Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Ocarina of Time's 3DS album joins the service
Nintendo has been extending its Nintendo Music app library with weekly releases and today sees the addition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. This is based on the Nintendo 3DS version of Ocarina of Time and was released in 2011. It joins the Nintendo 64 version of the soundtrack (and multiple...
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Random Final Fantasy 14 Director Thinks "Aspiring" Game Devs Should Play Echoes Of Wisdom
"There were many points that made me think 'Wow, that's amazing'"
Final Fantasy XIV director and Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida, commonly referred to as Yoshi-P, has been heaping praise on Nintendo lately. And in an interview with Famitsu, where he talks about anime and his love of Super Mario Bros. 3, he's particularly gushing about one...
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News Rainbow Road Master Is Back In Mario Kart World, And He's Already Setting Records
A technicolour dream
Mario Kart World has only been out for a month, but as you'd expect, speedrunners are already aiming to destroy race track times in the game's Time Trial mode, and a familiar face is already dominating the competition on one particular track (thanks Polygon!). Twitch streamer and Geometry Dash expert Technical is the current...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart
UK Charts Mario Kart World Returns To Pole Position
After Death Stranding 2 delivered solid results
This week's UK physical game charts are in, and it's back to business as usual for Mario Kart World. After being overtaken by the critically-acclaimed Death Stranding 2, the Switch 2 launch title has stormed back to number one, with EA Sports FC 25 snatching up second spot, leaving Sam Porter Bridges...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
News Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Gets A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Releasing on Switch 2 (and Switch) next month
In case you missed it, Marvelous and XSEED are bringing Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar to the Switch 2 and Switch next month. It's already released some trailers and today it's followed this up with a five-minute overview trailer – introducing players to their new life in Zephyr and the bazaar, where...
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- Nintendo Switch
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- Videos
News Shuten Order Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look At Its Multi-Genre Gameplay
Launching on Switch this September
Spike Chunsoft has released a new gameplay trailer for Shuten Order, the new title from Danganronpa / The Hundred Line creator Kazutaka Kodaka. It provides our best look yet at the game's multi-genre mechanics, with the story branching off into five distinct paths. You play as Rei Shimobe, the founder of Shuten...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Time Flies, A Game About Living Your Best Life As A Fly, Buzzes Onto Switch This Month
Buzzing
If you've ever wondered "what kind of bucket list does a fly have", then Time Flies is the game for you. Launching on the Switch eShop on 31st July, this hand-drawn adventure is a little bit like a reverse Mario Paint minigame; instead of swatting the flies, you are the fly. The game will be $14.99 (or your regional equivalent) on Switch,...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Mini Reviews
Monday7th Jul 2025
Time Extension Hands-on with Limited Run's new port and Retro-Bit's rumble pad
When you talk about unbelievable programming achievements, the 1995 SNES port of DOOM is right up there. id Software's FPS changed everything when it arrived on PC in 1993, and it was considered the benchmark release for many of the next-gen platforms which launched around the middle of...
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- Nintendo
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News Blurred Art In Nintendo's N64 Switch Online Trailer Suggests Exciting Upcoming Additions
Gaussian blur bros.
Intrepid fans have been doing some serious detective work on Nintendo's N64 trailer from May and they think they've identified several as-yet-unannounced releases for Nintendo Switch Online. As highlighted by @ImakuniVT (thanks, VGC), the section of
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- Retro
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News Romero Games "Is Not Closed" Following Xbox Layoffs
Update: Reassessing staffing, but the studio is not shutting down
It's been another tough week for the video game industry and the fallout from Microsoft's layoffs led to funding cuts at John and Brenda Romero's studio, Romero Games. Now, following some claims the independent studio had completely shut its doors, Irish publication The Journal has...
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- Xbox
- Industry
- DOOM
Deals Get 5% Off Nintendo eShop Credit & Switch 2 Games In Our Summer Sale
Discounted eShop credit, subs, and games
Reminder: Just a reminder that our NL codes summer sale is on now until Monday 14th July, so you've still got plenty of time to bag yourself eShop credit with an extra 5% discount... Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and what better way to enjoy it than sitting in the shade with a glass of...
- Deals
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
"What a colossal waste of talent."
Last week's layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox Games were shocking to say the least, with over 9,000 people losing their jobs, including veterans at Rare, Romero Games, and the cancellation of big projects such as Perfect Dark. This comes despite the fact that the tech giant reportedly made $26 billion in the last...
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- Xbox
- Industry
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News Metal Gear Solid Fans Should Keep One Eye On The Retro-Flavoured 'Spy Drops'
In sickness and in stealth
While Kojima fans on Switch might be feeling a little left out with all the Death Stranding 2 buzz, not to mention the lack of 60fps options in the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 (we've still got our fingers crossed for a Switch 2 update), it seems like Rainy Frog and the one-person dev Rainy Night Creations...
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch
Review Arcade Archives 2 Air Combat 22 (Switch 2) - A Top Gun Origin Story
You can be my wingman anytime
Namco's Ace Combat series is one of the company's most enduring hits, and has been a solid part of its lineup for decades, selling over 20 million units in the process – yet the origins of the franchise are somewhat murky and certainly not as well known as, say, the Ridge Racer lineage. This is somewhat ironic, as...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Reviews
News Mega Man Is One Of Capcom's "Most Important IPs" Despite No New Games In 7+ Years
"we are continuously considering ways to develop it further
Mega Man is one of the most recognisable video game characters out there. And while Capcom's beloved Blue Bomber hasn't had a brand new game since 2018's Mega Man 11, the Japanese developer insists that he's "one of our most important IPs". At Capcom's 46th Ordinary General Meeting of...
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- Mega Man
News Final Fantasy 9's 25th Anniversary Is Here, But There's Nothing On Rumoured Remake
"I... so unhappy..."
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, the final mainline Final Fantasy game to launch on the original PlayStation and one of the most beloved entries in the entire franchise. Today, Square Enix posted an update on the Final Fantasy IX anniversary website — which opened earlier this year — to celebrat
- Final Fantasy
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- Square Enix
Review Missile Command Delta (Switch) - Good Foundations Lost In The Narrative Rubble
Debunker'd
Missile Command Delta, from developers Mighty Yell (The Big Con) and 13AM Games (Runbow), is an experience of two halves. The first is a turn-based strategy take on the classic Dave Theurer-developed arcade game Missile Command; one that shouldn’t work in theory, but genuinely does. The second is a misguided attempt to add context to...
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- Switch eShop
News Looks Like Paradox Pokémon Are Coming To Pokémon GO
Not a paradox here
Can you believe that the mobile AR game Pokémon GO is nine years old? We can't; it only feels like yesterday we started taking our phones with us for 'mon-catching trips. The official GO X account shared some brand new artwork to celebrate the 9th anniversary, and it seems to include a couple of hints on what we can expect to...
- Pokemon
- Mobile
Sunday6th Jul 2025
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch 2 And Switch Games Launching In July 2025
Wild Hearts, DK, Tony Hawk and much more
We're now past the halfway mark of the year and the Switch 2 has arrived with all sorts of games, but there's no slowing down anytime soon – with even more games arriving in July. Nintendo has now spotlighted a handful of these games in its own round up - highlighting some of its blockbuster releases out...
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- Nintendo Switch
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News Switch Port Experts Share Thoughts About Switch 2's "Raw" Performance
The Virtuos team chimes in
Even now that we've got our hands on the Switch 2, there are still developers sharing their thoughts about the power of the system and where it fits in. In the same interview with Wccftech, the Virtuos team was asked how the new Nintendo device holds up in terms of "raw console performance" and if it's closer to an Xbox...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Virtuos
PSA Pokémon YouTube Channel Uploads The First Movie For A "Limited-Time"
The first three movies will be free to watch
Back when Pokémon was taking off in the late '90s, trainers around the globe were treated to the very first anime movie. It stars Ash, Pikachu and their friends, as well as a Pokémon battle "like never before" featuring Mew and Mewtwo. If you've never got around to watching Pokémon: The First Movie,...
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- Movies
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Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (June 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch and Switch 2
Well well well — one month with the Switch 2, and we're still swimming in eShop games. Yep, it's time for eShop Selects for June 2025! Who needs Mario Kart World when you've got backwards compatibility, eh? Just because we have a new console, doesn't mean we're just looking at Switch 2...
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- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
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News Sega Teases New Sonic Racing Animation, Speeding Ahead This September
Launching the same month as CrossWorlds
Sega is promoting its upcoming release Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in all sorts of ways, and apart from the game's opening theme reveal earlier this week, it's also recently teased a new animation. This new animation celebrating Sonic's latest racing game is scheduled to arrive this September (the same month as...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Sega
- Videos
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Always two, there are
Hello there, young Padawans, are you ready to continue your training in the art of Box Art Brawl? Before we become one with the Force, let's look back to last week, where we saw a duel (of the fates) between two covers for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. It was the European and Japanese cover that took the high ground...
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- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- N64
- Star Wars
Saturday5th Jul 2025
Talking Point One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
Are you satisfied with yours?
Yes, believe it or not, it's been a full month since the launch of the Switch 2 - it's certainly been a busy few weeks. Now that the dust has settled, let's take a look back at how the long-awaited console came out of the gate, from the perspective of Nintendo, players, and media... Coming in hot has been business as...
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- Nintendo
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News Switch Port Specialist Believes Switch 2 Can Surpass Its Predecessor's Success
"The handheld market is growing right now"
One company that backed the Switch throughout its life was the port specialist Virtuos – working on games like Dark Souls and The Outer Worlds for the hybrid platform. It might just be the beginning of the Switch 2's life, but the same team is already sounding confident about the new hardware's future...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Virtuos
Poll How Many Hours Have You Spent In Mario Kart World So Far?
Go on, tell us
We've now been glued to our Switch 2 for a whole month, and it's got us wondering how much mileage our community has gotten out of the new game Mario Kart World. While it might not be the launch title everyone was hoping for, it's still packed with plenty of things to do. This includes a new Knockout Tour mode, a whole world to free...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart
News Street Fighter 6 Reveals Special Collab Outfit Available For "One Year Only"
Update: Now available
[Tue 1st Jul, 2025 01:30 BST]: Following its Switch 2 release and the news of "five million global sales", Street Fighter 6 has now announced its latest collab. It's teaming up with the South Korean K-Pop group Aespa. Fighting fans can expect themed collab items, a limited-time Outfit 4 for Juri, and last but not least the...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Street Fighter
- Capcom
- Updates
