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TodaySat, 24th Oct 2026

  • Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Update Now Live

    1

    PSA Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Update Now Live

    Get downloading

    If you're playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 this weekend, you might need to update the game since your last session. Activision hasn't shared any official notice about this at the time of writing, but a new patch for this version of the title has now gone live. Players are reporting this update requires a download...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Call of Duty
    • Activision
    • Updates
  • 15 Years Ago, 'Return To Dream Land' Ushered In Kirby's Golden Era

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    Feature 15 Years Ago, 'Return To Dream Land' Ushered In Kirby's Golden Era

    Kirban legend

    Kirby has always been one of Nintendo's more consistently successful franchises. While the little pink puffball never had anything remotely resembling a 'dark era' like many other Nintendo series, there was a time around the turn of the century where Kirby began to spin his wheelies a bit. After the 2000 release of Kirby 64: The...

    • Features
    • Nintendo
    • Retro
    • Wii
    • Kirby
  • What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th October)

    77

    Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th October)

    Peak gaming

    The weekend? Already? It was a reasonably busy one in Nintendo Land this week, as we marked 10 years since the big Switch 1 reveal, got a nostalgic throwback with the new Ocarina of Time trailer, received yet

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls
  • "Final Battle" - Nintendo Music Expands Its Library With The ARMS Soundtrack

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    News "Final Battle" - Nintendo Music Expands Its Library With The ARMS Soundtrack

    "Raise your hands (and arms)"

    It's an exciting week if you're an ARMS fan, with Nintendo updating its music application Nintendo Music with the game's soundtrack. Here's what you can expect from this latest update for the service, including the full list of songs and various other details, including the game's composers. ARMS (Nintendo Switch,...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • ARMS
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Music
    • Music
  • Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Includes Free Upgrade Path

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    ICYMI Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Includes Free Upgrade Path

    Join the cult today

    Cult of the Lamb has continued to receive all sorts of updates since it launched on the Switch, and now developer Massive Monster has shared some massive news. The title, where you start your own cult and build up a loyal following, will be getting a Switch 2 version next week on 22nd October 2026. If you own the existing...

    • ICYMI
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Reminders
  • The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published

    29

    News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published

    Cover up?

    Back in July, the game rating for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was spotted on Nintendo's official store page. In case you missed it, it's E10+. The title contains "animated blood" and "fantasy violence". Now, in a small update, the rating summary has officially gone live on the Entertainment Software Rating Board...

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
    • ESRB
    • US

YesterdayFri, 23rd Oct 2026

  • Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Switch 2) - Best-In-Class Bombast That Doesn't Shortchange Nintendo Gamers

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    Review Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Switch 2) - Best-In-Class Bombast That Doesn't Shortchange Nintendo Gamers

    The Price you pay

    It's been a while since I played a Call of Duty, but Modern Warfare 4 felt all at once familiar and refined to the Nth degree. Basic movement in this game is just majestic. Infinity Ward has had plenty of practice honing the fundamentals, of course, but there's a balletic precision to CoD's locomotion that feels elegant, 'natural'...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Call of Duty
  • Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles

    76

    News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles

    Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania & Revenge of the 'Gator are back

    Following a Switch Online update last week adding three GBA titles, Nintendo has today announced it's adding three more Game Boy games to the subscription service next week. On 27th October 2026, this classic handheld library will be updated with the action title Avenging Spirit (1992,...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Game Boy
    • Nintendo Classics
  • 61 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' (Europe)

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    Guide 61 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' (Europe)

    Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick

    After Nintendo of America launched its 'Screaming Deals' sale earlier this week, we knew it wouldn't be long before Europe followed suit. The 'Halloween Sale' is now live for those in Europe, with delicious discounts on a boatload of titles available until 1st November. So, naturally, we...

    • Guides
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
  • Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Statue Officially Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Open

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    News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Statue Officially Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Open

    Get an early bird discount

    [Tue 13th Oct, 2026 01:40 BST]: The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary is well underway, and following an "exclusive edition" Link statue earlier this year, First 4 Figures has now revealed a Zelda figure. This "sneak peek" offers a brief look at a 12" painted pvc statue based on Princess Zelda from

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
    • First 4 Figures
  • Switch 2 Supposedly Jailbroken Via Software-Only Exploit

    71

    News Switch 2 Supposedly Jailbroken Via Software-Only Exploit

    Nintendo responds by delisting a Switch title

    Nintendo appears to have removed the programming software SmileBASIC 4 from the eShop following the supposed discovery of a Switch 2 jailbreak. The "software-only" tethered jailbreak 'ns2jb' was apparently created by Sammy 'pepsipu' Hajhamid, with the help of OpenAI's Codex. It allows arbitrary native...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
  • Village In The Shade (Switch 2) - A Farm Sim That Plays With Cosy Tropes In Clever Ways

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    Review Village In The Shade (Switch 2) - A Farm Sim That Plays With Cosy Tropes In Clever Ways

    Tricks of the shade

    The farming-sim genre needed Village in the Shade. The horror-tinged cosy game plays all the right beats to slot seamlessly into the library of farming adventures that seemingly come out every month. In fact, its visuals, mechanics, soundtrack, and overall feel would make it one of the better cosy titles to come out in the past...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Mass Effect: Universe Trailer Leaked Online As BioWare Shuts Down

    44

    News Mass Effect: Universe Trailer Leaked Online As BioWare Shuts Down

    "This is a real trailer"

    Yesterday, it was revealed EA would be shutting down the RPG developer BioWare and ending "early development" on its next Mass Effect project. Now, in an update, a trailer of this game has apparently surfaced online, with Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirming it's the "real" deal. BioWare was supposedly working on it...

    • Mass Effect
    • BioWare
    • EA
    • Industry
    • Business
  • Capcom Data Breach Results In Unauthorised Access To More Than 11.7 Million 'CAPCOM ID' Accounts

    27

    News Capcom Data Breach Results In Unauthorised Access To More Than 11.7 Million 'CAPCOM ID' Accounts

    "We would like to sincerely apologize"

    Third-party video game giant Capcom has suffered a major data breach recently, exposing the personal information of more than 11.7 million customer "CAPCOM ID" accounts around the world. The data leak includes emails, client IP addresses used during the last login, and other details such as account creation...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
  • Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Dev To Receive Japan's Prestigious Culture Award

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    News Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Dev To Receive Japan's Prestigious Culture Award

    Onward and upward!

    Adding to what is surely the most stacked roster of lifetime achievements, Shigeru Miyamoto is set to be awarded the prestigious Order of Culture award next month. The award, which first began way back in the 1930s, will be given by the Emperor of Japan on the nation's Culture Day (3rd November), and is awarded to those who have...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Shigeru Miyamoto
    • Japan
  • iam8bit's Sonic Legacy Cartridges Are Stunning, But Are They Worth The Money?

    36

    Gallery iam8bit's Sonic Legacy Cartridges Are Stunning, But Are They Worth The Money?

    For a select few, potentially

    When iam8bit announced its Legacy Cartridge Collection for Sonic and Sonic 2 on Sega Genesis a few months back, it's safe to say that most people were taken aback by the price. Available via iam8bit's official store page, each cartridge — complete with authentic case, instruction manual, and poster — is priced at...

    • Gallery
    • Sonic
    • Sega
    • Mega Drive
    • Genesis
  • Hitman: Absolution's Switch 2 Upgrade Path Is Free For Now, But Be Quick!

    31

    PSA Hitman: Absolution's Switch 2 Upgrade Path Is Free For Now, But Be Quick!

    Limited-time freebie

    Hitman: Absolution - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition finally snuck onto the new console earlier this week, and it's free to all those who own the game on Switch 1! At least, it's free for now. Yes, as flagged by Feral Interactive, the upgrade path to the Switch 2 edition is only free until 4th November, while the game itself is...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • 'There Will Always Be a Role Left for Us to Play' - In an AI-Filled World, Miyamoto Thinks the Human Touch Will Always Be Vital

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    News 'There Will Always Be a Role Left for Us to Play' - In an AI-Filled World, Miyamoto Thinks the Human Touch Will Always Be Vital

    Time Extension "It provides an opportunity to reflect on what’s really important"

    The legendary Shigeru Miyamoto has just received Japan’s Order of Culture award, and after accepting it, the creator of Mario and Zelda had something to say about the rise of GenAI in video game development. Generative AI has become a hot topic in recent years, and with good...

    • GenAI
    • Shigeru Miyamoto
    • Nintendo
  • Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #6 - Forget The Hate, It Still Floats My Boat

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    Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #6 - Forget The Hate, It Still Floats My Boat

    These boots are made for sinking

    It's the one we've all been waiting for. I am six weeks into my Ocarina of Time N64 playthrough, taking a look at one dungeon each week, and I have finally arrived at the most-discussed of the bunch. After clearing the halfway point with the Fire Temple, it was time to tackle the Ice Cavern and head back over to...

    • Features
    • Countdown
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda

Thursday22nd Oct 2026

  • I May Never Play The Original Ocarina Of Time Again

    89

    Opinion I May Never Play The Original Ocarina Of Time Again

    A thing isn't beautiful because it lasts

    A classic xkcd webcomic came to mind while I watched last week’s Zelda Direct live. In the one-panel comic, two people from the far future (as evidenced by their Jetsons-style bubble ship) say their goodbyes. Here’s the interaction: “Bye!” “May the Force be with you!” “Huh?” “It’s just...

    • Opinion
    • Features
    • Nintendo
    • Retro
    • N64
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) Officially Revealed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    16

    News Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) Officially Revealed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Coming to Switch 2 soon

    CD Projekt Red has now shared the official details about the Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5). The good news is the Switch 2 version is getting everything, including cross-platform mod support. However, as noted by CDPR, Nintendo players won't receive Update 2.5 alongside the Xbox and PlayStation versions. The...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Cyberpunk
    • Updates
  • EA Shuts Down Legendary RPG Developer BioWare

    138

    News EA Shuts Down Legendary RPG Developer BioWare

    "Early development" on the next Mass Effect is also ending

    After more than three decades, Electronic Arts has today confirmed the closure of the legendary RPG developer BioWare. The studio has released an official statement on its website about the shutdown. It's also announced "early development" on the next Mass Effect project is ending...

    • Industry
    • EA
    • BioWare
    • Mass Effect
    • Business
  • Surprise! 'Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition' Has Shadow Dropped On Switch 2

    54

    News Surprise! 'Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition' Has Shadow Dropped On Switch 2

    Trilogy bundle also gets a surprise launch

    After the previous two games in the 'Survivor' trilogy arrived on Switch 2 with no fanfare, we shouldn't be surprised by today's news. But alas, here we are! Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has shadow dropped on Switch 2. 'Shadow' caps off the Tomb Raider trilogy in style, with Aspyr once...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Tomb Raider
  • 22nd October (North America)

    16

    Nintendo Download 22nd October (North America)

    Final Fantasy! I Am Your Beast! Wuhu Island!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Also, seeing as we missed last week's Download, we've bundled that in at the...

    • Nintendo Download
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • North America
    • Polls
  • Steins;Gate Re:Boot (Switch 2) - The Timeless Visual Novel Gets A Fresh Lick Of Paint

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    Review Steins;Gate Re:Boot (Switch 2) - The Timeless Visual Novel Gets A Fresh Lick Of Paint

    El Psy Kongroo

    Want to know why life in a world without time travel is such a bummer? No matter when you decide to take the plunge or how many other games you play, you can only ever experience Steins;Gate for the first time once. Even more than 15 years on from its debut, it is no exaggeration to call 5pb and Nitroplus’ quirky little character...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Castlevania And Tales Of Eternia Battle It Out For The Gold

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    Japanese Charts Castlevania And Tales Of Eternia Battle It Out For The Gold

    Tales of Castlevania

    We are back with our latest look at the Japanese physical charts from Famitsu, and two new releases have been racing for the top spot this week. Both Tales of Eternia Remastered and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse came out of the gate swinging, but it was the former that just about secured the win, taking 17,911 sales over...

    • Japanese Charts
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Digital Foundry Dives Into Monster Hunter Wilds' Switch 2 Demo

    23

    News Digital Foundry Dives Into Monster Hunter Wilds' Switch 2 Demo

    It's Wild out there

    We are still a good few weeks away from Monster Hunter Wilds' 4th December Switch 2 release date, but earlier this week, Capcom released a demo for it on our beloved hybrids, and the tech experts over at Digital Foundry are here with an analysis of how it all plays. Cutting straight to the point, DF's Oliver Mackenzie seems very...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Digital Foundry
  • Minecraft x Dragon Ball Z - 1.1 Legends Update Adds More Characters, New Story Mode Fights & Custom Tournament

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    News Minecraft x Dragon Ball Z - 1.1 Legends Update Adds More Characters, New Story Mode Fights & Custom Tournament

    Just a week out from the Switch 2 release

    Last year, Minecraft got a DLC crossover with the manga and anime series Dragon Ball Z. Now, almost a year later, a special "1.1 Legends Update" has been released. It comes loaded with new fighters (like Bardock, Teen Gohan, Gotenks, Vegito), new battle areas, and you'll also be able to compete in a new...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Minecraft
    • Dragon Ball
    • Updates
  • EA Outlines Future Development Plans As It Prepares To Cut Around 400 Jobs

    47

    News EA Outlines Future Development Plans As It Prepares To Cut Around 400 Jobs

    Sports games remain top priority, unsurprisingly

    Alongside the news Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare and reports about it axing around 400 jobs across the entire company, EA executives have also revealed future development plans. According to an internal letter to staff,

    • Industry
    • EA
    • Business
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Limited Run Announces Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Physical Release, Here's A Look

    18

    News Limited Run Announces Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Physical Release, Here's A Look

    Pre-orders go live next week

    Hitman: Absolution is out today on the Switch 2, and alongside this, Limited Run Games has announced it will be distributing the physical version. Pre-orders will open next week from 30th October 2026 - 6th December 2026. Here's a look at the game's box art. The fine print also notes how it comes with the Switch game...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Limited Run Games
    • Hitman
    • Updates
  • Pokémon Apps Are Coming Back Online After Extended Cybersecurity Outage

    17

    News Pokémon Apps Are Coming Back Online After Extended Cybersecurity Outage

    Sleep, HOME and Champions all went down yesterday

    You may have read yesterday about the cybersecurity alert that hit sites and apps around the world after two vulnerabilities were found in the popular programming language, PHP. The Pokémon Company were one of the many teams hit by the outage, with Pokémon HOME, Sleep and Champions all going...

    • News
    • Pokemon
    • Mobile

Wednesday21st Oct 2026

  • The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed

    51

    News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed

    Update: File size spotted on download card

    [Wed 9th Sep, 2026 02:30 BST]: The digital listing for the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now live on the eShop and it includes the game's estimated file size. According to Nintendo's official store, Link's classic Nintendo 64 quest "remade for a whole new era" is estimated to...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
    • Upcoming Releases
  • 65 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)

    31

    Guide 65 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)

    Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick

    Nintendo is welcoming the spooky season the only way it knows how: with a big old eShop sale, of course! The 'Screaming Deals' sale is now live on the North American eShop, bringing welcome discounts to a whole host of Switch 1 and 2 bangers until 31st October at 11:59 PT — so make sure...

    • Guides
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Sales
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Free Update (2.5) Arrives This Week

    23

    News Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Free Update (2.5) Arrives This Week

    Details have reportedly leaked ahead of schedule

    Following the recent release of The Witcher 3 Remastered, CD Projekt Red has now announced a new free update is on the way to Cyberpunk 2077. Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) will be arriving this week on 22nd October 2026, and more details will be revealed later today on a special "Redstreams" broadcast...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Cyberpunk
    • Updates
    • Leaks
  • Surprise! Aspyr Is Remastering A Shrek Game

    69

    News Surprise! Aspyr Is Remastering A Shrek Game

    Update: Shrek 2 Remastered officially announced

    [Sat 17th Oct, 2026 07:00 BST]: Aspyr Media, the team behind the recent Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth ports for Nintendo platforms, has apparently got a remaster of Shrek 2 in the pipeline. This announcement has seemingly been leaked ahead of schedule via an official Xbox Store listing. A

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Leaks
    • Upcoming Releases
  • After 15 Years Of Coming "Directly To You", Here Are The Best Nintendo Direct Moments Ever

    52

    Feature After 15 Years Of Coming "Directly To You", Here Are The Best Nintendo Direct Moments Ever

    Direct message

    That’s right, the humble news delivery machine that is the Nintendo Direct celebrates its 15th birthday on 21st October and to celebrate, we’re chronicling the 15 top moments from their illustrious history. To do so, yours truly has scrubbed through dozens upon dozens of nearly hour-long videos packed full of games,...

    • Features
    • Nintendo Direct
    • Anniversaries
  • Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    24

    News Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    You and Mii

    Nintendo Switch Sports Resort releases tomorrow (22nd October), and Nintendo is making sure that launch day goes smoothly by releasing its very first update. The ver. 1.1.0 update is now available. As is often the case with these launch-day jobbies, its purpose is mainly to enable all of the online modes so everyone can play some...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
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  • JSAUX 6-In-1 Gaming Dock For Switch 2 - Attractive Enough, But No Replacement For The Real Deal

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    Review JSAUX 6-In-1 Gaming Dock For Switch 2 - Attractive Enough, But No Replacement For The Real Deal

    Wibble-wobble

    At a glance, JSAUX’s 6-in-1 Dock for the Switch 2 is a compelling piece of kit. In addition to docking your console for TV mode, it also contains four slots to charge Joy-Con, along with space to charge your Pro Controller. With a foldable design, it makes for a handy travel companion, and the slick display screen is a neat little...

    • Features
    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Accessories
  • Strange Scaffold's Super Slick Revenge Shooter Is Out Now On Switch 2

    18

    News Strange Scaffold's Super Slick Revenge Shooter Is Out Now On Switch 2

    Beast your eyes

    Strange Scaffold — the developer behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator and more — announced last month that it was bringing its super slick FPS I Am Your Beast to Switch 1 and 2. Well, what do you know, it's available right now

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Playground 'Riders Republic' Launches On Switch 2 This December

    30

    News Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Playground 'Riders Republic' Launches On Switch 2 This December

    Jump into a massive multiplayer sandbox

    Ubisoft has shown strong support for the Switch 2 since its launch last year, bringing franchises such as Assassin's Creed to the system. Now, in a special 5th anniversary livestream this week, the Riders Republic team has announced a Switch 2 version of the game is on the way. This massive multiplayer...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Ubisoft
    • Upcoming Releases
  • A Permanent Pokémon Store Is Finally Coming To London

    21

    News A Permanent Pokémon Store Is Finally Coming To London

    The first of "several" outside Asia

    After years of us leaving the pop-up shop at the European International Championships and wondering, "why isn't this a permanent thing?", it seems our wishes have finally been answered. The Pokémon Company has today announced that a "permanent, physical Pokémon store" is set to open in London. The store (not...

    • News
    • Pokemon
    • UK
  • All Aboard! Denshattack Physical Edition Arriving On Switch 2 In 2027

    28

    News All Aboard! Denshattack Physical Edition Arriving On Switch 2 In 2027

    Here's an early look

    If you've been holding out for a physical copy of Denshattack!, you'll be pleased to hear it's "coming soon" to the Switch 2. The video game merchandise company Fangamer will be releasing standard and deluxe editions at some point in 2027. You can sign up to the same site to be notified about when the physical edition will be...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Award-Winning Indie Horror 'Mouthwashing' Finally Arrives On Switch This Month

    9

    News Award-Winning Indie Horror 'Mouthwashing' Finally Arrives On Switch This Month

    Eye spy

    Creepy space horror Mouthwashing became something of an indie sensation when it launched back in 2024. After racking up over 500,000 Steam sales, publisher Critical Reflex announced that a Switch version was in the works and now (a year on from that announcement), we finally have a release date. As revealed in yesterday's Xbox Showcase,...

    • News
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • WWE 2K26 Collides With Street Fighter In "First-Ever" Collab Next Week

    14

    News WWE 2K26 Collides With Street Fighter In "First-Ever" Collab Next Week

    Inspired by WWE x Street Fighter figures

    Apart from the launch of the new live-action Street Fighter movie, the wrestling series WWE 2K has recently announced its "first ever" collaboration with Street Fighter. This particular collab for WWE 2K26 is slightly different. Rather than being based on the new Street Fighter movie or game, it's actually...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Street Fighter
    • WWE
    • Updates
    • DLC

Tuesday20th Oct 2026

  • Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - A Winning Return To Wuhu

    100

    Review Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - A Winning Return To Wuhu

    Woohoo Island

    I awake, fist contorted into the shape of a Joy-Con 2, with a sharp pain in my right shoulder from a night of strenuous Table Tennis. There must be a new Nintendo Sports game out. Like everyone else in the world, I poured days into Wii Sports back in 2006, and spent an ungodly amount of time taking to the skies of Wuhu Island in its...

    • Reviews
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  • Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) - A Pro-Grade Metroidvania With A Stiff Learning Curve

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    Review Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) - A Pro-Grade Metroidvania With A Stiff Learning Curve

    This time it's war

    What is a Castlevania game? Nothing but a miserable little melting pot of horror tropes drawn from famous literary archetypes—Carpathian gothica populated by Universal monsters and their lesser minions—with inspirations that run the gamut from Scandinavian folklore to Greek myth. Schematically, it is a series of...

    • Reviews
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    • Castlevania
  • Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2) - Plays Like A Lost Entry From Earlier In The Series

    73

    Review Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2) - Plays Like A Lost Entry From Earlier In The Series

    Good to have you back, old friend

    Over the years, Final Fantasy has been nothing if not inventive, as its largely anthology-based approach has led to a variety of JRPG game design experiments. Yet in more recent years, it feels like the franchise has strayed from its roots, with more old-school fans pining for a return to the days when Final Fantasy...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Trailer Is A Throwback To The '90s N64 Ads

    36

    News New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Trailer Is A Throwback To The '90s N64 Ads

    Art thou hyped?

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time might not be Nintendo's next Switch 2 exclusive (don't worry Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, we haven't forgotten about you), but the looming 5th November release date means that the marketing campaign is in full swing. We're getting new trailers, shorts and TV spots all over the place at the...

    • News
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Zelda
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Reviews Are In For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

    24

    Round Up The Reviews Are In For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

    Resort it out

    Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes us back to Wuhu Island on Thursday, but as is customary, reviews have gone live prior to launch, and the critical reaction seems pretty warm. Sitting on a Metascore of 79 from 46 reviews at the time of writing, this return for Nintendo's 'Sports' following 2022's Nintendo Switch Sports has hit the...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Pokémon Pokopia And Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shortlisted For 'Console Game Of The Year'

    55

    News Pokémon Pokopia And Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Shortlisted For 'Console Game Of The Year'

    Award season is here

    We're getting closer to that time of year when a lot of game awards are announced and it seems Nintendo is already up for some nominations. The 44th annual Golden JoyStick Awards for 2026 have now opened voting across 21 categories, and a handful of Nintendo games have been shortlisted. Firstly, the surprise hit Pokémon...

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