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TodayThu, 22nd Oct 2026

  • 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
  • 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. For...

    • Industry
    • EA
    • BioWare
    • Mass Effect
    • Business
  • 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

YesterdayWed, 21st Oct 2026

  • 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
    • Updates
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Tuesday20th Oct 2026

  • 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
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • 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
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Castlevania
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo
  • Reminder Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo Now Available

    Join the hunt today

    [Thu 15th Oct, 2026 03:05 BST]: Last month, Capcom announced it would be releasing a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. It's now provided an update about this, announcing it will be available next week on 19th October 2026. It will be a completely free download and allows you to carry your save data over to...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Monster Hunter
    • Capcom
    • Demos
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Impressions Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ - CoD's Extraction Shooter Mode Hits The Target

    3vPvPvE

    The tension at the heart of modern Call of Duty between the on-rails rollercoaster of the campaign versus the sandbox design that's evolved over the last two decades of open-world gaming has resulted in three modes getting equal billing in Modern Warfare 4. You've got your traditional narrative Campaign, which I covered last week (it's...

    • Impressions
    • Hands On
    • Previews
    • Features
    • Call of Duty
  • Round Up The Reviews For The Street Fighter Movie Are In

    Here's what the critics think

    The new live-action Street Fighter movie made its debut in cinemas last week, and the critic reviews are now rolling in. The first global box office update has also been shared, with the film reportedly banking $51.1 million in its opening weekend. In comparison, the

    • Round Up
    • Street Fighter
    • Capcom
    • Movies
  • Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy Resonance

    Did it resonate?

    After a slice of nostalgia? Final Fantasy Resonance arrives later this week on 22nd October, and it looks to be a real series throwback. With that release date right around the corner, Square Enix has lifted the lid on the game's reviews today, so we can get a good idea of what to expect from the full release. Here at Nintendo...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Final Fantasy
    • Square Enix
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News "Wow, What A View" - Shift Up Shows Off Stellar Blade's Stunning Photo Mode On Switch 2

    "Focus on what's important"

    Stellar Blade will grace the Switch 2 next month, and ahead of the official launch, developer Shift Up has released a new trailer for this version, showcasing the game's Photo Mode. This will allow you to "transform each moment" into your own personal masterpiece. Attached to this mode are precise controls, dynamic...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Stellar Blade
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News The Runtime Of Sonic's Fourth Movie Outing Has Seemingly Been Revealed

    Speeding into cinemas next March

    It's Sonic's 35th birthday this year, and the celebrations will continue next year with the release of the new live-action movie Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Since the cast reveal and the news filming has officially wrapped, we haven't heard much, but there's now been a new discovery. As highlighted by Sonic Stadium,...

    • Sonic
    • Movies
    • SEGA
  • News Ready To Feel Old? The Switch 1 Reveal Trailer Launched A Whopping 10 Years Ago Today

    Ha Ha Ha Ha (nope)

    We're all mature enough that we understand the concept of time. Sure, occasionally something catches us a little off-guard and we need a moment to recuperate, but on the whole, we're pretty good at acting rationally to big anniversaries, despite the fact that they feel like only yesterd- Wait, what do you mean the original...

    • Anniversaries
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News Pixel Art RPG 'Drova' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel Next Year

    Torn to be Wild

    Developer Just2D and publisher Deck13 have announced that a sequel to the 2024 RPG Drova - Forsaken Kin is in the works, and it'll be coming to Switch 2 at some point next year. Drova II - Torn Lands boasts the same pixel art aesthetic as its predecessor and continues its fantasy story, though it looks like the dev has aimed to go...

    • News
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases

Monday19th Oct 2026

Sunday18th Oct 2026

  • Round Up The Reviews For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Are In

    Here's what the critics had to say

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches for Switch 2 and multiple other platforms next week on 23rd October 2026. Early access for the campaign has also gone live this week, and the critic reviews are now rolling in. If you haven't already seen it, we've also shared our own impressions of the Switch 2...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Call of Duty
    • Activision
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Round Up
  • Feature The Seven-Year Silence: How Ocarina Of Time Held My Grief At Seven Years Old

    A safe space to process the unthinkable

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is frequently crowned the greatest game ever made, celebrated for its dungeons, its music, and a critical legacy that stands as the highest-reviewed title in gaming history. For those of us who were there at the time, it was for gaming what the sequence in The Wizard of Oz...

    • Features
    • Zelda
  • News Slim Or Fuller? Atelier Karia "Body Shape Change Feature" Confirmed

    "What kind of Karia would you like to adventure with?"

    The Koei Tecmo fantasy alchemy RPG Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is making its way to the Switch 2 early next year. In an update from Gust this week, it confirmed a "body shape change feature" is officially on the way. In a post on the game's website, the developer...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Switch 2 Update Currently In Development

    Capcom confirms

    Following the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen earlier this month, Capcom has now rolled out a title update for multiple platforms. Although there's no update for Switch 2 players just yet, Capcom has noted an update for this version of the game is "currently in development" and will be arriving at a later date. So, if you...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Updates
    • PSA
  • Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 18th 2026)

    Time Extension Dungeon Master! M2 ShotTriggers! Schrödinger's Cat!

    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. ScummVM Now Supports FTL's Legendary 1987 Adventure Dungeon Master: Wonderful news for all dungeon crawlers, as the ScummVM team...

    • Features
    • Retro Recap
  • Mailbox Rising Costs, Non-Compliant EU Switches, WarioWare Fantasia - Nintendo Life Letters

    Issue #41 - October 2026

    Welcome one and all to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Everyone good? It's October, which means with all the video games coming out at once, we're game-rich and time-poor (money-poor, too). And with Ocarina just around the corner, everyone's head-down enjoying their gaming as Zelda approaches, and beyond that GOTY pokes its head...

    • Mailbox
    • Reader Letters
    • Nintendo Life
    • Site News
  • Feature Box Art Brawl - Duel: Metal Slug Advance (GBA)

    Mission 1 Start!

    Howdy folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking this this week's brawl, let's see how things went down last week. We checked out Wii Sports Resort for the, uh, Wii. To say it was a one-sided battle would be quite the understatement. Europe and Japan comfortably won the vote with a...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
    • GBA

Saturday17th Oct 2026

  • Guide Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises Halloween Event Guide, From Pumpkin Candy To Gourgeist

    Treat yourself to two Ghost-types this Halloween

    The Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises event runs from 17th October to 1st November, adding two Gen 6 Ghost-types to Pokémon Pokopia. For those who have played previous Pokopia limited-time events, the format will be familiar: a new Pokémon, Pumpkaboo, visits a Pokémon Center and requests a currency...

    • Guides
    • Pokémon
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Has Two Different Upscaling Options

    Here's an early explainer on the difference

    Our impressions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign went live yesterday alongside early access for anyone who pre-ordered the game. The full launch comes on Friday 23rd October, but buying now unlocks access to the full campaign before the multiplayer modes. As you may know if you've played the...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Call of Duty
  • Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Final Content Drop Of Year One" Is Now Available

    But the race isn't over yet...

    [Sat 3rd Oct, 2026 01:30 BST]: Sega has announced the "final content drop" for Year One of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be arriving later this month on 13th October 2026. This paid DLC update will see Aang and Katara from Avatar Legends sweep onto the racetrack. You can purchase this pack individually or unlock...

    • Sonic
    • Sega
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Reminders
  • News Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Free Upgrade Path Confirmed

    Join the cult next week

    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...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News The Cosy Coastal Farming Sim Coral Island Is Officially On Its Way To Switch 2 This Winter

    Releasing alongside a major update

    Here on Nintendo Life, we first heard about the laid-back co-op farming sim Coral Island back in 2021, when it successfully hit its Kickstarter goal. Now, after overcoming some roadblocks, it seems it's finally getting a Nintendo release.

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Updates
  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th October)

    Leon's Roar

    We finally made it to the weekend — well done, everyone! After the silence of last week, things started to pick up in Nintendo news this week. The big hitter was previews going live for Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, which seems to be really rather wonderful. We also got a new overview traile

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Polls