Remember the Titans?
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Poll Did You Get Into The Duskbloods Switch 2 Beta Test?
Bamco: First Blood
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News Nightdive Studio's Next Remaster Joins A Jam-Packed September
Stahp
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News Hellraiser: Revival Confirmed For Switch 2, Launching October 2026
We have such sights to show you
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Random Someone Has Made Functioning Wii Remote Joy-Con For The Switch 2
Wii would like to play
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News Polaroid's Latest Collab Has Us Itching For A Pokémon Snap Replay
Watch the Delibirdie
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TodayWed, 19th Aug 2026
Remember the Titans?
Switch 2 is still in its infancy, and it continues to prove that it can bring current-gen titles to handheld in often astonishing ways. One area that has seen a significant leap forward is the sports game. The original Switch was simply not the place to experience flagship sports titles like FIFA and the 2K stable of...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Madden
- NFL
News Nightdive Studio's Next Remaster Joins A Jam-Packed September
Stahp
With so many publishers actively avoiding the month of November (can't imagine why), September and October are looking pretty stacked with new releases at the moment. Another title to add to the line-up is Nightdive Studio's SiN Reloaded, which is now scheduled to release on Switch 1 & 2 on 24th September 2026. This is the team's latest...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Hellraiser: Revival Confirmed For Switch 2, Launching October 2026
We have such sights to show you
Saber Interactive has announced that Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival will launch on the Switch 2 on 8th October 2026, joining the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (the trailer is age-restricted, but you can view it here). Featuring a story written in collaboration with original creator Clive Barker, Revival also...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Random Someone Has Made Functioning Wii Remote Joy-Con For The Switch 2
Wii would like to play
The Joy-Con 2 are a huge improvement over the original Joy-Con, mostly thanks to the larger size. But they can still prove to be uncomfortably over lengthy period of time. So, in an effort to provide something a little more ergonomic, YouTuber KOUZEX has manually created a fascinating hybrid, combining the Joy-Con 2 with the...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Wii
- Accessories
Poll Did You Get Into The Duskbloods Switch 2 Beta Test?
Bamco: First Blood
On Friday, FromSoftware fans with a Switch 2 get their first chance to go hands-on with a brand new game from the makers of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Or more accurately, some FromSoft fans get the chance - specifically the ones that successfully applied for the network test. Bandai Namco ran a first-come-first-served application...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
News Polaroid's Latest Collab Has Us Itching For A Pokémon Snap Replay
Watch the Delibirdie
The urge to replay Pokémon Snap is present on any given day, but having seen Polaroid's latest collaboration, we've never been more itching to grab an N64 pad and boot up NSO. That's right, Polaroid is teaming up with The Pokémon Company on a new range of cameras and accessories, and they are adorable. The three centrepieces...
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Guide The Duskbloods Network Test Sign Up Dates, Times & How To Join
Update: Download codes available now
The Duskbloods Network Test is your chance to play FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive ahead of release. It'll take place in late August, and due to the closed nature of the test, interested participants must first apply in a sign up period during July. Developer FromSoftware - who also created the likes of Dark...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- The Duskbloods
News Embark On An Epic Voyage With The Latest Switch Online Game Trial (Europe)
No Man's Sky is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary
No Man's Sky may not have launched in the best state, but over the last decade, Sean Murray and his team at Hello Games have continued to update the title with new content and features to improve the overall experience. During this time, the developer has also released the game on the...
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- Nintendo Switch
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News A Trademark Renewal For Dr. Mario's Mobile Game Has Apparently Been Spotted
Is it time for a check-up?
A check-up from Dr. Mario is long overdue, but there are apparently some signs of life via a trademark renewal. It's specifically for Dr. Mario World, the mobile title Nintendo shut down in 2021. The free-to-play puzzle game was originally released in 2019, and it's supposedly the first time it's been acknowledged since...
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- Mobile
- Trademarks
- Dr. Mario
Gallery Here's A Look At The Electrifying Pikachu Cards In Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration
Releasing worldwide this September
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's '30th Celebration' series arrives simultaneously worldwide on 16th September 2025, and The Pokémon Company has this week given fans a look at the Pikachu cards included in the set. In case you missed our original post, there'll be 30 rare Pikachu cards featuring Pikachu numbering,...
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- Pokemon
- The Pokemon Company
- Pokemon TCG
News Industry Legend Warren Spector Announces His Retirement From Game Development
"The game business has changed"
American video game developer Warren Spector has announced he's retiring from game development, and although he's "been here before", this time he's "pretty sure" he means it. In a post on LinkedIn, the industry legend known for Deus Ex, Epic Mickey, and also his work on series such as Wing Commander, Ultima and...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Industry
News Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.3.0 Update Launches This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Claim a new weapon with Splatoon Raiders save data
Nintendo has continued to release new updates for the Switch multiplayer Splatoon 3, and the next update is out this week. This will bump the game up to Version 11.3.0, and the changes will be applied to both the Switch and Switch 2 builds. This update includes the new weapon, the Plastic-Bottle...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Splatoon
- Splatoon Raiders
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YesterdayTue, 18th Aug 2026
Guide Best Final Fantasy Games, Ranked - Switch 2 And Nintendo Systems
Every single Final Fantasy game, mainline or spin-off, ranked by you
Updated with FFVII Rebirth and FF XIV Online. Enjoy! As one of the biggest RPG franchises in the world, Final Fantasy has a boatload of titles under its belt. Starting in 1987 with the original Final Fantasy on the NES, the franchise has simply exploded over the years and...
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- Final Fantasy
- All Time
- Best Games
News Elden Ring Switch 2 Preview Indicates That Performance Concerns Are A Thing Of The Past
Forefathers one and all, bear witness
A new preview for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has gone live courtesy of Denfaminicogamer (thanks, Go Nintendo), and judging from the commentary and gameplay footage, it seems any lingering performance concerns can potentially be put to rest. You can see for yourself in the above f
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Kingdom Hearts Voice Actor Hayden Panettiere Has Died At 36
She played the voice of Kairi
Following the Kingdom Hearts 25th anniversary celebrations at Disney's D23 fan event last week, a very sad announcement has been made. Hayden Panettiere, who voiced Kairi in the first two Kingdom Hearts games, has died at the age of 36. As reported by the BBC, The Greenville County Coroner's Office said crews treated a...
- Kingdom Hearts
- Square Enix
- Disney
Guide Sega's eShop Sale Has Up To 70% Off - Here's Every Discounted Switch 1 & 2 Game
SAAY-viiings on Yakuza, Sonic, Persona
Another day, another eShop sale, and this time it's Sega rounding out the summer holidays with a blowout across all platforms. Of course, we're preoccupied with Nintendo platforms around here, so we've taken the liberty of rounding up all the Sega games discounted on Switch 1 and 2. The sale runs until the end...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sales
- Europe
News Wake Up, It Looks Like Terranigma Might Finally Be Getting A Re-Release
Time Extension "All the living things in this world await your awakening"
Clever River Games appears to be teasing a re-release of Quintet's SNES RPG Terranigma, which launched on the SNES back in 1995. Created by a team that includes Tomoyoshi Miyazaki (director, designer and writer), Kamui Fujiwara (artist) and Reiko Takebayashi (writer), Terranigma is part of...
- Quintet
- Kamui Fujiwara
- Pixel Arcadia
News TMNT: Splintered Fate Ver. 2.0 Update Caps Off The Main Story With A New Final Boss
Plus, there's new character DLC
There's just no stopping Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, is there? Super Evil Megacorp has consistently released updates and DLC for this one since launch a couple of years ago, and today, the dev is finally bringing the main story to a close with a huge content drop. 'The King's Gambit' free update is...
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- TMNT
- Updates
Video Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
It's nearly here...
Nintendo of America has uploaded a new Gameplay Showcase trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, giving us a great look at what's in store for next week's launch on 28th August. It's not a particularly lengthy trailer, but it does break down some of the basics. You can choose between a selection of builds when...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Rolls Out Legacy Patch, Here Are The Full Details
Preparing for the future
Since the arrival of Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter last year, Nihon Falcom has released multiple updates for the game, enhancing the overall experience across all platforms. The latest update Version 1.0.7 has now officially arrived, and it's a "Legacy Patch". Ahead of the 2nd Chapter's release this September, this update...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?
Strolling through Cyrodiil
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out on the Switch 2, bringing the revamped open world adventure to Nintendo's platform with absolutely no cut content. Lovely. In NL's recent review, Oblivion earned a score of 8/10, with praise provided for the sheer amount of content along with the new mouse and gyro...
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- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Excellent Sci-Fi Thriller 1000xRESIST Gets The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Treatment This Week
1000x2
After a sneaky ESRB rating appeared online earlier this year, we've been waiting for Fellow Traveller and Sunset Visitor to make 1000xRESIST - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition official. Well, surprise, the studios have now done exactly that, and the release is right around the corner. This souped-up version of the 2024 hit will arrive on Switch 2...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Pokémon World Championships Teases Special Pokémon Pokopia Announcement
The battle begins later this month
The Pokémon World Championships is taking place later this month, and as usual, there'll be some game-related announcements. According to an official post about the World Championships "Preview Show", trainers can look forward to a "special" announcement for the Switch 2 exclusive, Pokémon Pokopia. "Don't...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
Gallery Celebrating Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 Physical With Some Bethesda Goodies
By Azura, by Azura, by Azura!
It didn't take long for the mood to dampen around Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 launch, as Bethesda followed up the reveal with the announcement that it (alongside the Skyrim and Fallout 4 ports) would be relegated to a code-in-a-box physical release
- Gallery
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- Bethesda
PSA Play 10 Minigames For Free In Pictonico's Limited Time Event
Bring your phone's photos to life
If you haven't already tried out the demo for Nintendo's new "free-to-start" mobile game Pictonico, now might be the time to take a look. As highlighted in an official Nintendo announcement, the game is currently hosting an event where 10 minigames are available to play for free until 15th September 2026. Normally,...
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Monday17th Aug 2026
Guide When Does Fortnite's New Season Override Start?
Where are Sonic, Tetris, Mega Man and Persona 5's Joker droppin'?
Fortnite's new season, Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, has a big central theme - the world of video games. Though Epic's long-running battle royale has crossed streams before - characters from Resident Evil, Street Fighter, The Witcher, Halo and more have showed up over the years -...
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- Fortnite
- Nintendo Switch 2
Video Digital Foundry Breaks Down Oblivion's "Frustrating Performance" On Switch 2
Hitches galore
Digital Foundry has posted its tech review for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2, detailing how Bethesda and Virtuos' work holds up on Nintendo's console a little over a year after its initial release. In a nutshell, Oblivion looks pretty good on the Switch 2, delivering most of the upgrades seen on other...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Digital Foundry
Guide Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: Time, Date & How To Watch
Maximum Geoffert
Gamescom 2026 is almost upon us, and that can only mean one thing... It's almost time for Opening Night Live! Sandwiched neatly between Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley is back with another showcase, presumably packed with news and announcements for the coming months. In this guide, we'll share everything you...
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- Gamescom
UK Charts Switch 2 Sales Lead Oblivion Remastered To The Top Spot
Sweet (roll)
We are back with the latest look at the UK physical gaming chart, and Oblivion has done rather well on Switch 2. Nintendo's latest pulled in the lion's share of the game's physical sales this week (a whopping 98%, no less), guiding it all the way to the top spot. This pushed it past Pokémon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets In On The Doomsday Hype With Its Upcoming DLC
Doom and Gloom
With a Comic Con and D23 under its belt, Disney is really getting the Avengers: Doomsday hype train up and running. Well, what do you know, it looks like Marvel Cosmic Invasion is getting in on it, too. Dotemu has today released a teaser for the game's upcoming 'The Siege of Castle Doom' DLC, set to release at some point in Fall...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Marvel
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Mini Review Project Neon (Switch) - A Capable New Neo Geo Shmup To Test Your Mettle
Neon Geo
Project Neon is a Neo Geo game that was successfully Kickstarted in 2019. A vertically scrolling, arcade-style shoot 'em up that will feel familiar to those ingratiated with CAVE and Toaplan, its frontend presentation is simple and to the point. There are no difficulty settings, a single, non-configurable CRT filter, and some rotation and...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
Rumour New Mario LEGO Sets Could Be Surprisingly Affordable
Will they be Smart Play, though?
A new rumour is doing the rounds from unibricks on Instagram that suggests the upcoming Super Mario Lego sets will actually be surprisingly affordable (for Lego, at least). We can't definitively verify this information, but according to unibricks, the most expensive set – due for launch in January 2027 – will be...
- Rumours
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
- Lego
News This New Analogue Pocket Variant Is Designed To Give You Serious FOMO
Time Extension Comes in new 24K Gold-plated and custom red glossy finishes
The Analogue Pocket is one of the best handhelds money can buy, even though it's a few years old now. While it won't run PS2 or GameCube games, as many modern emulation portables can, the Pocket's FPGA chipset lets it faithfully replicate a wide range of handheld systems and even run...
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Rumour Diablo IV Could Be Heading To Switch 2 As Soon As Next Month
Joining the deluge
Diablo IV has been rumoured for the Switch 2 for some time now, but according to a new report from Dealabs, it could be launching as soon as next month. Dealabs has a strong history of accurate reports, and it states that Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection – which contains the base game along with the Vessel of Hatred and Lord...
- Rumours
- Nintendo Switch 2
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy XIV Online?
Tell us, kupo
Final Fantasy XIV Online is one of those games that just feels like it shouldn't work on the Switch 2. A game of this size, on a handheld of that size? C'mon, that's nuts. And yet, it's true! XIV online is out now on Switch 2, and we think it's a blast. It's got enough content to last you years, let alone hours or days, along with...
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- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
Sunday16th Aug 2026
News Kingdom Hearts IV Is Launching On Switch 2 In Late 2027, Here's A Brand-New Trailer
Update: Extended Coco trailer, directors double down on 2027 release
[Sat 15th Aug, 2026 04:55 BST]: At Disney's D23 event this week, Kingdom Hearts fans got another look at Kingdom Hearts IV in a new showcase trailer. The end of the trailer also confirms the anticipated title will be launching on all platforms, including the Switch 2, in "late...
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- Square Enix
- Disney
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Issue #39 - August 2026
Welcome to the August 2026 edition of the Nintendo Life Mailbox. It's been a particularly hot summer around these parts. The moon did its best to block out the sun last week and give us some respite from the heat, but we've still sitting around Nintendo Life Towers in various states of (HR-compliant) undress, surrounded by...
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News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Adds Campaign Mission 'Entrenched'
Lock in later this month
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting an open beta at the end of this month, and all platforms (including Switch 2) are invited. Activision and Infinity Ward have now provided an update, announcing the beta will also allow players to experience a campaign mission. Players will have access to the "Entrenched" mission,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Call of Duty
- Activision
- Upcoming Releases
News ARK: Survival Evolved Sunsets Official Switch Servers This Month
"We want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey"
Developer Studio Wildcard has announced official server support for the Switch version of its dinosaur-themed survival game Ark: Survival Evolved will be sunset at the end of August. The studio shared this news in a community update on the game's message boards. This will also apply to...
- PSA
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (August 16th 2026)
Time Extension KONKR Pocket Advance! Zelda mods! CeX Retro Store!
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. Donkey Kong Land For The Game Boy Has Just Got An SNES-Style Fan Remake, Inspired By Donkey Kong Country: Donkey Kong Land Remake...
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Talking Point 'Pokopia 2' Feels Inevitable, But Do We Really Need A Sequel?
Pikatwo
If Pokémon Pokopia isn't in my top five games of 2026 come December, we will have had an astonishing four months. At launch, this game had me in a chokehold and refused to let me go until I found myself weeping at its finale. It's heartwarming and creative and immensely popular, so much so that a sequel feels inevitable. But I don't know...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch 2
Poll Box Art Brawl: WarioWare Smooth Moves
Wii? More like... WAH
Welcome to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! It was a special Metroid 40th anniversary brawl last time, as we matched up every cover in the series for the ultimate showdown. Despite all those options, it wasn't a remotely close-fought contest, as Super Metroid walked away with 62% of the vote and left all other entries in...
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- Wario
- Wii
Saturday15th Aug 2026
Talking Point Is An Analogue 3D Worth The Money?
'logue squadron
With the price hikes for the current-gen consoles, the prospect of an even pricier generation to come, and all the doom and gloom in the games industry, it's no wonder that a portion of players are taking solace in the world of retro. Whether it's the comfort blanket of nostalgia as you revisit a childhood classic, or a back...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Nintendo 64
- Retro
News Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward
A "limited-time offer" until 1st September
In June, Nintendo announced the new Switch Online event 'DK Challenge' where players could unlock digital challenge cards as a reward. Nintendo has now taken this a step further, announcing Donkey Kong fans in the US can receive a physical 39-card set if they complete the "entire DK Challenge". This...
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch Online
- US
News The Simpsons Hit & Run Could Be Making A Return "In Some Form"
According to the show's creator, Matt Groening
Fans of The Simpsons have been calling for the revival of the GTA-like release The Simpsons Hit & Run for many years now. The co-showrunner previously said a "corporate octopus" stands in the way, but it looks like something might finally be happening. At a D23 panel this week, creator Matt Groening...
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- The Simpsons
- Rumours
News Disney Kingdom Hearts Anime Series "Coming Soon"
Developed in partnership with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix
Apart from a launch window and new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV, Disney has also announced Kingdom Hearts: The Series (working title) will be "coming soon" to Disney+ and the Disney Channel. This original anime series will be developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya...
- Kingdom Hearts
- Square Enix
- Disney
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Teases Fourth Expansion 'The Keepsake Sea' And Jack Sparrow
Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection also announced
Disney also shared some news about its ever-expanding life-sim adventure Disney Dreamlight Valley at D23 this week. Following the recently released Honeyglow Woods Adventure Pack and the latest free update Pixel Perfect, fans have now been given a first-look at the game's fourth expansion,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Disney
- DLC
- Updates
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th August)
Let's dive in
Hello everyone, and well done for making it to the weekend once again. Give yourself a pat on the back. This week in the land of Nintendo, Super Mario Sunshine was added to Switch Online, bringing back one of the most divisive Mario games and – for those who don't own 3D All-Stars – rounding out the collection of 3D entries on...
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
Friday14th Aug 2026
News Indie Publisher Nakana.io Is Closing, All Games Now Heavily Discounted
There's a catch if you're in the US
Indie publisher Nakana.io has sadly announced that it will be ceasing operations from Autumn 2026. The company, which specialised in arthouse and meaningful games, is now offering one last sale before the end, discounting all ten of its titles in both the US and Europe. If you're in Europe and the UK, all of its...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Let's do the time warp again
A couple of decades ago, before the average cost of game development launched into the stratosphere, it used to be common to see more experimental 'AA' releases on console. These lower-budget games didn't have quite the same production value as the major, best-selling games of the time, but they often made up for this...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
