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  • Final Fantasy XIV Online Free Subscription Period For Switch 2's "Full Version" Ends Next Week

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    PSA Final Fantasy XIV Online Free Subscription Period For Switch 2's "Full Version" Ends Next Week

    "You can continue playing the Free Trial free of charge"

    Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online finally landed on the Switch 2 last month, and Square Enix has now issued a reminder that the "free subscription period" for the "full version" of the game on this platform will soon end. This free period, which was introduced to "help ensure...

    • PSA
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Final Fantasy
    • Square Enix
  • Nintendo Switch App Update Adds Some Handy New Features

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    News Nintendo Switch App Update Adds Some Handy New Features

    Download it today

    Nintendo has already released multiple game updates this week, and it's now rolled out a new software update for its Nintendo Switch App on mobile devices. This is the first update to arrive since earlier this year in March. It might not be the most exciting patch, but it does come with some handy features. Here's what Version...

    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Mobile
    • Nintendo
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)

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    Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)

    Includes "sharper visuals" and more!

    Yesterday, Nintendo surprised Mario Kart fans with a free Switch 2 update for the Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Apart from the ability to race with up to eight participants in local split-screen, there's also CameraPlay support, as well as resolution and load time improvements. YouTube channel...

    • Videos
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Mario Kart
    • Updates
  • Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel

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    Rumour Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel

    Update: More listings spotted

    [Tue 30th Jun, 2026 05:55 BST]: It's not uncommon for Nintendo to release subtle hardware revisions, and a new rumour doing the rounds online this week suggests the Japanese firm could be updating the LCD panel on the Switch 2. Now, before anyone gets too excited, we're not talking about Nintendo swapping the current...

    • Rumours
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo
    • Hardware

YesterdayWed, 2nd Sep 2026

  • Retail Listing Suggests Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced May Be Coming To Switch 2

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    Rumour Retail Listing Suggests Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced May Be Coming To Switch 2

    Can open, worms everywhere

    Rumours of an upcoming Nintendo Direct are starting to pick up speed, and a new retail listing suggests that a pretty significant Ubisoft game could be heading to Switch 2 very soon. According to a listing from French retailer E.Leclerc, the Switch 2 will be getting an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced themed 'Advanced...

    • Rumours
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    • Assassins Creed
  • Elden Ring Starts Strong, But It's Metal Gear That Takes The Crown

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    UK Charts Elden Ring Starts Strong, But It's Metal Gear That Takes The Crown

    This is good, isn't it?

    Well folks, it was a bit delayed this week, but we finally have the latest data for the UK boxed charts. It's quite an interesting one too, as we have a few new faces joining the ranks. First up, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition makes its debut at number five; a perfectly fine start for what is technically a Switch 2 exclusive,...

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  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Looks Gorgeous (And So Silly) On Switch 2

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    Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Looks Gorgeous (And So Silly) On Switch 2

    8-player split-screen? C'mon

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just recently joined Pikmin 3 Deluxe in receiving a rather tantalising free update to make it look much better when played on the Switch 2. If you're curious to see just how much an improvement you can expect, our lovely video producer Alex has booted it up and provided some direct gameplay. Not only...

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    • Mario Kart
  • Playing Until We Get It Right - How Perfectionism Appears In Gaming

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    Feature Playing Until We Get It Right - How Perfectionism Appears In Gaming

    And what we can do about it when we spot it

    Breath of the Wild was one of my first video games after an unintentional gaming hiatus (#adulting, sigh). I was good at it—some of it, at least, things like exploring the map, completing side quests, and flurry rushing enemies. But getting the bonus treasure chest in Ree Dahee Shrine? I couldn’t...

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  • Got A Spare $400? This Pokémon 24-Movie Blu-Ray Collection Could Be Yours

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    News Got A Spare $400? This Pokémon 24-Movie Blu-Ray Collection Could Be Yours

    Misty-eyed

    Y'know, given the fact that the first Pokémon movie was quite literally called Pokémon: The First Movie, we perhaps should have known that more would be on the way. But there are 24 now. 24. With a 25th on the way very soon, in fact. And so if you fancy playing catch up and have a spare $400 lying around, Amazon US has a rather...

    • Pokemon
    • Pokemon Movie
  • The Evercade Nexus Feels Like A True Evolution Thanks To A Great Display And Dual Analogue

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    Hands On The Evercade Nexus Feels Like A True Evolution Thanks To A Great Display And Dual Analogue

    Time Extension Enter the Nexus

    The first thing I thought to myself when I picked up the Evercade Nexus for the first time was that it's nowhere near as big as I expected it to be. When Blaze announced its new handheld earlier in the year, the promotional images had me assuming it would be a Switch 2-sized monster of a portable, but, in reality, it's closer in...

    • Hands On
    • Evercade
    • Features
    • Previews
  • The Immortal John Triptych (Switch 2) - One Of The Funniest Games You'll Ever Play

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    Mini Review The Immortal John Triptych (Switch 2) - One Of The Funniest Games You'll Ever Play

    So sayeth me

    The Immortal John Triptych is one of the funniest games I’ve ever played – certainly the funniest since Thank Goodness You’re Here. It compiles three titles from developer Joe Richardson: Four Last Things, The Procession To Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. All were released between 2017 and 2024, but including them in one...

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Street Fighter's Latest Trailer Looks Utterly Ridiculous In The Best Way

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    News Street Fighter's Latest Trailer Looks Utterly Ridiculous In The Best Way

    You can also "play" it

    Paramount Pictures and Legendary have released a new trailer for Street Fighter, the latest attempt to adapt the iconic fighting series into a movie. Street Fighter movies don't have the best reputation, largely thanks to the astoundingly awful Legend of Chun-Li in 2009. But we've gotta be honest: this one looks so damn good...

    • Movies
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Street Fighter
  • Fire Emblem Dev Intelligent Systems Adds Fortune's Weave To Its Completed Works

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    News Fire Emblem Dev Intelligent Systems Adds Fortune's Weave To Its Completed Works

    It's also opened a new social account

    We're just weeks out from the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and the game's developer Intelligent Systems is officially gearing up for the big release. As spotted by fans, its website has now been updated with the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive. The new entry is now also featured on the company's "Works"...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Fire Emblem
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Industry
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

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    News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Signs of life with a small update

    Alongside multiple other game updates this week, Nintendo has also released a patch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This is the first update for the platform fighter since June last year, and bumps the game up to Version 13.0.5. It fixes an issue tied to invalid data in online battles. If any other...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
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    • Super Smash Bros
    • Nintendo
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  • Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Titles

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

    Japan's Famicom library also got an update

    Switch Online's NES Classics library has today added three more titles as part of the September 2026 games update. This latest batch of titles includes Tecmo's 1991 platformer Ninja Gaiden III, Rare's 1992 racing game R.C. Pro-AM II and the 1986 SNK run and gun, Ikari Warriors. Here is the official...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • NES
    • Famicom
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

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    News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    A free Switch 2 update is now available

    It seems Nintendo isn't done with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet! The new patch today, bumping the title up to Version 4.0.0, includes a free Switch 2 update. This includes support for the Switch 2's display, reduces load times, adds support for 5-8 players in multiplayer, and adds CameraPlay support. Here's...

    • Mario Kart
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch Nintendo
    • Updates
  • Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms

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    News Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms

    Minecoins purchased on Nintendo devices can only be used on Switch or Switch 2

    Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 this October, Mojang has announced changes are coming to how you spend Minecoins purchased on Nintendo platforms and cross-play. Starting 27th October 2026 (Minecraft's Switch 2 launch date), 'Minecoins' purchased on...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Minecraft
    • Updates

Tuesday1st Sep 2026

  • Orbitals (Switch 2) - One Of The Best Co-Op Games Of The Year

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    Review Orbitals (Switch 2) - One Of The Best Co-Op Games Of The Year

    Celestial

    Every moment in Orbitals feels electrifying. From the first blast of its excellent theme song to soaring through a technicolour galaxy while firing lasers, teaming up with a pal to fix space junk and save our colony, and occasionally stopping to check out a new freaky little alien. This co-operative title moves at a breakneck pace, but...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Nintendo Fans Are Convinced Ubisoft Revealed The Next Direct Date

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    News Nintendo Fans Are Convinced Ubisoft Revealed The Next Direct Date

    Here we go

    If there's one thing Nintendo fans love to speculate about, it's when on earth we'll see the next Direct broadcast. Not that we don't have quite enough on our plates right now, thank you very much. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is right around the corner and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches in October, not to mention there's a...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Direct
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

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    News Pikmin 3 Deluxe Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    A free Switch 2 update adding enhanced resolution & more

    Nintendo has rolled out an update for the Switch title Pikmin 3 Deluxe today, bumping the game up to Version 1.2.0. According to Nintendo's official support page, this update adds support for the Switch 2 display, which results in a "sharper image". This apparently applies to both the docked...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pikmin
    • Nintendo
    • Updates
  • Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition (Switch 2) - A Promising Soulslike But A Compromised Port

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    Review Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition (Switch 2) - A Promising Soulslike But A Compromised Port

    Wo close, yet wo far

    The Soulslike genre has started strong on Switch 2, with the likes of Lies of P and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition thriving on Nintendo’s console with minimal drawbacks. The same cannot be said, however, for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition. This port of Team Ninja’s Sekiro-inspired action game – which contains...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Charging Current Owners For The Witcher III Remastered "Never A Question We Asked Ourselves", Says CDPR

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    News Charging Current Owners For The Witcher III Remastered "Never A Question We Asked Ourselves", Says CDPR

    Goodwill Geralt

    One of the biggest surprises from this year's Gamescom ONL showcase was the announcement of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered for the Switch 2; a reveal made all the more sweet thanks to the confirmation that it would be free for current owners. In speaking with The Game Business, CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (Switch 2) - A Great Compilation Of Stealth Sequels

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    Review Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (Switch 2) - A Great Compilation Of Stealth Sequels

    This Old Snake knows some new tricks

    Editor's Note: If you're looking for our thoughts on the individual releases within the Collection, then check out our reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which you can buy individually on the Switch eShop. When

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Reviews
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • The Reviews For Orbitals On Switch 2 Are In

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    Round Up The Reviews For Orbitals On Switch 2 Are In

    A new co-op king?

    The review embargo for Orbitals has lifted, so we're starting to see a bunch of verdicts making their way online ahead of its Switch 2 launch on 3rd September 2026. Now, we thought it was a cracking co-op experience, and so we awarded Orbitals a score of 9/10. Here's a snippet of what reviewer Nathan Ellingsworth said in his...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Reviews For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Are In

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    Round Up The Reviews For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Are In

    Here's what the critics had to say

    Capcom has already delivered a solid line up of games in 2026, and this week it adds to this with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This includes a Switch 2 version, and if you haven't already seen it, here's a sample of our Nintendo Life review. We said it was a superb samurai survival, awarding it 9/10 stars...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Upcoming Releases
  • CD Projekt Red "Very Happy" With Cyberpunk 2077 Sales On Switch 2

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    News CD Projekt Red "Very Happy" With Cyberpunk 2077 Sales On Switch 2

    "the most important bit is that the players are happy"

    It's safe to say that, besides from Mario Kart World, CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was the game of the Switch 2's launch in 2025. That probably sounds strange considering it's a port of a title that infamously had a disastrous start on other platforms, but by the time it...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage"

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    News Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage"

    Streaming worldwide this week

    If you're a fan of Konami, you're going to want to tune into the company's new 'Konami Press Start' showcase, which is taking place this week on 3rd September 2026. According to the official announcement , it will feature the "latest news and updates" from Konami Games. This particular edition of the showcase will...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Konami
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For September & October 2026

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    Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For September & October 2026

    'berfest begins

    And we're off! The busiest quarter of the gaming year is here to stretch the capacity of your wallet and your Micro SD Express Cards. To start off, September sees a brand-new Onimusha, some long-awaited ports, and two Switch 2 exclusives in the form of the co-op Orbitals and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Then October arrives with...

    • Guides
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Nintendo Switch
  • Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Small Update On Switch 2 (Version 1.1.1)

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    News Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Small Update On Switch 2 (Version 1.1.1)

    Return to the court today

    Mario Tennis Fever for the Switch 2 has received a small update today and it's now running Version 1.1.1. In this latest patch, there are some general changes. One adjusts the return of high balls to produce a Star Shot, and along with this are some bug fixes tied to Amps. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Mario Tennis
    • Nintendo
    • Updates
  • Hideki Kamiya Says Capcom Has "No Awareness" Of How Scary Resident Evil Is

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    News Hideki Kamiya Says Capcom Has "No Awareness" Of How Scary Resident Evil Is

    "I’ve never been a fan of horror"

    Despite directing one of the greatest survival horror games of all time with Resident Evil 2, game creator Hideki Kamiya has always been open about his aversion to scary stuff. Now, in speaking with VGC, Kamiya has called out Capcom directly for supposedly having "no awareness" of how scary its flagship survival...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Resident Evil
    • Hideki Kamiya
  • S.C.A.T. Is Back! Tengo Project Returns With A Remaster Of The NES Classic, Final Mission

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    News S.C.A.T. Is Back! Tengo Project Returns With A Remaster Of The NES Classic, Final Mission

    Time Extension New York has a New Problem

    Tengo Project, purveyors of fine pixelated fare, are currently developing the next title in the studio's range of dazzling, modern-day remasters. As announced by publisher Winning Entertainment Group, the studio's next release will be Cybernetic Attack Final Mission, an updated edition of the classic 8-bit shmup Final...

    • NES
    • Tengo Project
  • New Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Showcases More Switch 2 Footage

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    News New Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Showcases More Switch 2 Footage

    Atlus, my love has come along

    Metaphor: ReFantazio appeared on the Gamescom Switch 2 show floor last month, but for those who weren't lucky enough to attend, you may still be wondering how Atlus' 2024 fantasy RPG holds up on our beloved little hybrid. Enter today's new 'pre-order trailer'. Atlas has dropped a brand new look at the game on Switch 2...

    • News
    • Atlus
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Capcom Spotlight Presentation Kicks Off TGS 2026 Later This Month

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    News Capcom Spotlight Presentation Kicks Off TGS 2026 Later This Month

    A 40 minute broadcast covering the latest Capcom news

    With Gamescom wrapped, the focus now shifts to the Tokyo Game Show later this month. As part of this upcoming event, Capcom has now announced it will be broadcasting a special Capcom Spotlight Presentation. This global spotlight will take place on 16th September 2026 and promises to bring fans...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Capcom
    • TGS
    • Japan
  • New Nintendo Creator's Voice Vid Goes Behind The Scenes On Onimusha: Way Of The Sword

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    News New Nintendo Creator's Voice Vid Goes Behind The Scenes On Onimusha: Way Of The Sword

    See the face scanner in action

    Nintendo is continuing its trend of releasing behind-the-scenes Creator's Voice videos for its third-party Switch 2 support, and today, we're getting a closer look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In this seven-minute video, director Satoru Nihei walks us through the game's creation, touching on how the team made the...

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    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Capcom
    • Upcoming Releases

Monday31st Aug 2026

  • Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2) - Capcom Delivers A Superb Samurai Revival

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    Review Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2) - Capcom Delivers A Superb Samurai Revival

    Dawn of a new dream

    There’s a lot riding on Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Capcom has a few dormant franchises in its dusty closets just waiting to be revived, yet this one feels particularly significant. Despite never really taking off commercially, Onimusha commanded a passionate fanbase that continues to hold the series in the highest regard –...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Here's What 007 First Light Looks Like Running On Switch 2

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    Video Here's What 007 First Light Looks Like Running On Switch 2

    Lookin' good!

    Our video producer Alex recently jetted off to Gamecom and, as intended, played a whole bunch of games. One of these was the upcoming Switch 2 port of 007 First Light, which is making its way to the console later this year. The above video contains over-the-shoulder footage of the game running on Switch 2 via docked mode, and it's...

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • The Zelda-Influenced NES Classic 'Battle of Olympus' Is Being Remade By Its Original Husband-And-Wife Team

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    News The Zelda-Influenced NES Classic 'Battle of Olympus' Is Being Remade By Its Original Husband-And-Wife Team

    Time Extension "A handcrafted Steam remake by its original creators"

    It has been revealed that the 1988 NES title The Battle of Olympus is being remade on Steam. The game was designed and programmed by Yukio Horimoto, with Reiko Oshida, who would later become Horimoto's wife, responsible for the story and graphics. It was also ported to the Game Boy. "While...

    • Steam
    • NES
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots - Master Collection Version (Switch 2) - Love It Or Hate It, It's Better Than Ever

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    Mini Review Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots - Master Collection Version (Switch 2) - Love It Or Hate It, It's Better Than Ever

    Prettyyy, prettyyy, prettyyy, pretty good

    Note: If you're looking for our verdict on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, you can check out our Mini Review right now. Similarly, we've also provided our thoughts on the complete

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Switch 2) - Shopkeeping Dungeon Crawler Returns With Big Changes, But The Same Addictive Loop

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    Review Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Switch 2) - Shopkeeping Dungeon Crawler Returns With Big Changes, But The Same Addictive Loop

    Just one more shift

    2018's Moonlighter was one of the life-sim hybrids released in the wake of notorious time thief, Stardew Valley. The core loop of a day/night cycle and an ever-expanding list of activities to tick off is an age-old formula for getting oneself buried in an experience. Digital Sun added a compelling hook by having Will, a would-be...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Pokémon Champions Update Adds Z Mega Evolutions This September

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    News Pokémon Champions Update Adds Z Mega Evolutions This September

    "Stay tuned for more details"

    Another announcement shared by The Pokémon Company President Tsunekazu Ishihara at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony was for the new title, Pokémon Champions. A new trailer revealed the free-to-play Switch eShop and mobile release will be getting Z Mega Evolutions and variety of other Pokémon...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pokemon
    • Updates
  • Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version (Switch 2) - The Unsung Hero Of The Series

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    Mini Review Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version (Switch 2) - The Unsung Hero Of The Series

    A fulton of fun

    Note: If you want to check out our thoughts on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, head over to our Mini Review. We've also provided a full review of Master Collection Vol. 2 if you want a mor

    • Mini Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • Pokémon's Trading Card Game Is Getting A Movie In 2027

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    News Pokémon's Trading Card Game Is Getting A Movie In 2027

    Watch the 'Pokémon Wild Card' teaser trailer right now

    At the 2026 Pokémon World Championship closing ceremony, Pokémon President Tsunekazu Ishihara announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game will be getting its own movie. This animated film is called Pokémon Wild Card and will be arriving in cinemas in 2027. Alongside this announcement was a...

    • Pokemon
    • The Pokemon Company
    • Pokemon TCG
    • Movies
    • Anime
  • What's Included In Nintendo's New Switch 2 Bundle?

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    Quiz What's Included In Nintendo's New Switch 2 Bundle?

    Our monthly quiz waves goodbye to August

    August is almost in the rearview, so it's time for another edition of our monthly quiz! Below, we've got 12 questions all about the last month in gaming; all you have to do is show us how much you were paying attention! There's a mixture of news announcements, anniversaries, and game releases in this one, so...

    • Quizzes
    • Nintendo
  • Pokémon Unite Announces Four More Playable Pokémon

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    News Pokémon Unite Announces Four More Playable Pokémon

    All the Eeveelutions are here

    During the Pokémon Unite finals at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, four new playable Pokémon were revealed. Morpeko is arriving next week on 4th September 2026, Toxtricity will arrive later in the month on 24th September 2026, and then in October 2026, trainers can look forward to Jolteon and Flareon,...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Pokemon
    • Updates

Sunday30th Aug 2026

  • Mega Man Series Producer Says Capcom Would Love To Revisit Mega Man X

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    News Mega Man Series Producer Says Capcom Would Love To Revisit Mega Man X

    "If there is a chance"

    Mega Man Override is the main focus for Capcom right now, but beyond this new entry, the developers behind the series are apparently open to returning to the Mega Man X series. During a chat with Game Informer recently about the new title, Mega Man series producer Shingo Izumi was asked about the chances of 'X' making a...

    • Mega Man
    • Capcom
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
  • LEGO Teases Five New Smart Play Pokémon, Arriving In 2027

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    News LEGO Teases Five New Smart Play Pokémon, Arriving In 2027

    Who's that Pokémon?

    During a Pokémon LEGO Smart Play demonstration at the second day of PokémonXP, the Lego Group announced new sets would be arriving in 2027. A short teaser trailer featured the silhouettes of five Pokémon as part of this announcement. Trainers believe the designs are based on...spoiler warning...Charcadet, Grookey, Mankey,...

    • Pokemon
    • LEGO
    • The Pokemon Company
  • Nintendo Life eShop Selects (August 2026)

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    Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (August 2026)

    Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in August

    August is nearly over, so it's time to look back over the last few weeks and crown three of the Switch eShop games we've reviewed this month. We've got eight games that met our 7/10 criteria for our monthly showdown: Switch eShop games that don't have physical releases (including Game-Key...

    • Features
    • eShop Selects
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Polls
  • Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2

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    News Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2

    Update: Performance & resolution revealed

    [Sun 21st Jun, 2026 09:00 BST]: Bandai Namco this week announced it would be releasing a Switch 2 version of MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice. The Nintendo release of this 3D battle action title, based on the "Final War" of the series, will arrive later this year on 4th September 2026. The game was...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Bandai Namco
    • Anime
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Dragon Ball Free-To-Play MOBA Announces Major "Overhaul" Ahead Of First Anniversary

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    News Dragon Ball Free-To-Play MOBA Announces Major "Overhaul" Ahead Of First Anniversary

    "This was not a decision made lightly"

    The free-to-play MOBA game Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra celebrates its second anniversary in September, and to mark this occasion, Bandai Namco has provided a development update. The big news is the game will be getting a major update, "or rather overhaul" that makes significant gameplay changes, steering it...

    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Dragon Ball
    • Bandai Namco
    • Updates
  • Box Art Brawl: Mega Man Zero 2 (GBA)

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    Poll Box Art Brawl: Mega Man Zero 2 (GBA)

    Zero hour

    Ahoy, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we checked out SimCity for the SNES, and it was the western design that won the day with a pretty resounding 73% of the vote. We kinda like the Japanese version, but it seems it didn't resonate with many people. So this week, we turn our attention to Mega Man Zero 2, which...

    • Features
    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
    • GBA