Feature "Why Is Falco So Thick In This Game?" - Lost In Space With Star Fox Zero
THREE pilots, TWO controllers, ONE Arwing, ZERO mission
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News Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch
Yes, "some"
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News Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026
Along with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
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News Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week
4K! 120fps! Mouse support!
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TodayWed, 17th Jun 2026
News Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch
Yes, "some"
One of the biggest talking points out of Dispatch's Switch 1 & 2 launch earlier this year was its lack of censorship options. Today, developer AdHoc Studios is releasing a free DLC to address some of that. And yes, we mean some. While other platforms came with a Visual Censorship toggle — which let you choose whether to see in-game...
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News Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026
Along with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Capcom has announced that Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest (and long-overdue) entry in the action-platformer series, will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne from 26th - 30th August. We've not seen much from the game so far, which isn't a big surprise considering its vague 2027...
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Time Extension Nigel Kitching & Richard Elson join us to reflect on the comic's legacy
I can't remember a single point in my life when I didn't already know about Sonic the Hedgehog. Ever since I arrived kicking and screaming into this world back in 1992, the character has pretty much been a constant presence in my life, with some of my earliest memories being of...
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Feature "Why Is Falco So Thick In This Game?" - Lost In Space With Star Fox Zero
THREE pilots, TWO controllers, ONE Arwing, ZERO mission
With the return of Team Star Fox imminently upon us, folks are feeling pretty torn about the series retreading old ground instead of forging a new chapter in Nintendo’s long-running rail shooter. And while that may be disappointing to some, there are at least a few interesting additions to...
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News New Switch 2 Bundle Announced For Europe
Pokopium
Nintendo has seemingly finally realised just how popular Pokémon Pokopia really is. Following in the footsteps of Australia and New Zealand, the company has announced a new Switch 2 bundle for Europe. It contains the console itself along with a download code for Pokopia and is scheduled to launch on 2nd July 2026. So yeah, this seems to...
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Witness the Millennium
Square Enix’s HD-2D art style has done wonders for its games. From creating new IPs like Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler, to tasteful remakes like the Dragon Quest Erdrick trilogy and Live a Live, the charming presentation has been able to deliver modern gam
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News Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week
4K! 120fps! Mouse support!
Indie developer Powerhoof, who you might remember is behind the wonderful multiplayer title Crawl, is bringing its latest game to the Switch and Switch 2 – and it looks excellent. The Drifter is a traditional point-and-click adventure with a heavy pixel art visual style and a story that encompasses murder, conspiracy,...
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News Pokémon Champions Launches On Mobile Today Alongside A New Game Update
Expanding the roster and items
Pokémon Champions arrives on mobile devices today, and alongside this, the Switch version of the game has been updated. This bumps the battle title up to Version 1.1.0 and adds Pokémon and held items for Regulation Set M-B. It also includes some other fixes on Switch platforms tied to visual and network issues. Here...
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Here are the full patch notes
Square Enix has today updated the excellent Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for the Switch 1 & 2. It adds New Game+, which allows you to carry over your levels, item data and more from the previously completed playthrough. In addition to this, it's now got a Zodiac Compatibility function. There are also...
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News Multiple Xbox Studios Reportedly In Active Negotiations With Microsoft To Avoid Closure
Update: Ninja Theory's future was "planned" before Senua's reveal
[Tue 16th Jun, 2026 04:45 BST]: Reports this week have revealed multiple studios under the Xbox division are currently in "active negotiations" with Microsoft about their future. This supposedly includes Compulsion Games, which released its new action-adventure South of Midnight on...
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News Minecraft's Chaos Cubed Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Minecraft launches on Switch 2 later this year
Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 later this year, Mojang has this week released the new update Chaos Cubed. This exciting new game drop brings chaos in the form of sulfur cubes, a new cave biome to explore, new blocks and much more. The new mob is described as a "source of endless...
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Don't miss it
If you're looking to get a little extra out of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, Nintendo is currently offering a free bonus month. This offer applies to Switch 1 & 2 users in the US when purchasing or redeeming a 12-month individual or family membership of the premium tier before 28th July 2026. Existing Switch Online +...
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YesterdayTue, 16th Jun 2026
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Switch has also been updated
The Switch 2 is now officially a year into its life and since its arrival, it's received updates on a regular basis. The latest one, bumping the firmware up to Version 22.5.0, is now officially here. It includes some stability improvements to enhance the overall experience, as well as some language support updates...
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News Hacker Group Steals Nintendo Employee Data, Posts $2 Million Ransom
Update: "We are working with the service provider to address the issue," says NOA
An as-yet-unverified data breach may have affected Nintendo, according to a claim made by hacking group ShadowByt3$. As reported by Technadu (via, Nintendo Everything), this alleged breach occurred on 13th June, with the group giving Nintendo until 15th June (today)...
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News Rejoice! The Original Switch eShop Isn't Awful Anymore
Well, except for the 'eSlop'
Nintendo just dropped system updates for the Switch and Switch 2, and while the latter is fairly inconsequential for a lot of folks, the former does something pretty spectacular: it fixes the eShop. Yes, the original Switch eShop has been redesigned to bring it more in line with the Switch 2, ditching the browser-based...
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Actually, it's more like a 30 year celebration now
In 2025, Aspyr surprised players with a shadow drop of the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot on Switch 1 & 2, with the latter port especially showcasing the power of Nintendo’s new handheld. This sudden release naturally spurred discussion over whether there would be ports of the latter two games in the...
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Poll Will You Be Replaying Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Before The Remake Arrives?
Fairy 'nuff
Sitting in our Monday meeting, a theme emerged when answering the standard question, "Play any games over the weekend?" Following on from last week's announcement (and months of rumours), we've all got Ocarina of Time on the brain. Jim and Ollie have been replaying via NSO, and the rest of us have only resisted the urge thanks to other...
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Review Super Pocket Rare Edition - Banjo-Kazooie Alone Makes This A Must-Buy At £50
Time Extension Super Pocket you will buy, if you don't I'm sure to cry
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket handheld range has already seen more than its fair share of special editions, with companies such as Atari, Taito, Capcom, Data East and SNK all signing up to produce unique variants of the
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News Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Box Art Surfaces Online
Sonic's birthday is this month
Following ratings for a "Definitive Edition" of Sonic Frontiers, a photo of a sealed Switch 2 version is now doing the rounds online. This was originally shared by a user on Reddit, who claims to be a Walmart employee. The same user (who has now deleted their account) also uploaded a photo of two copies of the game...
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Hauer you doin'?
A dystopian cyberpunk future bombarded with rain? Check. Working-class people turning to body augmentations and drugs? Check. Rutger Hauer? Also check. Yeah, so far, so Blade Runner. Observer: System Redux isn’t shy about its influences, nor should it be, as this short-but-sweet homage to sci-fi murder mystery films delivers a...
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News Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.11 Out This Week, Includes Switch 2 Handheld Improvements
"The final Title Update is coming"
Ubisoft previously mentioned how it would be winding down support of Assassin's Creed Shadows, and this week, it's announced its "last content drop". On the Switch 2, this update is apparently 9.5GB in size. Unfortunately, not all of the content listed here is available in the Switch 2 version as it contains...
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News Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
"Help us improve the game"
Although Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been cruising along at a steady pace for many months now, Sega is apparently eager for feedback. It's released a new user survey this week, asking fans to help it improve the title. It's also noted at the beginning how these responses will be used to assist the game's development...
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News Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
SSS - Stylish!
Capcom has recently confirmed the launch of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for the Switch 2, bringing one of the finest entries in the action series to Nintendo's console more than seven years after its initial launch. You'd think that being on the market for that long would result in gradually diminishing sales, but according...
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Monday15th Jun 2026
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Description May Suggest A Faithful 1:1 Remake
Dead Hand in Hand
A new description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 suggests that the upcoming remake may be a more faithful 1:1 recreation of the original rather than a complete reimagining. As covered by Go Nintendo, the description could be viewed on Google when searching for the
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Review Retro Fighters Battle Dock For Switch 2 - Time To Dig Out Those Old GameCube Pads
Battling 2001 style
If you crave the authentic feel of a GameCube controller in your hands while playing Zelda: Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and SoulCalibur II on Nintendo Switch Online, then Nintendo has you covered – for a price. The 'Nintendo Classics' wireless GameCube pad replica is great, but it's not cheap – and, if you w
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UK Charts FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top Spot
Materi-aaaaargh
The latest UK Charts data is in folks, and it's actually a pretty uneventful week that sees no new titles in the top 40. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which debuted at number 2 last week, has fallen off a cliff this time around to land at number 30. It's not a surprise in the slightest, mind you – most people keen to pick up Rebirth...
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News Latest Nintendo Direct Reportedly The Most-Watched Of The Summer Showcases
Sorry, Geoff
The big wave of Summer showcases is seemingly over, with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all presenting their own bespoke 'Directs' and Geoff Keighley hosting the annual Summer Game Fest event in Los Angeles. It's been a pretty great showing across the board in our opinion, and we don't think any of the major showcases can be deemed...
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News "Not Touched For Nearly 40 Years" - Rare Copy Of Super Mario Bros. Sells For $3 Million
Time Extension "Discovered a few months ago inside a brand-new Control Deck NES console bundle"
A sealed and rare copy of Super Mario Bros. on the NES has just sold at auction for a staggering $3 million. As reported by IGN and highlighted on social media by Chris Kohler, this 'Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) 9.6 A++' grade copy is now the earliest...
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Community Got Treasured N64 Memories? We'd Love To Hear Them
N64-mative stuff
23rd June 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the N64, Nintendo's first console designed with full 3D in mind. Originally planned to be the Ultra 64, this console helped shape the burgeoning era of 3D gaming with classics like Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, and Wave Race 64 (the games were more imaginative than the names, promise)...
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Sunday14th Jun 2026
News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Switch 2 Resolution And Frame Rate Revealed
Here's what you can expect
Capcom's strong support of the Switch 2 continues, with the announcement earlier this week that it will be releasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the new system this September. Now, following this reveal, it has shared some details about the game's performance and resolution on each platform. In terms of resolution, the...
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Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D (3DS)
Deku Tree-D
In the vast, deep forest of Hyrule... another Box Art Brawl is being waged. Yes, we're back again, and we have a doozy for you this week. But first, let's look back at what went down last time. We looked at Rayman 3D for the uhhh... 3DS. As expected, the more action-packed North American design won the day with a whopping 77% of the...
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Talking Point Starter Pack - What Are Your Nintendo Switch 2 Essentials?
Switchy world
Switch 2 has been out for over a year now, and a good percentage of Nintendo Lifers have picked one up in the last 365 days. However, it's also quite possible you haven't jumped on Nintendo's latest console just yet. With Switch 1's colossal library, not to mention the great games on other consoles (we're reliably informed they do...
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News Ubisoft Says The Original Rayman Legends Is "Staying Put"
Retold apparently won't be replacing it
Rayman Legends will be getting a remake later this year, and if you're wonder what Ubisoft's plans are for the original release, it apparently won't be going anywhere. In a brief response to a Rayman fan on social media, the company said the "original" versions of these games would be "staying put". In other...
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News Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Is Getting A New Update Early Next Week
It will fix some bugs and improve functionality
If you've been playing the Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection, be on the lookout for a patch early next week. According to a post by the official Mega Man social media account, the Legacy Collection is getting an update on 15th June 2026, which will fix bugs and improve functionality. It...
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Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (June 14th 2026)
Time Extension SuperStation One! Crazy Taxi! Castlevania!
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. Konami Confirms New Female Lead For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Alongside Stunning Katsuya Terada Artwork: After Sony had apparently...
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Game Changer Jikkyō J. League: Perfect Striker / ISS 64 - Turning Japanese
Time Extension "Bongo shotto!"
Just in case you weren't paying attention, the World Cup started this week. The globe's biggest sporting event is the perfect excuse to play football-based video games, which is why I've dusted off my copy of what I consider to be one of the best representations of the sport ever seen – Konami's Jikkyō J. League: Perfect Striker...
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Saturday13th Jun 2026
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Football Games
We mean Soccer, not that 'other' football
We hear a large international football tournament has just kicked off, so what better time to revisit this list, shove a slice of orange in its mouth, and give it a spritz of the ol' magic spray, hmm? 30 60 years of hurt never stopped us dreaming! We've subbed a few younger players into the squad — which...
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News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Make some space
One of the major announcements during the Direct broadcast earlier this week was the news Square Enix is finally releasing proper versions of Kingdom Hearts on Nintendo's platforms. The Switch cloud versions have already been discontinued from sale, with the digital release now scheduled for 8th October 2026. If you are planning to...
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News The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Ready for adventure?
Earlier this year, Bethesda announced it would be bringing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, in an update, the game's Deluxe Edition has been rated by the ESRB. There's also a rating for the standard version of the game. It's got a ma
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News Splatoon 3 Version 11.2.0 Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The devs already have another update in the pipeline
[Wed 10th Jun, 2026 02:30 BST]: Nintendo has announced its team-based squid shooter Splatoon 3 will be getting an update this week, bumping the title up to Version 11.2.0. Inklings and Octlings can expect fresh changes to the game's multiplayer, including weapon adjustments and changes to X...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th June)
Direct inspiration?
What a week, eh? With every other showcase under the sun taking place last week, we knew it was only a matter of time before Nintendo followed suit. And follow it did. This week's Nintendo Direct revealed first looks at the likes of Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade
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Friday12th Jun 2026
Feature Six Things That Need To Change In The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake
And one that MUST stay the same
Until earlier this year, I'd not really considered what I'd want to see in a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. After all, the 2011 3DS version did a pretty good job at updating the 1998 original, and so I'd operated under the assumption that it wouldn't be a thing again for a long, long time. Alas, it's real. Ocarina of...
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News Nintendo Combats Scalpers With New Switch 2 Purchase Requirements In Japan
You must play Switch for "50 hours or more"
Nintendo's Japanese branch has announced it's placed new purchase requirements on the Switch 2, after discovering "multiple orders" suspected of scalping consoles. The notice specifically highlights the Switch 2 "multi-language" model sold on the Nintendo Store in Japan. To purchase one of these units,...
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News Crystal Dynamics Comments On Its Use Of AI In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis
Update: Crystal Dynamics director chimes in
[Thu 4th Jun, 2026 04:30 BST]: Following the news Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis would be coming to the Switch 2, fans of Lara Croft have spotted an "AI-generated content disclosure" on the game's Steam page. Crystal Dynamics has now released an official response about its use of AI in this reimagining...
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Guide 32 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Nintendo is back with another European eShop sale, and this one is all about multiplayer. Yes, if you have been looking for something to play with your pals, then the fittingly-titled 'Multiplayer Sale' is well worth checking out. The discounts are now live and will be sticking around until 21st June, so you...
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News Star Fox 64 Art Director Says Remake's Visuals "Bring Tears To My Eyes"
Crylat Wars
If you've played the Star Fox demo on Switch 2, then you'll know that it's an absolute visual feast, updating the N64 original to a degree we simply never thought possible (ball's in your court now, Ocarina). One person who's been open about how much the update has impacted him is none other than Takaya Imamura, the art director for...
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Video Xenoblade Chronicles Compared Across Wii, 3DS, Switch, And Switch 2
It's Reyn time, again
Nintendo dropped a lovely surprise during its most recent Direct showcase when it confirmed that not only will the mainline Xenoblade Chronicles series receive Switch 2 Editions across the board, but the first is out now. Yes, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available and boasts 4K...
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News The Walking Dead Is Getting The Beat 'Em Up Treatment On Switch 1 & 2
Get 'em, Coral
Ah, The Walking Dead... a franchise that, rather fittingly, just won't die. As such, Odaclick Game Studio and Trailmark Games have announced a new 2D beat-em-up called The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival. Coming to Switch and Switch 2, Streets of Survival is a similar endeavour to Odaclick's previous effort The Karate Kid: Street...
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Nostalgia hit
Late at night, I’m huddled up in bed with my Switch 2 millimetres from my face, when suddenly it feels like I’m being slapped with a Ratatouille flashback. My mind is flung back in time to the days of late evenings fervently exploring Pokémon Black and White, to weekends huddled in front of my TV playing Xenoblade on Wii, and...
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Talking Point Switch 2 Console Special Editions - What Would You Like To See?
Spice, Spice, baby
Switch 2 has been on shelves for over a year now - still early days if it lasts anything like as long as its predecessor. Compared to the popping colours of the Switch 1's Joy-Con, though, the younger console launched with a more subdued hue. Certainly, the hallmark red-blue stylings are present and correct, but concealed along...
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