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TodayMon, 16th Mar 2026

  • Feature Nvidia's new DLSS 5 Brings Photo-Realistic Lighting To RTX 50-Series

    A massive technological leap for graphics - and we've been hands-on with four games.

    Immediately after their hands-on DLSS 5 experience, Rich Leadbetter and Oliver Mackenzie sit down to discuss what the new DLSS is, what Nvidia intends to achieve and what we learned from the games we played. At its GTC 2026 event, Nvidia has revealed the next...

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    • PC
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  • News Brilliant And Brutal Puzzle Adventure Tunic Is Getting A Switch 2 Update

    The Golden Upgrade Path

    Back in 2022, Tunic blew us away with its brutal battling, Zelda-inspired adventures, and deep secrets. Today, we've learnt that we'll soon have the opportunity to do it all over again thanks to an upcoming Switch 2 update. The game celebrated its fourth anniversary today, and to mark the occasion, publisher Finji announced...

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  • News Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC Is Getting A Code-In-A-Box Release

    Jumping through Hoopas

    Just like we saw with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero back in 2023, the Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC is getting a boxed release. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that we said "boxed" there, and not "physical", because once again, yes, this is another code-in-a-box situation. The...

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  • News Saudi Investment Firm Acquires A Significant Number Of Capcom Shares

    Its purpose is supposedly “pure investment”

    The Saudi investment firm Misk Foundation, using its Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) branch, has acquired a significant number of shares in Capcom, according to GameBiz (thanks, Automaton). The firm, owned by Saudi Arabian Crown Price Mohammed Bin Salman, now owns a 5.03% stake in Capcom...

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
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  • News Uniqlo's New Pokémon Range Launches This Month

    Grafaiai-ic tees

    Uniqlo is no stranger to a Pokémon collab or two, so it will come as no surprise to hear that it has a collection inspired by the classics up its sleeve for the series' 30th anniversary. The company's latest Pokémon range launches in "late March", and it all circulates around the iconic 'mon art from Gen 1. For adults, there are...

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    • Uniqlo
  • News "We Can All Exist At The Same Time" - Zelda Voice Actor Rejects The Need To Pass The Torch

    "There are already many torches"

    For nearly a decade at the time of writing, voice actor Patricia Summersett has been providing the voice of Zelda, appearing in Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Age of Imprisonment. Having worked on several games in the

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
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  • UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia's Physical Troubles Continue As It Slips From The Podium

    Stock issues for Ditto

    Many of us would have assumed that Pokémon Pokopia would be sticking around in the upper reaches of the UK charts for weeks to come, but stock issues kept it from the top spot in its first week, and it looks like the struggles have continued as we enter week two. Despite being a critical smash hit with strong sales on the...

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    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • UK
  • News Resident Evil Requiem Reaches Another Impressive Sales Milestone

    Itchy, tastyyyy

    Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem has now sold over six million units worldwide, which is the fastest that an entry in the series has reached such an impressive milestone. Released on 27th February 2026, Requiem subsequently managed to surpass 5 million in sales within its first week on store shelves. A further 1...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Resident Evil

YesterdaySun, 15th Mar 2026

  • Feature Thank You, Mum, For The Last Ocarina Of Time

    And other legendary adventures

    In the days before Christmas ‘98, after much effort and many calls, my Mum managed to find the last copy of Ocarina of Time in the Birmingham Toys R Us. Condolences to those who missed out, but my Mum was always going to get it. When she really wants something, the world just bends to suit. Black box, gold...

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    • Retro
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    • Zelda
    • Mothers Day
  • Video How To Build A 'Real' House In Pokémon Pokopia

    Get building with this quick tutorial

    Pokémon Pokopia has been available on the Switch 2 for over a week now, and if you're still getting your head around the basics (or haven't got the game just yet), this quick and easy tutorial about how to make a 'real' house for you or your Pokémon offers some handy advice. We're not referring to assembly...

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
    • PSA
  • News Super Meat Boy Brings Brutal 3D Platforming To Switch 2 This Year

    Update: It looks like we might have a date...

    If you've played any of the Super Meat Boy games previously, you might be interested to hear a brand-new 3D game is arriving in 2026. In an update this week, developer Sluggerfly and the game's publisher Headup have now confirmed a Switch 2 version. While Super Meat Boy 3D does approach the brutal...

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    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Mario Kart World Hori Racing Wheels Releasing For Switch 2 This Month

    Pre-orders open for the 'Mini' and 'Deluxe' versions

    Remember how the Japanese accessory maker HORI released racing wheels that were compatible with the Switch title Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Well, a Mario Kart World 'Deluxe' model and 'Mini' model will be released later this month for the Switch 2. According to online retailer listings, both of these...

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    • Mario Kart World
    • Nintendo
    • HORI
    • Accessories
  • Mailbox Senran Kagura Mysteries, First-Party Indies, Miyamoto Tragedies - Nintendo Life Letters

    Issue #34 - March 2026

    Welcome back, lovely people, for another rummage through the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Blimey, it's mid-March already, and Mother's Day in the UK, no less. Shoutouts to all mothers and motherly types out there who also like to read Nintendo-related correspondence on a Sunday. We love and salute you all! It's time for our...

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  • News Cyberpunk 2077 Has "No Plans For Additional DLCs Or Expansions"

    "If anything changes, we will inform you"

    Although rumours about a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have been swirling about, don't expect to hear anything from CD Projekt's other game, Cyberpunk 2077. In response to a fan asking about future DLC, the official Cyberpunk 2077 social media account has ruled out "additional DLCs or...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Hoops 3 On 3

    Green Beans

    Howdy, hoopers! Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl. Before we check up for this week's one-on-one, let's remind ourselves what went down last time. It was an East vs West battle, as we matched up two covers from the GameCube's Tales of Symphonia. Alas, it was not a close one. The European / North American design pulled in a...

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    • Polls
    • Box Art Brawl
  • Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (March 15th 2026)

    Time Extension ThunderPass! Castlevania! Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb!

    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. 35 Years After Street Fighter II Changed Everything, The ZX Spectrum Finally Gets A Half-Decent Port: ZXPresh's Sweet Fightin' +2...

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Saturday14th Mar 2026

  • News Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button

    What could have been...

    The final design of the C Button In the end, the 'C' button on Switch 2's Joy-Con was revealed as a way of communicating and chatting with friends and family members. Now, in a newly translated article via Nintendo Everything, Nintendo has apparently explained why it gave this function a "dedicated button". It was to make...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • GameChat
  • News HD-2D Series Octopath Traveler Hits Another Major Sales Milestone

    Following the release of Octopath Traveler 0

    Square Enix's Octopath Traveler role-playing series, which originally started life as a Switch exclusive in 2018, has this week announced another massive sales milestone. In a post on social media, the company confirmed the series has now shipped seven million copies worldwide. This combines the physical...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Square Enix
  • News Donkey Kong Bananza Producer Can't Discuss DK's Future Just Yet, But Is Relieved After Fan Reception

    Seeing people have fun with DK again shows the "potential"

    After an incredibly long wait, Donkey Kong made his grand return to the 3D platforming space in Donkey Kong Bananza. Making this particular IP one of the main titles for the Switch 2's launch window was arguably a risk for Nintendo but it's paid off, with the title shifting more than 4...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Donkey Kong
    • Nintendo
  • News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Been Rated, Here's The ESRB Summary

    This is what you can expect...

    Although Nintendo's focus is slowly shifting from the Switch, it's still got some first-party titles planned for the original hybrid system. One of these games happens to be Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and it's out next month. Ahead of this launch, we've now got an official ESRB rating. Unsurprisingly, it's been...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)

    Pokémanz

    Hello everyone, and welcome to this newfangled concept called 'the weekend'. It's a strange one, but we're here for it. Before we dive into what we're playing, let's see what's been going on this week, hm? First of all, Nintendo joined hundreds of other companies in North America in suing the government for its extensive use of tariffs...

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    • Nintendo Switch
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    • Polls

Friday13th Mar 2026

  • News Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The U.S. Government Is Automatically Paused

    Pending the results of another tariff case

    Nintendo of America is suing the U.S. government, including the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, and US Customs & Border Protection, over the tariffs implemented in 2025 via executive order from President Donald Trump. As reported by Aftermath, the complaint concerns the "initiation...

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    • Nintendo of America
    • Legal
  • Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Walkthrough, All Pokémon, Abilities, Building Tips & Tricks

    A Pocket Monster Paradise

    Welcome to our Pokémon Pokopia Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Switch 2-exclusive is making a splash online, and we're here to help guide you through every single aspect of the game. Our Pokémon Pokopia Walkthrough will help you make your way through the main story, from exploring each of the four main towns to rolling...

    • Guides
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
  • News "It Probably Went Too Far" - Even Bananza's Creators Think One Transformation Is Overpowered

    Tsk, tsk, tusk

    We all had a great time with Donkey Kong Bananza last year, didn't we? The 3D platformer marked a great return for Nintendo's great ape, and the developers haven't been shy about the work that went into it — we got a three-part Ask the Developer interview on it shortly after launch, let's not forget — but that doesn't mean that...

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    • Donkey Kong
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • Round Up The Previews Are In For Elden Ring's Updated Switch 2 Build

    Including details about performance

    Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is on its way to the Switch 2 at some point this year, and ahead of its arrival, we've got a new round of previews from GDC. These latest impressions are based on a 15-minute demo of a newly optimised build of the game. Overall, this latest previews seem mostly positive and there is...

    • Round Up
    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Review Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown (Switch 2) - Merciless But Ultimately Satisfying Survival Strategy

    To the gurney

    Following a handful of Star Trek games on Switch over the last few years, a couple of which have been rather good, Switch 2 now has its own entry in the Trek library courtesy of German devs GameXcite, and this is probably the best one yet - IF (big if) you've got the stones for a long, arduous journey. It's worth emphasising up front...

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    • Star Trek
  • News Marvel Maximum Collection Brings Six Superhero Titles To Switch This Month

    Physical pre-orders open alongside the digital launch

    Last month, Limited Run Games announced it was teaming up with Marvel and Konami to revive six classic titles in the Marvel Maximum Collection. It was mentioned how this superhero-sized collection was "coming soon" to the Switch and multiple other platforms, and we've now got an official update,...

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    • Marvel
    • Konami
    • Limited Run Games
  • News Pokémon Pokopia Is Getting A New Update Soon, Here Are The Details

    Fixes for progression bugs and more

    The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia has got off to a tremendous start, with The Pokémon Company yesterday reporting the game's sales had already surpassed 2.2 million units globally in just four days. With the launch patch out of the way, the development team has now announced the next update will be arriving...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Pokemon
    • Updates
  • News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Gets A Switch 2 Release, Free Upgrade "Coming Soon"

    New 'Challenge Mode' and outfits also available

    If you're a fan of the video game icon Lara Croft and happen to own a Switch 2, we've got some good news! Her collection Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is now available on the Switch 2. According to the press release, this version includes 1440p at 60fps docked and 1080p at 120fps in handheld mode. The...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Updates
  • News Sega Drops Another Small Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Patch For Switch 2

    Update: Version 1.0.5 has landed

    One of the many Sega games released alongside the Switch 2 at launch was Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Although it arguably didn't offer much for returning players, there was a new camera feature allowing you to superimpose your face during gameplay. It seems there were some display issues with "certain" USB cameras, but...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • SEGA
    • Updates
  • News Cult Classic 'The 7th Guest' Is Getting A Full Remake On The Switch

    Arriving later this year

    Publisher Vertigo Games and developer Exkee have announced a full remake of the FMV cult classic The 7th Guest, heading to the Switch later this year. Curiously, there's seemingly no Switch 2 version of the game at the time of writing, so we're keen to see how this one runs on the Switch. It's an intriguing proposition,...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Analogue 3D Firmware Update v1.2.3 Now Available, And Here's What It Does

    Time Extension Fixes and upgrades

    Analogue has released version v1.2.3 of 3DOS for its Analogue 3D, which brings with it a host of improvements and updates to the FPGA-based N64 clone system. This update improves cartridge detection and fixes GameShark compatibility, as well as addressing an issue with the OS brightness when HDR is enabled. There are also...

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    • N64
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Thursday12th Mar 2026

  • News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book's Switch 2 Box Art Is Suitably Adorable

    Mlem

    Nintendo surprised us all earlier this week with an out-of-the-blue Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release date trailer. We now know that we only have to wait until 21st May to get our hands on this adorable little platformer, and today, we've got a peek at the Switch 2 box art. As you'd expect, it's very cute. The cover puts Yoshi centre stage...

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  • News Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Units Globally In First Four Days

    The Switch 2 exclusive is off to a strong start

    The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has got off to a roaring start, with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo today announcing global sales of the title have already surpassed 2.2 million units. Pokopia managed to achieve this in just the "first four days" since its launch on 5th...

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  • News Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From Blizzard

    "I literally thought I'd retire from the place"

    Before Blizzard's free-to-play multiplayer shooter Overwatch 2 arrived on the scene, there was the original paid experience led by game director (and fan favourite) Jeff Kaplan. You might recall how Kaplan made an abrupt exit from the company behind Diablo and

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Overwatch
    • Blizzard
    • Industry
  • Nintendo Download 12th March (North America)

    Starship Troopers! WWE! MLB!

    The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: WWE 2K26 (2K Games, 6th Mar) - The show...

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  • Japanese Charts Pokémon Pokopia Gets Off To An Astonishing Start

    Talk about Tangrowth

    The latest Japanese Charts data is in courtesy of Famitsu, and Pokémon Pokopia has gotten off to a roaring start in the region with a total of 541,371 physical copies sold. The Pokémon Company has already confirmed that around 1 million total units were shifted in Japan, so this is a good indication of the physical/digital...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch 2
  • News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Do you like bug fixes?

    Kirby Air Riders got a new update towards the end of February, adding support for three more amiibo and making multiple balance adjustments and fixes. As March races ahead, the dev team has rolled out a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.3.2. As somewhat expected, it irons out all sorts of bugs and also makes...

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    • Kirby
    • Nintendo
    • Updates
  • News PEGI Targets Loot Boxes With Its New Overhauled Ratings System

    No more 3+ EA Sports games

    The Pan European Game Information (or PEGI for short) ratings system is officially getting a massive overhaul in an effort to target microtransactions, loot boxes, and mechanics that reward logging in for daily quests. It'll no doubt prove a huge blow to the likes of EA, which puts a lot of emphasis on it's 'Ultimate...

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    • PEGI
  • News Tetris 99 Celebrates MAR10 Day With Super Mario Galaxy Cup, Unlock A Special Theme

    Just in time for the movie!

    Super Mario is currently celebrating his 40th anniversary, and one other announcement for MAR10 Day this week is a new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup and Grand Prix. As highlighted in the MAR10 Day celebrations on Nintendo UK's website, this new Grand Prix will take place next month between 3rd April 2026 and 7th April 2026, and...

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  • ICYMI Nintendo's Dishing Out Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Collectible Cards

    Nabbit before it's gone

    Right at the end of Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, Miyamoto announced that the film's marketing would be stepping up a gear in the run-up to release, with daily drops on the Nintendo Today! app in the shape of collectible cards. These digital collectibles can be picked up every day by simply logging into the app...

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  • News Dave The Diver's Next Major DLC Launches This June

    Plus, a new physical edition is confirmed

    Developer Mintrocket has confirmed that Dave the Diver's next major DLC, 'Into the Jungle', will launch on Switch and Switch 2 on 18th June 2026. The expansion will feature entirely new locations, with additional NPCs, quests, and more. To put it simply, if you're a fan of the base game, then chances are...

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    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Review Anbernic RG G01 Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Acceptable Basics, But Won't Get Your Heart Racing

    Heart's not in it

    Accessory manufacturer Anbernic is perhaps best known for its work in the retro handheld space, pumping out new emulation devices at a rate I’ve frankly struggled to keep up with. Rarely does it branch out into the realm of controllers, but when it does, it’s safe to say that the results are about as mixed as you can get. Its...

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    • Nintendo Switch
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  • News Fortnite's 'Save The World' Mode Is Going Free-To-Play, And It's Coming To Switch 2

    Save the world next month

    Although Fortnite made a name for itself as a battle royale, it began life with the PvE action-building co-op campaign experience, Save The World. On 16th April 2026 (aka next month) Epic will be welcoming more players to join this fight as Save the World officially goes "free-to-play". It's also been confirmed the Save...

    • Nintendo Switch 2
    • Fortnite
    • Updates
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle "Special Season" Begins Today With New Rules & Rewards

    It's Shard out here

    Pokémon Legends: Z-A's next Ranked Battle event begins today (12th March), and this one is a little different to those which have come before. You see, Season 8 is a "Special Season". What does that mean, exactly? Well, this Special Season has its own unique ruleset and rewards, the latter of which will see you loading up on...

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    • Pokemon
    • Nintendo Switch 2

Wednesday11th Mar 2026

  • Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time

    From Superfluous to Superlative - every Mario game, ranked

    We might be a day late, but hey, who cares — we're always down to celebrate Mario! Yesterday was MAR10, or Mario Day, so we're republishing this list in honour of the plumber. We got some pretty great announcements yesterday too, including some new LEGO and a release date for Yoshi's new...

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  • News My Nintendo Store Adds A Super Mario 40th Anniversary Reward (North America)

    The celebrations don't stop with this pin set

    Alongside the MAR10 Day celebrations this year, Nintendo has released a new My Nintendo Reward on its official store in North America. For 600 platinum points, you'll be able to get a Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 pin that also comes with a 40th anniversary Super Mario Bros. pin. Here's...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Super Mario
    • Nintendo
    • My Nintendo
  • News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Receives A New Update, Here Is Everything Included

    Some small but welcome improvements

    Following an update to Octopath Traveler 0 just days ago, Square Enix has now rolled out an update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This title originally arrived on the Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms last October and has already received some patches since then. As for this latest one, which bumps it...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Dragon Quest
    • Square Enix
    • Updates