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News 'Rayman Legends Retold' Brings The Beloved Platformer Back To Switch 2 This Year
The legend continues
The leakiest announcement of the State of Play showcase is finally official. Ubisoft has announced that it is bringing Rayman Legends — the last mainline Rayman game — back to Switch 2 in the all-new Rayman Legends Retold package. While the game appears to be much the same as the one we played on Wii U back in 2013, then...
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Round Up The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2
But what DOES the fox say?
Here's a sentence we had presumed we'd never write again: we've made it to the release month of the next Star Fox game! Star Fox flies onto Switch 2 on 25th June, bringing another (another) remake of the wonderful Star Fox 64 to modern audiences. As that release date nears, we've got our first idea of how this one holds...
- Round Up
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Upcoming Releases
News Digital Eclipse Brings A Bunch Of Classic Toy Story Games To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
Howdy, partner!
Prepare your 'Oh man, I am old' GIF of choice, because Toy Story is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We'll let that gut punch sink in for a minute, but it's not all bad news, because Digital Eclipse has announced that it's got a pair of releases coming to mark the occasion. First up, we have the Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, another...
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- Nintendo Switch
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth On Switch 2
Bigger and better?
It feels like just yesterday that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launched on Switch 2, but here we are, a mere five months later, and the sequel is almost here too. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on our beloved hybrids on 3rd June (that's tomorrow!), and today, we can get an idea of what the full game has in store as the...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
News 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Playtest' Listing Appears On SteamDB After Dev Teases
Plotting something
Yooka-Laylee dev Playtonic Games has been teasing an announcement on social media over the past couple of days, and now a listing for 'Super Yooka-Laylee Kart' playtest has appeared via SteamDB (thanks, Gematsu). The listing includes art and a logo, suggesting that the studio's recent teases (including the couplet "Collect
- Rumours
News LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially Revealed
Bricking it
It's official, folks, LEGO has finally lifted the lid on its new range of Pokémon sets, complete with its fancy new Smart Play tech. This might not be all that surprising to those who have been following the leaks in recent weeks, but hey, an official reveal is always a treat. We also have a release date, with all of the following sets...
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- Pokemon
- Lego
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Preview Star Fox (2026) - Just A Remake, But What A Remake
Nothing's wrong with the G-Diffuser
I grew up on Star Fox and Star Fox 64 (or Starwing and Lylat Wars as they liked to be called in Europe), but it’s safe to say that my initial response to the reveal of Star Fox (2026) was…mixed. I’m still not convinced it’s going to set the gaming world on fire, but having now played the game after being...
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- Hands On
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo
News Get Another Look At Star Fox On Switch 2 In New Overview Trailer
Breakdown Complete
Star Fox's newest release is on the horizon, and today, Nintendo has shared a new overview trailer to remind us all what's in store. The trailer (first released on Nintendo Today!) provides a similar rundown of the game's new features that we first saw back in the surprise reveal Direct, but there are a few bits of new footage in...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Upcoming Releases
Review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2) - Some Rough Edges, But Still A Great Game
The Unknown Journey continues...
When Square Enix originally announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake was coming to Switch 2, it came with the promise that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and its eventual sequel would also be coming. While Remake established itself as one of the finest and most advanced titles for Nintendo’s new platform, there was lots...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Beloved Mega Man-Style Platformer Is Getting A Sequel Next Year
Feel the gravity of the situation
We missed Gravity Circuit when it first arrived on Switch back in 2023. A bunch of you recommended it to us in our recurring 'Games We Missed' feature, and it has since been sitting in the 'Overwhelmingly Positive' reviews bracket on Steam
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Getting Performance And Optimisation Improvements On Switch 2
The first update has also gone live
Mouse: P.I. For Hire was one of the highlights of April, and if you happen to be playing this noir-style cartoon detective FPS on the Switch 2, Fumi and PlaySide have today released the "very first patch" for this version of the game. Alongside this, the team has also announced a second "larger patch" for...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
Rumour LEGO's Next Pokémon Sets Might Have Been Revealed
Update: More sets have reportedly leaked
[Tue 19th May, 2026 04:05 BST]: LEGO is now releasing Pokémon sets and a new one has reportedly been leaked ahead of the official announcement. According to now-removed listings on multiple web stores including Amazon, a Lego version of Arcanine from the original Pokédex is on the way. According to the...
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- Pokemon
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News The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Estimated Playtime Revealed
It apparently takes "about 30 hours"
Although Square Enix is currently focused on the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the Switch 2, later this month its attention will shift to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. If you're wondering about the length of this brand-new action RPG, the game's director Shota Fukebara has now...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
News Mario Kart World Races Onto Nintendo Music Today, App Web Browser Support Added
Listen "anytime, anywhere"
The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online members has today been updated with the Mario Kart World soundtrack. This soundtrack currently contains 130 tracks and has a runtime of 4 hours and 13 minutes. Nintendo notes how "Free Roam tracks are planned to be added via updates". The latest patch for Nintendo Music...
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- Mario Kart World
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Music
- Mobile
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us!
Square Enix has already shown plenty of support for the Switch 2 since it arrived on the scene last June, and this week it delivers its biggest game yet - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! After escaping Midgar, the second game sees Cloud and the rest of his friends journey across expansive new environments, as new adventures (and chocobo)...
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- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
- Polls
YesterdayMon, 1st Jun 2026
UK Charts 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken
(Not stirred)
The latest UK charts are in, and just like last week, the top spot has been claimed by a newcomer — another one that's heading to Switch 2 at some point, no less. It's 007 First Light that's snuck off with the gold in its debut week, beating last week's champ, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and sending it down to second. We...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
- Yoshi
Change the tune
Nintendo has often been accused of keeping its fans on their toes when it comes to announcements, and it's fair to say that nobody was expecting the Kyoto veteran to reveal (alongside The Pokémon Company) a tiny Game Boy-sized music player earlier this year. Released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series,...
- Reviews
- Game Boy
- Pokemon
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For June & July 2026
Children of June
We're on the cusp of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, although it looks like Nintendo and co. are giving Switch 2 owners plenty of excuses to stay inside and avoid the heatwaves. Square Enix is serving up a double helping with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot before Nintendo deploys Fox McCloud in the Star Fox...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch
News Pokémon TCG '30th Celebration' Range Features A Base Set Returner And A Bunch Of Pikachus
The old and the Mew
After being teased back in February's Pokémon Presents showcase, The Pokémon Company is almost ready to lift the lid on its upcoming 30th anniversary Trading Card Game products. As brought to our attention by Serebii.net, TPC will release a special video on its YouTube channel on 1st June at 2pm BST / 3pm CET / 6am PT / 9am ET...
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- Pokemon
- Pokemon TCG
News Minecraft Switch 2 Rating Pops Up Online
Pick (axe) me
Just when you thought Minecraft couldn't possibly exist on another platform, a rating board comes along to suggest otherwise. The ESRB website has been updated with a Minecraft listing specifically for Switch 2 — a different listing to the ones for PS5 and Switch/Xbox Series (thanks for the heads up, Ninte
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Minecraft
News May Is Over, But Here Are 10 Switch Games To Keep Your Mental Health Front Of Mind
Mind games
May 2026 is now a thing of the past, which means this year's Mental Health Awareness Month has come to a close. Which obviously means that everyone is now fully clued up and cognisant of their own mental health and the importance of a fit and unfettered mind to accompany the body, right? Job done, everyone! Back pats and congrats all...
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Sunday31st May 2026
News More Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
Here are the full list of updates
Since the launch of the Switch 2 last June, we've seen all sorts of Switch games receive compatibility updates and fixes. With this in mind, another batch of titles has now been updated. Apart from an update to Dragon Quest Builders not long ago, multiple other games have also recently received fixes. This includes...
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- Nintendo
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Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In June 2026
Star Fox, Final Fantasy and more!
2026 is really heating up now that we've reached the halfway mark, and June is already looking like an exciting month on the Nintendo front with all sorts of releases. To get the month started, Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2 and then we've got games like Tetris and The Adventures...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Minecraft Movie Sequel Gets Official Title, New Cast Members Revealed
Alex will be played by...
At Minecraft Live at Twitchcon Rotterdam this weekend, new updates were shared about the upcoming sequel to the Minecraft Movie. The cast and production are now back on set, and it's been confirmed the sequel is now officially titled A Minecraft Movie Squared. Here's a look at the official logo reveal: Next up are some...
- Minecraft
- Movies
Round Up Minecraft Live (May 2026) - Chaos Cubed Drop, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More
Here's everything announced
Developer Mojang aired a special Minecraft Live event from Twitchcon Rotterdam this weekend and it featured announcements for not only Minecraft but also Minecraft Dungeons 2, and even the upcoming movie sequel. Here's a quick recap in case you missed it: Minecraft Chaos Cubed Drop - Available 16th June 2026 It's...
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- Minecraft
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
Quiz When Is Switch 2 Going Up In Price?
Our quiz of the month returns
We've battled through the heatwave and finally made it to the end of May, so it's time to see how well you remember the last month's Nintendo news. That's right, our monthly quiz is back! Below, you'll find questions on all manner of things we covered in the last month, be that news, trailers, game launches or any...
- Quizzes
- Nintendo
Poll Box Art Brawl: WarioWare, Inc: Mega Party Game$!
WAH
VOTE! Think fast, it's time for another edition of Box Art Brawl. Last time, to celebrate the arrival of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, we took a look at where the solo series all began as we compared three covers for the NES' Yoshi. The European Mario & Yoshi design walked away with the win in that one, receiving 48% of the vote and leaving...
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- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- GameCube
- Wario
News Bubsy 4D Update Coming Soon To Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What could possibly go wrong?
Bubsy 4D released on the Switch 2 and Switch last week, and it seems the developer is now releasing a new update across all platforms. Version 1.1.1 is out now on PC and will arrive on consoles in the "coming days". It addresses all sorts of issues including player and level updates & more. Keep in mind, not all of...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
Guide Pictonico! Minigame List
The (Wario)Wares on offer
Pictonico!'s minigames are varied, inventive, and make great use of your photo library. But you wouldn't know this from the outset, as you have just three to sample before needing to purchase one of the volume packs available. Since these packs aren't exactly cheap, you might want to know which minigames (or rather,...
- Guides
- Nintendo Mobile
- Pictonico
Saturday30th May 2026
Guide Best Yoshi Games Of All Time
From the un-egg-ceptable to the egg-ceptional, as ranked by you
We've swept and updated this list with Switch 2's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Enjoy! Yoshi! The little green dinosaur has been on our screens for a long time now, and while many first got to know him as an expendable resource in Super Mario World that helps Mario get extra height...
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- Best Games
- All Time
- Yoshi
News Mina The Hollower Is Now Metacritic's Highest-Rated Game Of 2026
Early sales data has also been shared
2026 has already been a blockbuster year for video games, and it just keeps getting better. Following the recent success of titles such as Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6, the new game of the year contender is surprisingly Mina The Hollower! Yes, according to Metacritic at the time of publishing this...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yacht Club Games
News Oops, Another Rayman Game Announcement Appears To Have Leaked
Via an Xbox store listing
Ubisoft's CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned earlier this year how Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was the "first step in the brand's comeback". Now, following reports of a remake, it seems another returning entry has been revealed ahead of its announcement. This information comes from a Microsoft Xbox store page listing,...
- Rayman
- Ubisoft
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Has Been Rated For Switch 1 & 2
It was announced earlier this week
Earlier this week, Square Enix lifted the lid on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations for the legendary series. The only mention about the game's release was that it was "coming soon" to all platforms, with creator Yuji Horii also noting how the team was hoping to...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
PSA Resident Evil Requiem Gets A Switch 2 eShop Discount (North America)
Get 20% off!
If you haven't already tried out Resident Evil Requiem on the Switch 2, now might be the perfect time to give it a go. Capcom is currently offering a discount on the eShop version in North America. Instead of $69.99 USD / $94.99 CAD, the cost is $55.99 USD / $75.99 CAD (that's 20% off). This offer runs from now until 19th June 2026, so...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo eShop
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
Burrowing In
With another week of heatwave under our belts (here in the UK, at least), it's time for a much cooler edition of What Are You Playing. While there were no mega busters this week, there was a steady stream of Nintendo news to keep us all entertained. There was a bunch of Dragon Quest news from the 40th anniversary stream, including the...
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
Friday29th May 2026
News Hollow Knight: Silksong And Hollow Knight Switch 2 Physical Editions Announced, Pre-Orders Live
"Also plays on Nintendo Switch"
With the help of Fangamer, Team Cherry has today lifted the lid on not one but two physical editions for the Switch 2. First up is Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. This includes the Nintendo Switch game and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack. It can also be played on Switch. However, the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Hollow Knight
- Team Cherry
- Upcoming Releases
PSA This Is Your Last Chance To Grab The Awesome Arcade Racer 'Horizon Chase Turbo'
Leaving the eShop in 3... 2... 1
Just in case it slipped your mind, this is your friendly reminder that this weekend is your last chance to pick up Aquiris Games' wonderful racer, Horizon Chase Turbo, before it leaves the eShop for good. The Brazilian developer announced back in March that both the standard and 'Turbo' editions of the game would...
- PSA
- Switch eShop
How mysterious
Yoshi returned in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2 last week, and while it's in a playable enough state, there have been some reports from players about certain issues in the game. Nintendo has now acknowledged this via its official customer support account on social media today, noting how it's currently investigating...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Yoshi
- Nintendo
- Updates
Opinion It Took Me Nearly 20 Years To Fall Into Mario Galaxy's Orbit
Just one click away
The Launch Stars in Super Mario Galaxy are pure cinema, from that spinning wind-up with the quick arpeggio to that compressed pause before a cannon-blast hurl into an arc unknown. And that camera work! As you trace an unseen thread through space, leaving a gleaming contrail of light and delight before the zoom-out to best catch...
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- Nintendo
- Super Mario
News Star Fox's Mouse Mode Controls Take The Spotlight In New Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
Peppy in your Steppy
We're closing in on Star Fox's almighty return, and Nintendo has today shared a little more footage of how the game plays with Switch 2's unique control schemes. It's Mouse Mode that takes the spotlight in this new clip (re-posted to Bluesky by @Stealth40k), showcasing the opening Corneria City stage with the super-precise...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
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Review Pictonico! (Mobile) - WarioWare In All But Name, Just On Your Phone
Wario is missing
When first revealed, Pictonico was clearly channelling serious WarioWare energy. That madcap microgame series got two Switch entries — 2021's multiplayer-focused Get it Together! and 2023's Move It!, inspired by the Wii's Smooth Moves — but the microgame format feels particularly well-
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News First Light's Switch 2 Release Date Is Still MIA, But Bond's Off To A Flying Start Elsewhere
Buy Another Day
We're still waiting on the new Switch 2 release date for 007 First Light after it was delayed on the hybrid back in April, but that hasn't stopped Bond from getting off to a flying start elsewhere. Developer and publisher IO Interactive has today shared the game's first sales figures, revealing that First Light shifted a beefy 1.5...
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And there are "no problems to report"
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has officially set its sights on a Switch 2 release, and the big question is, how will the game hold up on Nintendo's new hybrid platform? Speaking to VGC before the official announcement yesterday, Infinity Ward studio head Jack O’Hara said development on the Nintendo version...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Call of Duty
- Activision
- Upcoming Releases
News "We're Working With Nintendo To Get This Fixed" - Stray's Free Switch 2 Upgrade Is Missing
Switch 2 Edition launched this week
Annapurna Interactive's wonderful cat platformer (catformer?), Stray, finally made the jump to Switch 2 earlier this week, but those with the game already on Switch 1 might have noticed that there's no sign of a free upgrade path. Well, sit tight, because there's one inbound. Publisher Annapurna Interactive took...
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Nintendo Download 28th May (North America)
Bluey! Final Fantasy! Football!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, bringing new games galore to the eShop. 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: Mina The Hollower (Yacht Club Games, 29th May, $19.99) -...
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- North America
News Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Includes Joy-Con 2 Mouse Support, Cross-Play & Cross-Progression
No one gets left behind
Yesterday, Activision lifted the lid on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and confirmed it would be coming to the Switch 2 on the same day as other platforms. If you are wondering about this particular version, the official PR has shared some extra information. Firstly, the Nintendo release will feature cross-play and...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Call of Duty
- Activision
- Upcoming Releases
News The Original Pikmin Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
"Carry, fight, multiply and get eaten"
The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online subscribers has been updated today with the original Pikmin soundtrack. This GameCube classic made its debut in 2001/02 and the soundtrack was composed by Hajime Wakai, who is known for his work on not only the Pikmin series but also The Legend of Zelda and Star...
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- Nintendo Switch
- GameCube
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo Music
Thursday28th May 2026
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Another Game Next Week
DK is back!
If you were a fan of Donkey Kong 64, you'll be pleased to hear it's finally back to kick some tail next week. Nintendo has today announced the 1999 title, developed by Rare, will be added to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on 4th June 2026. It comes loaded with not only the famous DK Rap, but also a bunch of Kongs you may or...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Expansion Pack
- Donkey Kong
Reminder Nintendo's New Mobile Game 'Pictonico!' Is Now Available
Includes a demo
[Tue 19th May, 2026 01:05 BST]: Nintendo has today announced a new "free-to-start" mobile game called Pictonico! on 28th May 2026. This new title is co-developed by Intelligent Systems (known for series such as WarioWare, Fire Emblem and Paper Mario) and transforms your mobile's photos into minigames - with 80 minigames and lots of...
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- Nintendo Mobile
- PSA
- Reminders
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed For Switch 2
Here we go
It's a promise that has felt like a long time coming, but Activision has today revealed a first look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and yes, it's coming to Switch 2 on the same day as other platforms. This all-new entry in the series will launch on 23rd October 2026 — weeks before GTA 6 shakes things up — and sees a squad of...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
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