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TodayFri, 16th Jan 2026
News Zelda's Next Lego Set Might Have Been Leaked, Here's A Look
A climactic battle awaits
Late last year, after some rumours, Nintendo teased a new Zelda-themed Lego set coming in 2026. Now that we're in the new year, it seems this set might have actually leaked. As previous rumours suggested, it appears to be a diorama based on the final battle between Link, Zelda and Ganondorf in the N64 hit, Ocarin
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Video Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Including updates to resolution and load times
Nintendo officially launched Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch 2 this week, and since then, some video comparisons have now popped up online. One of these has been shared by the YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits', which not only presents a side-by-side visual comparison of the Switch 2...
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Preview Raising My Daddy Rank At A London Gyoza Bar
Form an orderly Kiryu
My gaming life can now be cleanly split into two sections: the period before I had heard the phrase "Daddy Rank", and the period after it. It's one of the key features of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties that Sega was kind enough to show me at a fancy gyoza-joint-turned-preview space in London this week, and in the days since, I...
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News GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Races Onto Switch 2 Later This Month
"Tuned to perfection"
Racing enthusiasts were informed in December that GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition would be speeding onto the Switch 2 in "early 2026" and the official release date has now been locked in. According to publisher Feral Interactive, the race will begin on 29th January 2026 and it's available to pre-order right now from the Switch...
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
The king of...?
Donkey Kong's new outing for the Switch 2 has already won some awards, and it's now in the running for even more. The '26th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards' is taking place on 12th March 2026 (during the GDC Festival of Gaming) and this week it's been revealed Donkey Kong Bananza is up for 'Game of the Year' and multiple other...
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YesterdayThu, 15th Jan 2026
Review Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) - An Approachable And Addictive Masterpiece
The shores of Bell
Over four years since Update 2.0.0 — which was billed as the "last major free content" — Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0.0 has arrived, alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Given the wealth of additions,
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You could just save your bells
It’s tough to consider that Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out almost six years ago, and even tougher to get over just how good it looks on Nintendo’s first hybrid system. Switch 2 hasn’t been left behind, though - now it’s got its own version of the game, but if I’m being honest, it's not really bringing...
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Here are the full details
As you've likely seen by now, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update has officially gone live. Alongside this new update, Nintendo has now shared the patch notes on its support page. This includes not only general updates (including "new content and features") for the Switch 2 and Switch versions, but also "Switch 2...
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News GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting "Hundreds" Of Stores
Update: All EB Games stores in NZ to close this month
[Mon 12th Jan, 2026 10:45 GMT]: The coming of the new year is a good time to take stock and look at the 12 months ahead with a sense of optimism. According to a new report from Polygon, however, GameStop has instead decided to kick off 2026 by shutting hundreds of its stores in the US. News of...
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News Sophie Turner Looks Incredible As Lara Croft In Amazon's Tomb Raider Series
Filming starts now
Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider series is in full production, and to mark the occasion, we've now got our first look at actor Sophie Turner in the role as Lara Croft. Posted across all of its relevant social media channels with the caption "Get your artifacts out. Lara's on her way...", the accompanying image showcases Turner...
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PSA Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition On Switch 2 And Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.2
Update: Here are the official patch notes
[Wed 14th Jan, 2026 02:45 GMT]: Following the surprise release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for the Switch and Switch 2 last November, Aspyr said it would continue to update the Nintendo versions with patches over time to provide the "best possible experience for all players". With this in mind, it...
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Opinion I'm Happy amiibo Survived The Console Jump, But These Unlocks Are Getting Silly
You and amiiboth
If there was one name I wasn't expecting to see crop up in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct, it was Kirby Air Riders amiibo. Smash Ultimate and its DLC fighters had propped up the amiibo release schedule for the best part of five years, and its conclusion lined up so neatly with us all boarding the Switch 2 hype train that I...
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News Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3
Three more retro offerings
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches for the Switch 2 next month, and in case you missed it, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be adding a variety of retro games. Our colleagues at Push Square covered one of these reveals in December, and more recently, Sega lifted the lid on the inclusion of Game Gear titles. According...
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News Limited Edition Resident Evil Requiem Watches Launch Next Month
"I'll buy it at a high price!"
If you're really, really excited for Resident Evil Requiem next month, then you might want to keep an eye out for two limited edition watches from manufacturer Hamilton. Launching alongside the game on 27th February 2026, the two models are featured in the game itself and are (conveniently) worn by both protagonists:...
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Japanese Charts Nintendo's Dominance Continues As Switch 2 Flies Past 4 Million Units Sold
What will they think of next? FIVE million?
The first two weeks' sales data of 2026 is in from Famitsu, and it'll come as a surprise to nobody to hear that the Switch 2 is still dominating the proceedings. It's yet another Switch 1/2 washout in the software chart to kick off the new year, with Mario Kart World leading the charge, followed by...
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Random Feeling Blue? This 91-Year-Old Zelda Fan Will Make Your Day
"When you find your passion, stay with it"
You're never too old to pursue your passion, and as demonstrated in the above video from Killer Carp, 91-year-old Jan is proof of that. Jan started playing Nintendo games when she picked up the N64 along with Super Mario 64, and has since developed a huge love for the Legend of Zelda franchise. The video...
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News Sonic The Hedgehog Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Celebrations In Style
"Forever fast"
Believe it or not, Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating his 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega is clearly planning something as it dropped a nostalgia blast of a trailer celebrating the blue blur's life and times. The trailer highlights the range of Sonic over the franchise's storied history, from his pixel perfect start on the Mega...
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News Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
A "shared commitment" to improve player safety
In 2020, the major players in the console space Nintendo, Sony and Xbox announced a "shared commitment to safer gaming" to "improve player safety" across each platform. Fast forward to this year, and these shared principles have now been updated to ensure they represent the "constant efforts" to keep...
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News Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)
Sorry, Switch fans
Nintendo has announced its first Switch Online game trial of 2026 for North America. It's also apparently the first time a trial has been exclusive to the Switch 2. It's EA Sports Madden NFL 26, which launched on the Switch 2 in August last year. This game trial is available between now and 21st January 2026, and gives players...
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News "He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet
As we all should
We've not seen a great deal of Kevin Afghani since the voice actor took over the envious role of Mario from veteran Charles Martinet. But this coming weekend, Afghani will meet his fans for the very first time when he attends Charlie's ComicCon in Estero, Florida. To mark the occasion, Afghani recently caught up with USA Today to...
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News Zombies Return In Resident Evil Requiem, But Now They're More Terrifying Than Ever
Ink Ribbons are also back
The Resident Evil Showcase has revealed extensive gameplay for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, launching on 27th February, 2026. Not only that, but we've also received official confirmation that zombies are back. But they're slightly different this time... The zombies here are not completely mindless, but rather retain...
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News New Dynasty Warriors: Origins Trailer Showcases Heaps Of Switch 2 Gameplay Goodness
Marching our way next week
We are just one week away from the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Origins on Switch 2, and Koei Tecmo has blessed us with an all-new gameplay trailer, giving a thorough rundown of how things look on the hybrid console. The above three-minute overview is only available in Japanese at the time of writing (we will sub in an...
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News Super Nintendo World Is Celebrating Its Fifth Anniversary In Style
Anyone for cake?
Believe it or not, Universal Studios Japan is hosting Super Nintendo World's fifth anniversary this year, and it's marking the occasion in a way that only Nintendo can: a buttload of decorations and some exclusive merch. The Mario-themed park will be getting a celebratory birthday makeover from 18th March, featuring a giant...
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Wednesday14th Jan 2026
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints
Bugs! Fish! Tools! Bells! Blathers!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons slowly but surely took over many of our lives when it launched in 2020, but if you're at a loss for what to do next in the game, then you should check out the tips and hints we've outlined below. So, sit back and relax as we'll take away the stress of your new island. Let's begin...
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News More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Updates
Two Pokémon titles and "Cats on Duty"
Nintendo released a new system firmware update for the Switch 2 yesterday and it's resolved some compatibility issues. There's been an issue with the 2021 releases Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with both Switch titles reportedly crashing from time to time on the new hybrid system. Fortunately,...
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News Boom! The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Is Now Available
Get it downloaded!
Well, that's a nice surprise! In what is likely a move to align all regions with New Zealand (where it's now gone 1am on the 15th), Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 3.0 update is available for download. You might need to manually apply the update – in which case you simply press '+' on the game's icon and select 'Software Update'...
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News An Overlooked Disney Collection From Digital Eclipse Has Been Rated For Switch
And Switch 2!
Digital Eclipse has done some pretty stellar compilations over the years, but one of its most overlooked efforts came in 2017 with The Disney Afternoon Collection. Originally available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, the compilation has now been rated by the ESRB for the Switch and Switch 2, though when we can expect to see it launch is...
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News Fantasy Life i's Latest Switch 1 & 2 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including multiple fixes for both platforms
Level-5 has continued to roll out updates for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and the latest one is now officially available. It bumps the game up to Version 2.0.4 on the Switch, Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. This includes some fixes specific to Nintendo's hybrid platforms (which had...
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Feature Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2025 - Our Most Played Games
But what are yours?
Fashionably late to the party, Nintendo has finally arrived on the Year in Review scene, humbling us all by sharing our gaming stats from the entirety of 2025. In case you missed it, the 'Switch Wrapped' site is now live, providing a rundown of every game you played this year, the three that you spent the most time with, and a...
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"Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, everybody's done something"
Electronic Arts has been in the headlines for all sorts of reasons over the years, but Hazelight Studios founder and director Josef Fares (who is known for expressing his honest opinion) can't help but feel the third-party video game giant is still "getting more s**t" than it deserves. His...
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News Level-5 CEO Says He's Already Started Work On The Next Inazuma Eleven Game
We go again with a Victory Road "sequel"
After many years of waiting, fans of the Inazuma Eleven series were beginning to question if Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road would ever see the light of day. Fortunately, Level-5 dug deep and was able to finally release the title on the Switch and Switch 2 in November last year. It's already getting some...
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News Ubisoft Layoffs At Two Swedish Studios Expected To Impact 55 Jobs
Following a studio closure last week
A week after we heard about Ubisoft's closure of its mobile game-focused studio Ubisoft Halifax, news has now surfaced about the third-party publisher laying off people at two other teams as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures. According to a report from IGN, Ubisoft "expects 55 jobs" to be impacted at the...
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Tuesday13th Jan 2026
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first update of 2026 is also available for Switch
Nintendo has released its first update for the Switch and Switch 2 in 2026. Hopefully, much more exciting updates are on the way this year, but for now, it's getting things started with some system stability improvements. The same patch note applies to both the Switch and Switch 2 firmware...
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Guide 45 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Supercharge Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
If it feels like a mere matter of days since Nintendo wrapped up its last massive eShop sale, that's because it is. But an insignificant little detail like time isn't going to get in the way of a good bargain, and Nintendo is here to prove it. The 'Supercharge Sale' is now underway on the...
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Rumour Call Of Duty's Nintendo Release Is Apparently On Target For 2026
Update: Dataminer suggests Switch 2 version is "imminent"
[Wed 24th Dec, 2025 04:30 GMT]: Following a rumour last week about Bethesda's Starfield coming to the Switch 2 next year, there's now been a supposed update about the Nintendo version of Call of Duty. According to Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden, the "first" Call of Duty Switch...
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News Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
Down 33% in 5 months
Nintendo's share price has been on a downward turn over the last several months, currently sitting at 9,950 yen following an all-time high of 14,795 yen in August 2025. Fluctuations are inevitable in this business, but according to Kantan Games' CEO Dr. Serkan Toto, Nintendo's investors are "spooked" by the prospect of price...
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News Nintendo Switch 2025 'Year In Review' Is Available Now
How much Switch 1 & 2 have you played?
At last! Those of you wondering just how much time you've lost to your Nintendo Switch 2 (and your Switch), you needn't wait any longer. Nintendo's Year In Review is out right now. This now-annual tradition — which usually drops in December but was pushed back a month to January — is available for those in...
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News Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown Beams Onto Switch 2 Next Month
A demo will also be available "soon"
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has today announced that Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown will launch on the Switch 2 on 18th February 2026. Daedalic has shared a "Combat Deep Dive" (above) from developer gameXcite to mark the occasion. Pre-orders are available now, and it's also been confirmed that a...
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News The Demo For Reanimal Is Now Available On Switch 2
Try it out
With just 30 days to go until the launch of Reanimal on 15th February 2026, publisher THQ Nordic has finally launched the free demo on the Switch 2 eShop (in Europe at least; it's currently not available in the US). The demo will give you a small taste of what the co-op horror title will have to offer, with Tarsier Studios previously...
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News Pokémon Lego Sets Are Already Being Sold On eBay For Stupid Money
Yes, even the free pre-order gift
Lego recently revealed its new Pokémon collection, with 'Eevee', 'Pikachu and Poké Ball', and 'Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise' all up for grabs. The latter set, which costs a whopping £579.99, has already been removed from pre-sale, suggesting that the initial allocation has already been met. As such,...
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News Capcom Announces Resident Evil Showcase, Teases Brand New Gameplay And News For Requiem
Airing later this week
Resident Evil Requiem launches next month on the Switch 2, and as we get closer to this anticipated release, Capcom has announced it will be airing a Resident Evil Showcase this week on 15th January 2026. It promises to feature "brand new gameplay and news" about the upcoming entry starring Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy. Of...
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News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Switch 2 Physical Edition Arrives This March
The digital version launched last month
Following the digital release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at the end of last year, Sega has now locked in the launch date for the physical version. It previously revealed it would be arriving in "early 2026" and it's now been confirmed this release will be racing onto Switch 2 on...
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News Award-Winning Slice-Of-Life Soccer Game 'Despelote' Out Now On Switch
Update: Now available in Europe
Mon 8th Dec, 2025 16:15 GMT: One of the most unique a beautiful games of the year — despelote — is all about the beautiful game itself and the communities it helps build, and it's coming to Switch on 11th December in North America for just $14.99. Japan will get it on 18th December, while the rest of the world...
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News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Second Major Free Update Kicks Off This Month
Announced alongside a new sales milestone
Level-5 recently teased more updates for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, and alongside today's news that the game has now shifted more than 800,000 units worldwide, it's now announced the title's second major free update. This second update is scheduled to take to the field on 28th January 2026 and will...
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News Comedy Shooter Sequel 'High On Life 2' Is Coming To Switch 2
Update: Now confirmed for April 2026 release
High on Life 2, the sequel to the 2022 comedic FPS High on Life, is apparently coming to Switch 2 later this year, if an Amazon listing is to be believed. As reported by Nintendo Everything, a full Amazon page for the Switch 2 version — complete with box art, price, and a release date of 20th April...
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News "I Don't See AI Taking Over" - Split Fiction Director Josef Fares On The Rise Of AI
"Maybe this is the limit of it"
AI is absolutely bloomin' everywhere these days; doubly so if you kept an eye on CES 2026 earlier this month. There's no getting away from it, and folks are particularly keen to see what game developers think of the whole thing. Josef Fares, founder of Hazelight Studios and director of both Split Fiction and It Takes...
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News Nintendo Music's Latest Update Adds Mario & Luigi Switch Soundtrack, Includes 94 Songs
Brothership is back
Nintendo has today dropped its second album of the year on its Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers. It's the Mario & Luigi: Brothership soundtrack. This title originally arrived on the Switch in 2024, and the album includes a whopping 94 tracks, featuring songs such as 'Connie and Shipshape Island', and 'Attack...
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Monday12th Jan 2026
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park Has Been Rated
Get ready for a 2026 release
Last September, Nintendo revealed Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park would be arriving in Spring 2026. We haven't really heard anything about it since then, and now in a slight development, a rating has been spotted on the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Here it is: This...
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News LEGO Pokémon Reveals First Sets, Launches February 2026
Gotta build 'em all
LEGO and The Pokémon Company have finally lifted the lid on the upcoming LEGO Pokémon sets, which were teased last year, and they're coming on the most appropriate day imaginable — 27th February 2026. Three sets have been announced, with a fourth available as a special gift when you purchase directly from LEGO in-store and...
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Site News Please Welcome Mai, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
A new era begins
Yes that's right, although we said a fond farewell to Felix and Zion over the last few months, Alex has now been joined by a brand new face over on YouTube: please say hello to Mai Ladyman! Mai is no stranger to making YouTube videos, but she now joins Alex full-time as we storm into 2026. We've no doubt she will flourish as...
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