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TodayWed, 29th Apr 2026
Ah, thanks?
In case you missed it when it was announced in February, Bethesda has this week released "physical" versions of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 2. The catch is they're not actually proper physical releases. In fact, they're not even being distributed as game-key cards...
- Reminders
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Bethesda
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Krossplay is here!"
When the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection arrived last October, one feature missing was cross-platform online play. Now, in a new update today, Digital Eclipse has added Krossplay. It will be "off" by default, but can be activated in the online options. Due to technical limitations, Mortal Kombat Trilogy isn't available for...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Mortal Kombat
- Updates
YesterdayTue, 28th Apr 2026
News Elementallis Brings A Touch Of Magic To GBA Zelda-Style Adventuring On Switch
Could you call it a Wind Waker?
Top-down pixel art adventure games are one of the most popular genres for indie developers, and why wouldn't they be? The Legend of Zelda, which often serves as the inspiration for many of these titles. And today, another has landed on the eShop, though it features its own little twist on the genre. Elementallis...
- Switch eShop
Talking Point Is Legend Of Zelda's Link Left Or Right-Handed? Let's Look At The Evidence
Rightward Sword or A Left to the Past?
The Zelda series has a passionate and devoted fanbase. Over the years, timelines have been debated, settled, shaken up, or outright ignored. Storylines have been contested, shredded apart, put on a pedestal. But nothing, not even recovering the Triforce, is more important than making sure Link is holding his...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Nintendo
- Zelda
- Polls
Video Here's How 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Looks & Runs On Switch 2
Stay Kalm
In case you missed it, you can now try out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 thanks to a free demo. If you loved Remake Intergrade earlier this year, then it's well worth a shot — because you can transfer your save data from the demo to the main game when it launches on 3rd June 2026. For those of you who don't have time to check...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
News Nintendo & Illumination Are Releasing An Untitled Movie In April 2028
So, what will it be?
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie rolling in the dough right now, it makes absolute sense that Nintendo and Illumination are looking ahead to the future. And, it seems like the two studios have a plan. Universal Pictures International Spain's release schedule lists an unannounced movie from the gaming and animation giants,...
- Nintendo
- Mario Movie
- Movies
News Resident Evil Requiem's 'Minigame' Update May Be Just Around The Corner
T[ease]-virus
Capcom isn't done with Resident Evil Requiem just yet, with director Koshi Nakanishi confirming that both a minigame and a story expansion will be added as post-launch DLC. While the latter is still very much under wraps for the time being, the minigame is seemingly just around the corner. According to an interview with Denfaminico...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
- DLC
Guide Last Chance To Grab These 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Just a reminder that the North American eShop sale wraps up tomorrow (Wednesday), so you've still got time to grab a bargain. Carry on! Another month, another eShop sale... Yes, Nintendo is back with another wave of discounts on its North American storefront in the all-new 'Spotlight...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sales
Review Monster Crown: Sin Eater (Switch) - A Satisfyingly Deep And Open-Ended Pokémon-Like
Go on, eat the sin cake
In 2021, a monster-catching RPG called Monster Crown hit the eShop, a one-man project aiming to emulate the glory days of Pokémon. Though it had its shortcomings, it mostly captured the essence of its inspiration and evidently it garnered enough of a following to justify the launch of a sequel after a successful Kickstarter...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Random Out Of 1-Ups? This Manufacturer Has Some Stylish Super Mario Coffins
'Too bad!'
We've seen some pretty wild Super Mario-inspired products in our time, but this has to be one of the highlights. As showcased by Voxel on YouTube, a Brazilian funeral urn and coffin manufacturer by the name of 'Bignotto' has advertised a new line of coffins styled after several Mario characters. So we've got Mario himself, Luigi, Peach,...
- Random
- Nintendo
- Super Mario
News A Demo For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Now Available On Switch 2
Materi-awesome
In case you haven't seen, we recently went hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 ahead of its full release on 3rd June 2026. We came away feeling pretty positive about the whole thing, noting that while there were certainly some visual drawbacks, it nevertheless proves to be a worthy follow-up to Remake and a solid...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Final Fantasy
Hands On Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port The Most Ambitious Yet?
Grin and Barret
I'm in a slightly strange camp when it comes to Final Fantasy VII, though I'd wager it's one that at least some of you will be part of too. You see, Remake's Switch 2 port was my first time playing this story — remade or otherwise. I know everything there is to know about the original FFVII (yes, even that bit), but at no point...
- Previews
- Features
- Hands On
- Final Fantasy
- Nintendo Switch 2
Round Up The First Impressions Of The Mortal Kombat II Movie Are In
Here's Johnny
Putting aside those rumours about a Metroid Movie for a moment, one video game movie that's already locked in is Mortal Kombat II, and it's due out next month. Ahead of its release, an early screening for the second movie premiered in theatres. If you are wondering how the sequel (led by "The Boys" star Karl Urban as Johnny Cage)...
- Round Up
- Mortal Kombat
- Movies
News Nintendo Music Takes To The Court With A Mario Tennis Album Update
Here's the full list of songs
After taking a break last week, Nintendo is back with its weekly updates for the Nintendo Music mobile application. Today, it's taking to the court with the addition of the Mario Tennis Aces soundtrack. Before Mario Tennis Fever arrived on the Switch 2, Camelot released this game on the Switch in 2018. The soundtrack...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Music
- Mario Tennis
- Updates
- Music
Drop into island life
To celebrate the recent release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Switch, Nintendo will be hosting a special crossover event in its Switch Online battle royale title Tetris 99. The 53rd cup will kick off on 1st May 2026 and runs until 4th May 2026. To participate, you'll need to have an active Switch Online...
- Nintendo Switch
- Tomodachi Life
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character To The Roster This Week
Get ready for the "Captain Majima" content drop
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been adding new characters to the roster on a regular basis, and this week sees the arrival of Captain Majima. This free DLC character, as seen in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, will be made available on 29th April 2026. Starting 30th April 2026, there'll also be...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yakuza
- Updates
Monday27th Apr 2026
Review Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine Achievement
In Mouseburg, every mouse has something to hide
With Mouse: P.I. for Hire, I’ve got very little to complain about, so for the sake of balance, first I’ll gently shine a light on its near-absurd mishmash of influences. The striking rubber-hose animation USP hails from the 1920s. The 11-hour story, with its tough, unsentimental protagonist, and...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News The Mario Galaxy Movie's Digital Release Date Might Be Sooner Than We Expected
Someone found a Gold Mushroom
Despite putting up a staggering run at the box office, it looks like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might be heading for a video on demand release even quicker than its predecessor. As reported by When to Stream (and brought to our attention by Forbes), the Mario Galaxy Movie will apparently arrive as a paid digital...
- News
- Nintendo
- Mario
- Mario Movie
- Mario Galaxy Movie
News Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection Will Bring PS1, N64, & GB Favourites To Switch This May
Includes Search for Reptar, Studio Tour, and more!
The Rugrats' video game renaissance continues, as Limited Run Games has just announced a brand new collection of games, titled Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection. It launches digitally on the Switch eShop on 15th May, with physical versions up for pre-order from 1st May until 31st May on Limited Run...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Skips Over Some Heavy-Hitters In Its Super Mario 40th Anniversary Ad
Where is my Sunshine, my only Sunshine..? ♫
Nintendo has uploaded a new ad as part of its ongoing celebrations for Super Mario's 40 anniversary. Titled 'It's You, Mario', it highlights some of the plumber's iconic games, starting with the Famicom and Super Mario Bros. and ending with the Switch 2 and Super Mario Galaxy. It's a nice little look at...
- Nintendo
- Japan
- Super Mario
When the Switch 2's screen isn't enough
A few years back, we took a look at Viture's XR glasses – a pair of specs that, to the untrained eye, looked like sunglasses but were, in fact, akin to wearing a large-format display on your face. We came away pleasantly surprised, despite the absurdity of it all, so when Viture got in touch to inform us...
- Hands On
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
Rumour A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights
Who will be the Chozo one?
File this one under "Yes, this sounds plausible, but I shall maintain a healthy dose of skepticism", because with Nintendo now well on the way to delivering its Legend of Zelda movie after Super Mario's recent success, it sounds like Metroid might be next in line to receive an adaptation. As reported by Dot eSports, posts...
- Rumours
- Nintendo
- Metroid
UK Charts Pragmata Shoves Tomodachi Life Off The Top Spot
'Scuse me
The latest UK Charts data is in, and after Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at number one last week, Pragmata has now stepped in to take the crown, pushing the former down to number three. Cyberpunk 2077 has also stormed up the podium to take the silver medal, after what we can only assume has been some aggressive discounting on...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
News Completed Legends: Z-A's Pokédexes? There's A Shiny Prize Waiting For You In Pokémon HOME
We have prizes at HOME...
The Pokémon Company is dishing out a shiny reward for those who have caught 'em all in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. If you have completed the latest game's Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes, and logged them all in Pokémon HOME, there's a special Shiny Volcanion waiting for you. This special 'mon comes loaded...
- News
- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Adventure Of Samsara 2.0 Update Adds A Slew Of New Content And Adjustments
Available now
Atari and developer Ilex Games have unleashed a new update for Adventure of Samsara on Switch, adding in some new context and extensive adjustments. Version 2.0 comes directly via fan feedback and boasts an overhaul to the combat, boss re-balancing, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. A completely new optional boss called...
- Nintendo Switch
News PowerWash Simulator 2's Next DLC Will Let You Clean Up A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Mess Eisley
Hot off the back of its Adventure Time pack (which'll finally launch on Switch 2 on 29th April, after a last-minute delay), FuturLab has today announced the second wave of DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2. And yes, the Force is strong with this one. The Star Wars pack will arrive on Switch 2 at some point this Summer, offering up a handful...
- News
- Nintendo Switch 2
- DLC
- Upcoming Releases
Sunday26th Apr 2026
News Alien: Isolation 2 Gets Its First Teaser Trailer
'False Sense of Security'
Developer Creative Assembly has released a short teaser trailer for something related to Alien: Isolation. Titled 'False Sense of Security', the short video showcases a door opening into a rain-drenched exterior location, with the iconic save station visible in the background. The Creative Assembly logo displays before...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Bandai Namco Reveals Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Performance And Resolution
Here's how it compares to the Switch 2 version
Digimon Story Time Stranger is on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this July and Bandai Namco has now updated the official game site with the Switch specifications. As previously confirmed, the Switch 2 version of the title will offer "quality" and "performance" modes. Here's how the Switch version compares...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Digimon
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Bandai Namco
News Miyamoto Thanks Fans For Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Celebrating 40 years of Mario history
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already 2026's biggest box office hit. It's also helped Mario's movies surpass a total of $2 billion at the global box offic
- Super Mario
- Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Nintendo
- Movies
News Final Fantasy XIV Online For Switch 2 Able To Reach "30fps In A Stable State"
But "certain areas" may experience frame rate drops
Final Fantasy XIV Online is on its way to the Switch 2 this August, and if you're wondering how it will perform on Nintendo's new hybrid system, director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) has shared some information. Speaking during a press conference at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, director...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
Opinion Here Are Six Ways 'Alien: Isolation 2' Can Improve Upon The Original
"Look into my eye"
Today, 26th April, is 'Alien Day'. I know at least some of you might be scratching your head and wondering why, so let me very briefly explain. The planet on which James Cameron's Aliens takes place is called LV-426. Get it? 426. April 26. There we go. Alien Day. Anyway, with that in mind, I thought this would be a good...
- Opinion
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Alien Day
Poll Box Art Brawl: Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (GBA)
Going Topsy-Turvy
Hello chums, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we checked out Professor Layton and Pandora's Box for the Nintendo DS. It was a surprisingly close race, but in the end, Europe managed to take the win with 41% of the vote. Japan claimed second place with 31%, and North America trailed with 28%. Well done,...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- GBA
Saturday25th Apr 2026
News 'Sega Universe' Initiative Announced, Celebrating Multiple Classics With Anniversary Projects
Reviving IP such as OutRun, NiGHTS, Sakura Wars and more
Sega has announced a new 'Sega Universe' initiative in Japan, which will see the company celebrate the anniversaries of classic game series with all sorts of projects. The games highlighted on the official website include: OutRun Streets of Rage
- SEGA
- Anniversaries
- Japan
Talking Point Do You Play Zelda Games For The Story?
So THAT was the Imprisoning War...
After 40 years and 21 mainline games (counting the multiplayer ones, discounting remakes and remasters), we like to think that we've got a pretty good grasp on the Zelda formula by now. Sure, there's every chance that the series will have a 'Breath of the Wild moment' again somewhere down the line, but for the most...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Nintendo
- Zelda 40th Anniversary
- Polls
Poll So, Will You Be Playing Final Fantasy XIV Online On Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
After ongoing discussions about bringing the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online to Nintendo's platform, it's finally been revealed at this week's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival. Final Fantasy XIV Online will be arriving in August 2026 on the Switch 2. As we've already noted, players will be able to get s
- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
News Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XIV Online's Next Expansion 'Evercold'
And reveals a legendary collab
Apart from the news Final Fantasy XIV Online is on its way to the Switch 2 this August, Square Enix also announced Evercold. This is the sixth expansion for the popular MMORPG and was revealed during Naoki Yoshida's keynote address at FFXIV Fan Festival 2026. It's currently set to launch in January 2027 on PC, Mac,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
- Updates
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)
Habitat Hunting
It has been quite the week for Nintendo news, eh? Things kicked off with a sneaky look at Zelda Movie's Link (or is it?), then the floodgates opened on Splatoon Raiders news, as we got a release date, price
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
Friday24th Apr 2026
News Hades II Is Getting Another Update Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Following a Switch 1 & 2 game update last week
Last week, Supergiant Games rolled out a new update for Hades II on the Switch 1 & 2 adding bonus content, fixing multiple issues and making some adjustments. Now, the development team has announced a new hotfix for the title. According to the team's official social media account, it will be coming in...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
News Xbox Is Reportedly Having "Very Big Discussions" About Exclusivity
Update: Xbox provides official update
[Wed 15th Apr, 2026 03:55 BST]: Since Asha Sharma took over Phil Spencer's role as Microsoft Gaming CEO, there have been multiple reports about Xbox returning to "exclusives" and how it could potentially impact future releases on other platforms (including Switch 2). As highlighted by our colleagues at
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News It's Happening: Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming To Switch 2 This August
Players will require a separate subscription from other platforms
Naoki Yoshida, producer behind the hit MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, has been teasing and wishing for a Nintendo version of the game for a while. And, during today's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Keynote in Anaheim, Yoshi-P, along wit
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Final Fantasy
Review OPUS: Prism Peak (Switch 2) - A Beautiful Snapshot Of Studio Ghibli-Esque Magic
Shuttered Away
In OPUS: Prism Peak, Eugene blames himself for everything. When he remembers his past, he focuses on his regrets, the big moments. The fights between his parents. His failed photography career. His collapsed marriage. His unsuccessful cafe. In his eyes, all of these letdowns are because of him, and as a result, he’s left aimlessly...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Review Belkin Charging Case Pro For Switch 2 - A Great Upgrade Over The Original
Carrying with power
Shortly after the Switch 2 launched, we reviewed a handful of cases for the new console, one of which was the Belkin Charging Case. At the time, we admired the idea, but unfortunately the execution was a bit lacklustre, earning it a score of 6/10. So now, as we approach the one-year anniversary of the console, Belkin has...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
News Okay, So The Mario Galaxy Soundtracks Are Officially On Spotify Right Now
Say what, now?
Since Nintendo is so keen to push its dedicated Music app, we honestly weren't expecting to see any official soundtracks added to Spotify anytime soon. Stranger things have happened though, and to celebrate Super Mario's 40th anniversary, the OSTs for both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are now available on Spotify for a...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Music
- Super Mario
News Looks Like 'Mina The Hollower' Will Be Getting A New Release Date Soon
The mouse has gone gold
Yacht Club Games has been pretty tight-lipped about its upcoming Game Boy-inspired, Zelda-style adventure Mina the Hollower, which is due to launch in spring 2026. But the developer has revealed today that the game has finally gone Gold. So while we're approaching the end of that spring 2026 window, it sounds like we'll be...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Resident Evil Requiem Keeps On Selling And No One Can Stop It
7 million strong
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline entry in Capcom's iconic survival horror franchise, is an absolute juggernaut. Released on 27th February 2026, the game has now gone on to sell more than 7 million copies. It's comfortably the fastest-selling entry in the series, and at this rate, it's entirely possible that it could go on...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Capcom
- Resident Evil
Celebrate with a huge discount
The roguelike brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, which we described as a fun and approachable 'Hades-like' when it arrived on the Switch in 2024, has this week hit a new sales milestone. In an announcement on social media, the developer Super Evil Megacorp has revealed the game has now surpassed a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Poll Do You Think Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Will Sail Onto Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Since the launch of the Switch 2 last June, Ubisoft has supported Nintendo's new hybrid platform with Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. While many fans of Edward Kenway were hoping to see him sail onto the Switch 2 this July, there was no sign of a Nintendo release during yesterday's showcase for Assassin's Creed Black...
- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Assassins Creed
- Ubisoft
News We're Sure Nintendo Will Have No Issues At All With This New PC Creature Battler
A wild Takedown Notice appeared!
How does that old phrase go, "you cut one head off Hydreigon, two will take its place"? It's something like that. Either way, on a totally unrelated note, you remember that shameless Pokémon rip-off 'Pickmos' that was removed from Steam a few weeks back? Well, there's another primed and ready to fill its place...
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- Pokemon
- Nintendo
- Steam
News Ubisoft Confirms "Original" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Will Still Be Available
Resynced is a "2026 take on the original legend"
Although Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is skipping the Switch 2 this July, we do have some good news about the original game that fans are sure to appreciate. According to Ubisoft Singapore and Black Flag Resynced creative director Paul Fu, the new version of the swashbuckling adventure is a...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Assassins Creed
- Ubisoft
News Pokémon Pokopia 'Sableye's Gem Hunt' Event Has Finally Been Officially Announced
Kicking off next week
We've known about an upcoming Sableye event in Pokémon Pokopia for a good while now (thanks to the joys of time jumping), but The Pokémon Company has today made it official. The 'Sableye's Gem Hunt' event kicks off next week on 29th April at 5am and will run until 14th May at 4:59am (local time). As the name suggests, this...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
