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TodaySun, 10th May 2026
News Star Fox Switch 2 amiibo Compatibility Confirmed, Here's What You Can Unlock
It's time to dust off your Fox amiibo
Star Fox for Switch 2 comes loaded with all sorts of features and if you happen to have an amiibo on hand, you'll be able to receive some extra in-game goodies. Nintendo's Japanese website goes into detail about this compatibility, confirming you'll unlock exclusive backgrounds and emblems when you place an...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Upcoming Releases
- amiibo
News Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Teases Announcement For "Next Game"
An anniversary live stream will air this month
Dragon Quest is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, and it's now been revealed there'll be a live stream taking place. Series creator Yuji Horii shared this news in the latest episode of the KosoKoso Broadcast, noting the team should be able to make a special announcement about the "next game"...
- Dragon Quest
- Anniversaries
- Square Enix
- Yuji Horii
YesterdaySat, 9th May 2026
Guide All Delisted Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Missing From The eShop
Surprise and delist
It's a sad reality of modern gaming that, despite not needing physical media to play a game, the digital-only version is typically more ephemeral and subject to sudden disappearance than a cart or a disc. It only takes an expired licence or a publisher in financial trouble for games to start disappearing from storefronts. It's...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)
Barrel rolling towards summer
At last, the weekend. It's been a surprisingly busy week, hasn't it? Let's start with some good news... In case you missed it, Fox McCloud is back! Star Fox, a new reimagining of Star Fox 64, is coming to Switch 2 this June with AR avatar filters,
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026
Final Fantasy, 007 and much more
Alongside an update on its major first-party releases for the Switch 2 in 2026 and beyond, Nintendo has also acknowledged the third-party games on the way to the new hybrid platform this year. With Capcom's new IP Pragmata now available, looking ahead, there's a lot to be excited about in the coming months. This...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo
Playing the long game
Nintendo has been able to stretch the life of the Switch to nine years now, and it apparently intends to take the same approach with the Switch 2. According to a translation of the latest investor briefing (via Nintendo Patents), Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has said he wants the new hybrid system to have a long...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
News If You're Trying To Watch YouTube On Switch 2, You'll Now Get An Error Code
It was fun while it lasted
Earlier this week, a story surfaced about Switch 2 users accessing YouTube via the free-to-play title Super Animal Royale. Players reported opening a web browser within the game, and from there, they were able to visit the global video-sharing platform. Now, in an update, it seems this trick no longer works. We had a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo
- YouTube
News Nintendo To Counter Switch 2's Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup
The focus is on enhancing Switch 2 ownership value
As you've probably heard by now, Nintendo has announced it will be increasing the price of the Switch 2 - so what does it plan to do to maintain sales momentum around the globe? Nintendo president Shutaro Furukawa has reportedly issued an official response during the latest investor briefing. To...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo
- Business
PSA You Can Get Star Fox's Switch 2 Physical Release For Just $50 (US)
Prepare for liftoff this June
In case you missed it, pre-orders for Star Fox on Switch 2 have officially gone live, and there's currently a deal available for the physical version in the US. Instead of paying the standard price of $60, Walmart and Amazon are currently offering the hard copy of the title for just $50. This offer matches the Nintendo...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
- US
Friday8th May 2026
Guide Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
Based on Nintendo's official figures
Updated with sales figures from Nintendo's Q4 FY2026 financial report - enjoy! At the time of writing, the Switch has the highest number of software sales of any Nintendo console ever, with waay over one billion games sold on the platform since March 2017. What's more, its lead is so commanding that it will...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
News Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 2
And a price hike for Switch Online in Japan
Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 will be going up in price globally, with Nintendo Switch Online also receiving a price hike in Japan. Hardware price revisions are effective from 25th May 2026 in Japan and 1st September in Western markets. Nintendo states that the changes are due to "changes in...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Business
News Resident Evil Requiem Update Adds New Minigame Mode 'Leon Must Die Forever'
Try it out today on Switch 2
It was reported last week how a minigame update for Resident Evil Requiem was expected to drop after Golden Week in Japan, and it's now officially here. Capcom has today revealed this "free update" as the minigame mode, Leon Must Die Forever, and it's available now for the Switch 2. To access this mode, you'll first...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
- Updates
News Analyst Predicts A "Silent" Year Ahead For Nintendo
Say it ain't so
In light of Nintendo's recent financial report and price increases for the Switch 2, an analyst has predicted that the fiscal year ahead might be "relatively silent" for the company. Speaking with VGC, Dr. Serkan Toto from Kantan Games comments on the notion of Nintendo lowering its console sales forecast for the year ahead, noting...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Some big-hitters incoming
Nintendo's released its latest financial data, which means it's also reconfirmed the release dates/windows for its major upcoming games. After the announcement of Star Fox this week, it's actually looking okay, with Nintendo maintaining its cadence of one game per month. We've got Yoshi and the Mysterious Book coming up...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Review Outbound (Switch 2) – A Cosy, Crafty, Open-World Driving Sim
Getaway car
Camping is great in theory, but not so much in reality. The itchy grass and leaves, vulnerability to the elements, and a dirt bedroom…and bathroom. I would much rather play video games about camping. Luckily, Outbound lets you traverse the great outdoors without digging a hole for the bathroom – just one thing that makes it such a...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Switch 2 Has Sold Just Shy Of 20 Million Units, Nintendo Lowers FY27 Forecast
Console price hikes are looming
Nintendo has released its end-of-year financial data, confirming that the Switch 2 has now sold a total of 19.86 million units. It managed to surpass the revised 19 million-unit forecast, then, but with price rises looming in the distance, the company has lowered its forecast for fiscal year 2027, citing that launch...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
News Here's A Look At The Best-Selling Switch And Switch 2 Games So Far
Pokémon Pokopia entered the chat
Nintendo's latest financial report is in, and with that comes an updated look at the best-selling Switch and Switch 2 games so far. Switch 2 hasn't had quite enough big hitters to muster up a 'top 10' of its own just yet, but the system is now sitting with a perfectly respectable 'top 5' of exclusives that have...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Financials
News Former Star Fox Voice Actor Says It's Not His Voice In The Switch 2 Game
"I truly appreciate the love, but that is not my voice"
The new Star Fox game for Switch 2 has many Nintendo fans incredibly excited, and following the announcement this week, there's been some discussion within the Nintendo community about who might be voicing the characters in this modernised take on the N64 classic. Nintendo hasn't officially...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Upcoming Releases
News Switch Lifetime Sales Inch Toward PS2, But Price Hikes May Hurt Its Chances
Go on, lad
The Switch is an absolute juggernaut, taking pride a place as Nintendo's best-selling console of all time. Yet with the company only shifting 3.8 million in its latest fiscal year and prices on the rise, does it have any hope of surpassing the mighty PS2? Current figures show that the Switch is sitting at a running total of 155.92...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- PS2
Talking Point Will You Be Getting A Switch 2 Before The Price Goes Up?
FOPI gonna get ya?
Well, there it is. Last month, I wrote about how two things were making me recommend Switch 2 to family and friends despite the hefty price tag and the lack of a truly killer 'OMG I need one to play this life-changing video game' to call its own: the convenience of GameChat versus scratchy speakerphone while visiting my mum's
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- Features
- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June
Thank you, Tezuka-san
Nintendo has announced that legendary developer Takashi Tezuka will be retiring from his role as Executive Officer. Tezuka-san is one of the most significant figures in Nintendo history, having served as a designer on the original Super Mario Bros., director on Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past, and...
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- Japan
- Takashi Tezuka
News Price Controversy Did Nothing To Stifle Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen On Switch
While Pokopia's off to a great start
When Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were announced for the Switch, it's safe to say that some folks weren't best please about the accompanying $19.99 / £16.99 price tag. After all, it's a pretty barebones port that clocks in at a whopping 33.4MB in storage. No filters or anything! It seems, however, that you...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
Gallery Here's A Look At Star Fox On Switch 2
Save the Lylat system this June
Nintendo this week surprised fans with the reveal of Star Fox for the Switch 2, and it's flying onto the new hybrid system next month. We've already seen plenty of footage of this modernised adventure, and now to add to this, Nintendo's official Japanese website has shared even more footage and screenshots of this...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Sales Are Off To A Flying Start
Would you like to have a chat... about FINANCIAL DATA?
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream may have launched too late for Nintendo to give us a precise figure on its sales numbers in the latest financial report (which collects data up to the end of March 2026), though it has assured us that things are off to a flying start. According to the report,...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Financials
Random That's Not 'Gears Of War' Or 'Dead Space', Just Another Terrible eShop Clone
Cover and hide
eShop clones and rip-off games are still a problem in 2026, and we've spotted another particularly bizarre offender today on the digital storefront. Now, the name should give everything away here: Dead Gears - Space of War. It's not even trying to hide anything here; just look at the logo and the font. Coming to Switch on 29th May...
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- Switch eShop
News Dragon Quest And Three Other Titles Inducted Into Video Game Hall Of Fame
Congratulations!
Every year The Strong National Museum of Play located in New York inducts new games into its Video Game Hall of Fame, and the inductees of 2026 have now been officially revealed. This year, there were a total of four games added to the ever-expanding list. This includes the mobile hit Angry Birds, the sports game FIFA International...
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Industry
- Retro
Video Star Fox Gives James McCloud The Spotlight In His Own Prologue
Shown at the end of the Direct
This week's surprise Star Fox Direct gave us, well, a lot of surprises. A new game in the form of Star Fox, new designs, more multiplayer options, toys... the list is endless. But the coolest part of the Direct, arguably, were shown in the last three minutes — a prologue featuring Fox McCloud's father, James...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Videos
- Star Fox
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Star Fox's Switch 2 Game
Let's rock and roll!
Nintendo this week has lifted the lid on Star Fox for the Switch 2, and to celebrate, it's now released 10 songs from the upcoming game on its mobile music app. These tracks, which have been added to the service "early", offer 30 minutes of music from this sweeping orchestral soundtrack. You can listen to iconic Title Theme,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Star Fox
- Nintendo Music
- Updates
News Try Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Early With An In-Store Demo (North America)
Egg-scellent
With just under two weeks to go until Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on Switch 2, the excitement for Yoshi's next platformer is beginning to build. If you can't contain that excitement, then there's some good news if you live in North America: select Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop stores across the country have a free...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Yoshi
- North America
Gallery Hunting For Hits In Pokémon TCG's Upcoming 'Chaos Rising' Expansion
May the pulls be ever in your favour
Pokémon Trading Card Game's next expansion is right around the corner, and ahead of its official launch, we've been lucky enough to rip some packs and see if we can find any hits. Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising launches on 22nd May, with Kalos' beloved Greninja taking centre stage on the artwork. TPC has been...
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- Pokemon
- Pokemon TCG
- Upcoming Releases
ICYMI Indiana Jones On Switch 2 Will Support Mouse & Gyro Controls
The Mouse Crusade
Dr. Jones is making his grand return to Nintendo consoles next week with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. And developer MachineGames has been answering questions about the port over on its Discord. Sharing one such Q&A on social media, executive producer John Jennings has reconfirmed that yes, Mouse Mode and gyro controls are...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 11 Starts Next Week With Returning Rewards
Mega Stones! Get your Mega Stones here!
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 10 is just about wrapping up, so it's time to see what's in store for Season 11. Things will get underway next week on 14th May at 6am UTC, and you'll have until 4th June to get in and nab all the rewards you can from the four-player online battles. Exclusive Mega...
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- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
Thursday7th May 2026
News Star Fox's Official Switch 2 Box Art, Price And Estimated File Size Revealed
Pre-orders are now live
Nintendo has today lifted the lid on a remake of its N64 classic Star Fox 64, simply titled Star Fox, and it will be coming to the Switch 2 this June. Apart from the initial reveal via a special Direct presentation, Nintendo has also shared some other details about this new release. This includes the pri
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Nintendo eShop
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
News Another 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Is Punching Our Way This July
Come meet your new Personal Trainer
We're getting another 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition', folks. This time, the folks over at Imagineer at releasing Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on 16th July 2026. Nintendo will be handling publishing duties internationally, though no pricing information has been released at...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Review Mixtape (Switch 2) - A Brilliant Curation That Thrives On '90s Vibes
Be kind rewind
Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you should always make a soundtrack. That’s the advice of Stacey Rockford, the star of this latest musical adventure from Australian studio Beethoven & Dinosaur. Tie every event to a carefully curated track list and “pretty soon,” she advises in her teenage wisdom, “you won’t be...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Talking Point Star Fox Old Vs. New Designs Compared - Which Do You Prefer?
See every Hare
The rumours were true! Star Fox is indeed returning to Nintendo consoles on 25th June in another Star Fox 64 remake. In yesterday's surprise Direct, Nintendo billed this one as a "cinematic take" on the N64 on-rails classic, complete with a visual overhaul, fresh multiplayer modes, and, of course, some character redesigns. "Fox and...
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- Talking Point
- Gallery
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Star Fox Is Getting An Adorable New Plush Line In Japan
Taking to the skies this June
Nintendo's been giving Star Fox a lot more attention recently, and following his big game reveal, we've now got an adorable plush toy announcement. Japanese company Sanei has announced it will be releasing a new line of Star Fox plush in Japan in "late June". As you can see, the line up currently includes Fox McCloud,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
- Toys
Video Here's How Star Fox On Switch 2 Compares To The N64 Original
Falco[mparison]
After many whispers and rumours, Nintendo has lifted the lid on Star Fox, a full Switch 2 remake of Lylat Wars from the N64. We've all seen how it looks by now, right? It's a surprisingly realistic take on the 1997 original, with redesigned characters to boot. But have you seen them side-by-side yet? Well, thanks to our pals over at...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- N64
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Star Fox For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Next month, Fox McCloud and his team will return to the stars and skies to save the Lylat system once more. Now that Nintendo has briefed us on what to expect, including the price £41.99 / $49.99 (or $10 more physically), we're curious to know if you'll be picking up this new version of the game when it takes flight for the Switch 2...
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- Star Fox
- Nintendo
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Reaction Nintendo Hits The Rewind Button On Star Fox, Again, And I'm Here For It, Again
This brings back memories of yurrr dad
Well, that was something to wake up to: Star Fox 64 is coming back! Again. Back in mid-April, following rumours that Nintendo was dusting down the Arwings for a first-party mission after a decade in the hanger,
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- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
Random "Personally, I Prefer The Movie Version" - Star Fox Designer Weighs In On New Look
"But I thought this one was good in its own right"
Lots of people are extremely happy about the return of Fox McCloud in Star Fox, the character's first brand new game since Star Fox Zero. But perhaps no one is happier than Takaya Imamura, the original character designer of McCloud and co. Imamura-san has been sharing his thoughts on the movie on...
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Guide Where To Pre-Order Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2
Arwinging it
Following rumours of a return, the Star Fox team is returning soon to a Switch 2 near you in a game with an unguessable title. Star Fox is a remake of Star Fox 64, the most celebrated entry in the on-rail shooter series, bringing modern visuals and new features to a faithful-looking remake that has Fox, Peppy, Slippy, and Falco looking...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch
News Pragmata Has Hit A New Sales Milestone In Just 16 Days
That's how we say "good job"!
Capcom's brand-new IP Pragmata has gotten off to an excellent start, with the game now surpassing 2 million copies sold in just 16 days. Originally launched on 17th April 2026, Pragmata managed to shift over 1 million copies in just 2 days. The Switch 2 version saw a slightly later launch in Japan, landing on 24th...
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Nintendo Reveals Star Fox GameChat Character Avatars And AR Filters
"Embody Star Fox characters in GameChat"
Switch 2's GameChat support will be put to use in the upcoming Switch 2 release Star Fox, with Nintendo revealing the game will feature character avatars. These allow you to change your face in GameChat to look like a character from the Star Fox universe and tracks your head movement and facial expressions...
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- Star Fox
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
- GameChat
News Steins;Gate Is Getting Another Remake On Switch 1 & 2 This August
El Psy Kongroo, MAGES.
Steins;Gate, one of the most-acclaimed visual novels of the past two decades and the most popular entry in MAGES.'s Science Adventure series, is getting a fresh new remake later this year on Switch 1 & 2. MAGES. has announced that Steins;Gate Re:Boot will launch in Japan on 20th August 2026 (via
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- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch
- Japan
News Dogfights Return In Star Fox's New Online Battle Mode, GameShare Support Detailed
Are you Team Fox or Team Wolf?
Aerial dogfights are back on the menu in the new Star Fox game for Switch 2, with Nintendo revealing the game's battle mode during its Star Fox Direct. The battle mode will allow you to gather a crew and compete in all-new 4-vs-4 dogfights with up to a total of 8 players online. Four will fight on the side of 'Team...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Star Fox
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
PSA You Can Play Star Fox's Switch 2 Game With A Nintendo 64 Controller
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are also supported
If you're a veteran pilot, Nintendo has revealed you'll be right at home with the new version of Star Fox on the Switch 2. In this modernised adventure, based on the 1997 original, Nintendo has highlighted the ability to play with a Nintendo 64 controller. During the Star Fox Direct, Nintendo's Yoshiaki...
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Nintendo Download 7th May (North America)
Indiana Jones! Call of the Elder Gods! TetherGeist!
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 2 eShop - Highlights: Blood: Refreshed...
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- Nintendo Switch
- North America
News Atari Acquires The Rights To The 'Wizardry' RPG Series
Those mad overlords
Atari has announced that it has acquired the rights to the Wizardry RPG series, including the original five titles and the underlying IP. To be more specific, these five games include Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (1981), Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds (1982), Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn (1983),...
- Nintendo Switch
- NIntendo Switch 2
News Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Port Could Still Happen, But It's Not A Priority Right Now
"Our primary console platforms remain Sony and Microsoft"
Earlier this year, it was discovered development on the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 had been paused. We've now kind of got an update from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. During a chat with Game File, Zelnick said the Switch 2 version is "doable" but is currently on pause, and issued a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Borderlands
