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TodayWed, 14th Oct 2026
News Oblivion Remastered Gets A New Switch 2 Update, Resolves "Global Visual Degradation" Issue
Players reported issues in Update 1.1
Last month, Bethesda released a new update for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2. It was loaded with a bunch of fixes, but it didn't take long for players on Nintendo's hybrid platform to notice changes to the visuals in docked and handheld mode. Bethesda also acknowledged this in a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Bethesda
- The Elder Scrolls
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles
Monster Rancher, Metal Slug & Kururin
Nintendo has today expanded its Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' library with three more Game Boy Advance titles. The games added to this particular collection include Tecmo's 2001 life-sim spin-off Monster Rancher Advance, SNK's 2004 run and gun Metal Slug Advance, and the 2002 Japan-only puzzle game Kururin...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- GBA
- Nintendo Classics
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Following a free Switch 2 update last month
After a surprise update in September, Nintendo has today rolled out Version 4.0.1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This update, as you might have already worked out, is a lot less exciting. It basically addresses some issues with multiple fixes. If anything else significant about this latest update is discovered,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart
- Nintendo
- Updates
Round Up The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
Here's what the critics think
It's been a while, but this week Konami's Castlevania series resurfaces with the new entry, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. This 2D action-exploration title, set 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, is developed by the team at Evil Empire (Rogue Prince of Persia) and Motion Twin (Dead Cells), and puts players...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch
- Castlevania
- Konami
- Upcoming Releases
YesterdayTue, 13th Oct 2026
Mini Review Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (Switch 2) - Finally Gets The Treatment It Deserves
RPD-elightful
Capcom’s decision to release a bunch of modern Resident Evil games on the Switch via the cloud was controversial, to say the least. While I personally had a pretty positive experience with Resident Evil 2 - Cloud Version, it wasn't an ideal solution for RE fans on Switch. Thankfully, with the release of RE2 Deluxe Edition on Switch...
- Mini Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
Mini Review Resident Evil 3 (Switch 2) - An Impressive Port Of A Subpar Remake
Stars don't shine
It’s generally accepted that Resident Evil 3 is the worst of the series’ modern remakes. While RE2 and 4 both expanded upon their respective originals, RE3 made several cutbacks to environmental design, campaign structure, and the behaviour of the main antagonist, Nemesis. The result is an undeniably disappointing experience,...
- Mini Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Review Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition (Switch 2) - The Gold Standard For Remakes
Leon top form
The original Resident Evil 4 is one of my favourite games of all time – if not my number one. I remember soaking in every detail before its release, with magazines chronicling its troubled development alongside Capcom’s shaky promise of GameCube exclusivity. When it launched in 2005, it devoured my every waking moment for the rest...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
Review Ratatan (Switch 2) - Patapon-Style Rhythm-Action Strategy Returns, With A Roguelite Twist
Ratamatazz
Released at the height of the rhythm-action boom and following the march of peripheral-based music games, Patapon was a visually unique treat. The result of a collaboration between game designer Hiroyuki Kotani and French artist Rolito Giuli, this curio had you control a tribe of tiny eyeball creatures by tapping out rhythms on face...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Two Shin Chan Ports Coming To Switch 2 In 2027, Physical Bundle Confirmed
Digital Switch owners will also get a discount
Publisher Neos has confirmed that two Shin-Chan games on Switch will receive Switch 2 ports on 4th March 2027. The two titles in question – Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey and Shiro an
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Random 2021 Elon Musk SNL Skit "Was Not Received Well" By Nintendo
"It was kind of out of left field"
Former Nintendo employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang have stated that a 2021 Saturday Night Live skit involving Elon Musk dressed as Wario "was not received well" by Nintendo. This comes via the duo's latest YouTube video in which they dive into SNL's recent skit exploring the upcoming launch of The Legend of...
- Random
- Nintendo
- Nintendo of America
PSA Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo For Switch 2 Now Available
Save data carries across
Ahead of Metaphor: ReFantazio arriving on the Switch 2 next month, Atlus has now released a demo on the eShop. This "prologue" demo and will allow you to experience the opening section of the title. Additionally, any save data you have can be transferred across to the full game when it launches for Switch 2 on 12th November...
- PSA Nintendo Switch 2
- Atlus
- Sega
- Demos
News Stardew Valley Creator Says His New Game Is "More Of An Action RPG"
"It's for the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines"
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has been working on his new game The Haunted Chocolatier for over four years now, and during a recent chat with GQ, he's provided a quick reminder about what fans can expect from the gameplay. While the title is still what he calls a "town game" -...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Stardew Valley
Devs told to use AI to finish game after delay, it's claimed
In some industry news this week, Fortnite creator Epic Games has reportedly told developers behind a new Disney title "to use more artificial intelligence tools" to complete it, after delaying the project. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, developers working on this Disney...
- Industry
- Epic Games
- Disney
News Tears Of The Kingdom Zelda Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Sneak Peek
Pre-orders open next week
The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary is well underway, and following an "exclusive edition" Link statue earlier this year, First 4 Figures has now revealed a Zelda figure. This "sneak peek" offers a brief look at a 12" painted pvc statue based on Princess Zelda from
- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- First 4 Figures
Monday12th Oct 2026
"I can just give instructions to the AI"
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has released a brand new game, but with a twist: it's completely AI-generated. As covered by VGC, Horii-san posted a link on X to a game titled Interrogation Room Komiya in which you select a series of text prompts to push a suspect into confessing to a crime. The creator...
- Square Enix
- Dragon Quest
- Japan
News He-Man's Gorgeous Beat 'Em Up Finally Gets A New Date, Pre-Orders Now Live
Just misses out on 2026
Bitmap Bureau's upcoming beat 'em up He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction (say that ten times fast) has finally gotten a new release date. It will launch on the Switch on 4th February 2027. Following a lengthy delay, pre-orders for the title are up on Clear River Gam
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Upcoming Resident Evil Remakes Have Pretty Tiny File Sizes On Switch 2
Download 'em all
Capcom is launching three modern Resident Evil remakes on the Switch 2 later this week on 16th October, and if you're keen to download all of them, then you'll be pleased to know that they won't take up too much space on your console and/or SD Express card. As per the eShop listings, the three entries will take up the following...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo States That It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Media
"We know how much the fans like it"
Bill van Zyll, vice president and general manager of Nintendo Latin America, has stated that the company currently has "no plans to ditch physical" media. This comes via an interview with Coelho no Japão on YouTube (thanks Nintendo Everything) at a time in which physical media is more at risk than ever. With
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
UK Charts Kingdom Hearts Collection Performs Well, But It's Missing The Keys To The Podium
Sora loser
We are back with another look at the UK charts, and it was quite the week for new releases. While EA Sports FC 27 has stood firm in the top spot for the third week in a row, it's followed by a bunch of newbies. Star Wars: Galactic Racer has raced its way into second, Gears of War: E-Day nabs third, and Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Technical Analysis Of Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2
"The game arrives in surprisingly good shape"
Capcom returned to Switch 2 with yet another banger last week in the shape of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. We've been having a wonderful time with the game so far, but how will it hold up under the technical analysis of the experts at Digital Foundry? It's time to find out. It's a slightly mixed bag,...
- News
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Capcom
- Digital Foundry
Mini Review Bluey's Happy Snaps (Switch 2) - A Light, Breezy Photography Adventure
Here come the grannies!
Following an impressive entry from Halfbrick with Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, developer Gameloft is taking a crack at the beloved IP with Bluey’s Happy Snaps. After Gold Pen's more fantastical approach, this latest adventure brings things back to basics, making for a charming, lighthearted experience that kids will...
- Mini Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Bluey
Random Sonic Figure Containing The Blue Blur's "DNA" Comes With An Eye-Watering Price Tag
That's a lot of Rings
Earlier this year, SEGA revealed a life-size Sonic statue that contained the hedgehog's "DNA" (yes, really), housed in the Shibuya SEGA store. In the months since, a trip to Tokyo has been the only way you could get a look at the weird creation, but you'll soon be able to have one in your home... if you can stomach the insane...
- Random
- SEGA
- Sonic
- Merchandise
- Japan
Sunday11th Oct 2026
Feature How Do You Pronounce These Words From Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
Sheikdown
The upcoming return to 64-bit Hyrule has us discussing Ocarina of Time memories, chatting about our favourite characters and bosses, and generally looking wistfully into the middle distance with a smile on our faces, wondering how all these people and places will look in reimagined form on Switch 2. In the course of these chats, however,...
- Features
- Polls
- Zelda
Feature Box Art Brawl - Duel: Wii Sports Resort
Which is the Wuhu winner?
Hey everyone! Welcome to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we matched up a trio of covers for the GBA's Zone Of The Enders: The Fist Of Mars, though it wasn't a particularly close-fought contest. The Japanese variant walked away with 54% of the vote and the win, leaving the European and North American...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- Nintendo
- Wii
News Sonic Pico Park Brings Co-Op Action Puzzle Fun To Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
The crew grows with Silver and Blaze
Back in June, SEGA announced TECOPARK's 2D co-op action-puzzle series Pico Park would be getting a Sonic-themed entry. Sonic Pico Park will be released on 12th November 2026 for Switch and Switch 2. Ahead of the game's arrival next month, Sega has shared a new trailer for the title during its Sonic 35th...
- Sonic
- SEGA
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock
Take an audio tour through Kanto
Earlier this year, as part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, The Pokémon Company released a Game Boy Jukebox that took trainers on an audio tour through Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue. If you haven't already got it, or weren't able to secure it on release, TPC has now announced the jukebox is back in stock...
- PSA
- Pokemon
- Game Boy
- Nintendo
- The Pokemon Company
News At One Point, Capcom Was Going To Make Pragmata "A Little Bit More Horror Focused"
What a relief
Hugh and Diana's new sci-fi game Pragmata could have been "a little bit more" horror-focused, according to the game's lead producer Masachika Kawata. During an interview last month, he mentioned how early in Pragmata's development, Capcom was still very much experimenting with "what type of game" it could be, and "at one point", there...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Capcom
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Announces Cross-Play In New Road Map
Here's what's next
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is now two years old, and to celebrate the second anniversary this week, Bandai Namco has detailed what's next. The battle is "far from over", with more events, free updates, game modes and additional fighters planned for the remainder of 2026 and throughout 2027. Some new modes joining the game in...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Ball
- Bandai Namco
- Updates
Saturday10th Oct 2026
We loves it, precious!
Few games have had as lasting an impact on the overarching gaming space through one mechanic alone as the Nemesis system presented in Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and its sequel, Shadow of War. First released in 2014, it's hard to believe such innovation has been stuck locked away for over a decade since Monolith...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- LOTR
Return to the track this November
Sega has officially revealed "Year Two" of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will get underway on 3rd November 2026. As part of this, players can expect "major day one updates", more free characters and Season Pass Two. Here's the rundown of what's on the way, and you can see the full showcase in the video above. Sonic...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- SEGA
- DLC
News Fortnite X Sonic Collab "To Be Continued"
Is that...?
Epic's free-to-play battle royale Fortnite appears to be expanding on its in-game collab with the Sonic the Hedgehog series. As part of the blue blur's ongoing 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega shared a new teaser trailer for Fortnite x Sonic during its Club Chaos livestream. In it, you can see what looks to be...spoiler alert...Metal...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Fortnite
- Sega
- Updates
Video Dragon's Dogma 2 Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5)
Including a look at frame gen toggle
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrived on the Switch 2 this week, and if you're curious to see how it compares to its PS5 counterpart, YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has now released a side-by-side graphics comparison. Firstly, players can apparently expect an upscaled resolution of 1080p in handheld and 1440p...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Capcom
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th October)
Gawrsh!
Another week is over - thank goodness. It's been a bit of a quiet one again, despite the beginning of what will no doubt be one of the busiest release months in Nintendo's history. Rumours picked up once again about Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire coming to the Switch, Nintendo announced a new Switch 2 hardware bundle for Japan,
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Polls
News Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Announces Tekken Collab
Reina gets ready for the next battle
SNK has already expanded the roster in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves with characters like Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter, and next up is a challenger from the Tekken series. It's Reina, who made her debut in the latest entry Tekken 8, and she's arriving on all platforms t
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Tekken
- Fatal Fury
- SNK
- Bandai Namco
Friday9th Oct 2026
News Nintendo Of America's President Comments On The Possibility Of GTA 6 On Switch 2
Don't get your hopes up... yet
November is going to be one of the most significant periods in gaming history with the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. It's projected to be one of, if not the biggest entertainment launches of all time, beating out every game, book, or movie that's ever been released. Wowie-zowie. So naturally, many folks continue to...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- GTA 6
News Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Update To Improve "Image Clarity And Sharpness"
Good news, Witchers
Last week, CD Projekt Red released The Witcher 3 Remastered on multiple platforms, including the Switch 2. The developer has now provided an update in its latest set of patch notes about what exactly is in the works for the Switch 2 version of the game. The plan is to introduce the same "global changes" as other platforms, while...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- The Witcher
- Updates
News Best Buy To Offer Additional Switch 2 Zelda Units In-Store At Midnight Launch
Available in limited supply
If you've been unable to secure a Zelda-themed Switch 2 or Pro Controller and happen to live in the US, Best Buy will be offering limited stock at its Ocarina of Time midnight launch. The retailer has revealed "select stores" will have "limited numbers" of the Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller on hand. These extra units...
- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch 2
- US
- North America
- Anniversaries
News Dave The Diver's Final DLC Is The Perfect Crossover
Submerging next year
After years of content updates and DLC expansions, Mintrocket has announced that the final wave of DLC for Dave the Diver will launch in 'Early 2027', and it's a crossover that feels like it was always meant to be. Dave will be teaming up with Subnautica 2 in the free expansion, adding the ocean moon Proteus into the gameplay...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch 2
- DLC
- Upcoming Releases
Nintendo Download 8th October (North America) - Plus 3 Discounted Games That Should Be On Your Radar
Kingdom Hearts! Hellraiser! Dragon's Dogma!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's 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: KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] (SQUARE...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch 2
- North America
News This Wonderful Animal Crossing-Like Is Now Free For Switch Online Members
Play until 15th October
Nintendo has today launched its next free Game Trial for Switch Online members in North America, and it's a doozy. Hello Kitty Island Adventure (the Switch 1 version) is the latest game in the offer, available at no extra cost to all those with an active NSO membership from today (9th October at 10am PT) until 15th October...
- News
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Game Trials
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast Get Emotional In Last Recording Sessions
End of an era
When Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on 8th April 2027, it will mark the conclusion of Square Enix's ambitious remake project that was first announced at E3 in 2015 – until its DLC expansions release, that is. So for the voice actors who have been bringing such iconic characters to life for so long, it's naturally going to be...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News 'It Takes Two' Hops Onto Switch 2 Next Week, Marrying Visual Upgrades & Cross-Play
Cross-platform counselling
After being rumoured earlier this year, Hazelight has announced that its award-winning co-op adventure, It Takes Two, will be getting a full Switch 2 upgrade next week. The new version launches on 15th October, as a free upgrade to anyone who owns the Switch 1
- News
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #4 - Still An All-Timer
Forested Development
I left last week's Ocarina of Time feature feeling like I might have been a little too negative about the whole thing. Three weeks into my playthrough, and I had just poo-pooed back-to-back puzzle boxes. Well, fear not, because I'm swinging in the complete opposite direction this time. This is part four of my Dungeon Crawl...
- Features
- Countdown
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Zelda
News Tropico 7 Officially Confirmed For Switch 2, Out 2027
Update: Here's the story trailer
[Fri 18th Sep, 2026 04:30 BST]: The dictator sim Tropico 7 is on its way to the Switch 2 and will be releasing alongside other versions on 28th January 2027. This Switch 2 release is being developed by Engine Software, aka the Switch port specialist behind titles such as Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch. The...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Wake Up, Samurai! Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Live-Action Movie
But who will play Johnny Silverhand?
Cyberpunk 2077 didn't get off to the best start when it originally launched in 2020, but it's now considered a success story. Since then, CD Projekt Red has polished it up, rolled out an animated Netflix series, and released a Switch 2 version of the title. A second game is also in development, and now, to add...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- CD Projekt Red
- Movies
Rumour Pokémon-Themed Mystery LEGO Bags Are Supposedly On The Way
Good luck catching 'em all
Pokémon's new LEGO line, featuring Smart Brick support, is apparently getting a mystery bag series. This rumour comes from the reliable Lego leaker 'got.cooped', who says they'll be arriving on 1st March 2027 and will be priced at $12.99 each. No photos or promotional images of these sets have been
- Rumours
- Pokemon
- LEGO
- The Pokemon Company
- Leaks
Community Played A Top Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Recommendations
Net benefit
We're into October, which means it's time for our six-monthly callout for Games We Missed, the series where the Nintendo Life community sends in their recommendations for tasty Switch games that slipped through our review net. Back in April we highlighted 31 Switch 1 and 2 games, large and small, that we weren't able to cover with a...
- Community
- Reader Recommendations
- Features
- Switch eShop
Thursday8th Oct 2026
News The First Review For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is In
A fresh take on the world of Castlevania
Konami's Castlevania series returns next week, and the first critic review for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has now gone live. It comes from the famous Japanese publication Famitsu, so what did this outlet think of this new experience developed by the teams behind Dead Cells and Rogue Prince of Persia?
- Nintendo Switch
- Castlevania
- Konami
- Famitsu
- Upcoming Releases
News Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Port Rumours Resurface Following Pokémon HOME's Latest Update
Two GBA games are now compatible with the service
There have been rumours doing the rounds online in recent times about Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire making a return. Now, the latest Pokémon HOME update has got some trainers even more excited. If you haven't already seen it for yourself, the new update for the storage service (bumping the app up to...
- Rumours
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- GBA
- Game Boy Advance
You have "until the end of January 2027" to claim the Switch 2 version
Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 on 27th October 2026, Mojang has now sent pre-orders for this version of the game live. It's also provided some additional information about the "digital upgrade path" for owners of the Switch game. If you do already have a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Minecraft
- Upcoming Releases
