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News Stunning Cinematic Platformer 'Planet Of Lana 2' Leaps Onto Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
With a free demo to come
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful's cinematic puzzle/platforming sequel, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, has looked more stunning with every gameplay reveal. Its latest trailer is no exception, of course, but this one comes with a bonus bit of info: a release date. Yes, it has been revealed that Children of the Leaf...
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News Splatoon 3's New Job Scenarios Are Wrapping Up With The Next Eggstra Work Event
Future events will reuse old job scenarios
Splatoon 3's "regular updates" came to a close back in September 2024, but the recurring Eggstra Work events have continued to land new job scenarios (the predetermined shift conditions) in the years since. That is until this month, when they, too, are wrapping up. Shared in a post by the official...
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News Fantasy Life i's Latest Update Is Now Available On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Level-5 is showing no signs of slowing down the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time updates, and the latest patch has gone live today. The ver. 2.1.0 update is now available on Switch and Switch 2. This one includes a new "high-difficulty" boss battle, bonus Dream Quests, fresh items and much more. Naturally, there's a bunch...
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Japanese Charts Mario Kart World Can't Keep Code Vein II From The Top Spot
It's-a silver, this time
Yesterday's Direct shenanigans meant that we were a little too busy to get to the Japanese charts, but worry not, we've got them for you now! Famitsu's latest numbers paint another picture of sleepy sales numbers this week, with nothing exceeding 15,000 copies sold. Bandai Namco's Code Vein II on PS5 emerged at the top of...
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News Super Bomberman Collection Out Now On eShop, Full Cart Release Coming In August
Bombs away!
Konami has stepped out from the shadows to gift us with a rather lovely shadow drop on Switch and Switch 2. Yes, Super Bomberman Collection is out digitally today for both consoles and will feature a total of 7 unique games. So we've got Super Bomberman 1 through 5 along with the original Famicom versions of Bomberman 1 and 2. A new...
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PSA Monster Hunter Stories 3 Switch 2 Trial Demo Now Available, Save Data Carries Over
Start your adventure today!
Capcom featured throughout the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and apart from updates on Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, it also gave Monster Hunter fans another look at the upcoming Switch 2 release
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News Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Version Includes Free Switch 2 Update
The Switch 2 physical is a Game-Key Card
If you're planning on getting Digimon Story Time Stranger for the original Switch, in case you missed it, there'll be an upgrade similar to what Bandai Namco offered with Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! ZERO. If you boot up the Switch version of the title on the Switch 2, you'll be able to download a free update...
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News Turok Is Back, And It's Bringing The Hunt To Switch 2 Later This Year
"Stop an alien threat from destroying all human life"
Last year, during The Game Awards, it was announced the talented team at Saber Interactive would be reviving the Turok IP with a new game known as Turok: Origins. Now, in an update during Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase, it's been revealed th
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It's been another action-packed week for Nintendo, and on top of all the Partner Showcase announcements it's also been rolling out a bunch of new updates for select first-party titles. Earlier this week, Switch and Switch 2 players got new updates for Splatoon 3, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Drag x Drive, and today Nintendo
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News Konami And M2 Announce New Goemon Switch Collection, Here Are The 13 Retro Titles Included
Releasing in Japan this July
If you're a fan of the Goemon and Mystical Ninja series, there was a rather exciting 40th anniversary announcement shared during this week's Japanese Partner Showcase. Konami and the emulation experts at M2 are teaming up to release Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugo - a new retro collection coming to the Switch and multiple...
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Video Hollow Knight - Side-By-Side Graphics And Performance Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Spot the difference
In case you missed it, Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available. If you are wondering how the Switch 2 version holds up, the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has released a side-by-side graphics and performance comparison, showing it alongside the original Switch release. The Switch 2 Edition runs at 4K at 60fps...
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YesterdayThu, 5th Feb 2026
Guide Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
And there you have itm folks, the February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has come and gone, giving us 30 minutes of video game goodness for both Switch 2 and Switch 1. And it seems like third-parties are queueing up around the block to get their games on the newest system! If you happened to miss the Partner Showcase...
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News Chrono Trigger, Xenogears Writer Is Releasing A Brand New RPG On Switch 2
And it may well be a reworking of a mobile favourite
In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, you may have caught a glimpse at a cute-looking RPG called Another Eden Begins. Coming to Switch 2 and Switch 1 this summer, it features time travel, turn-based combat, ten different endings, and New Game+. What...
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News Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
Indy whips up a proper physical instead
Bethesda is putting in quite a shift with the Switch 2 releases, it seems. After launching Skyrim last year, the studio revealed release dates for Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in today's Partner Showcase, and wrapped things up with the announcement that Oblivion Remastered is comin
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News Surprise! Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches Today
Who could have seen that coming?
Back in December, we learned that the original Hollow Knight would be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of its own at some point in 2026. In true Team Cherry style, things have been radio silent ever since, but a newly-emerged PEGI rating may suggest that we're closer to release than we had initially expected...
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News Two Big Cross Platform Switch 2 Games Might Have Leaked Ahead Of Today's Direct
Here we go...
Nintendo's upcoming Partner Direct is right around the corner, but two major titles may have already leaked. The games in question – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition – are known quantities, but according to prominent leaker billbil-kun via
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PSA Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Surprisingly Cheap On The UK eShop Right Now
Its estimated file size has also been revealed
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a release date for the Switch 2, and it's out on 3rd June 2026. If you're really keen to get your pre-order in, then the UK eShop is currently offering a 20% discount ahead of release, bringing the price down from £49.99 to £39.99. Not bad! At the moment, there's no...
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News Hamster's 'Console Archives' Is The Closest We'll Get To Virtual Console In 2026
Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II launch today
Publisher Hamster has announced that Rave Racer will be added to its Arcade Archives collection on 26th February 2026. But that's actually not the most interesting announcement. It's also been confirmed that a new Console Archives initiative is underway for the Switch 2 starting today, with Cool...
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News Nintendo Clarifies That Labo VR Will Not Work With Virtual Boy For Switch Online
Update: Nintendo issues a statement
Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (we'll never get over Nintendo's naming conventions at the moment) is right around the corner, launching on 17th February 2026. But if you're not keen on splashing out on the $66.99 / $99.99 replica or its cheaper cardboard equivalent, then you might be in...
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News Metroid Prime 4's "Combined Sales" Have Surpassed One Million, Nintendo Confirms
Following its release on Switch and Switch 2 last December
There was some shock earlier this week when Nintendo's financials seemingly confirmed that neither the Switch or Switch 2 version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had cracked one million sales. So, how about the combined figures? Well, Game File journalist Stephen Totilo has now reached out to...
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Review Jimmy And The Pulsating Mass (Switch) - The Best EarthBound-Like You've Never Heard Of
Jimmy Dreams World
Early on in Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, the young protagonist confronts a possessed frog statue in a house surrounded by a bloody lake. The possessor turns out to be a rotten Jack O’Lantern, capable of dangerous fire magic but with a goofy, cheerful grin. Defeating it, Jimmy stands where it used to be, and immediately...
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News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets A Release Date For Switch 2
Get cracking on Remake, folks!
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch on Switch 2 on 3rd June 2026. The direct sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake takes our heroes out into an "open world" of sorts as they explore the environments outside of Midgar. It was originally released back in 2024 and is directed by Naoki...
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News Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Launches 24th February for Switch 2
Roguishly handsome or handsomely roguish?
Bethesda has announced that Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition will launch on the Switch 2 on 24th February 2026. The original game released back in 2015 (Jesus wept), but this new release is essentially the definitive vision for the apocalyptic adventure. You've got the base game, six official expansions, and...
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News Square Enix's Gorgeous HD-2D Zelda-Like 'The Adventures Of Elliot' Launches This June
One in a Millennium
It might have one of the most forgettable titles out there, but Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is still looking gorgeous. What's more, it has finally picked up a Switch 2 release date. The HD-2D adventure cropped up in today's Partner Showcase with an 18th June release date attached — and...
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News Splatoon 3 Receives A Fresh New Update (Version 11.0.1), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Splatoon 3 received a major update last month, adding health bars and more, and it's now been followed up with the release of Version 11.0.1. This latest update addresses multiple bugs, including fixes to player controls and fixes to the game's multiplayer. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page:...
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News Resident Evil Requiem's Amiibo Get The Spotlight In A New Switch 2 Trailer
They look... okay?
Resident Evil Requiem has received a new trailer as part of Nintendo's Partner Direct showcase, and while most of the gameplay has already been revealed elsewhere, we got our first proper look at the game's amiibo figures. As an aside, it was really funny to see just how careful Capcom has been to avoid showing any blood in the...
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News One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Getting A Sequel This Month
What a sight
If you happened to miss the wonderful Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo for the Switch, then now might be time to dive in. It's been announced that the underrated gem will be getting a sequel later this month on 19th February 2026. Titled Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, the game seems to feature similar mechanics to the...
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News Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Soars Onto Switch 2 In July
The Gran is always bluer on the other side
Cygames has announced that Granblue Fantasy: Relink is making its way to Switch 2 in a new 'Endless Ragnarok' package. Set to come out way on 9th July, this is the same Relink experience that so many know and love from back in 2024, with a couple of new bells and whistles to mark the Switch 2 release...
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News Pragmata Looks Awesome In New Switch 2 Trailer, Free Demo Arrives Today
No Cap(com)
Capcom popped up at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to reveal another look at Pragmata, which arrives on Switch 2 on 24th April 2026. The Switch 2 footage looked pretty strong. Everything seemed to be running at a solid 60fps, which is a welcome sight given how combat-heavy this one appears. After a chance encounter, spacefarer...
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News Indiana Jones Cracks His Whip On Switch 2 On 12th May 2026
The Great Circle awaits
Looking forward to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the Switch 2? Well, good news, because it's finally emerging on 12th May 2026. Developed by MachineGames of Wolfenstein fame, The Great Circle sees Indy embark on an epic adventure that takes him across Vatican City, Giza, the Himalaya Mountains, and more. Blending...
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News Oblivion Remastered Is Adventuring Onto Switch 2 This Year
Sweet (roll)
Bethesda closed out today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase with a trio of announcements, but it was the final surprise that really got us excited. Yes, you read that headline correctly, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is making its way to Switch 2 at some point this year. We don't have a precise release date outside of...
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News Telltale's "Cult Classic" Poker Night At The Inventory Returns On Switch This March
The Heavy, Max and the rest of the gang are back
Here's a blast from the past! Developer Skunkape Games (the team founded by former Telltale employees who revived the Sam & Max series) has today announced the return of Poker Night at the Inventory. This poker title featuring an all-star cast of video game characters (Max - Sam & Max, Strong Bad -...
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News After Multiple Delays, Cult Hit 'Caves Of Qud' Is Finally Hitting Switch This Month
Qud've been worse
Publisher Kitfox Games has announced that Caves of Qud will finally release on the Nintendo Switch this month on 16th February 2026. The title has been a long time coming – 17 years in the making, to be precise – so the recent delays on Switch have felt pretty trivial, thankfully. Toward the end of January, Kitfox stated that...
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PSA No, Yacht Club's New Game Isn't Coming Out In 2030 - eShop Date Just A "Placeholder"
A reminder that the recent delay isn't a "major" one
In case you missed the update last October, Yacht Club's new game Mina the Hollower has been delayed, although it's not a "major" one. In saying this, there have been some posts circulating online about the current date listed on the Switch eShop. If you haven't already noticed in recent months,...
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News Switch 2 Exclusive 'Orbitals' Mixes Anime Visuals And Co-Op Puzzle Platforming This Summer
To infinity...
After catching our eye at The Game Awards last year, we were delighted to see more of Orbitals in today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, particularly with a 'Summer 2026' window attached to it. In case you missed this one back in December, Orbitals is a co-op-only space adventure from Japanese indie dev Shapefarm and Keplar...
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Video 14 Exciting Games Coming To Switch And Switch 2 In February 2026
These residents are evil
Gosh, how is it February already? We don't know about you, but January actually flew by this year, and looking at the stacked line-up of games for the next few weeks, we suspect we'll be seeing March before we know it. Yes, February is set to deliver a bunch of bangers for the Switch and Switch 2 (so much so that we're...
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News Tales Of Arise Comes To Switch 2 In May, Includes Beyond The Dawn DLC
Arisen for a new console
The Tales of series is on a bit of a roll at the moment, and Switch 2 owners have something to celebrate, as Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition is coming to the console on 22nd May 2026. it's getting both a physical and digital release. For those not in the know, Tales of Arise is the most-recent entry in Bandai...
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News Digimon Story Time Stranger Makes The Leap To Switch 1 & 2 This July
Pre-orders open today!
The legend is true, Digimon fans! After shifting over one million copies since its launch last year, Digimon Story Time Stranger is heading to Switch and Switch 2 later this year on 10th July. This monster-taming RPG sees you transported eight years into the past to solve the mystery of your world's collapse. You'll be...
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News Pro-Evolution Soccer Successor 'eFootball' Is Getting A Switch 2 Exclusive Spin-Off
Just in time for the World Cup
Konami had a pretty presence during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. But Bomberman wasn't the only franchise making its appearance on Switch 2, as Konami announced eFootball: Kick-Off!, which will be exclusive to Nintendo' newest console when it launches this summer. Amazingly, this is the first time...
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News Valheim Brings A Slice Of Viking Survival To Switch 2 This Year
Skål!
Well, here's a port that we weren't expecting! Coffee Stain Studios has announced that the popular Viking survival game Valheim will be coming to Switch 2 in 2026. Having launched into Early Access back in 2021 before expanding to other platforms two years later, Valheim might feel like a bit of a known quantity at this point. But hey, it's...
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News Disney Dreamlight Valley Will Be Part Of Your Switch 2 World This March
It's a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners
Gameloft's smash hit Disney life sim, Disney Dreamlight Valley, is getting a native Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on 25th March 2026. The game briefly popped up during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase as part of the sizzle reel, confirming the tease that the developer dropped
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Wednesday4th Feb 2026
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Two More Titles
Available now
As we enter February, Nintendo has today announced two more titles for the Switch Online's Game Boy library. Following the recent Super Mario Galaxy Movie Yoshi reveal, Nintendo seems to be continuing the Yoshi celebrations with the release of the 1991/92 puzzle-themed Game Boy title Yoshi. Alongside this, Nintendo has locally...
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News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.3.0)
Download it now
Super Mario Party Jamboree has received its first update of 2026, and it adds some general changes as well as other improvements. Most notably, there's now support for Thai and Polish, and apart from this, players can expect "several other adjustments and fixes" under the game's general changes to improve the overall experience...
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Rumour Xenoblade Chronicles Voice Actor Might Have Leaked Evidence Of A New Release
Are you feeling it?
Rumours about a new Xenoblade Chronicles release have started to circulate online today after a possible "leak" on the casting platform Spotlight. The page of voice actor Caitlin Thorburn (who voiced multiple roles in the second game) has reportedly been updated to reference a "Xenoblade Chronicles" project due out in 2026...
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Talking Point Nintendo Direct February Partner Predictions - What Do You Want To See?
What's it gonna be?!
Well folks, with Nintendo's financials out of the way, the only logical next step is a Direct, and we're getting a Partner Showcase tomorrow, 5th February 2026! As is customary, we thought it wise to throw a bunch of predictions into the ring and see what Nintendo's partner publishers might be cooking up for the Switch and...
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"I think there are people who have trouble connecting with cute characters"
There are plenty of notable things about 4PGP, which launches on Switch and Switch 2 today – the iconic (but unlicensed) 1990s F1 cars, the 120Hz visuals (on Switch 2) and the four-player split-screen mode – but I have to admit that, as a seasoned arcade fan, the...
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Normal Poipole
Back in 2016, Pokémon Sun and Moon gave us our first look at the Ultra Beasts. They are a weird-looking group of creatures, to say the least, heralding from the 'Ultra Space' dimension, and thus appeared rather different when compared to the general squishiness of most other Pokémon designs. Well, according to former Game Freak...
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News Nintendo Explains Why Switch Games Are Still Getting Free Updates
For the Greater Good
With the Switch 2 now in full swing, you'd think that Nintendo would be shifting its focus over to the new console and largely leaving the original Switch behind. Well, thankfully, in addition to brand-new upcoming titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Rhythm Heaven Groove, Nintendo has also introduced some hefty free...
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News Nintendo's Share Price Drops 11% Following Its Financial Release
Investors be fickle
Nintendo released its latest financial report this week for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, confirming that the Switch 2 has sold 17.38 million units. Despite all of the numbers going up, investors have nevertheless flinched at immediate market conditions and ongoing concerns around component prices. As such, Nintendo's share price has...
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News Overwatch 2 Ditches The Number In Huge Overhaul, Switch 2 Version Announced
Five new heroes are coming next week
Big changes are coming to Overwatch 2 very soon, with a brand new season dropping on 10th February. But the biggest change comes in the form of a new name. Announced today during the Overwatch 2026 spotlight, the game's director Aaron Keller announced that Overwatch 2 is ditching the number, mean
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