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Wednesday10th Jun 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.1.0, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here are the full patch notes
During this week's Nintendo Direct, The Pokémon Company revealed its relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia would be getting new content and an expansion pass. Following this announcement, it's now released a patch for the title bumping the software up to Version 1.1.0. Similar to previous updates, this patch includes a...
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News Nintendo Investigating Reports Of Game-Breaking Bug In Yoshi's New Switch 2 Outing
Update: A patch has now gone live
[Fri 29th May, 2026 07:25 BST]: Yoshi returned in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2 last week, and while it's in a playable enough state, there have been some reports from players about certain issues in the game. Nintendo has now acknowledged this via its official customer support account on social...
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News Kingdom Hearts Collection Key Art Has Fans Sleuthing To Work Out If AI Was Used
Ducksake
Kingdom Hearts fans the world over were very happy over news from the recent Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch simultaneously on Switch 2 and other platforms (no date yet) and native versions of the first three games (well, more than three, but let's not muddy things just yet)
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News Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
4K Muramasa? Sold!
With such a crammed Nintendo Direct, there was far too much to give every single announcement in the June showcase its own post (check out our round-up for the full rundown). However, we didn't want to skip highlighting this gem that popped up: Vanillaware's Muramasa is returning in the form of Muramasa: Revenant Blades...
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Guide DK Challenge Event: Challenge Card List & Event End Date
Complete NSO challenges across Donkey Kong history to earn time-limited rewards
The DK Challenge event tasks Switch players with completing a series of Donkey Kong challenges to win themed Challenge Cards. The challenges have you jump into Donkey Kong games across the Nintendo Classics library, as well as the most recent series release, Donkey Kong...
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News Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Versions Discontinued From Sale
Playable until June 2027
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the news Square Enix would finally be releasing proper versions of the Kingdom Hearts games for the Switch and Switch 2. This followed on from the news last month about the cloud version demos being removed from the eShop in certain locations. Now, in another update,...
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News Toby Fox Shares New Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 6
Work on Chapter 7 may also start this year
Following the announcement Deltarune Chapter 5 would be coming to the Switch and Switch 2 on 24th June 2026, Toby Fox has now shared an update about Deltarune Chapter 6. In the latest newsletter, it's noted how this particular chapter is "developing well", and that it's actually been easier to make than...
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Guide Nintendo Treehouse: Live June 2026 - All Switch 1 & 2 Gameplay Reveals
Star Fox! Splatoon! Rhythm Heaven!
If the 50-minute Direct wasn't enough for you, Nintendo followed it up with a whopping 90 minutes of gameplay footage from some of those upcoming games in a Treehouse: Live show. Watching the equivalent of a feature-length film right off the back of a stacked Direct is a lot, so we've provided the following...
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Round Up The First Previews Are In For Alien: Isolation 2
Do they admire its purity?
In what might be one of the biggest surprises of this year's Summer Game Fest showcase, Alien: Isolation 2 was confirmed for the Switch 2, expanding upon what is easily one of the finest survival horror games of all time with a full-fat sequel. It's still a ways off at this point, but some outlets have been lucky enough...
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News Anime Co-Op Platformer 'Orbitals' Finally Picks Up A Release Date, Exclusively On Switch 2
It Takes Toon
We have been eagerly awaiting more news about Orbitals ever since it was first revealed at last year's Game Awards, and thanks to the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally have a release date. This anime co-op adventure will jump onto Switch 2 (as a console exclusive, no less) on
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News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Is Joining The Sequel On Switch 2, Out This September
Experience the "Complete Edition" of Team Ninja's action RPG
Earlier this week, Koei Tecmo announced it was bringing Team Ninja's action RPG Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember to the Switch 2 early next year in 2027. If you're wondering about the first entry, the good news is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition has now also been announced for...
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News Nintendo Alarmo Adds Donkey Kong Bananza Theme
"Hey DK, are you awake?"
Apart from the announcement of DK Challenges this week, Nintendo has also revealed a new Donkey Kong-themed update for its Alarmo sound clock. This latest update for the clock adds multiple alarm sounds from DK and Pauline's new Switch 2 outing, Donkey Kong Bananza. This includes a sound based on the
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News Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Storms Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
Another third-party banger
If some publishers made the mistake of not supporting the original Switch enough, it seems that many have learnt their lesson for the Switch 2. The recent Direct was stuffed to the brim with third-party titles, and one that snuck in during a late sizzle reel was the rather excellent Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2...
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News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Comes To Switch 1 & 2 This December
A holiday treat
Those hoping that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World might be right around the corner had better temper their expectations a little. While the game is launching this year, we still have a fair few months to wait. As revealed in the Nintendo Direct, The Withered World will launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 3rd December, making it a...
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Tuesday9th Jun 2026
Guide Nintendo Direct June 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
How would you rate it?
And just like that, the Direct dry spell is over! After nine months of waiting, Nintendo treated us all to a full 50 minutes of full-fat Direct bliss. We got game reveals, surprise announcements, and a bunch of new trailers giving us a closer look at it all. There was so much to take in, in fact, that we've assembled the...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Real, And It's Launching This Year
This Hy-rules!
Yep, it's real folks. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting the full remake treatment on Switch 2, and it's launching this year. Nintendo didn't show too much in the debut trailer, but we did get a glimpse of Link snoozing while the narrator provides some of the game's early lore. In terms of art style, it seems Nintendo is...
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News Surprise! Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Is Heading To Switch 2
Shoutout to my X
It's set to be a day of announcements, it seems. Before the Direct can even get underway, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy X/X-2 will be getting an all-new Switch 2 version later this month. The HD Remaster will arrive in its new form on 23rd July, with pre-orders going live on the eShop today for £44.99 / €49,99...
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News Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, And 3 Are All Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
The first game is available TODAY
Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are all getting Switch 2 Editions. Each will benefit from full 4K support on compatible TVs and full HD resolution in handheld mode, all at a silky-smooth 60
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News Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Brings 12 Sports To Switch 2 Later This Year
Wuhu Island is back
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort - a modern version of Wii Sports Resort with new mini-games - is coming to Switch 2 this year. The 12 sports - Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, and Prop Plane - all use a variety of Joy-Con 2 control...
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News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Price And Box Art Revealed
Lookin' good
With Nintendo now confirming that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch for the Switch 2 on 17th September 2026, it's also graced us with the official box art. Let's start with the price. Fortune's Weave will cost $69.99 on the North American eShop and £58.99 in the UK. Physical is likely to be a bit more expensive for both...
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Reaction A Direct That Picked Up Pace For A Breathtaking Finish
It's about Time
Look, I love Rhythm Heaven, but I understand why you'd frontload your niche little Switch 1 swansong in the biggest Nintendo Direct since September last year. First-party-wise, that was followed up by some Pokémon Pokopia update and DLC, then another look at Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave with a September date. A limited-time Swi
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News Xenoblade Genesis Announced For Switch 2, Launching 2027
Back at it again
Hot on the heels of a bunch of Switch 2 Editions, Nintendo announced a brand-new game in the Xenoblade series, Xenoblade Genesis. This one will launch at some point in 2027, and it looks... big. We feel like we've still only seen a tiny slice of this one at the moment, but the reveal trailer showcased a giant open world (on the...
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News Star Fox Developer Revealed, As Free Demo Barrel Rolls Onto Switch 2
Home (Circuit) Coming
We are approaching Nintendo's next big Switch 2 release with Star Fox, and today, we've learnt the development team behind it all. As revealed on Bluesky, Velan Studios is behind this one. "We’ve been passionately working on this for a while, and we’re so proud to finally share it with the world: Velan Studios is the...
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News Rise Of The Tomb Raider Gets Surprise Release On Switch 2 Today
The 20 Year Celebration edition includes all DLC content
Rise of the Tomb Raider, the second in Crystal Dynamics’s Lara Croft reboots that was originally released in 2015, has been revealed for Switch 2 - and it’s out now. Developed by Aspyr, who also handled last year’s Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition port, Rise Of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year...
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News 'DK Challenge' Will Put Your NSO & Bananza Skills To The Test For A Limited Time
With a Mario-themed Bananza event in tow
We heard rumours of some incoming NSO challenges yesterday, and in today's Direct, they materialised. The 'DK Challenge' event kicks off tomorrow, 10th June, at 2am BST / 3am CET / 6pm PT (9th) / 9pm ET (9th), and will be sticking around until 1st September. These new challenges will put your skills to the...
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News Final Fantasy Resonance Returns To Turn-Based Battles With HD-2D Visuals
Launching on Switch and Switch 2
Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new entry in the series that boasts HD-2D visuals and turn-based battles. Characters from other entries will also make appearances, including Cloud and Tidus. This brand-new HD-2D FINAL FANTASY adventure is the first HD-2D game in the franchise, featuring the...
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News Dive Into Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass This August
With a free update inbound
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Pokopia is getting a paid expansion pass! What's more, it's available later today! This expansion adds in a whole new underwater area, Bubbly Basin, which (unsurprisingly) takes place under the waves and throws in a bunch of Water Pokémon in the process — Mudkip fans,...
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News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Yet Another September Release
"It's a weave, I call it the weave"
Nintendo has confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch exclusively on the Switch 2 on 17th September 2026. A Special Edition called the Dagdan Collection will launch alongside a Standard Edition, containing all sorts of extra goodies, including a steel game case, character art cards, a map of Dagda,...
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News Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed For Switch 2, New Gameplay Showcased
And the series so far is coming to Switch 2
Square Enix dropped a banger during the Nintendo Direct today, confirming that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on the Switch 2 at the same time as other platforms. It's no massive surprise given the company's focus on multiplatform releases these day, but it's still welcome news, nevertheless. No release...
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Gallery Here's How The Star Fox Demo Compares To The N64 Original
Nice to Meteo
Star Fox surprised us with a free demo during today’s Nintendo Direct, featuring the prologue cutscene, the tutorial, and the Meteo stage. Going hands-on with the game allows us to compare the remake more directly to the Nintendo 64 original, such as a look at Meteo's differences in the screenshots below: [image
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News 'Stellar Blade' Brings Style And Sauciness To Switch 2 "This Year"
Stellar physics
Korean dev Shift Up's hit action-adventure Stellar Blade is coming to Switch 2 this year. As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the game came out on PS5 back in 2024 with Sony publishing. Featuring scantily-clad ladies battling an assortment of vile monsters, it caused quite a stir, too, with its pretty ladies and impressive...
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News Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Finally Getting A Release On Switch 2
Fantaztic
Sega and Atlus brought the big guns to the Nintendo Direct today with Persona Metaphor: ReFantazio for the Switch 2. Originally released in 2024, the JRPG garnered critical acclaim across the board for its visuals and mechanics, and fans have been itching to see it launch on Nintendo's console. Your wait is almost over – it will release...
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News Deltarune Chapter 5 Finally Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 This Month
A Rune with a view
It's time, Deltarun-ers! Toby Fox's 8-4 popped up in the Nintendo Direct to reveal that Deltarune Chapter 5 will launch on Switch 1 & 2 on 24th June. We got a closer look at some gameplay, showcasing more of the series' classic writing and 'bullet hell' turn-based battles. It looks like... more Deltarune — and hey, that's not a...
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News New Joy-Con Colours And A Stand-Alone Direct Are Inbound For Splatoon Raiders
Shiver down your spine
Nintendo had more info to share on Splatoon Raiders in today's Direct, but it looks like there is even more in the pipeline. After giving us a closer look at some gameplay (which still looks very Salmon Run-y), we learned that a stand-alone Raiders Direct will be coming our way on 30th June, where we'll hear even more about...
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News Mina The Hollower Has Now Sold Half A Million Copies
"We're completely blown away"
Mina The Hollower was described as a "make-or-break" release for Yacht Club Games, with the indie developer admitting it needed a strong return. Fortunately, it's already surpassed multiple milestones, and the company has now officially confirmed it's sold more than half a million copies since it launched last month on...
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News Enjoy Vibrant Visuals With Minecraft's Native Switch 2 Release
Creeping out later this year
A little game called Minecraft, you might have heard of it, is getting a native release on Switch 2 later this year. You'll be able to enjoy the new(ish) 'vibrant visuals' display with enhanced lighting, while importing any creations you've already done on the Switch version. Unfortunately, there are no details as to...
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News Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Slashes Its Way Onto Switch 2 This Month
Another arrow in Capcom's quiver
Capcom was relentless with the game reveals in the recent Nintendo Direct, and has confirmed that Devil May Cry 5 - Devil Hunter Edition will launch on the Switch 2 on 23rd June 2026. Boasting 60fps gameplay in both docked and handheld modes, you'll take on the roles of Dante, Vergil, Nero, and V and battle hoards...
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News 'Culdcept Begins' Switch 1 & 2 eShop Pre-Orders Open, Includes Early Bird Discount
"The first new entry in the Culdcept series in 10 years"
After a 10-year hiatus, the Japanese series Culdcept is getting its first new entry for Switch and Switch 2 on 16th July 2026. Ahead of the release of Culdcept Begins, it's been announced pre-orders have officially gone live this week on the eShop for both versions of the game. There's also...
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News The Duskbloods Is Still Looking For A Release Date, Even After A Direct Appearance
FromSoft, with love
We really thought we were going to get a release date for The Duskbloods, for a second there. But no. FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive has been in the pipeline since the console's reveal Direct last year, and today's update revealed nothing more than the fact that a closed network test is taking place this Summer. There was a...
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News Toys For Bob Hopes The New Spyro Adventure Will Be The "First Of Many"
"we're going to have to take some risks"
The recent Xbox showcase included an awesome reveal for Spyro: A Realm Beyond; the first mainline Spyro adventure since 2008. It's currently scheduled to launch in 2027 for the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Paul Yan, the studio head over at
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News Lies Of P's Soulslike Puppetry Comes To Switch 2 This August
No strings attached
Here's one for the Soulslike fans out there. Lies of P is heading to Switch 2 on 6th August in an all-new 'Complete Edition'. This new version of Neowiz and Round8 Studio's 2023 action game bundles the 'Overture' expansion in with the base game, and from the brief look we got in the Direct, it seems to run at a pretty solid...
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News New Limited-Time Pokémon Champions Distribution Now Available
Add a Charizard to your party
Like other Pokémon titles, the new free-to-download game Pokémon Champions on Switch offers distribution Pokémon you can add to your party. The latest one is now here and it's available until next week, with the cut off date 14th June 2026. As highlighted by Serebii.net, it's a Charizard to celebrate the Pokémon...
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News Bloober Team Is Bringing Its Cyberpunk Horror To Switch 2
Redux, reuse, recycle
It wasn't too long ago at all that Bloober Team gave us the heebie jeebies with Cronos: The New Dawn on Switch 2, but what do you know, the studio has another horror in the tank for the Nintendo hybrid. It's 2020's Observer: System Redux that's coming our way this time, launching on Switch 2 on 18th June. For those who missed...
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News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword & Dragon's Dogma 2 Coming To Switch 2 This Year
Includes previously unannounced Dragon’s Dogma 2 expansion, Dark Arisen
Capcom’s healthy Nintendo Switch 2 support continues with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen coming to the platform later this year. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a new entry in the long-running action-adventure series, with the Switch 2 edition...
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News Rhythm Heaven Groove's Multiplayer Modes Look Like A Game Night Essential
Feel the beat
Keen to make sure no one missed any hot Rhythm Heaven Groove content, Nintendo plonked it right at the very start of today's Direct, and it continues to look wonderful. Today's new overview trailer gave us a taste of some of the 80 new rhythm minigames available in Groove, but the thing that really caught our eye was the multiplayer...
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News More Mario Kart World Songs Race Onto Nintendo Music Today
You can now listen to Mario Galaxy Free Roam songs
Updated [Tue 9th Jun, 2026 06:15 BST]: Last week, Nintendo Music received a major update adding not only web browser support but also the tracks of Mario Kart World. This soundtrack came loaded with 130 tracks and Nintendo mentioned at the time how the "Free Roam" tracks were planned to be added...
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News "All Thanks To You" - Street Fighter 6 Surpasses 7 Million Copies Sold
Ken you believe it?
Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6 has now surpassed a whopping 7 million copies sold. Initially released in 2023, a Switch 2 port followed on 5th June 2025 as part of the console's launch line-up. While 7 million is a mighty impressive number, it has still yet to beat Street Fighter V, which is the best-selling entry at...
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News Open-World Survival Prequel 'Smalland 2 Lost Realms' Announced For Switch 2
Prepare for a miniature-scale adventure
Last month, Maximum Entertainment released its open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds on the Switch 2. Now, in an update, it's unveiled its next chapter in the "beloved miniature-scale" franchise with the announcement of Smalland 2: Lost Realms. The Switch 2 version will launch after other...
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Monday8th Jun 2026
Talking Point Nintendo Direct June 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Take the hype train
A Nintendo Direct? In June? Who could have possibly guessed!? Yes, Nintendo has announced its next presentation, promising 50-ish minutes of full-fat Direct goodness followed by an hour and a half of Nintendo Treehouse. With Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Splatoon Raiders coming in the near future, it's probably safe to...
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Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Stacked showcases
The big weekend of Summer Game Fest 2026 is behind us, and it sure was a stacked one. While showcases and streams were gradually trickling out over the last week, this weekend was when most of the biggies came out to play, many of which came loaded with their fair share of Switch news. To make sure that you don't miss anything...
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