Guide Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games
Not rushing, not dragging
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Football Games
We mean Soccer, not that 'other' football
Guide Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
Based on Nintendo's official figures
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
All the GB and GBC games on NSO
Nintendo Switch News
TodayFri, 14th Aug 2026
News It's Official, Sonic Frontiers Has Now Sold More Than Five Million Copies
Sega is celebrating with a free Sonic Adventure 2 gift
Sega shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on the Switch 2 in June as part of the blue blur's ongoing 35th anniversary celebrations. Now, in an update, it's confirmed Sonic Frontiers has officially surpassed five million sales since originally launching on Switch and other...
YesterdayThu, 13th Aug 2026
Guide What Time Does Fortnite's Unstable Live Event Start?
Unstable by name, the usual start time by nature
Fortnite's Unstable live event is the narrative conclusion to Chapter 7 Season 3. Described as a 'story moment' by developer Epic Games, though it's not quite a finale - the season continues into the following week, after all - it should bridge the gap between this and the video game-themed season to...
News Pokémon Bank Is Shutting Down In February 2027
While FireRed and LeafGreen will be added to Pokémon Home
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be ending service for the 3DS app Pokémon Bank on 27th February 2027. So this means that the ability to transfer creatures from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home will cease from that date. The company has advised users to ensure that any...
News F-Zero 99 Receives Ver. 1.7.2 Update, But The Patch Notes Keep Its Changes A Mystery
(F-)Zero information
Keen to remind us all that it hasn't forgotten about F-Zero 99, Nintendo has today released a new update for the battle royale racer. The ver. 1.7.2 update is available on Switch right now, and in classic Nintendo form, the patch notes are far from detailed. As brought to our attention on Bluesky by @oatmealdome, the notes...
News Limited Run Announces Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Physical Release
And so it begins
Earlier this week, Aspyr revived The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition for Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms. If you were hoping for a physical copy of the game, physical distributor Limited Run Games has now confirmed its involvement. Here's the official announcement, with more details to come: Limited Run...
Wednesday12th Aug 2026
News Stardew Valley - Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Announced, Pre-Orders Now Live
Including the Switch game and upgrade pack
The farming and life sim Stardew Valley got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition last year (and earlier this year in Europe) and a physical edition has now been announced. Fangamer will be distributing a standard edition of the title for $39, which includes an 18-page full colour illustrated instruction manual...
News THQ's Sacred 2 Remaster Is Finally Available For Switch, Includes All Expansions & Updates
The "legendary action RPG" returns
Last week at the THQ Nordic Showcase, it was revealed the remaster of the "legendary action RPG" Sacred 2 was finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. In case you missed it, this fantasy title featuring upgraded visuals and smoother combat is now officially available on the eShop. It will set you back $29.99 (or...
News Aspyr Promises More Lord Of The Rings Revivals In The Future
Somehow, Sauron returned
Following the surprise launch of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition on Switch and Switch 2 (with an EU release coming on the 18th), Aspyr has outright stated that more is on the way. Of course, we don't know exactly which games the publisher plans to revive or when they might be released, but here's...
News Bubsy 4D 'Black Hole' Free Update Adds 15 Levels, New Outfits, And More
Pawsome
Fabraz and Atari have announced a free content update for Bubsy 4D, and it's out now. The 'Black Hole' update introduces 15 additional levels, 4 new outfits, leaderboards, new dialogue, and a special reward for 100% completion of the game. Oh, and it's free – we mentioned that, right? Nice. In addition, a patch has been applied to...
Tuesday11th Aug 2026
News The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Shadow-Drops On Switch 1 & 2
Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys!
The mad lads at Aspyr have announced and shadow-dropped The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition on Switch 1 & 2, reviving a 2011 curio for modern consoles. Boasting local co-op (not on Switch 1), 60fps gameplay (this too - sorry), a new auto-save feature, and numerous bug fixes, the Legacy...
Rumour Hazelight's Award-Winning Co-Op Game Might Be Coming To Switch 2
'It Takes Two' was released for Switch in 2022
We've already had multiple Switch titles receive a Switch 2 makeover recently, and it looks like another one may have been discovered ahead of the official announcement. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, a document by Chinese games distributor Prowell Asia Holdings features an image of a Switch 2...
Video Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife
"You're finished"
Following the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance back in June, Square Enix has begun highlighting the game's 'Visions', which are characters that can fight alongside you during the journey. We already caught a glimpse of the Warrior of Light the other day, and now it's the turn of series legend Cloud Strife. The trailer is a...
News Little Nightmares III Dev Announces Layoffs With Up To 75 Employees Affected
Supermassive disappointment
Supermassive Games, the developer behind the likes of Little Nightmares III, Until Dawn, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced it is to be begin a "redundancy consultancy process". This, according to the studio, will result in the loss of up to 75 employees, with Supermassive calling it a necessary step to...
Monday10th Aug 2026
News A Decade Later, No Man's Sky Fans Have Explored Less Than 1% Of Its Planets
Hello Games celebrates its 10th anniversary
No Man's Sky, unbelievably, launched a decade ago on 9th August 2016. Though it was met with mixed reviews at the time, developer Hello Games persevered and produced over thirty major updates for the game, transforming it into an impressive experience that you can play on both Switch and Switch 2. To...
News Genki's New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Kickstarter live soon
Accessory manufacture Genki is getting into the controller space with the Manta, a premium pad that contains its own 2.79-inch screen and operating system for intuitive customisation without the need for a separate companion phone or desktop app. So you can switch profiles, remap buttons, tune controls, edit macros, manage...
Sunday9th Aug 2026
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Gameplay improvements, Switch fixes and more
Apart the news Minecraft will be coming to the Switch 2 this October, this week Mojang also released a new game update for Bedrock Edition, bumping the title up to Version 26.40. This update comes with bug fixes, gameplay improvements, accessibility updates and even some patches for the Switch version of...
News Minecraft Arrives On Switch 2 This October, Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed
Update: Minecraft Switch 2 closed beta reportedly goes live
[Thu 6th Aug, 2026 00:05 BST]: If you've been eager to revisit the blocky world of Minecraft on Switch 2, Mojang has now confirmed this version will be arriving on 27th October 2026. Once again, the Switch 2 release will support the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which is set as the...
Video Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light
"Resonate with his Vision within the Sanctum of Light"
In June, Square Enix surprised fans with the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, a HD-2D turn-based title on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this October. The team has already released a few trailers, and now a new one focuses on the Vision, Warrior of Light, who will be able to battle...
Saturday8th Aug 2026
Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Game At THQ Nordic's 2026 Showcase
Reanimal DLC, Eternal Life of Goldman and more
THQ Nordic hosted its 2026 Showcase this week, and if you haven't already watched it, we've now got a recap covering all the announcements and trailers for Switch 1 & 2. As well as a reminder of some other titles coming soon. At the very end of the broadcast, THQ Nordic shared the following message...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th August)
What's this I detect?
Welcome, weary traveller. You have made it to the weekend. Please, sit and partake in some gaming. But wait! Allow us to regale you with some newz. First up, we had a Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct this week, showcasing many of the game's mechanics and characters, so that was cool. Two cancelled V
Friday7th Aug 2026
MachineGames is back with 'Dawn of the Machine'
To celebrate three decades of the first-person shooter Quake, MachineGames and id Software have teamed up once again to release a brand-new episode. It's called 'Dawn of the Machine' and is available on all platforms, including the Switch (and Switch 2 via backwards compatibility). This free update...
"If we're going to do it, we're going to push the limits"
The Octopath Traveler series hit its 8th anniversary in July, and Team Asano recently addressed the future of these HD-2D role-playing games during a chat with Japanese website Dengeki Online. After releasing the prequel title Octopath Traveler 0 last year, the developer is well aware of the...
Thursday6th Aug 2026
News Toby Fox Shares Another Deltarune Chapter 6 Development Update
This "shorter" chapter is planned for 2027
Toby Fox has published his latest newsletter, and it includes an update about "what's next" for Deltarune now that Chapter 5 is available. Unsurprisingly, it's Chapter 6! According to Fox, it should be ready to go by next year: "I believe we will be able to release Chapter 6 in 2027. (Chapter 6 would be...
News Switch 2 Surpasses 23 Million Units As Nintendo Claims Sales Remain "Solid"
Price hikes took effect in May in Japan
Nintendo has released its latest financial report for the first three months of FY2027, confirming that the Switch 2 has now sold a total of 23.68 million units as of 30th June 2026 (surpassing GameCube at 21.74 million). 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles were shifted during the first quarter, representing a...
News Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026
The BSOATs, if you will
Nintendo's latest financial report is out, which means it's time for an updated look at the best-selling Switch 1 and 2 games so far. Starting with the Switch 1, the order in the list remains unchanged from the previous quarter, and really, pretty much all of the entries have clocked up another couple 100 thousand units...
Japanese Charts Splatoon Raiders Sales Drop 84%, But It Still Leads The Pack
Ooh, Big Man are we?
Famitsu has provided the latest look at the Japanese boxed charts, and despite dropping down from 474,684 units during its launch week to 73,542 units this week (roughly 84% decrease), Splatoon Raiders is still commanding a pretty healthy lead. This is followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove at 59,884, and we honestly wouldn't be...
News Wild Blue Skies, A Star Fox-Inspired Shooter, Is Finally Confirmed For Switch
Do a... barrel roll?
Chuhai Labs and Balor Games have finally confirmed that the action-shooter Wild Blue Skies is heading to the Switch eShop this Autumn. Heavily inspired by the core Star Fox experience, Wild Blue Skies will launch on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and Steam on 13th August 2026, but it sounds like the teams need a little more time to get...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Already Sold Over 8 Million Units
Dreams really do come true
Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has already sold over 8 million copies following its launch on 16th April 2026. Now, in terms of a specific figure, 7.94 million units were sold during the first quarter of FY2027 – so that's April, May, and June of 2026. However, Nintendo has specifically...
News Nintendo Donating 50 Million Yen To Assist Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Efforts
It will also offer free repair services
Following the devastating Kumamoto earthquake in Japan last week, Nintendo has announced it will be donating 50 million yen (about 317,000 USD) to the local Red Cross Society. Additionally, the video game company will also be providing free repair services for residents in affected areas until 1st February...
News Sonic Team Boss Teases More 35th Anniversary "Surprises"
But they "need to remain secret for a little longer"
Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations aren't over just yet, according to Sonic Team's boss Takashi Iizuka. Speaking to Pocket Tactics recently, Iizuka said Sega still has some surprises planned. Unfortunately, he can't say anything right now, and the announcements will have to remain...
Wednesday5th Aug 2026
News Virtual Boy Cardboard Model Gets A Limited-Time Discount In Select Locations
Update: Discount now live in the UK and Europe
[Sat 1st Aug, 2026 05:00 BST]: Following the news that two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles would be joining the 'Nintendo Classics' service next week, Nintendo has now announced a limited-time discount on its cardboard headset in select locations. As highlighted by Vooks, the cardboard...
News Super Mario 40th Anniversary Gift Card & Collectible Case Now Available On Nintendo Store (US)
Includes a $100 eShop card
Nintendo's 40th anniversary celebrations for Super Mario continue, with a new item now available on its store in the US. This time it's a $100 eShop gift card in a collectible case. It will set you back $100, and as you can see, it comes with its own themed gift card. Here's the official description along with a look:...
News Star Trek: Legends Will Be Delisted From All Digital Storefronts
It's already gone on Switch
Strategy-based RPG Star Trek: Legends is to be delisted from all digital storefronts from 20th August 2026. However, those on Switch might notice that the game has already beamed its way off the eShop, so you're no longer able to purchase it. Announced via a community post on Steam (thanks, VGC), it's also been confirmed...
Tuesday4th Aug 2026
News Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Join 'Nintendo Classics' Today
Retro revival
[Fri 31st Jul, 2026 02:30 BST]: Since joining the Nintendo Classics service earlier this year, the Virtual Boy library has been receiving regular game updates. Now, in an announcement this week, Nintendo has revealed it's bringing the cancelled Virtual Boy titles Zero Racers and D-Hopper (Dragon Hopper) to the subscription service on...
Video 10 Exciting Games Coming To Switch And Switch 2 In August 2026
Metal Gear?!
We're quickly approaching the Autumn season of 2026 (crikey), which means the rate of game releases is slowly but surely starting to ramp up. August is packed with some pretty big-hitters too, including the likes of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered...
Sunday2nd Aug 2026
News Avatar's New Fighting Game Rolls Out First Post-Launch Update
The Switch patch is "on the way"
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launched for the Switch last week and the developers have revealed some more plans for the title going forward. Firstly, the upcoming patches will add Ranked Mode, Lobbies, Spectator Mode, a Beginner's Zone, more Casual Modes, new tutorials and combo trials. The team will also be...
Saturday1st Aug 2026
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2026
Silly season begins
As usual, the number of games coming out really picks up pace as we slide into the latter months of the year. September and October are looking packed, and there's still a bunch labelled "TBA 2026" which need to slot in somewhere. Some will surely slip into next year, but be prepared for more big names slotting into the schedule...
Guide Every Splatoon Game, Ranked
Can I get a Booyah?
It's easy to forget that Splatoon isn't Nintendo's new kid on the block any more. The series started as a bold swing on Wii U in 2015 - a brand new IP in a genre that Nintendo historically hadn't touched, released solely on its worst-selling console since the Virtual Boy. On paper, the Splatlands were destined to be nothing more...
PSA Cowabunga! It's Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week
Reminder: Get a slice of the new TMNT paid DLC and festival
[Tue 28th Jul, 2026 04:30 BST]: Since racing onto the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has received multiple paid and free DLC updates. This week sees the arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (based on TMNT: Mutant Mayhem), which is available as a standalone...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st August)
Poké Preparations
The weekend is here, and all of us are hungry for a spot of gaming. It was a reasonably quiet week in the world of Nintendo this time. We finally got a release date for 'Part 1' of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass and our first look at 'Part 2', Nintendo announced
Friday31st Jul 2026
News LEGO Party Switch 2 Edition Now Available, Free Upgrade Confirmed
Launching alongside Update 1.6
Earlier this week, a Switch 2 classification was spotted for LEGO Party. In an update, a native version of the title for this platform has now been officially announced. LEGO Party! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches alongside Update 1.6 and comes with higher frame rates, sharper visuals and a free upgrade for...
News Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3's Got You Covered Next Month
Summer Nights event returns
We've been so lost in the Splatoon Raiders sauce for the past week that we had started to forget the sweet, sweet taste of Splatfests. Well, worry not, because we're getting a reminder of their brilliance next month. Nintendo has today announced that the Summer Nights event will return to Splatoon 3 soon enough, with the...
Thursday30th Jul 2026
Is the Switch feeling it?
This review was originally published in November 2017 back when Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launched on the Switch 1. To celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, we're republishing the text along with impressions of the Upgrade Pack's performance enhancements. You'll find the Switch 2 details and discussion just...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Updated To Version 2.0.0
Timed in with XC2's Switch 2 Edition
Alongside the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition today, Nintendo has also released an update for Torna - The Golden Country. This bumps the adventure up to Version 2.0.0. As previously detailed, this is a free Switch 2 upgrade enabling 4K resolution and 60fps in TV mode, and 1080p...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Shows Off "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" DLC And Free Update
Update: Planned for Switch 1&2 in 2027
Original story [Sun 26th Jul, 2026 02:00 BST]: Earlier this week, Bandai Namco gave DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO fans a closer look at the new "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" paid DLC in a special showcase. Details about the Switch and Switch 2 versions will be announced at a later date, with this content arriving...
Japanese Charts Booyah! Splatoon Raiders Puts Up Some Huge Week-One Numbers
Off to a Fryeing start
We've got our latest look at the Japanese physical charts from Famitsu, and as will come as a surprise to absolutely nobody, Splatoon Raiders has got off to a flying start. The series is huge in Japan, and Raiders' week-one numbers show it. The spin-off racked up 474,684 sales in its opening week, comfortably pushing Rhythm...
Nintendo Download 30th July (North America)
Lies of P! Big Walk! Bokura!
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 1 & 2 eShop - Highlights: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition...
Wednesday29th Jul 2026
News Hades II Announces Another Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
More fixes are on the way...
Since launching Hades II last year, Supergiant Games has released multiple post-launch updates addressing all sorts of bugs. Following 'Hotfix 4' in June, it's now detailed the game's 'Hotfix 5' update for July. This patch is available on PC, and an update for the Switch 1 & 2 versions of the game should follow at some...
Tuesday28th Jul 2026
News Lego Party Rating For Switch 2 Surfaces On The ESRB
The party doesn't stop
Last September, the Mario Party style game LEGO Party arrived on the Switch with "60 hilarious minigames". If you haven't already given this multiplayer title a go, it looks like it might be making an encore on the Switch 2. A rating for this version of the game has now surfaced on the ESRB. It's 'E' for everyone and contains...
Saturday25th Jul 2026
News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
Konami's 2D action-exploration game arrives this October
Earlier this month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching for the original Switch at the same time as other versions on 15th October 2026. Now, Konami's Castlevania website has revealed a little more information about this particular build, confirming the Switch...
