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Not rushing, not dragging
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We mean Soccer, not that 'other' football
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Based on Nintendo's official figures
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Nintendo Switch News
TodayFri, 21st Aug 2026
News Genki's New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Update: Kickstarter goal smashed
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,...
News Another Crab's Treasure Scores A Switch 2 Edition And Free Upgrade
Higher fps, enhanced resolution and more
The soulslike Another Crab's Treasure has this week cooked up a surprise Switch 2 Edition, including a free upgrade. If you already own the Switch version, you can download the update right now and experience "smooth performance". The official Nintendo game page elaborates on this, revealing the Switch 2...
Video Minecraft Dungeons II Official Gameplay Trailer Released
"Enter the Sift"
Minecraft Dungeons II is gearing up for its official launch on the Switch and Switch 2 next month. Ahead of release, the team at Mojang has released an official gameplay trailer showcasing this new action-packed experience, as well as mysterious rifts, which lead to the Sift - a new dimension introducing powerful threats and all...
A patch focused on "community requested features"
Aspyr recently revived The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and this week it returns to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered with a community patch, adding some requested features. This update includes three new features across all versions of the game and also comes loaded optimisations and bug fixes...
YesterdayThu, 20th Aug 2026
News Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.3.0 Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Claim a new weapon with Splatoon Raiders save data
[Wed 19th Aug, 2026 01:55 BST]: Nintendo has continued to release new updates for the Switch multiplayer Splatoon 3, and the next update is out this week. This will bump the game up to Version 11.3.0, and the changes will be applied to both the Switch and Switch 2 builds. This update includes the...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Continues To Dominate With Rhythm Heaven Groove
Sick beat
Famitsu has provided the latest figures for boxed sales in Japan covering the two weeks from 3rd August to 16th August. Surprising no one, Nintendo is still absolutely dominating, with Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation the only title representing the PS5 in the top ten. Otherwise, Rhythm Heaven Groove leads the pack with another 139,363...
Nintendo Download 20th August (North America)
Elden Ring! Metal Gear! 1000xResist!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition (Bandai...
News Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Switch Demo And Opening Movie Released
Following 1st Chapter's legacy update
Following a legacy patch for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter earlier this week, Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment have now turned their attention to the 2nd Chapter in the role-playing series. If you are wanting to try out Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter before its arrival this September, there's now a dem
Wednesday19th Aug 2026
News Nightdive Studio's Next Remaster Joins A Jam-Packed September
Stahp
With so many publishers actively avoiding the month of November (can't imagine why), September and October are looking pretty stacked with new releases at the moment. Another title to add to the line-up is Nightdive Studio's SiN Reloaded, which is now scheduled to release on Switch 1 & 2 on 24th September 2026. This is the team's latest...
News Industry Legend Warren Spector Announces His Retirement From Game Development
"The game business has changed"
American video game developer Warren Spector has announced he's retiring from game development, and although he's "been here before", this time he's "pretty sure" he means it. In a post on LinkedIn, the industry legend known for Deus Ex, Epic Mickey, and also his work on series such as Wing Commander, Ultima and...
News Embark On An Epic Voyage With The Latest Switch Online Game Trial (Europe)
No Man's Sky is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary
No Man's Sky may not have launched in the best state, but over the last decade, Sean Murray and his team at Hello Games have continued to update the title with new content and features to improve the overall experience. During this time, the developer has also released the game on the...
Tuesday18th Aug 2026
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Rolls Out Legacy Patch, Here Are The Full Details
Preparing for the future
Since the arrival of Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter last year, Nihon Falcom has released multiple updates for the game, enhancing the overall experience across all platforms. The latest update Version 1.0.7 has now officially arrived, and it's a "Legacy Patch". Ahead of the 2nd Chapter's release this September, this update...
Sunday16th Aug 2026
News ARK: Survival Evolved Sunsets Official Switch Servers This Month
"We want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey"
Developer Studio Wildcard has announced official server support for the Switch version of its dinosaur-themed survival game Ark: Survival Evolved will be sunset at the end of August. The studio shared this news in a community update on the game's message boards. This will also apply to...
Saturday15th Aug 2026
News Disney Kingdom Hearts Anime Series "Coming Soon"
Developed in partnership with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix
Apart from a launch window and new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV, Disney has also announced Kingdom Hearts: The Series (working title) will be "coming soon" to Disney+ and the Disney Channel. This original anime series will be developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Teases Fourth Expansion 'The Keepsake Sea' And Jack Sparrow
Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection also announced
Disney also shared some news about its ever-expanding life-sim adventure Disney Dreamlight Valley at D23 this week. Following the recently released Honeyglow Woods Adventure Pack and the latest free update Pixel Perfect, fans have now been given a first-look at the game's fourth expansion,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (15th August)
Let's dive in
Hello everyone, and well done for making it to the weekend once again. Give yourself a pat on the back. This week in the land of Nintendo, Super Mario Sunshine was added to Switch Online, bringing back one of the most divisive Mario games and – for those who don't own 3D All-Stars – rounding out the collection of 3D entries on...
Friday14th Aug 2026
News Indie Publisher Nakana.io Is Closing, All Games Now Heavily Discounted
There's a catch if you're in the US
Indie publisher Nakana.io has sadly announced that it will be ceasing operations from Autumn 2026. The company, which specialised in arthouse and meaningful games, is now offering one last sale before the end, discounting all ten of its titles in both the US and Europe. If you're in Europe and the UK, all of its...
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...
News Kingdom Hearts Is A "Billion-Dollar" Franchise, According To Disney
Square Enix is currently working on the fourth game
The Kingdom Hearts universe continues to expand, and ahead of the fourth game, Disney Games Group has revealed the series is one of its nine "billion-dollar" franchises. Apart from Square Enix's series, which originally got its start on the PS2 in 2002, some other billion-dollar game series under...
News Pokémon HOME October Premium Plan Update Expands Storage Capacity To 9,000 Pokémon
Deposit 3,000 more Pokémon
The Pokémon Company this week announced Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen would be linked with the storage subscription service Pokémon HOME this October. Apart from a Celebi bonus gift if you complete your Pokédex in FireRed and LeafGreen, there's also an update on the way to
Review Punk Workshop FightStick G01 Arcade Stick For Switch 1 & 2 - Quite Simply One Of The Best
Does it come in black?
The arcade and fighting game scene is now completely dominated by a growing number of ‘leverless’ controllers, meaning the classic joystick used for movement is replaced by individual buttons for each direction. For the uninitiated, leverless controllers might look completely bonkers, but once you get used to the layout,...
Thursday13th Aug 2026
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
