Nintendo Switch News (Page 3)
Wednesday15th Jul 2026
News Konami Confirms Its New Castlevania Game Will Launch This October On Switch
Simultaneous release confirmed
Last month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching on multiple platforms on 15th October 2026. There was no sign of the Switch logo in this release date trailer, but it's now been confirmed the Nintendo version will be arriving at the same time as other platforms. Here's the official...
News Super Bomberman Collection Adds Super Famicom Game In Free August Update
Panic Bomber W returns
Bomberman made a return in February with an entirely new collection and in a surprise announcement, Konami has revealed it will be releasing a free update next month. On 20th August 2026, Super Bomberman Collection for Switch and Switch 2 will add the Hudson Soft Japanese-exclusive Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W. This game,...
Tuesday14th Jul 2026
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
All the GB and GBC games on NSO
Updated with Fortified Zone, The Sword of Hope II, and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 from the July 2026 update. Enjoy! Game Boy and GB Color titles first arrived on Nintendo Switch Online in February 2023, pleasing many old-
News Octopath Traveler 0 Update Adds New Town Resident And Foe Later This Year
A familiar face
As part of Octopath Traveler's 8th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix has announced the latest entry Octopath Traveler 0 will be getting an update later this year. Full details haven't been shared just yet, but we do have some insight about what to expect via the official anniversary broadcast. As highlighted by Gematsu, players...
News Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Receives A Small Update
Including enhancements, changes and fixes
Last month, Square Enix released a major patch for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on the Switch 1 & 2. Now, it's released another update, bumping the game up to Version 1.5.1. This patch is much smaller update and contains some adjustments to the recently added New Game + mode. A few other...
News Kingdom Hearts "Deep Dive" Event To Commemorate 25th Anniversary This August
Taking place at Disney's "ultimate" fan event
The Kingdom Hearts series will be getting a proper release on Nintendo platforms this October, with Kingdom Hearts 4 also confirmed to arrive on the Switch 2 in the future. As part of its fan event D23 this year, Disney announced a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts", taking place on 15th August 2026...
Monday13th Jul 2026
Poll Splatoon 3's Raiders-Themed Splatfest Has Crowned Its Champion
It's about drive, it's about power
[Fri 10th Jul, 2026 10:00 BST]: It's Splatfest weekend, folks! Nintendo technically announced this one back in the June Direct, but with all the Zelda and Xenoblade news, we thought it was only right that we give everyone a little reminder now that it's finally here. The Splatoon 3 Splatfest kicks off tomorrow...
Sunday12th Jul 2026
News Warframe Reveals Major New Chapter, Playing Card Mini-Game, Fortnite Collab And Much More
And Brysko, a Sentient Warframe
The free-to-play co-op third-person looter shooter Warframe, which made its debut on the Switch 2 in March, held its 11th TennoCon Celebration this week, sharing multiple announcements. Developer Digital Extremes unveiled the next major narrative chapter 'Warframe: Tau', a new Warframe, Brysko, Warframe's first card...
Saturday11th Jul 2026
News Atelier Yumia Switch 2 Update Adds Performance Settings Option, Improves Frame Rate And More
Includes fixes for the Switch version as well
Atelier Yumia got released on the Switch 2 last month alongside a paid upgrade for the existing Switch version. Now, both versions of the title have been updated to Version 1.6.1. This latest patch includes performance setting options for the Switch 2 version, improvements to alleviate frame rate drops...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th July)
Finding the Groove
Hello everyone, and well done on making it to another weekend. It's been another fairly quiet week for us as the gaming industry continues to come to terms with Sony and Microsoft's shenanigans. It's probably a good idea for Nintendo to just sit down, shut up, and don't do anything stupid. There were still a few notable events,...
Friday10th Jul 2026
News Stardew Valley Official Crochet Book Announced, Out January 2027
Pre-orders are now available
Following the release of the Stardew Valley Cookbook, an official "Stardew Valley Crochet Book" has now been announced. It will be released on 26th January 2027, and pre-orders are now live. ConcernedApe has called on the expertise of crochet designer Megan Lapp and Cookbook writer Ryan Novak is also back. This new...
Rumour Call Of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 Switch Ports Supposedly "Not Planned"
Out of sight
Activision shadow-dropped Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on the PS4 & PS5 this week. Unsurprisingly, it's led to questions about the possibility of Switch ports. If you do have an itchy trigger finger, you'll supposedly look elsewhere for your first-person shooter thrills, as versions for Nintendo's current...
Opinion Help! I'm Obsessed With Rhythm Heaven Groove's Secret Beatspell Finale
Beatspell? More like Neatspell
Here's a sentence that I never thought I'd write: I'm about to discuss spoilers for Rhythm Heaven Groove. That's right, I have spoilers, and they're for a Rhythm Heaven game. What's more, it was a really lovely surprise to discover it myself. So, if you're still working your way through the minigames and, more...
PSA Disgaea Mayhem Demo For Switch 1 & 2 Available Now On The eShop
"Try all seven weapons across three stages"
Later this month, NIS America is bringing Disgaea Mayhem to the Switch 1 & 2. It's a new take on the series, described as a "high-octane" action role-playing experience. If you are wondering what exactly to expect, NIS America has now released a demo, which you can download on the eShop. This demo comes...
Thursday9th Jul 2026
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Music And Rhythm Games
Not rushing, not dragging
Now updated with the wonderful Rhythm Heaven Groove. Enjoy! Whether you're a rhythm-gaming master or just enjoy getting down to the funky beat, there are a wealth of games available on Switch that cater to the musically inclined. From games that give you a full body workout to titles that test the timing of a single...
Japanese Charts Holy Moly, Look At Those Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales
Wiping the floor
Ahoy folks, we're back with another look at the latest Japanese boxed charts (goodness, will these even exist in a few years time..?), courtesy of Famitsu. It's time for Rhythm Heaven Groove to shine, and wowie-zowie, what a great start. What many are deeming to be the Switch's swan song has absolutely smashed it with a total of...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Free Update Releasing Alongside Switch Versions
Update: Here are the full patch notes
[Fri 19th Jun, 2026 03:55 BST]: Ahead of the release of Digimon Story Time Stranger on the Switch 1 & 2 next month, Bandai Namco has announced a free update is coming to "all platforms". It will be arriving on 10th July 2026 alongside the release of the Nintendo versions and will include four major updates...
News New Fallout Game From 'New Vegas' Developer Obsidian Reportedly On The Way
Xbox's restructure sees the studio "shift" focus
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition As part of Xbox's massive reset, a new report from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier claims Obsidian Entertainment has now shifted its focus to a "new" Fallout title. Obsidian, which has previously released games such as The Outer Worlds and Grounded on the S
News Indulge In Some Pooh With Disney Dreamlight Valley's New Expansion
Eeyore welcome
Disney Dreamlight Valley has just grown with yet another expansion: Honeyglow Woods. Available now on Switch and Switch 2, the new content focuses primarily on the characters of Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet as you enter a magical gate to explore the world of Honeyglow Woods. If you've already got the base game, this new...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Next Ranked Battle Season Takes To The Skies With A Special Ruleset
Train up those Flying Types
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle seasons have been a little repetitive for the past few months, but July's offering promises to mix things up a bit with a new ruleset built for Flying types. Season 14 kicks off on 16th July at 7am BST / 2am ET / 11pm PT (15th), and only Flying-type Pokémon are allowed to compete...
Wednesday8th Jul 2026
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy & GBA Library With Four More Titles
Wario Land and more!
Nintendo has today expanded the Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Advance library with four more titles. Switch Online members with a standard subscription can access the Game Boy titles, and if you also have an Expansion subscription, you'll be able to play the Game Boy Advance title. Here are the games included in this...
News Klonoa Plush With "Removable Collar" Now Available For Pre-Order
"It's just like my dream"
If you love plush and also happen to be a fan of Namco's Klonoa, you might want to check out this latest item from the video game merch company Fangamer. It has just opened pre-orders for its new Klonoa Plush in the US and Europe, and it's priced at $39 / €44. This official plush is based on Klonoa: Door to Phantomile...
News Pokémon Champions Has Now Surpassed 10 Million Downloads Worldwide
The new battle entry launched on mobile devices in June
The free-to-download title Pokémon Champions launched on the Switch in April and followed with a smartphone release last month. The team behind the game has recently shared some data, revealing the title has now had over 10 million cumulative downloads worldwide. So, that's Switch and mobile...
Tuesday7th Jul 2026
News Two More Retro Arcade Collections Are On The Way To Switch
Featuring 16 Jaleco-developed titles each
If you played any of Jaleco's arcade titles back in the day, you might be interested to hear it will be releasing two collections for the Switch (as well as PlayStation 5 and PC) with the help of Gravity Game Arise. Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 are arriving this winter. Each "variety-packed"...
Monday6th Jul 2026
News Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch From February 2027
End of an era, in Europe at least
Nintendo has quietly confirmed that it will no longer sell the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch - OLED Model to retailers from mid-February 2027 in Europe. It has also announced that sales of all consoles will cease on the official Nintendo Store at the same time. This news comes via an FAQ segment in the...
Sunday5th Jul 2026
News Nintendo Talks About Connecting Players With Its Past Via Switch Online
"We would like to continue exploring a variety of possibilities"
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reiterated in a recent (and now translated) shareholders meeting how the Japanese firm will continue to "create opportunities" for people to experience Nintendo's past with "initiatives" such as Switch Online. This was tied to a question asking...
Saturday4th Jul 2026
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder "Elephant Mario" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A First Look
Update: Pre-orders are now live
[Fri 26th Jun, 2026 01:30 BST]: First 4 Figures is known for releasing all sorts of Nintendo-themed figures, and the next one on the way is "Elephant Mario" from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's now teased the "standard edition" of this upcoming figure in its latest showcase, and it will be "coming soon". No price...
News Capcom Wants To Reach An Even Broader Audience With Mega Man
Growing the Mega IP with new initiatives
Capcom's classic hero Mega Man will celebrate his 40th anniversary next year with a brand-new mainline release. As for the plans for this series beyond the latest game announcement, Capcom says it aims to continue to grow the IP by communicating its appeal to an "even broader audience". This includes...
News Bandai Namco Officially Reveals What's Next For The Dragon Ball Xenoverse Series
Update: Final Xenoverse 2 DLC arrives next week, here's the trailer
[Sun 19th Apr, 2026 23:55 BST]: At Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 this week, Bandai Namco shared two announcements tied to the future of its Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. Firstly, "the last DLC" for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - officially titled Future Saga Chapter 4 - will...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th July)
Every Day's Great At Your Junes!
Hello everyone, and great job on making it through another week! It's felt like a bit of a quiet week in the world of Nintendo, despite the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove and a fairly meaty Splatoon Raiders Direct. Yet all eyes have been on Microsoft and Sony: the former for its impending studio closures and...
Review Snack Box Micro Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Tiny Yet Mighty
A tasty snack
There are so many leverless controllers on the market at this point, yet few come quite as small as the Snack Box Micro from Junkfood Arcades. This no-nonsense controller is a delightful option for you if you’re after something simple, stylish, and easily portable for all of your fighting game needs. Weighing in at 360g and...
Friday3rd Jul 2026
Review Gulikit Portable Dock For Switch 1 & 2 - A Light, Elegant Travel Companion
Dinky dock
As a means to play your Switch 2 games on the TV, Nintendo’s official dock is perfectly fine. But when it comes to portability, it’s definitely a bit lacking. Though not massive, it’s going to take up substantial space in your backpack or suitcase if you want to bring the full-fat Switch 2 experience with you on the go. So that’s...
News Square Enix Is Apparently Open To A Nintendo Version Of Final Fantasy XV
Update: Here's the official translation
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 06:55 BST]: Square Enix has released multiple Final Fantasy games on Nintendo's hybrid platforms in recent years, so what else could be on the horizon? At the company's most recent shareholders meeting, there was reportedly a question about the possibility of Final Fantasy XV getting a...
News Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
Circana's Mat Piscatella says "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo"
Sony's announcement this week it would end PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has unsurprisingly raised questions about the future of physical games media on other console platforms. If you are wondering about Nintendo's position in this space, Circana senior director and video...
Thursday2nd Jul 2026
News Beloved PSVR 'Moss' Games Jump To Switch 1 & 2 This Month, Pre-Orders Now Open
"Our guiding principle was never to replicate VR one-to-one"
Moss and Moss: Book II were two of those PSVR games that the headset-less among us really wanted to play on lunch. Earlier this year, we learnt that the pair were ditching the headset for a Summer Switch 1 & 2 release (yay!), and today, developer Polyarc h
Japanese Charts Star Fox Proves There's Nothing Wrong With Its G-Diffuser In Week One
Systems? Check
We are back with our latest look at the Japanese charts, courtesy of Famitsu, and after grabbing the gold in the UK earlier this week, Star Fox has pulled the top prize in Japan, too. Fox's latest adventure barrel-rolled to the top spot in its debut week, nabbing over 41,000 sales. That means Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has...
Nintendo Download 2nd July (North America)
Tekken! Gecko Gods! Mythmatch!
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: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo, 2nd Jul, $39.99) - Tune in...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Update Adds Songs From The New Rhythm Heaven Game
Listen to the beat
Rhythm Heaven Groove is out this week on the Switch and to celebrate the Nintendo Music app has been updated with a "special release". This adds seven tracks from the new game and has a run time of 15 minutes. Below is every song included. Nintendo has also released new icon elements inspired by Rhythm Heaven Groove today. And if...
Wednesday1st Jul 2026
Review Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - A Low-Key Swansong And Perfect Mic-Drop For Switch 1
Capture the lag
I remember thinking that 2023's Tears of the Kingdom was the perfect bookend for Switch 1, a fitting sign-off for a generation which began with a transformative open-world take on Hyrule. But Switch 2 wouldn't arrive for another couple of years, which means it's a very different game that gets the 'swansong' label. And low-key as it...
News Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop
Speeding away
Back in 2021, the Cruis'n series returned to consoles with the release of the arcade title Cruis'n Blast on the Switch. Years later, this racing title has now been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. There's no word from the developer Raw Thrills about the game's removal from the digital store. Fortunately, if you didn't get around to...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For July & August 2026
July noted
The various heatwaves have kicked us into Summer mode in the Northern Hemisphere, with a whole bunch of reasons for gamers to stay inside with the fans on and air-con turned to the max. Having just pushed Star Fox out the door, Nintendo has Rhythm Heaven lined up at the start of July, with Splatoon Raiders landing later in the month...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove
You threw off my groove
The final first-party Switch 1 game (as announced at the time of writing) is almost here, with Rhythm Heaven Groove set to launch tomorrow on 2nd July. This one has felt like a long time coming, with the series being notably absent for almost the entirety of the Switch generation, but the previews and a free demo left us...
Tuesday30th Jun 2026
News Another Switch 2 Edition Will Deliver More Demon Slaying Action This October
An upgrade pack has been confirmed for Switch owners
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 07:30 BST]: Following a release on the original Switch in August last year, Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 have now finally confirmed a Switch 2 Edition of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. According to the Weekly Jump reveal, it's locked in...
Monday29th Jun 2026
Hands On R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos - How Does This Turn-Based PSP Pair Hold Up On Switch?
It's a bold strategy Cotton
With Irem’s video game division being dissolved in 2011 after Japan’s Tōhoku earthquake, some staff went on to found Granzella Inc. Interested in revisiting their most beloved work, Granzella then got hold of the R-Type licence for 2007’s R-Type Tactics, a turn-based strategy affair for Sony’s PSP. A sequel...
Sunday28th Jun 2026
News Multiple Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Shovel Knight and more
The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifecycle, and Nintendo and other developers continue to improve the compatibility of Switch titles on the new hybrid system. With this in mind, another batch of compatibility updates have recently gone live. Improvements have reportedly been made to Shovel Knight and various other titles...
Poll What's Your Switch 2 Game Of The Year So Far?
Switch 1, too
We're almost halfway through the year, and it feels like Switch 2 shifted up a gear in the games department. While Nintendo has been cranking out its first-party offerings at the regular monthly cadence, third parties have been putting out brilliant games, too, including impressive ports and day-and-date cross-platform releases...
Update: Zohar reveal trailer, arriving "Summer 2026"
[Wed 6th May, 2026 06:55 BST]: Arc System Works and developer French Bread have announced a new fighter will join the roster of Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, alongside a "major update". Zohar will be arriving as a new DLC character in Summer 2026. Here's a description from the official PR,...
News Mina The Hollower Is Joining Rivals Of Aether II As A Guest Fighter In 2027
A console release is also on the way
Yacht Club's new game Mina The Hollower has already established itself with millions of sales and it seems the renowned Hollower is already gearing up for her next adventure. Rivals creator Dan Fornace has announced Mina will be the first guest character in Rivals of Aether II. She'll be joining the game at some...
Saturday27th Jun 2026
News Terminator 2D: No Fate 'Patch 1' Out Now On Switch, Here Are The Full Details
New features, improvements, fixes and more
Terminator returned last December on the Switch with the release of Terminator 2D: NO FATE, and the team at Bitmap Bureau has now rolled out the first update for the title. Patch 1 is officially live on all platforms and contains new features, achievements, art, and makes all sorts of changes to other...
PSA Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Now Available For Switch 1 & 2, Crash Issue Identified
Update: Hotfix submitted to consoles, more fixes coming
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 04:45 BST]: Following the Nintendo Direct announcement earlier this month, here's your reminder that Deltarune Chapter 5 is now officially available for Switch 1 & 2. This is a free update for existing owners. Unfortunately, there are some issues at launch, including one...
