Nintendo Switch News (Page 7)
Monday6th Oct 2025
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2?
Beloved bundle?
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is out now for the Nintendo Switch, boasting some rather lovely little upgrades for those playing on Switch 2. The release, which comes either as a bundle or separately via the eShop, has garnered a fair bit of attention for its price over the last few weeks, but the simple fact remains that...
UK Charts Mario Galaxy Starts Strong, But It Can't Topple Sony's Latest
Let's-a Go-tei
We are back with another look at the UK physical gaming charts, and a week of new releases means that things have been shaken up a little. On the Nintendo side of things, the catchily-titled Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 made its chart debut at third, pushing Mario Kart World down into fourth. Final Fantasy Tactics: The...
News 'Scurge: Hive' Spreads Its Isometric, Metroid-y Retro Virus To Switch This Week
A little Game Boy Advance goodness?
If you played Orbital Media's Scurge:Hive back when it launched in 2006, on both GBA and DS, you'll already know that it's a super-solid action effort that takes its cues from the likes of Metroid: Fusion, and then melds them into a tight isometric space adventure. Now, Raitalaika Games has announced that its new...
News Broken Sword Continues To Reforge With 'The Smoking Mirror' On Switch
Coming 2026
Revolution Software has unveiled Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged, an enhanced rerelease of the second game in the Broken Sword series. And it's coming to Switch, alongside other platforms, in early 2026. Originally teased much earlier this year, The Smoking Mirror appropriately follows on from the excellent 2024 enhanced...
Sunday5th Oct 2025
News More Switch Games Get Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Issues with multiple titles have been resolved
Nintendo released a new update for the Switch 2 (and Switch) earlier this week, bumping the firmware up to Version 20.5.0. We noted at the time how there could be compatibility fixes, and we've got confirmation of multiple fixes. Once you've updated to this particular version, issues related to certain...
Poll So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Galaxy 2 has already topped the eShop charts
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 released for the Switch this week, and we've now got some eShop chart data, revealing which entry is the most popular so far. Perhaps, unsurprisingly, it's Super Mario Galaxy 2 – which is currently at the very top of Nintendo's digital store chart in the US,...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)
"You wanted more Shiny codes"
The recent Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon distribution for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet got quite a lot of attention when it kicked off in select locations earlier this week. Unfortunately, many trainers in the US weren't able to get their hands on a code in-store. Thankfully, there's now a second chance to claim one of...
News Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Has Been Updated For Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"We will continue to address other reported issues"
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots didn't have the best start on the Switch due to certain performance issues and bugs. Since then, the game has been patched, and now another update for the latest outing has arrived. Following the update last month, which reportedly improved the performance of the title...
Saturday4th Oct 2025
News Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Updated To Version 1.2.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Datamine reveals additional details
Alongside the release of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 this week, Nintendo has released an update for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on the Switch. According to Nintendo's official support page, Version 1.2.2 addresses "several issues" to improve the overall gameplay experience. It...
Friday3rd Oct 2025
News Atlus Rules Out Persona 3 Reload Switch Port
It would have delayed the launch
Persona 3 Reload is en route to the Switch 2 later this month, and for anyone wondering about the chances of this remake getting a release on the original Switch, it's probably not going to happen. If this wasn't already clear after the Switch 2 announcement in July, the Persona team has now confirmed this in a...
News Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Switch Online Icons Now Available
Update: New waves are now live
Super Mario's 40th anniversary is now underway and Nintendo's been promoting it with all sorts of announcements and reveals. As part of the ongoing celebrations, next month Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is returning for Switch. Ahead of this, Nintendo has also announced a new wave of themed Switch Online...
Talking Point Can Metroid Prime 4's Title Screen Go As Hard As The Others?
Beyond iconic
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes has one of the best title screens ever. It starts off with edge-lit glimpses and silhouettes, a bit like a Bond intro. But instead of naked bodies and wait-was-that-a-nipple, there’s something grotesque and alien and impressively FMV in the darkness. There’s those classic Prime-y choir synths, which might...
News Pokémon GO Celebrates Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release In Next Event
The new game launches later this month
We've already been overloaded with a bunch of new games for Switch and Switch 2 in recent weeks, and soon Pokémon will be joining in with Pokémon Legends: Z-A. So far, there's been some promotion for this upcoming release with regular Mega Evolution reveals and distribution announcements, and now, The...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Celebrates 1st Anniversary With DLC Announcement
"Bringing new characters and more"
Ahead of the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on the Switch and Switch 2 next month, Bandai Namco has announced there's more to come. In addition to the already stacked roster, Dragon Ball fans can look forward to the "next DLC" which is now officially in the pipeline and will bring new characters and...
Thursday2nd Oct 2025
Review Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch) - Cracking Karting, But Struggles To Keep Up On Switch
Everybody super sonic racing
Nintendo has spent the past few decades going from strength to strength with Mario Kart, so it’s not hard to see why companies holding other recognisable IP have wanted to take a crack at the kart-racer formula to see if they can pull a following of their own. While plenty of copycats have popped up over the years, one...
Japanese Charts Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Can't Compete With Mario Kart World
A slow start
Famitsu has published the latest boxed charts for Japan, and we've got a few newcomers this week to mix up the top ten. In pole position is Silent Hill f for the PS5, which starts strong with 57,475 units sold. Not too far behind, however, is Mario Kart World, adding another 35,027 to its running total. In fact, the newly-released...
Friday3rd Oct 2025
News Inti Creates Unveils New "Paper Craft" 2D Action Game For Switch 2, Out October
Update: Demo now available on the eShop
Following Azure Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced getting confirmed for a worldwide release yesterday, Inti Creates has now lifted the lid on its 30th anniversary project Majogami. It will be coming to the Switch and Switch 2 on 30th October 2025 and is described as a new paper craft "2D action experience". You can...
Thursday2nd Oct 2025
News Digital Foundry Breaks Down Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 On Switch 1 & 2
Out of this world?
Happy Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 release day on Switch! Whether you're buying one (or both) of the classic Wii platformers for the Switch — which also have a free patch for Switch 2 — you'll probably want a good idea of how each of them look and run, and what the differences are between their older versions...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Demo Datamine Leaks More Heroes
An all-star line up
The beat 'em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 this year, and earlier today, it got a demo on Steam. It allows players to jump into the beat 'em up action with multiple iconic heroes and try out this new title before its official launch. That's not all, though, as there's apparently been a...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Gets A 6-Minute Overview Trailer For Switch 2
Game launches this month!
Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (with a brief mention of the OG Switch version at the end), providing more than 6 minutes of information on the upcoming game. Launching on 16th October 2025, Z-A is the sort-of-sequel to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and takes...
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Latest Update Now Live, Here's What's Included
New features, bug fixes and more
Since the arrival of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on the Switch 2 and Switch in June, Marvelous has continued to update the title with additional features and fixes. Now, to mark the start of October, the team has released a new update worldwide across all platforms, bumping the game up to Version 1.1.0. This...
Nintendo Download 2nd October (North America)
Super Mario Galaxy! Final Fantasy Tactics! Battle Suit Aces!
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: Super Mario...
News More Super Mario Galaxy And Super Mario Galaxy 2 Tracks Join Nintendo Music
Celebrating the Switch release
Nintendo is celebrating the return of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 in all sorts of ways, and apart from the enhanced releases for the Switch, it also recently updated Nintendo Music with the second game's soundtrack. Now, alongside today's launch of Switch release, it's added some additional tracks to its...
Wednesday1st Oct 2025
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Day One Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Now, that's stellar timing
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is out tomorrow on Switch, and ahead of the game's release, Nintendo has dropped a patch, bringing the game up to Version 1.2.0. The patch notes (via Nintendo Everything) aren't particularly detailed, but they cover both the base Switch version of the game and for those playing on...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For October & November 2025
Games to play, from Z to A
As we head into the last three months of 2025, Nintendo and co. are lining up some big names for the holiday season. The Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 may have been delayed, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A lands in mid-October, followed by Hyrule Warriors and
Video Here's Your First Look At Warframe Running On Switch 2
Expect improved FPS, load times and more
Earlier this month, the team at Digital Extremes provided a development update on Warframe - confirming a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the free-to-play title was officially in the works. Now, in a recent developer livestream, the team has shared the first gameplay footage from this particular build of the...
ICYMI Switch 2 Mouse Mode Is Supported In Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, But There's A Catch
It only works in two-player mode
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is out this week, and in case you missed it, it comes with all sorts of enhancements. Apart from the resolution boost on the Switch 2, the game also supports the system's Joy-Con 2 mouse mode feature, which is a welcome bonus. Before you jump in and try this out, there's one...
Tuesday30th Sep 2025
Review Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
Luma-nescent
I have to admit, prior to this review, it’s been a while since I played either Super Mario Galaxy or Galaxy 2. I dabbled a bit in the first entry in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, but I spent the majority of my time there playing Mario Sunshine (still my ‘favourite’ of the 3D entries – blame nostalgia, I guess) before getting...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Also available for Switch
Nintendo hasn't wasted any time patching and updating the Switch 2 since it arrived on the scene in June, and following an update at the beginning of this month, the video game giant has now bumped the Switch 2 (and original Switch) firmware up to Version 20.5.0. Once again, the focus is on "stability improvements" to make...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 On Switch
Peach In Spaaaace
We are mere days away from the long-awaited arrival of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch (at least, the second one has been long-awaited). The new bundle arrives on 2nd October, and the reviews have started rolling in. Our very own Ollie Reynolds put virtual pen to virtual paper for our review and, surprise...
Wednesday1st Oct 2025
News Bandai Namco Is Shutting Down Another Pac-Man Battle Royale Game On Switch
It was released last year
Following the release of Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs on the Switch eShop in May 2024, Bandai Namco has now announced it will be shutting down this second battle royale entry. In an announcement on social media this week, the company revealed sales of the title would end on 1st November 2025. Gameplay services...
Tuesday30th Sep 2025
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Gets Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes aplenty
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has received another update following a recent patch to improve the game's frame rate when played on Switch 2. This one is more focused on general bug fixes and gameplay improvements, but it's a welcome update nonetheless. Highlights include fixes to soft-locks and freezing scenarios, collision issues, improved...
News Nintendo Announces Establishment Of New Local Entity In Singapore
Nintendo Singapore aims to accelerate business
Nintendo is continually growing its business in all sorts of ways, and today it's announced the establishment of a new local entity located in the Republic of Singapore. According to the official press release, Nintendo Singapore was established last week on 26th September 2025. It aims to accelerate...
News Nintendo Music App Adds Princess Peach Album In Latest Update
It's showtime!
The Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers has received all sorts of themed music in recent weeks and months, and now, to add to this, Nintendo has released the Princess Peach: Showtime! album on the service. Princess Peach: Showtime! originally made its debut on the Switch in March last year. According to Nintendo's social...
Guide Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - How To Unlock Cloud Strife For Your Party
There goes my hero
Considering Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles had all manner of adjustments to its gameplay across the board, newcomers and returning fans may be wondering how to unlock Cloud Strife and get him added into your party ASAP for maximum Final Fantasy vibes. We fully get it. Of course, and as you'll know if you've already...
Monday29th Sep 2025
News Nightdive Studios Just Won't Stop, Announces Yet Another Remaster
Or... a re-remaster?
Nightdive Studios has announced yet another remaster for release later this year on 4th December 2025 (which, as a reminder, clashes with both Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Octopath Traveler 0). Confirmed for "PC and consoles", Blood: Refreshed Supply is an updated version of the studio's 2019 remaster, Blood: Fresh Supply, which...
News Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed On All Consoles
Not for too long, though
Bitmap Bureau has announced that Terminator 2D: NO FATE has been delayed on all consoles and will now launch on 26th November 2025. Originally scheduled for the end of October, the company confirmed that the delay is due to "trade and tariff changes" affecting the Day One and Collector's Editions. Not content to force...
News Brawler64 Pro Controller For Switch 2 Boasts Hall Effect Sticks And Magnetic Faceplates
Kickstarter goal smashed
Accessory maker Retro Fighters has smashed its newest Kickstarter campaign for the Brawler64 Pro Series Edition. A mouthful, to be sure, but the pad itself actually looks pretty neat. With compatibility confirmed for the Switch and Switch 2 alongside the original N64, the new Brawler64 Pro (we'll just leave it at that going...
UK Charts FC 26 Scores An Early Winner And Keeps Sonic Racing From The Podium
All the newbies
Our latest look at the UK physical gaming charts is in, and it has been a big week for new releases — enough to push Mario Kart World from the top spot, no less! The Switch 2 launch title finds itself in third this week, with EA SPORTS FC 26 grabbing the gold and Silent Hill F taking silver. All of this mix-up at the top means...
Sunday28th Sep 2025
News Beat 'Em Up Classic Double Dragon Gets A Modern Revival On Switch This October
Update: Here's a new trailer from the Tokyo Game Show
Last year, Arc System Works lifted the lid on Double Dragon Revive, but one thing missing at the time was a Nintendo version. Now, during the company's latest showcase this week, a Switch version has been confirmed for release alongside other versions of the game on 23rd October 2025. This new...
Round Up Minecraft Live (September 2025) - New Drops, Mobs, Weapons, DLC And More
Here's everything announced
Mojang aired its second major Minecraft Live broadcast of 2025 this weekend, and it was once again packed with all sorts of announcements and reveals. If you didn't catch it, here's the full rundown: New Drop - The Copper Age (Out 30th September 2025) Many of you have already been testing features of this drop that...
Video Square Enix Shares 37 Minutes Of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 'Seabed' Gameplay
Under the sea
Square Enix released a trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake earlier this week, showcasing a new underwater area known as the Seabed. Now, as part of its stage event at the Tokyo Game Show, it's shared a whopping 37 minutes of "live gameplay". You can find out more about this new location in our previous story. It will...
Puzzling
Welcome back, dear readers, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we matched up a pair of covers for everyone's favourite dino, as we looked at a duo of designs for Yoshi Touch & Go. There's no polite way to put this: it was a blowout. The colourful North American and European design walked away with a staggering win, taking...
Saturday27th Sep 2025
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance (GBA) Game Ranked
The best GBA 'Nintendo Classics' on Switch
Updated with Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams following the September 2025 update. Remember, this is a dynamic, reader-ranked list based on each game's User Rating in our database. The order is therefore subject to real-time change as those ratings fluctuate. Enjoy! Ninte
Video Square Enix Showcases 17 Minutes Of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Gameplay
Gameplay of Octopath Traveler 0 also revealed
There's a lot of new game footage on display at Tokyo Game Show this week, and on top of all the Square Enix game trailers, the company has now shared another look at Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. This game was announced earlier this month and will be coming to the Switch and Switch 2 on 5th February...
News Heretic + Hexen 'Update 1' Now Available For Switch
New features, changes, fixes and more
Last month Bethesda and retro specialists Nightdive Studios announced the return and shadow drop of Heretic + Hexen - a "definitive re-release" of the classic spell shooters. Now, much like the re-releases of DOOM and Quake, this latest package has now received its first major update. As explained on the...
Friday26th Sep 2025
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Switch Resolution Update Now Available
Some other bugs have also been addressed
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance made its arrival on the Switch eShop last week, and while we think it's got the potential to be "pure ninja gold", there are aspects of this particular version that could use some work. One issue was tied to the game's resolution not being properly optimised. Fortunately, it looks...
News Dragon Quest I & II HD Remake's Brand New Underwater Region Is Beautiful
I sea you
If you're excited to dive deep into Dragon Quest I & II HD Remake on 30th October, well, you'll be able to do that quite literally, as Square Enix has shown off a brand new region, added to Dragon Quest II specifically, in this remake (thanks, Gematsu!). The Seabed is (as you'd expect) an underwater region that you'll be able to...
Consider this!
I'm gonna put my hands up here. I'd never even heard of G-Mode's Kuukiyomi series before - not once have I ever had it mentioned to me. [Tsk tsk, PJ - you need to catch up on the lovely reader recommendations on nintendolife.com! - Ed.] And I'm puzzled, because judging by the official description of KUUKIYOMI 4: Consider It — now...
News Bendy And The Dark Revival Scores A Switch Physical Release Today
Get in quick for a limited edition enamel pin!
Silver Lining Interactive has announced that a physical edition of its first-person survival horror sequel, Bendy and the Dark Revival, releases today for Switch . Hooray! (And/or terrified gasps!) The physical edition of Bendy and the Dark Revival is out today, and you can pick it up from Silver...
