Nintendo Switch News (Page 9)
Friday17th Oct 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles Season 1 Now Live, Reach 'Rank K' For A Special Reward
"This item can't be obtained through normal gameplay"
In case you missed it, the first season of Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles is already underway. It will run from now until 4th November 2025, and gives trainers who reach 'Rank K' a special reward of Greninjite. This item can be used to Mega Evolve Greninja into Mega Greninja, and "can't be...
A sworld of good
Junkfood Arcades has already made a name for itself with the Snack Box Micro, a remarkably compact leverless arcade controller that combines style and function. It’s frankly one of the best options out there for fight fans. So where do you go from there? Well, Junkfood has created one of the most unique and ambitious wired...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Reveals Final SEGA Villain For Upcoming DLC
Update: It's the 'Mad Dog' from Yakuza and Like A Dragon
In case you missed it, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is getting Sega Villains Stage DLC next year, which will see Joe Musashi face off against classic bad guys from past releases. In August, we found out Sonic's Dr. Eggman would be first up, and now Sega and Lizardcube have lifted the lid on the...
Poll Is It About Time Game Freak Added Voice Acting To Pokémon?
Discourse is swirling
Pokémon games have never, at least to our knowledge, had voice-over work. At least not the mainline games or direct spin-offs. For many, especially those who have been with the series since the very beginning, this hasn't really been much of an issue. After all, it was only when Pokémon had properly transitioned into the 3D...
Thursday16th Oct 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A First Mystery Gift Distribution Event Now Live
You'll need to unlock this feature
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is now available on the Switch and Switch 2, and the first Mystery Gift distribution event has officially gone live. In case you missed the initial announcement, The Pokémon Company will be offering trainers across the globe an "early-purchase bonus" in the form of a Ralts holding a...
News Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted Supports Local Co-Op And PvP Via GameShare
Update: Gameplay and overview videos surface
PopCap's highly addictive tower defence series Plants vs. Zombies is making a return on the Switch and Switch 2 later this month. Before you return to the garden in Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, there's a new gameplay trailer you might want to check out. It showcases the Switch 2 GameShare feature,...
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.5.2 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
It's been years since Splatoon 2 received an update, but today that's all changed with Nintendo releasing a small patch. This bumps the game up to Version 5.5.2, and according to the patch notes, it fixes an issue with League Battles tied to Switch 2 and Switch users. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's official...
News Terminator 2D: No Fate Trailer Dives Into How You Can Change Key Movie Scenes
But you have to beat it first
Terminator 2D: NO FATE already looks incredible, but a new trailer from IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025 showcases the awesome feature in which you can actually change key moments from the original story. You need to beat the game once first, during which you'll experience the story from Judgement Day in its entirety, but once...
Nintendo Download 16th October (North America)
Pokémon! Just Dance! Lumo 2!
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: Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2...
News 'An English Haunting' Might Be The Perfect Switch Game For Halloween
You better boo-lieve it
If you're after something spooky to play in the run up to Halloween this year, then you might want to consider An English Haunting from developer Postmodern Adventures. Available via the Switch eShop now, this is a classic point-and-click adventure with retro-inspired visuals and a dark, spooky atmosphere. It kinda reminds...
Japanese Charts Little Nightmares III Makes A Respectable Debut
Combined sales put it just behind Mario Kart World
Famitsu has published the latest boxed charts from Japan and, as seems to be the norm at the moment, there are a couple of newcomers to take note of this week. First up is Little Nightmares III which debuts at numbers 5, 7, and 8 for the Switch, PS5, and Switch 2 respectively. Combining the sales...
Wednesday15th Oct 2025
News Wolfenstein II Gets A New Physical Edition For Switch Full Of Tat
So much tat!
Are you a fan of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus? Well, you should be, it's bloomin' great. If you are, then you might be keen to check out a new upcoming physical edition from Limited Run Games. Pre-orders open on 17th October 2025 and close on 16th November 2025, and you can choose between three available SKUs: Standard, Steelbook,...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Version 1.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ready up, trainers
We heard last week how the upcoming release Pokémon Legends: Z-A had already received an update on the Switch and Switch 2, and since then, it's gone live. If you've already got the new entry digitally preloaded on your system, then the update should already be applied. As for the content of this update, it appears to unlock the...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
Get in, we're going to Lumiose City
The release of another major Pokémon entry is upon us, and the reviews are beginning to roll in. Now that we've heard from the critics, it's got us wondering what Pokémon and Nintendo fans are planning to do when we hit the anticipated launch date on 16th October 2025. Have the reviews for Pokémon Legends: Z-A...
News The Next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial Is A Modern RPG Classic
Get on it
Nintendo has announced its next game trial for Nintendo Switch Online users, and this one is a doozy. Yes, if it wasn't obvious from the above image, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will be available to download for free for NSO members from 16th to 22nd October 2025. It's a flippin' massive game, so chances are you won't get...
News Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Receives A Small Update (Version 1.4.1)
Following the free Switch 2 upgrade
When the Switch 2 launched in June, Nintendo rolled out free upgrades for 12 existing Switch titles. Apart from games such as Super Mario Odyssey, the puzzle-platformer Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker also received an update. It optimised the game for the Switch 2 display, improved the image quality and also
Review Bye Sweet Carole (Switch) - An Enchanting, Occasionally Frustrating Animated Adventure
Once upon a time
Before spinning us an enchanting and emotionally charged yarn, developer Little Sewing Machine opens with a simple dedication in lowercase: for mom. It’s a reminder that, despite the scope of the journey ahead, this is a deeply personal tale. Little Sewing Machine lead Chris Darill is no stranger to artistic horror or cinematic...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Celebrates Ninja Gaiden 4 With A Free Yakumo Skin
Another update has landed
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound got off to a solid start when it arrived on the Switch in July, and since then, it's received multiple updates, including a 60fps mode. Now, ahead of the release of Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox and other platforms next week, the 2D title Ragebound will be celebrating with an e
Tuesday14th Oct 2025
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Receives Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes galore
Team Cherry has dropped another update for Hollow Knight: Silksong on all relevant platforms, adding in a host of fixes that should make for a more stable experience. We know y'all like a bit of stability with your updates. The patch notes here are primarily for Steam, so there will likely be a few things that won't be relevant for us...
News Croc's Switch Remaster Returns This Week With A Free 'Platinum Edition' Update
Including achievements and a new name...
Argonaut Games has announced its Croc remaster is getting a major update. It's officially titled Croc Legend of the Gobbos: Platinum Edition. This free update will be applied to the console versions of the game (including Switch) on 16th October 2025 and promises to deliver the "best possible Croc gaming...
Hopefully it doesn't get delayed again
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road for the Switch and Switch 2 has been delayed multiple times, but according to Level-5's previous update, the match will finally kick-off on 13th November 2025. Before we get to this, it appears there's apparently one more update in the form of a live stream. This Japanese broadcast...
Monday13th Oct 2025
News Takashi Iizuka Explains Why Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Was Delayed On Switch 2
It's pretty much why you think
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now on the Switch, but with sub-optimal performance, many fans are eagerly awaiting its eventual release on the Switch 2. In a new interview with Traxion, series producer Takashi Iizuka explained why the game needed more time before launching on the Switch 2, and his reasoning is...
Community 32 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Part 11 - Playing catch-up
Annnnd welcome back, lovely people, to our 'Games We Missed' series - we're up to part 11! Every six months for the past several years, we've been sending out the call for reader recommendations that flag Switch games we've missed in the eShop flood. The sheer number of releases coming weekly throughout the Switch...
News Pokémon Z-A's Source Code And Beta Builds Have Now Supposedly Leaked
An extension of last year's 'Teraleak'
Pokémon Legends Z-A may have already leaked online, but that apparently isn't devastating enough for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Now, the alleged hacker behind last year's 'Teraleak' – in which huge amounts of data had leaked online ?
UK Charts Mario Galaxy Loses Steam As Battlefield Blasts Onto The Scene
One Battle(field) after another
We've got our latest look at the UK physical charts and, unusually, there's no Nintendo presence on the podium this week. Battlefield 6 has arrived on the scene with a bang, claiming the top spot in its debut week and pushing last week's champ, Ghost of Yotei, down into third. EA SPORTS FC 26 sticks around in second,...
Sunday12th Oct 2025
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds First "Premium" DLC Pack Now Available
The Minecraft crew join the Season Pass
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was released for the Switch at the end of last month, and now in an update, Sega has locked in the first Season Pass DLC release date. This included a teaser trailer and the confirmation that the paid Minecraft Pack is out this week on 8th October 2025. It contains Steve, Alex and...
News Hunter x Hunter's First Season Pass Character Arrives Next Week
Here's a look
Arc System Works Europe has just announced that the ever-so-slightly-delayed 2D fighter, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, releases today on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Bushiroad Games and Eighting, this one has got some pedigree
