Tag: Icymi
ICYMI Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Demo Out Now On eShop
A Dragon Quest spin-off also gets a surprise release
During a sizzle reel in the Nintendo Direct earlier this week, Square Enix gave fans another look at the upcoming release Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. It also included an eShop demo announcement, and in case you missed it, it can be downloaded right now! The demo starts at the...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.8.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You can download this free update now
Nintendo has dropped a surprise update for Mario Kart World this week, which adds 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits and two new Knockout Tours. If you haven't already downloaded this update, it's now officially live! It bumps the software up to Version 1.8.0 and follows a major update in June. As mentioned...
ICYMI Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Enhances Link's Adventure With Jump And Dash Controls
"Modern camera movements" have also been added
Look at that camera, complete freedom! Yesterday, Nintendo gave us our first proper look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, revealing an updated version of Link and "overhauled" visuals. This remade version of the N64 hit doesn't stop there, with the development team also making some major...
ICYMI SanDisk Is Now Selling A 1TB MicroSD Express Card For Switch 2
Make some space
Switch 2 storage can be expanded with microSD express cards, and if you're looking for some extra space on your new system, you might want to check out SanDisk's latest product. At Gamescom this week, the tech company, which specialises in memory products, has showcased its 1TB microSD express card, targeting (but not limited to)...
ICYMI Switch 2's Co-Op Exclusive 'Orbitals' Is Getting A Proper Physical Release
The retro-anime adventure launches this September
This week, Sony surprised the gaming space when it announced PlayStation's disc-based physical releases would end by 2028. It has ignited all sorts of discussions about the future of physical video games, and it's also resulted in some developers taking the opportunity to promote hard copies of...
News Splatoon 3 Version 11.2.0 Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The devs already have another update in the pipeline
[Wed 10th Jun, 2026 02:30 BST]: Nintendo has announced its team-based squid shooter Splatoon 3 will be getting an update this week, bumping the title up to Version 11.2.0. Inklings and Octlings can expect fresh changes to the game's multiplayer, including weapon adjustments and changes to X...
News Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition Officially Announced For Switch 2
Returning alongside Rayman Legends Retold
Following the game being listed on the Xbox store page last week, Ubisoft has now officially announced Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition. In case you missed the news in the Rayman Legends Retold announcement post, this enhanced version of Origins will be included with the standard and deluxe editions of...
ICYMI Indiana Jones On Switch 2 Will Support Mouse & Gyro Controls
The Mouse Crusade
Dr. Jones is making his grand return to Nintendo consoles next week with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. And developer MachineGames has been answering questions about the port over on its Discord. Sharing one such Q&A on social media, executive producer John Jennings has reconfirmed that yes, Mouse Mode and gyro controls are...
ICYMI Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Estimated Switch 2 File Size Revealed
Make some space
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes its debut on the Switch 2 later this month, and in case you missed it, the estimated file size has been revealed. If you plan to embark on this new adventure (which takes place between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade), according to the official Nintendo eShop...
ICYMI OPUS: Prism Peak Is Out Now On Switch 1 & 2, And The Critical Reception Is Glowing
Peak gaming
Sigono's latest narrative adventure, OPUS: Prism Peak, arrived on Switch 1 and Switch 2 yesterday. And a quick look at the reviews show that this might just be one of the best games of 2026. That should be no surprise to anyone who's played any of the OPUS games, as these are beautifully written tales with an emotive core at the centre...
ICYMI Next Triple-i Initiative Showcase Promises Reveals For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & More
iiinteresting
For the third year running, Evil Empire has announced that its Triple-i Initiative Showcase will be bringing 45 minutes of uninterrupted game trailers (featuring eight world premieres) our way this week. The showcase is set to kick off tomorrow (9th April) at 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 9am PT / 12pm ET, and you'll be able to watch along on a...
ICYMI Donkey Kong Bananza's Newest DLC Event Is Now Available
Banana powered
Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush DLC kicked off its third event of 2026 earlier this week, and it features a pair of classic Kongs in statue form that long-time fans will want to grab. 'Unyielding Strength' started on 31st March and runs until 7th April 2026 at 7:59am BST / 8:59am CET / 11:59 PT (6th), giving you a chance to grab...
ICYMI Pokémon Champions Is Getting A Free Update For Switch 2
It will be available at launch
The Pokémon Company previously announced Pokémon Champions would be coming to the Switch 2, and it's now been revealed how exactly it will be made available. In case you missed it, alongside the release date confirmation this week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirmed trainers on Switch 2 will have access to...
ICYMI You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's Second In-Game Event Early
The apple of my Sableye
We're almost at the end of the first in-game event in Pokémon Pokopia. Hoppip is getting ready to close up shop and, hopefully, make a home in your town — wherever that may be. But don't worry, more events are on the way, and if you're feeling a bit cheeky, you can actually access the next one... now! And in this event,...
News Switch 2's GameCube App Has Been Updated (Version 1.6.0)
Here are the reported improvements
Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' service has improved each retro game library over time, and alongside the release of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness yesterday, the GameCube app has been updated. If you didn't already notice, this application available to Switch 2 users has now jumped from Version 1.5.0 to...
News Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
Catch 'em all in Pokémon XD
Last month, during the annual Pokémon Day broadcast, The Pokémon Company announced the 2005 GameCube role-playing title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was on the way to Switch 2 in March. Following this news, the successor to Pokémon Colosseum is now officially available to Switch 2 user
ICYMI Nintendo's Dishing Out Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Collectible Cards
Nabbit before it's gone
Right at the end of Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, Miyamoto announced that the film's marketing would be stepping up a gear in the run-up to release, with daily drops on the Nintendo Today! app in the shape of collectible cards. These digital collectibles can be picked up every day by simply logging into the app...
ICYMI Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch Icons Have Returned
Don't miss them!
Nintendo has this week surprised Xenoblade fans with a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. There is also a paid upgrade for existing owners. To celebrate the Switch 2 version, Nintendo has also revived the game's themed icons for Switch Online members. Yes, in case you missed it, there are four waves...
ICYMI Paper Mario-Styled RPG 'Escape From Ever After' Has Launched On Switch
And it's riding high on Metacritic
Well, we can't reach them all as they drop, that's for sure. With so many games releasing at any given time, sometimes things that should and do appeal to our Nintendo sensibilities get lost in the mix. And so has been the case — until now! — with Sleepy Castle Studios and Wing It! Creative's Escape from Ever...
News Surprise! Splatoon 3's First Update Of 2026 Has Added Health Bars
We weren't expecting this!
Nintendo released a major update for Splatoon 3 this week, and in case you missed it, it adds health bars to the game. This has come as a real surprise to Splatoon players, as up until now, the enemy's health in multiplayer was displayed through visual cues. As Nintendo notes, the remaining health of opponents will now be...
ICYMI The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Now Coming To Cinemas Two Days Earlier
In certain parts of the world
Yesterday, Nintendo finally gave us our first look at Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, thanks to a Nintendo Direct and a brand new trailer. And while Yoshi — and some other Mario series cameos — stole the spotlight, there's one piece of additional news that fans in certain countries can get excited about. The...
Video Nintendo Highlights Enhanced Switch Games On Switch 2
Free updates are available for each of these titles
Since the arrival of the Switch 2 last June, Nintendo has served up enhancements for multiple first-party games. These come with all sorts of updates from optimised visuals, HDR support to Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Now that the holiday season is pretty-much over, and there's likely some new owners...
ICYMI Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Gets A Free Switch 2 Update Next Week
Expect updates to "visuals" alongside Version 3.0
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a free 3.0 update alongside the paid Switch 2 Edition of the game next week. In case you missed it, there'll also be some additional free enhancements for Switch playe
News Mario Tennis On Switch 2 Has 38 Playable Characters – "The Most In Series History"
Including Daisy, Peach and 36 others...
Last year, Nintendo lifted the lid on a brand new Mario Tennis game for the Switch 2. It's called Mario Tennis Fever and will be launching next month on 12th February 2026. We've not really seen or heard much about it since then, but now that the new year is officially underway (and the tennis pro tour is...
Metroid mania
Nintendo has been marketing and promoting the recent release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in all sorts of ways, and in case you missed it, it released a few extra offerings recently. First up, in the US, the My Nintendo Store is offering a printable Metroid Prime 4: Beyond official box art cover based on the Switch 2 version of the game...
ICYMI You Need To Check Out The Video Game History Foundation's "Untold Story Of The NES"
"15 years in the making!"
Hopefully, many of you are enjoying an end-of-year break over the holidays, but even if you're back at the coalface before the new year arrives, we recommend making time to check out this fascinating new overview documentary of the NES' US launch from Frank Cifaldi and the folks over at the Video Game History Foundation...
ICYMI Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Now Available, Will You Be Getting It?
The new version is now live
In case you missed it, following ConcernedApe’s status update last week, Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now officially available. This particular version comes loaded with mouse controls, four-player split-screen as well as eight-player online multiplayer. There’s also GameShare support for Switch...
ICYMI TGA's Day Of The Devs Showcase Highlighted A Pair Of Upcoming Switch Indies
Get those wishlists ready
We've already rounded up all of the Switch announcements from The Game Awards 2025, but that wasn't the only showcase that Mr Keighley served up this holiday season. As ever, Day of the Devs was on hand to highlight a bunch of upcoming indies that we can look forward to in the next year or two. It was a slightly slimmer...
ICYMI Here's What Else Might Be On The Way To Switch Online's N64 Library
Rayman 2 has now been confirmed
Earlier this year, a Switch Online + Expansion Pack trailer supposedly teased some upcoming releases for the N64 library. One of these games was Forsaken 64, which was released in September, and another title spotted was Rayman 2: The Great Escape, and that's now returning next week. So, what else might be on the...
ICYMI Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted Post Launch Summary - What's Bloomed Since Release
Growing the garden
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted didn't get off to the best start when it launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in October, but the development team at PopCap Studios has been working around the clock to squash all of the bugs and improve the title with all sorts of updates. If you're having trouble keeping up with the successive...
ICYMI Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Estimated Switch 2 And Switch File Size Revealed
Make some space
We're now just weeks out from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's anticipated release, and more details about it (including some previews) are beginning to circulate online. In case you missed it, the estimated digital file sizes for the Switch and Switch 2 Edition of Samus' long-awaited adventure have also gone live on the eShop and official...
ICYMI More Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC News Is Coming Our Way Tomorrow
Another dimension
After all of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension DLC news earlier this month, The Pokémon Company announced that another trailer drop would be heading our way on 19th November (that’s tomorrow, if you were wondering). Well, with the day almost upon us, we’ve got some more specific details about when we can expect things...
ICYMI Red Dead Redemption's Switch 2 Release Is A Free Upgrade For Switch Owners
Yee-haw!
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare fans will soon be back in the saddle with Rockstar Games recently announcing it's reviving John Marston's journey on Switch 2 and multiple other platforms this December. While the announcement already had many cowboys jumping for joy, in case you missed it, Rockstar Games has also confirmed this...
ICYMI The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Teases Rosalina And Bowser Jr. Scenes, Here's A First Look
Voiced by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie
Nintendo and Illumination have aired the first official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. That's not all, though! If you only watched the trailer and didn't actually catch the Nintendo Direct, you might have missed two other scenes. During the short presentation by Shigeru Miyamoto, Illumination's...
News Atlus To Address Persona 3 Reload's Switch 2 Frame Rate Hiccups In "Future Patches"
It won't be updated "in time for the main game's release"
Persona 3 Reload got a Switch 2 demo a few weeks ago, and it's raised some concerns about the performance of the game on Nintendo's new hybrid platform, with players reporting all sorts of issues about the frame rate. While the eShop showed the game operating at 30FPS, there were seemingly...
ICYMI Switch 2 Available For Purchase At The My Nintendo Store (US)
Get yours today
If you're still considering a Switch 2 and happen to be located in the US, Nintendo has issued a reminder on social media that its new system is now available for purchase on the My Nintendo Store. According to the fine print, no invitation is required, but purchase limits apply. There are three different bundles currently...
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...
ICYMI If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
And don't forget the premium tier membership
During the latest Direct, it was revealed Virtual Boy games would be joining the 'Nintendo Classics' library early next year. In case you missed it, there'll be a few (paid) gates you'll need to pass through before you can even access this particular library. Not only will you need to have an active...
ICYMI Nintendo Reminds Us Switch Game Vouchers Won't Be Sold After January 2026
But it will still add games to the voucher catalogue
It's been incredibly busy in the land of Nintendo recently with the arrival of the Switch 2, and in case you missed the initial announcement in July, Nintendo announced it would be discontinuing Switch Online Game Vouchers. It has now issued another notice about this via its custome
ICYMI Nintendo Highlights 'Super NES - Nintendo Classics' Features Update
Have you tried out these features yet?
At the end of July, Nintendo released an update for the Switch Online Super Nintendo app adding Mario Paint. This update included mouse support (for Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers and USB mouse compatibility), as well as the ability to remap buttons. The same update also featured mouse support for the existing...
News Apex Legends Switch 2 Upgrade Supports Mouse Mode
In your sights
One of the many new features of the Switch 2 is the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode ability. It's already been showcased within the launch window with new and old titles, and later this year, it will be available in Samus' first-person adventure, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. If you are eager to warm up your FPS skills beforehand, it's been...
News Square Enix Wants Feedback About Its New HD-2D Game Coming To Switch 2
Have you played the demo yet?
To send off Nintendo's recent Partner Showcase, Square Enix announced some new projects, and one of them happened to be the brand new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. This is an action RPG where the combat will take place in real-time instead of the usual turn-based battles you might be used...
Random DK's Fur Gets Brighter In Bananza When He's Powered Up
Here's a look
Donkey Kong Bananza has been out for a few weeks now, and unsurprisingly, players are still discovering all sorts of things about it. Apart from new ways to speedrun the game, as you've probably noticed, there's some lovely attention to detail, and it extends to DK's fur. Supper Mario Broth on social media notes how a full "Bananergy"...
ICYMI Koei Tecmo Has Released A 'Wild Hearts S' Demo On Switch 2
Try it out ahead of the full release
[Thu 10th Jul, 2025 01:55 BST]: One of the many games arriving on the Switch 2 this month is Koei Tecmo's Monster Hunter-like game Wild Hearts S. Now, ahead of the official release on 25th July 2025, the Japanese team has rolled out a demo in select locations on Nintendo's new hybrid system. You can download...
ICYMI Here's A Look Inside Donkey Kong Bananza's Switch 2 Game Case
In case you missed it...
Donkey Kong Bananza is now officially available for the Switch 2, and while there's not often much to look at when it comes to game cases nowadays, some titles do include some extra artwork. We saw it with the Mario Kart World physical release, and DK's new release also has artwork on this side of the case. It's an image of...
News Totaka's Song Appears To Have Been Found In Mario Kart World
The famous Nintendo tune returns
Nintendo mentioned how there were all sorts of surprises to discover in Mario Kart World and a week after the game's launch it looks like Totaka's Song has been discovered. As highlighted on social media and elsewhere online (via Nintendo Everything), you can hear Yoshi humming this Nintendo tune in the game's...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Error Code: 2206-1015 has been resolved
In case you missed it, Nintendo has rolled out a new update, and no - we're not talking about the big 20.0.0 update, this is a completely new patch officially bumping the firmware up to Version 20.0.1. This latest update resolves Error Code: 2206-1015, which Nintendo was already "investigating" after multiple...
ICYMI 12 Switch Games Will Receive Free Switch 2 Upgrades
ARMS, Pokémon and much more
We've been overloaded with all sorts of information about the Switch 2 and one thing many fans might not even know is that 12 original Switch games will be getting free Switch 2 upgrades. We highlighted this when it was initially announced and now our video team has issued a reminder while also chiming in with their own...
News Switch 2's Dock Isn't Compatible With The Original Switch, According To Nintendo
No docking
The Switch 2 is getting a new dock and if you have been wondering whether you'll be able to use your original Switch with it, apparently not. According to a listing on Nintendo's Japanese website (as highlighted by Nintendo Everything), the original Switch systems seemingly can't be used with the Switch 2 docking station. This includes...
ICYMI Nintendo Reminds Us Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives
The Switch 2 is also backwards compatible
Switch 2 is an evolution of the original device in all sorts of ways, but there's also a fair bit of overlap with current and existing systems in place. With this in consideration, Nintendo has today issued a reminder about how the current Switch Online game voucher service isn't eligible with Switch 2...
