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Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked
All the VB games on NSO
Of all of Nintendo's consoles, the Virtual Boy is one of the most fascinating due to being a rare hardware flop in the company's storied history. It might be the worst-selling Nintendo system ever (and it never even launched in Europe), but there's some great software and intriguing curios in the VB library. With just 22...
Gallery Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
"Shades of your journey await!"
In the lead up to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration, Nintendo officially lifted the lid on the return of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. They're arriving on the Switch eShop on 27th February 2026, and ahead of this release, Nintendo has shared not only an official trailer but also some direct screenshots,...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Link Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Look
Pre-orders open next week
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and it appears First 4 Figures will be joining in on the fun. In a new announcement this week, the statue maker has given its followers on social media and YouTube a "sneak peek" of a new Tears of the Kingdom - Link statue. If it looks familiar,...
Saturday21st Feb 2026
Pokémon GBA's Switch eShop release is a special occasion
Nintendo has already ruled out the Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen coming to the Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' service, so how about the possibility of more Game Boy purchases via the eShop, similar to the Virtual Console releases during the 3DS and Wii U generations...
PSA Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Preloads Are Now Live
The countdown begins!
It's all happening so fast with the upcoming Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Switch eShop releases! If you've already preordered these games for £16.99 / $19.99 each, here's your reminder that the preloads for the game have now officially gone live in select regions around the globe. So, you'll have an entire week to...
Video Pokémon Shares Side-By-Side FireRed And LeafGreen Opening Theme
Releasing on Switch next week!
A week out from Pokémon Day and Pokémon's official 30th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo has officially announced the return of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as standalone eShop releases. The announcement has surprised (and shocked) trainers around the globe in all sorts of ways and if the existing info dump...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st February)
X-tra work
Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! What a week, eh? Clearly not content with just the one surprise announcement this week, Nintendo delivered two almighty news drops to our door. First, we got an out-of-the-blue shadow drop for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (which looks
Friday20th Feb 2026
News Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
Coming next week
Nintendo has seemingly revealed Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Switch earlier than planned, as a whole bunch of eShop listings are now live on the eShop. [Update: The reveal has now been officially announced - see the trailer below.] Priced at £16.99 / $19.99 each with a launch date of 27th February (Pokémon Day, of...
News Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Is Getting A Stunning 'Special Edition' Release In Japan
Still just a download code, mind
It's official, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will arrive on the Switch eShop right after the Pokémon Presents wraps up next week on 27th February. It's a cause for celebration, of course, but there's a part of us that can't help but feel a pang of envy after realising that Japan is getting treated to a 'Special...
News DOOM's Compatibility Issue On Switch 2 Has Been Resolved
Bethesda confirms
[Wed 28th Jan, 2026 03:45 GMT]: Since the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo and developers have been working to make as many Switch games as possible compatible with the new system. One of the many titles that has experienced issues on this hybrid device is Bethesda's DOOM reboot, which launched in 2016 and eventually made its way...
News NieR:Automata "To Be Continued" As Sales Hit Another Milestone
10,000,000.0000000 (and counting)
NieR:Automata continues to be a big sales success for Square Enix, and in a celebratory video for the game's 9th anniversary, we now know the game — a sequel to 2010's NieR — has sold over 10 million units. Plus we have a tease for the series' future Last we heard, the 2017 action RPG, which came to Switch in...
News Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is "The First Step" In The Platformer's Comeback
"We’re looking forward to talking more about 'Rayman' soon"
Last week's PlayStation State of Play brought us the welcome news that Rayman is back, thanks to the Digital Eclipse-developed Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition. And for the once-iconic platforming legends, it seems this is just the beginning. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has told Variety...
News Double Dragon Gaiden Adds Four New Fighters In Free DLC Switch Update
Beat 'em up with "Bimmy & Friends"
The 2D pixel beat 'em up Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons continues to add new characters, and in the "largest character update yet", it's now added four more fighters. Each character in this free "Bimmy & Friends DLC" brings a new face, new personality, and a new fighting style to the city - allowing...
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...
News Pokémon Unite Is Adding The Original Legendary Bird Trio As Playable Pokémon
Celebrating 30 years of Pokémon
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the annual celebration Pokémon Day, the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has revealed the next trio of playable Pokémon coming to the competitive multiplayer game. It's the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, which featured in the original Pokédex. Zapdos...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Third Major Free Update Kicks Off This Month
Here's the official trailer
Level-5 has been updating Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road on a regular basis since it arrived on the Switch and Switch 2 last November, and it's now announced the game's third major (and free) update. It's officially titled 'Orion & Lumen DLC' and will be launching next week on 25th February 2026. Here's the announcement,...
Thursday19th Feb 2026
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.1 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Bug Fixes & Adjustments
Here are the full details
Following the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition last month, Nintendo has now released its second update for the title this year. It addresses multiple issues and makes some adjustments on both the Switch and Switch 2. There are also some updates specific to the Switch 2 version of the game. This...
News Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now Live
This "bug fix patch" is available now in America
At the end of last year, the popular farming and lifestyle sim Stardew Valley got released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US. The creator ConcernedApe has now rolled out the first major update for the title in 2026. It's a bug fix patch addressing multiple issues, including some improvements to...
News Bandai Namco Unleashes A New Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Update For Switch And Switch 2
And there's more on the way
Bandai Namco's fighting game Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO made its way across to the Switch and Switch 2 late last year, and this week, it receives a new update for these platforms. The Japanese company has outlined what to expect on its official website. This update includes multiple changes and adjustments to game modes...
Japanese Charts Yakuza Kiwami 3 Brings The Fight To Mario Tennis
It's-a (Kiwa)Mi
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and it has been quite the week for Kiryu and co. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties has punched its way to the top of the pile on PS5, shifting 58,171 copies in its debut week. The PS4 and Switch 2 versions grab fifth and sixth places, too, giving the game almost 94,000 units to its name...
News EA Sports FC Revealed To Use AI For Some Commentator Voiceover
With permission - "it's always a collaboration"
Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray has been a staple voice in various football (soccer) games over the years. Having worked on the iconic BBC show for over 20 years, he's become one of the defining voices of the sport for a thousands. But commentating real football game on live TV is very...
Wednesday18th Feb 2026
General fixes, additional language support and more
Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Zelda series in 2026, and this week it has released new updates for Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild for Switch and Switch 2. These updates aren't major ones, but they do include some general fixes for both titles and there's
News Ori Dev Shows 'No Rest For The Wicked' Running On Switch 2
Update: A first look following reports of a Switch 2 release
Nintendo formally announced the Switch 2 last week and while some developers appear to have already locked in their support, other studios are still gauging whether or not to release certain titles on the Switch's successor. One of these developers happens to be Moon Studios, with the CEO...
Review BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Switch) - A Remarkably Over-Ambitious Roguelike That Goes Deep
He fights for the Users
Entropy, a scientific concept defined by randomness and disorder, is a fitting name for a roguelike. Since BlazBlue began as a fighting game series it’s seen a multitude of spin-offs, now finding itself in the realm of 2D platform action and roguelike principles. Its whopping assembly of eighteen-playable-characters helm...
News Hold It! Among Us And Capcom Have Teamed Up For Another Ace Attorney Crossover
Get a free Phoenix Wright outfit
Remember last September when Among Us teamed up with Capcom to promote the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection? Well, it's not done with this Ace Attorney collaboration just yet. Following the release of a Miles Edgeworth outfit, developer Innersloth has now taken to social media to announce it's "calling in a...
Tuesday17th Feb 2026
News Ren & Stimpy Are Getting A 7-Game Retro Collection, Courtesy Of Limited Run
Update: Digital launches this week
If the news of the Nickelodeon Splat Pack release date earlier this week wasn't enough cartoon nostalgia for you, Limited Run Games has revealed that it has even more in the pipeline for Switch, in the shape of the
News Ubisoft Reportedly Aware Of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition OST Requests
The new release comes with a "reimagined" soundtrack
Rayman officially made a return on the Switch and multiple other platforms last week with the release of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition. While many fans are glad to see this iconic video game character return, as highlighted by our colleagues at Push Square, not everyone is necessarily happy...
News Free-To-Play Racer Asphalt Legends Gets A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Including visual enhancements and more
If you're looking for another arcade racing game to try out on Nintendo's new hybrid system, Gameloft has this week released a Switch 2 Edition of its free-to-play racer Asphalt Legends. According to Nintendo's website, this version of the game includes a resolution upgrade. It runs at 1440p in television mode...
News The Rogue Prince Of Persia Spring Roadmap Reveals Two Upcoming Free Major Updates
And they're right around the corner
With the Dead Cells team on development duties, we knew it was only a matter of time before The Rogue Prince of Persia landed even more content, and what do you know, there are two major updates right around the corner. Evil Empire recently shared a blog post on the game's Steam page, revealing the Spring 2026...
Monday16th Feb 2026
News 13 Switch Emulators Hit By Latest Wave Of Nintendo Takedowns
"Our development will continue" says one defiant dev
It was back in 2024 that Nintendo really kicked its emulator takedown requests into overdrive following the removal of Yuzu and 3DS emulator Citra, and a fresh wave came late last week. As spotted by Reddit user Devile, Nintendo issued a new DMCA notice on Friday calling for the removal
Sunday15th Feb 2026
Opinion This Is The First Game That's Come Close To Rivalling The Best Paper Mario
But how do they fare in a straight-up head-to-head?
Escape from Ever After is the heir apparent to the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door throne. Sleepy Castle Studio released it on 23rd January to all major platforms with a simple promise – deliver Paper Mario fans the game they’ve been clamouring for ever since Nintendo chose to shift the...
News Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders are now live
Alongside the release of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition on the Switch eShop and multiple other digital platforms this week, Ubisoft and Atari have also confirmed a physical Switch release is on the way. Pre-orders are now live on the Atari website for $29.99 (or your regional equivalent) and it's due out on 26th June 2026...
Saturday14th Feb 2026
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)
Kept you waiting for 60fps, huh?
Ah, love is in the air, folks. Yes, it's the weekend, and we're gazing at our stack of games with wistful longing. We can't let them go unplayed, can we? Before we dive into what we're booting up, however, let's take a look at the last week. Our headline review was Mario Tennis Fever, but we also checked out Yakuza...
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Super Monkey Ball Free DLC Update Out Now
AiAi joins the race
Sega has been bolstering the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds roster with all sorts of paid and free DLC characters, and the fifth free update is out this week. Following NiGHTS, who was added as a playable character at the end of last year, this time it's AiAi from the Super Monkey Ball series. Alongside this, there'll also be some...
Friday13th Feb 2026
News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Unveiled For Switch, Launching In 2026
"Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse"
As part of the Castlevania 40th anniversary celebrations, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse during the latest PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast. Evil Empire and Motion Twin (known for Dead Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia) are helping out with the development of the title, and it...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Update Now Available, Adds Switch 2 Support
Download it today
Following the reveal of a second Metal Gear Solid Collection today, Konami has updated the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch 2 and Switch. According to reports, the Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3
Yes, it's a Game-Key Card on Switch 2
After multiple reports of a second collection, Konami has today officially confirmed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 on 27th August 2026. Like the original volume, this will also be getting a physical release. Konami has outlined exactly what you can expect...
News Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
First up is Belmont's Curse
Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania series this year, and the celebrations officially began today with the announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse for multiple platforms including Switch. Now, on the series' anniversary webpage, the Castlevania production team has shared a special message,...
News Surprise! Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Arrives On Switch This Week
Rayman is officially back!
Following rumours and a recent rating, we've now got an official announcement! Ubisoft's Rayman is back and he'll be returning in Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition. This title has been confirmed for the original Switch and multiple other platforms, and the most exciting part is it's out this week on 13th February 2026! The...
Talking Point How The Heck Will MGS4 On Switch Handle Its PlayStation References?
"Oh wait! We're on PlayStation 3!"
We all saw it coming, but Konami has now finally confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is heading to Switch 1 and 2, bundling Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel in one package. I'm especially ple
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Announced For Switch 2 And Switch
Here are the games included
In some very exciting news today, Konami has announced it's bringing Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 to the Switch 2 (and Switch) on 27th August 2026. As highlighted in the official announcement, this collection will feature the "first-ever port" of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and
Gallery We've Got The Virtual Boy Accessory For Nintendo Switch Online
It's a big boy
Well, what a lovely surprise! Our local Royal Mail representative knocked on the door today and delivered a curious-looking box, and it turns out that it's none other than the Virtual Boy accessory for Nintendo Switch Online! Yes, it seems like a whole bunch of people – in the UK, at least – are receiving their retail Virtual...
PSA No, Yacht Club's New Game Isn't Coming Out In 2030 - eShop Date Just A "Placeholder"
Update: New release window now confirmed
[Thu 5th Feb, 2026 06:30 GMT]: In case you missed the update last October, Yacht Club's new game Mina the Hollower has been delayed, although it's not a "major" one. In saying this, there have been some posts circulating online about the current date listed on the Switch eShop. If you h
News Two Legacy Of Kain Titles Are On The Way To Switch 2 And Switch This March
Including a collection
Crystal Dynamic's Legacy of Kain series will be returning this March with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance. Both of these titles are coming to the Switch 2 and Switch. Defiance Remastered will be released on 3rd March 2026, and Ascendance is arriving on 31st March 2026. Here's a description...
News Stunning 2D Adventure 'Neva' Is Getting An Expansion, And It's Cheap As Chips
Launching next week
The lovely, heartfelt 2D adventure Neva is getting a paid DLC expansion, and it'll cost you less than the vast majority of Starbucks' menu. Launching on 19th February, Neva: Prologue will set you back a mere £2.49 in the UK and will reveal how the game's key protagonists, Alba and Neva, first became involved with one another...
News Live Out Your British Murder-Mystery Fantasy In 'Clue: Murder By Death' On Switch
Solve the case today
If you're someone who loves a little bit of Agatha Christie, or maybe you're partial to the Knives Out movies, then Cocodrolo Games and Dolores Entertainment may have something just for you with Clue: Murder By Death, and it's out on the Switch eShop... today! (No mysteries there.) As you can probably tell by the title, the...
Thursday12th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 7 Start Date And Mega Stone Rewards Revealed
I'm Just (Blazi)Ken
There are still a few more days to redeem your Swampertite Mega Stone in Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 6, but The Pokémon Company has already revealed what's in store for next season (thanks, Serebii). Ranked Battle Season 7 kicks off on 19th February and will be sticking around until 12th March. The big reward...
News Diablo II: Resurrected Announces New 'Warlock' Class, And It's Available Today
Celebrating 30 years of Diablo
As part of Blizzard's 30th anniversary spotlight broadcast for the Diablo series this week, it has surprised fans with the release of brand new paid DLC for Diablo II: Resurrected. It's called Reign of the Warlock and is available today from the Switch eShop for $24.99 / £20.99 or your regional equivalent. It...
Japanese Charts Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
Use your reimagination
Famitsu has published the latest weekly physical game sales in Japan, and if you know anything about video games, then you probably know that Japan loves some Dragon Quest, and that's the big story this week. Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined has swept the top three spots across Switch 1, Switch 2, and PS5. The game sold 177,563...
News Are Diablo 4 And Diablo 2 Coming To Switch 2? Blizzard Stays Silent
Devilish
Blizzard kicked off 30th anniversary celebrations for the Diablo series yesterday with a 40-minute spotlight, focusing on updates and new content for the franchise's current games. However, one question remains unanswered: is Diablo IV coming to Switch 2? And, additionally, what about a Switch 2 Edition for Diablo II: Resurrected?...
