Feature 33 Games With 'Secret' Performance Bumps You Should Revisit On Switch 2
Update: Now with even more games
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Walkthrough + Star-Crossed World Guide
Updated with Star-Crossed World on Switch 2
Guide 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
The very best Switch 1 & 2 games coming soon
News Nintendo's Ability To Ban Switch 2 Consoles Has Landed It In Hot Water
Just another day for The Big N
Guide Mario Kart World Guide - All Courses, Cups, Missions, Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Your ultimate Mario Kart World resource
Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
Nintendo Switch 2 News
TodayTue, 16th Dec 2025
News Users Are Reporting "Greatly Reduced" Input Lag On Zelda: Wind Waker For NSO
Latest update landed 11th Dec
Following the latest update for the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube app (which added Wario World), users are reporting "greatly reduced" input lag for The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. According to a post on Reddit from user ChrisCube64, the reduced input lag has now made the game "actually playable". The original post...
News Surprise! Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's Free Switch 2 Demo Is Now Live
Demolicious
Naoki Hamaguchi teased it earlier this year, but surprise! The free Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demo is now live on the Switch 2 eShop. We've got a new trailer (above) showcasing what you can expect from this
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.4.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download this update on Switch 2 today
Nintendo has released its second patch for Mario Kart World this month (and perhaps the final update for the game in 2025). This one is much smaller than the 1.4.0 update that dropped at the start of December. Here's what you can expect from Version 1.4.1, according to the official Nintendo support page. It...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Expansion Coming 2026, Hollow Knight: Switch 2 Edition Also Announced
Free update and free upgrade confirmed
Before the talented developer Team Cherry signs off for 2025, it's got some exciting news to share. The "first big" Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion is already in the works and is scheduled to arrive in 2026. This new content, officially titled Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow, will come packed with
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.7 Out This Week On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Switch 2 version resolves crashes and stability issues
Assassin's Creed Shadows didn't get off to the best start on the Switch 2 when it arrived earlier this month, with players reporting crashing and stability issues. Fortunately, Ubisoft acknowledged these problems and said these issues
YesterdayMon, 15th Dec 2025
Digital Eclipse and Atari confirm you'll need to "download" it
If you ended up getting the physical version of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for the Switch or Switch 2 last week, we've got some news you might not be too happy about. Since its arrival in stores, Mortal Kombat fans have discovered Mortal Kombat 4 is not included on the Legacy...
News Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Surprise Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, And It's Out Now
And it's a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners
Surprise, folks! Larian Studios has dropped a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Divinity: Original Sin 2. Oh, and it's out right now, and if you already own the game on Switch 1, you can upgrade for free. It's $49.99 / £44.99 (or your regional equivalent) on Switch 2. However, if you buy the Switch 1 version...
UK Charts Metroid Prime 4 Falls From The Top Ten
Guess who reclaimed pole position
We've got our latest look at the UK physical gaming charts and, rather expectedly, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has taken quite the tumble from its bronze-medal debut last week. Samus' latest now finds itself in 15th position, with the top 10 awash with Switch and Switch 2 titles as we approach the holidays. Mario Kart...
News Digital Foundry's 'Graphics Of The Year Awards' Nod To Some Switch 2 Beauties
Metroid, Mario, Kirby and more
2026 is almost upon us, so naturally, everyone is thinking about end-of-year awards. Geoff Keighley hosted his ceremony last week, and today, it's time for the tech experts from Digital Foundry to get involved, as they run down their best graphics of 2025. It will come as no surprise that the shortlist this year is...
News Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Probably Won't Come To Switch 2 Anytime Soon
Pray to Eywa
Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has garnered some pretty positive reception since its release in 2023, with numerous updates providing more content and quality-of-life improvements, and graphics that stand as some of the best in the business. If you were perhaps hoping to see Avatar on the Switch 2, however, then you might want...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: How To Get Marshadow
Sneaking in the shadows
A much-underloved Mythical Pokémon is Marshadow, in our eyes at least. It's cute and a little bit creepy and, most importantly, you can catch one in Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension. This guide gives you all of the steps you need to take to catch your very own Marshadow in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. So let's get to it!...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: How To Get Hoopa
Unbound and all yours
Hoopa is the central Pokémon in Legends: Z-A's DLC, Mega Dimension. It's a rather cheeky, adorable creature and a close companion of your resident donut maker, Ansha. And you can get your very own Hoopa — eventually! You'll need to clear the DLC first, but if you want to know how or where ahead of schedule, here's our guide...
Sunday14th Dec 2025
News Multiple Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Resident Evil 4, Miitopia and much more!
Nintendo released a new update for the Switch 2 earlier this week, bumping the system up to Version 21.1.0. Once again, it's followed with Switch game compatibility updates. Some of the highlights this week include Resident Evil 4 and Miitopia, which have had "previously identified issues" resolved. The game...
News Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Updates Planned For Switch Platforms
Aspyr confirms
Aspyr surprised Nintendo fans in November when it shadow dropped Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Switch and Switch 2. As mentioned in our review, it's not quite as "Definitive" as the name might imply – fortunately, there will be patch updates in the future. Speaking to Nintendo Everything recently, Aspyr product manager Jordon...
Saturday13th Dec 2025
Guide 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
The very best Switch 1 & 2 games coming soon
Following The Game Awards 2025, which was full of Switch 2 announcements, we've given this list a big overhaul and combined the Switch1 and Switch 2 games we're most excited for in one big list. Enjoy! Juggling two consoles is hard work for some, but not for Nintendo. While the Switch 2 is the primary...
News Kirby Air Riders Dev Team Disbanding Soon, Game Updates Also Ending
It was fun while it lasted
Yesterday, Kirby Air Riders got a major update, bumping the Switch 2 exclusive up to Version 1.2.0. It turns out this might be one of the final significant patches. According to a roughly translated post on social media, the game's director Masahiro Sakurai said the Kirby Air Riders development team will be disbanding in...
Review Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Switch 2) - A Hard Pass For A Great Game
Sanity is for the weak!
Warhammer, I have to say, is something that I've only come to really appreciate properly in recent times. I was never particularly bothered until I picked up a big starter pack of wee guys and big monsters to paint (y'know, for my kids), and then a proper, no-holds-barred addiction set in. I needed lore. I needed more! And...
Pre-orders open later this month
If you played Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you're probably familiar with the Decayed Master Sword. First 4 Figures now has plans for a "life-size" statue of it, with pre-orders scheduled to open on 18th December 2025. Pricing hasn't been revealed just yet, but if you sign up to the First 4 Figures email, you can get...
News Capcom Game Awards Switch And Switch 2 eShop Deals, Save Up To 85%
Sales for Mega Man, Resident Evil and much more!
Capcom had a big presence at this year's Game Awards, and to go out with a bang, the company is celebrating its games with a special "limited time" sale, offering up to 85% off select titles. So, if you're looking for a deal on Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, or something else in Capcom's...
Video Pragmata Hands-On Impressions Shared By Capcom
See what it's all about
Capcom yesterday announced its new sci-fi action adventure Pragmata, starring Hugh and his android companion Diana, would be coming to the Switch 2 in April 2026. As you might have already heard, this title (where you explore a lunar research station) adds a "unique hacking twist" to gameplay - combining basically puzzle...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th December)
Federation Focus
We're another week closer to the all-important GOTY discussions, and our backlogs are looking bigger than ever. It's time to find out if any of us have plans to do something about it, as we dive into another edition of What Are You Playing. There has been a fair bit of news in the world of Nintendo this week. The Game Awards came...
Friday12th Dec 2025
Guide Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Help from Beyond
Welcome to our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Walkthrough will guide you through the game from beginning to end, providing you with clear guidance on how to obtain 100% completion. That includes all Power Suit Upgrades, Scan Entries,
Review Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension (Switch 2) - Repetition Takes The Shine Off
I am the Alpha and the Mega
After hopping into my 20th Hyperspace in Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC, Mega Dimension, I realised something. I’ve been doing the same things over and over again for the past few hours. Now, I know the series isn’t exactly known for varying things, but it feels particularly egregious within a condensed DLC...
News Mega Man Returns In 2027 With A "Brand-New Entry" For Switch And Switch 2
Here's a first look at the gameplay
Perhaps one of the biggest surprises of The Game Awards this year was the announcement of Mega Man: Dual Override for the Switch and Switch 2. It will be releasing on Nintendo systems (and other platforms) at some point in 2027. Along with this news was a first look at the gameplay, it doesn't really show all...
News Surprise! Capcom Is Bringing Pragmata To Switch 2, amiibo And Demo Also Confirmed
Clear any plans you had for April 2026
At The Game Awards pre-show, Capcom revealed it would be bringing Pragmata to the Switch 2 on 24th April 2026. Pre-orders are now live for $59.99 and some
News Leon Kennedy Is Confirmed For Resident Evil Requiem
The legend returns
[Tue 9th Dec, 2025 12:30 GMT]: Leon Kennedy has finally been confirmed to appear in Resident Evil Requiem; though perhaps not in the way that Capcom had hoped. Yes, as reported by IGN, the veteran character now shows up via the PSN store when users go to the pre-download page. The updated key art shows Leon in the background...
News Kirby Air Riders Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
If you've been racing around in the Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders and wondering when the next patch will be dropping, we've got some good news. Nintendo has today released an update, bumping the title up to Version 1.2.0. It comes packed with general updates, balance adjustments, and bug fixes. Here are the full patch notes,...
News The Game Awards GOTY For 2025 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Nintendo also took home some awards
The Game Awards for 2025 has wrapped, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by French studio Sandfall Interactive has officially been crowned 'Game of the Year'. In case you missed it, the competition included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come:...
News 'Orbitals' Brings Awesome-Looking Asymmetrical Co-Op Anime Antics To Switch 2 Next Year
Cosmic conundrums
Keplar Interactive and Japanese indie dev Shapefarm have announced that their brand new intergalactic puzzle adventure, Orbitals, is coming exclusively to Switch 2 sometime in 2026. Revealed during The Game Awards, which we shouldn't hold against it, Orbitals sees two players take on asymmetrical co-op tasks to stop cosmic storms...
News Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 In 2026
It's Compulsion's latest release, South of Midnight
In case you somehow missed it, Xbox is now bringing its first-party titles to other console platforms, and following a bunch of announcements in recent years, another game has been confirmed for Nintendo hardware. South of Midnight by Compulsion Games is coming to the Switch 2 (and Sony's...
News CRKD Announces The 'Nitro Deck 2', Compatible With Switch And Switch 2
Shipping Spring 2026
We've had mixed opinions on the CRKD Nitro Deck for the Switch, but now the company has come out swinging with a brand new iteration – and it's compatible with both Switch and Switch 2. The Nitro Deck 2 starts shipping in Spring 2026 and looks to be a significant upgrade over the previous model. It seems the company has the...
News Phasmophobia Brings "Genre-Defining" Co-Op Horror Madness To Switch 2 In 2026
Stay alert
One of the many spooky surprises at The Game Awards this year was the announcement Phasmophobia, the highly popular co-op psychological horror title, would be making its way to the Switch 2 in 2026. The team at Kinetic Games says it will include all of the content added throughout 2025. A release date or price hasn't been confirmed just...
News Stop Motion Co-Op Adventure 'Out Of Words' Confirmed For Switch 2
Launching 2026
Fans of It Takes Two and Split Fiction might want to pay attention, because another co-op adventure is heading to the Switch 2. Out Of Words launches in 2026 and is a stop motion co-op adventure from developers Kong Orange, Wired Fly, and Morten Søndergaard, with publishing duties from Epic Games. You'll explore the "wild, colorful...
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: How To Evolve Galarian Yamask In Mega Dimension DLC
Unmasked
When lots of Pokémon return for a new game or a piece of DLC, you can be that some of the more unusual evolution methods have changed. That's sort of the case with Galarian Yamask in the Mega Dimension DLC, a regional variant that got a new evolution back in Generation 8. This kind of Yamask has a very strange method that you'd have no...
News Leon And Grace's Screen Time Will Be "Equally Split" In Resident Evil Requiem
"the contrast gives the game a unique rhythm"
During The Game Awards, Capcom finally confirmed the existence of Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem with an awesome new trailer. It seemingly confirms that players will experience more traditional survival horror while playing as Grace Ashcroft, while Leon's gameplay will be more akin to Resident...
Video LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight 'Official Heroes & Villains Trailer'
Switch 2 release date to be announced "soon"
Following the announcement of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for the Switch 2 in August, Warner Bros. Games has now shared a brand new trailer focused on the heroes and villains of the series. Alongside this news is a release date for other platforms - confirming a 29th May 2026 launch, with a...
Video New 007 First Light Trailer Introduces Lenny Kravitz As Bawma
Out next year for Switch 2
IO Interactive is gearing up to release 007 First Light next year on the Switch 2, and ahead of this anticipated release, a new teaser trailer has been shared at The Game Awards, introducing the new character Bawma. He's played by the singer and musician Lenny Kravitz, and is described as being the "largest black-market...
Thursday11th Dec 2025
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Walkthrough, All Wild Zones, Tips & Tricks
Including the Mega Dimension DLC
Welcome to our Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Mega Dimension DLC walkthrough hub, and to Lumiose City! You'll be spending a lot of time in this Paris-inspired town in Kalos, so let's settle in. As the second game bearing the Legends moniker, Z-A is decidedly different from the mainline 'Generational' games It's a good...
Guide The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
The Keigh to success
Strap in, folks, because The Game Awards are almost upon us once again. Yes, following last year's 10th anniversary special, Geoff Keighley is sending off 2025 with a bang — if by "bang" you mean a bunch of awards, some big reveals, and more than a few sponsored ads thrown in for good measure. What's more, it's another big...
Start your engines...
A couple of months ago, Sega released Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the Switch 1, bringing a generally solid kart racer that gave Mario Kart a run for its money. Yet, what held it back from greatness was the overall poor performance, whether you played it on Switch 1 or via backwards compatibility on Switch 2, with each system...
News Nintendo Expands Switch 2 GameCube Library With Wario's 3D Outing
An absolute Treasure
Following the announcement of Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble for the N64 'Nintendo Classics' library, Nintendo has today released Wario World for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack GameCube service. This game was developed by the talented Japanese team Treasure (Gunstar Heroes, Sin and Punishment), and was locally...
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Verdict On Red Dead Redemption For Switch 2
Are the upgrades worth it?
Red Dead Redemption is out now for the Switch 2, delivering an updated version of the acclaimed Wild West romp. We've already provided our own glowing 9/10 review, but now the lovely chaps at Digital Foundry have gone into even more depth as to what you can expect from a graphical and performance point of view. Starting...
Random Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Wins GameStop's "Worst Game Of The Year" Award
And Halo 3 takes out 2025's GotY
One launch game for the Switch 2 that didn't get a rosy reception was Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. This interactive exhibit allowed users to get up close with the new hybrid system and learn all about its fancy features and tech. Unfortunately, many fans were upset about Nintendo releasing this digital game as a...
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...
Japanese Charts Sorry Samus, Octopath Is The Best-Selling New Release This Week
And Switch 2 puts up HUGE numbers
Last week was a big one for new releases, and Famitsu is here to show how they all fared in their Japanese chart debut. Somewhat surprisingly, nothing was able to topple the top four of Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A (on Switch 1 and 2) this time. Less surprising is that Octopath...
News Street Fighter 6 Update To Add The UI From '3rd Strike', 'Alpha 3', And More
But it'll cost ya
Street Fighter 6 is already one of the greatest fighting games of all time, so Capcom really didn't need to do much more to sell it to us. Alas, an upcoming update on 16th December genuinely sounds like one of the coolest yet, with the game adding a bunch of UI options from previous titles. So, if you're a fan of Street Fighter...
News My Nintendo Store Adds A New Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reward (North America)
Get it while you can
Nintendo is offering a cool new Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reward on its My Nintendo Store in the US and Canada. It's a holographic poster set, and it will set you back 1,000 Platinum Points. The first poster features the "lone hunter" Samus Aran in her new look for Prime 4. And the second one, which looks like you could attach it...
News Your Nintendo Switch 'Year In Review 2025' Won't Arrive Until Next Month
The wait continues
Now, many of you might be waiting to see your Nintendo 'Year in Review' stats this week or next. Spotify has already done it, PlayStation has done it, and Nintendo usually follows suit in mid-December. But not this year. The company just announced that we're going to have to wait a whole extra month to see our 2025 stats, with...
Wednesday10th Dec 2025
Mini Review The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) - Just Hugely Disappointing
"If I had a sister, I'd sell her in a second"
Skyrim. Listen, mate. We need to talk. Back when I reviewed Skyrim's 2022 Anniversary Edition update on Switch, I gave it a 7/10 and summarised that, whilst it was amusing that Todd Howard was still signing off on versions of this game, there were enhancements enough, through some new quests and the...
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Version 2.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Mega Dimension DLC is here!
There have been so many announcements and game releases recently, and to add to this, Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC is out this week. Now, as part of the arrival of this new content, Nintendo has shared the patch notes for this major update on its official support page. This unlocks the DLC, adds new...
