Tag: Upcoming Releases - Page 2
News IO Interactive's James Bond Game '007 First Light' Will Be Revealed This Week
A new hitman approaches
As if there isn't enough to be excited about this week, IO Interactive, the talented team behind the incredible (and coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2) Hitman: World of Assassination series, has just revealed that its brand new James Bond game, which we've known is on its way to the new console since April's Direct, is to be...
News Switch 2 Exclusive Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Gets An Extensive Overview Trailer
Plus a hotline for US citizens
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, an updated Switch 2 exclusive of the 2015 title, has received a new overview trailer ahead of its launch later this week. It's pretty standard stuff, really. The trailer goes into the basic plot of the game (without heading into spoiler territory, we might add) while also providing a bit of...
News Konami's Switch 2 Launch Title Will Have 3-Player Local Co-op Via GameShare
Survive together, kids
Konami and Unity are teaming up to bring Survival Kids back as a Switch 2 launch title on 5th June 2025. But besides the trailer during the Nintendo Switch 2-focused Direct back in April, we haven't heard much else about the game. However, in an interview with Stephen Totilo over at Game File (paid), the game's producer —...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For June & July 2025
Switch too
This is it: Switch 2 launches this month! Switch 1 will live on, of course (and we're still excited to play Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream next year), but all eyes are on Nintendo's new console, with its brand new games and its updates to existing classics. Yes, yes, we've all played B
News Nintendo Appears To Have Updated Mario Kart World's Switch 2 File Size
Some other file sizes have also changed
We're now less than a week out from the Switch 2 and it seems Nintendo has updated the estimated file size for Mario Kart World. According to official online listings in the US and Japan, this new open-world entry has been reduced from 23.4GB to 21.9GB. Although the Switch 2 comes loaded with 256GB of...
News New Yakuza 0 Opening Movie Builds The Hype For Switch 2 Launch
It's nearly here!
SEGA is keeping the hype train running in the lead up to Switch 2's release by gradually drip-feeding us more information about its launch titles. Today, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut is back in the limelight, as we've got our first look at the game's opening movie. The above footage promises just about as much action as we would...
"It is a very firmly anti-AI sort of game"
I first caught wind of Date Everything! last year, when an animated trailer showcased a dating sim unlike anything I'd ever seen. What do you mean a humanoid fridge, grand piano, and front door can woo me? And, more pressingly, how are they all so hot? As it turns out, that title is both an invitation and...
News Tamagotchi Plaza Lets You Be A Dentist Or Tailor In New Gameplay Trailer
Smile!
With Tamagotchi Plaza launching on Switch and Switch 2 next month, Bandai Namco is ramping up the cuteness by sharing a gameplay trailer for the upcoming entry in the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series. And, look, if you're not familiar with Tamagotchi, the dentist part of the headline may have caught your eye. But apparently, the...
News Lorelei And The Laser Eyes Dev Teases Switch Port Of Critically Acclaimed Text Adventure
"DEVICE Switch"
Celebrated Swedish developer Simogo — most well known for its two most-recent games, Sayonara Wild Hearts and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes — has shared a little teaser of an iOS gem running on Switch, hinting at a potential console port. That game is Device 6, a text-based adventure game that launched on mobile and tablets back in...
News A New 3D Metroidvania Has Been Confirmed For Switch 2
We'll get many more, we're sure
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a new 3D metroidvania from French duo Sol brothers, has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and will launch at some point in 2026. We suspect the Switch 2 will be absolutely flooded with metroidvanias after a few years or so, so it's nice to highlight one of the early contenders...
Video Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Shows Off Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Support
Fun with your friends
SEGA is bringing Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S action to the Switch 2 at launch and while it looks set to offer more of the same, there will be some new features here and there. One, in particular, you might be interested in trying out if you're picking up the new camera accessory, is the ability to see other players when you're versing...
News Sega Says It Will Stop The New Virtua Fighter Project If It's Not "Good Enough"
"That's how serious we are about it"
SEGA is bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. to the Switch 2 and certain other next-generation platforms in the future, but in case you missed it, it's also working on its next major entry in the series. While we don't know the specifics just yet, the team behind it does have some requirements it feels it must...
News Misc. A Tiny Tale Will Fill The Chibi-Robo-Sized Hole In Your Heart This July
It's itty-bitty
While the Switch 2 will be occupying a lot of our time and space over the coming weeks and months, there are still plenty of adorable, relaxing-looking games for us to experience. Misc. A Tiny Tale is one such game, with cute, tiny robots whose goal it is to spread joy wherever they go. We've been following this one for
News Fast Fusion Launch Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look At Switch 2 Gameplay
Game launches day one with the new console
Shin'en Multimedia has released what is, to our knowledge, the first launch trailer for the Switch 2 with Fast Fusion. Launching day one with the new console, Fast Fusion is the follow-up to 2017's Fast RMX, letting you merge vehicles together to create one of potentially hundreds of combinations. The new...
News My Nintendo Store Reveals Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Bonus & Bundles (UK)
Go figure
After yesterday's reveal that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be coming our way on 16th October, My Nintendo Store has lifted the lid on the pre-order bonus goodies we can expect to find when purchasing a copy through the UK website. A new site update has revealed that My Nintendo pre-orders for the physical and digital editions will open on...
News Nintendo Reveals New Game Rules & Items For Mario Party Jamboree - Switch 2 Edition
Update: English trailer now live
We are quickly closing in on the 24th July release date for the catchily-titled Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, and Nintendo has lifted the lid on a bunch of new features we can expect to find when playing on the new console. This all comes courtesy of an update to the game's...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Switch 2 And Switch 1 Prices Have Been Revealed
And we're pleasantly surprised
After today's reveal that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will arrive on Switch and Switch 2 consoles on 16th October, The Pokémon Company has lifted the lid on how much each edition will set you back, and we're pleasantly surprised. As shared on BlueSky by Serebii's Joe Merrick, Legends: Z-A on Switch will set you back...
News Kunitsu-Gami Is Getting A New Mode To Coincide With Switch 2 Release
A new venture
Capcom has announced that Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will be getting a brand-new mode to coincide with its release on the Switch 2 on 5th June 2025. Dubbed 'Otherworldly Ventures', the mode takes the basic action/strategy gameplay of the main story mode and simplifies a few things to make it more approachable for those who want...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Secures Switch & Switch 2 Release Date
Plus, it's time for a box art reveal!
Well, this is a little out of the blue! The Pokémon Company has surprised us all with the announcement that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will arrive on Switch and Switch 2 on 16th October 2025. The date was revealed in the following post on Twitter, with the studio reconfirming that the Switch 2 edition will boast...
News A New Arcade Baller Is On The Way, But Temper Those NBA Jam Expectations
Putting the 'Boo' in 'Boomshakalaka'
Outright Games has announced that it is teaming up with developer Unfinished Pixel on a new "family-friendly basketball game," and it's nabbed the official NBA license to do so. NBA Bounce is set to, uhh, bounce onto Nintendo Switch on 26th September and while we have seen very little footage of it in action so...
News Nearly A Decade After Its Initial Release, SOMA Gets Its First Switch Trailer
Better late than never
Remember SOMA? The survival horror game that initially launched back in September 2015? Well, it's finally coming to the Nintendo Switch thanks to a collaboration between Frictional Games and Abylight Studios. The debut trailer has just launched and, we'll be honest, it looks a little rough around the edges. It's natural for...
Video Diddy Kong, Tunes & Vines - Here's Everything We Want From Donkey Kong Bananza
All aboard the hype train
We are a little under two months away from Donkey Kong Bananza arriving on Switch 2 now, and it's fair to say we are excited. The first 3D DK platformer in decades is enough to get the hype train running, but let's not pretend that it doesn't come with a hefty dose of trepidation, too. There's a lot riding on this one, and...
News Front Mission 3: Remake Is Still Alive, And It's Coming To Switch Soon
Wanzers at the ready
At last, Front Mission 3: Remake has a release date on Nintendo Switch. Forever Entertainment is bringing the beloved tactical RPG to the console on 26th June 2025. Front Mission 3: Remake was originally announced way back in 2022 during a Nintendo Direct, and we haven't seen much of it over the years. It did, however, make an...
News Story Of Seasons Publisher Says Physical Switch 2 Releases Are "The Right Decision For Us"
"I’d love to say all Switch 2 releases from us in the future will go the full ROM route"
Marvelous USA has been hitting the headlines for all of the right reasons in the run-up to the Switch 2's launch next week, on 5th June 2025. The publisher is one of the few third-parties bringing a full physical release to the new console on launch day in...
News Switch 2 Units Are Allegedly Out In The Wild, But You Might Need An Update For Switch 1 Games
The early bird can't catch the worm
It was only a matter of time after US retailers reportedly started receiving Switch 2 units, but now some are sharing screenshots of the console in their home. However, there's a catch — the console is unable to play any Switch 1 games right now. YouTube account a2dubai has shared a short unboxing video of the...
News Retailer Smyths Is Holding A Switch 2 Midnight Launch Across All UK Stores
Get in line
Retailer Smyths has announced that it will be holding a midnight launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing those who pre-ordered via Click-and-Collect or Store Collection to pick up their consoles as early as possible. Stores will be open from 12:01am to 12:30am, and Smyths has also confirmed that it will have "limited stock of...
News Fantasy Life i Gets Switch 2 Release Date With Paid Upgrade Path For Switch 1 Players
And it's coming launch day
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time's Switch 2 release date has been shared by Level-5 — and it's very, very soon. As in, the new console's launch day of 5th June 2025. Now, a bunch of you may already be playing the game on Switch — it only just launched on 21st May, after all. But fear not, you'll be able to...
Round Up The Previews For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Are In
How is it shaping up?
Square Enix recently confirmed that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be launching on the Switch and Switch 2 on 30th October 2025. As part of the Dragon Quest Day celebrations, several outlets have gone hands-on with the latest title to see how its shaping up in the months leading up to its release. It seems Square...
News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Launches October, Switch 2 Version Confirmed
Update: Game-Key Card release confirmed
To celebrate Dragon Quest Day, Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation have announced that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch on 30th October, 2025. Not only that, but as expected, a Switch 2 version has also been confirmed. Those who already have sava data available for Dragon Quest III...
News Mario Kart World For Switch 2 Tops Famitsu's "Most Wanted" Games List
The hype is real
It's hard to believe but the Switch 2 is out next week and naturally, excitement for Nintendo's new kart racer Mario Kart World is on the rise. The famous Japanese video game outlet Famitsu has shared its latest "most wanted" games list based on reader votes and this new entry in the Mario Kart series is now in the top spot -...
News 'Castle Of Heart: Retold' Revamps The Soulslike Platformer For Switch 2
Mostly 'armless?
Polish developer 7Levels has announced that it's bringing its 2018 platformer, Castle of Heart, back to your Switch screens this summer (plus other platforms - and Switch 2, at some TBA time), with a revamped version of its Slavic mythology-inspired dark fantasy adventure. We reviewed the original back in March of 2018, calling it...
News Sega & Lizardcube Talk Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance And How To Modernise A Classic
Take this!
With Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's release date now just 97 days away (not that we're counting), both Sega and Lizardcube have been out and about and making sure to satiate our increasing desire for more information on their upcoming side-scrolling adventure. Of course, this isn't just any old adventure and, much like Lizardcube's previous...
Video Here's A Sneak Peek Of Mario Kart World's Start Screen
Press L and R to start racing this June
Nintendo has been revealing all sorts of details about Mario Kart World each week in the leadup to the Switch 2 launch and even more footage continues to pop up. First up is a glimpse of the game's official title screen which features the driver (in this case, Mario) zipping about the world of the new game...
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Lets You Hop Between Timelines To Date Multiple Characters
Love is in the air
Having trouble deciding who to romance in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma? Well fear not, as Marvelous has a solution for you — timeline and world hopping (thanks Siliconera!). No, we're not joking; the official Rune Factory PR account announced that you can date and marry multiple different characters in the upcoming Rune...
News Ys vs. Trails In The Sky Crossover Fighter Confirms Summer Release Window
The Whereabouts of Fight
refint/games has nailed down a release window for the upcoming crossover fighter, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga on Switch (thanks, Gematsu!). The 2010 PSP fighting game is officially coming out this summer, and to celebrate, we've got a brand new trailer showcasing many of the game's playable characters,...
News 'Shadow Labyrinth' Injects Some Pac-Man Nostalgia Into Its Latest Trailer
Waka-waka, eh ehhh
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for its upcoming Pac-Man re-imagining Shadow Labyrinth, and if previous glimpses of the game perhaps didn't convince you, then this latest effort may just bring you on board with its nostalgic elements. The new trailer showcases a series of mazes that look a lot more like the traditional...
Video First Look At 'Wild Hearts S' Four-Player Gameplay On Switch 2
Featuring online and local support
Koei Tecmo will be showing its support for the Switch 2 this year with some of its games and launching in July is Wild Hearts S - a monster hunting-style game, which originally made its debut on other platforms in 2023. This updated version coming to the Switch 2 will include some adjustments to the gameplay and...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Ready To Race With A New Rating Down Under
SEGA launched Sonic's new campaign this week
Alongside Sonic's new campaign launch this week, it seems his upcoming racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has now been officially rated. This rating by Sega popped up in Australia earlier this month. According to the Australian Classification Board, it will be 'PG' for 'Parental Guidance' and contains...
News Koei Tecmo Switch 2 Launch Title Showcases Joy-Con And USB Mouse Gameplay
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening lands next month
One of the new features of the Switch 2 is the ability to use the Joy-Con 2 as a mouse-like controller. It's a feature that quite a lot of games and genres can benefit from and in case you missed it, Koei Tecmo's grand strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition will also support this...
News Danganronpa Creator's "Multi-Genre" Game Is Out September, And It Sounds Absolutely Wild
Update: Official trailer and pre-order details revealed
Here we go, then — after last week's teaser, we now know that Shuten Order, the next game from Danganronpa creator and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy's co-director Kazutaka Kodaka is launching on 5th September 2025. The
News Want Even More USB Ports On Switch 2? Accessory Firm JSAUX Has Got You Covered
On second ports
A few weeks back, we took a look at a rather snazzy Switch 2 Joy-Con charging dock from accessory manufacturer JSAUX. The firm has now revealed its latest addition to the hybrid line-up, and while it's not quite as colourful as the previous product, it looks promising for port fans. The SnapPort is a USB splitter for Switch 2...
News Randy Pitchford Defends Borderlands 4 Pricing Comment
"It's getting gnarly out there, you guys"
Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford found himself in hot water recently after making a fairly tone deaf comment regarding the potential price of Borderlands 4. In response to concerns that the game may well be priced at $80, Pitchford simply stated that "if you're a real fan, you'll find a way". It's not a...
Random Mario Kart World's Devs Had To Double Check Mario Actually Eats Power-Up Mushrooms
What would the other option even be?
We can't say that it's the kind of question that normally crops up in our everyday lives, but if someone put us on the spot and asked "does Mario actually eat those power-up mushrooms?", we'd struggle to know the definitive answer. Of course, The Super Mario Bros. Movie dedicated an entire subplot to this very...
News Nintendo Explains Why Mario Kart World Isn't Called 'Mario Kart 9'
"We wanted to take the series to the next level"
Nintendo has released a surprise 'Ask the Developer' series on Mario Kart World ahead of its launch next month. The chat with the dev team is full of interesting revelations about the game itself, but one note in particular caught our eye right from the jump: the reason why the game isn't called...
News Street Fighter 6 Releasing Final 'Year 2' Fighter Alongside Switch 2 Game Launch
Update: Capcom gives us a look at the new DLC fighter
[Fri 11th Apr, 2025 00:45 BST] Capcom announced it would be bringing Street Fighter 6 to the Switch 2 last week and today it has confirmed the release date of the final 'Year 2' DLC fighter Elena. This character (first appearing in Street Fighter III: New Generation) will be released the same...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Shows Off Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Action And Environments
Neo City showcased in new trailer
We've got another new trailer from Sega and Lizardcube of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the upcoming brand new 2D action platformer in the long-running Shinobi series. Today, we're getting a look at Neo City, a neon-lit industrial city where danger lurks in the shadows; this is the second locale we've seen after Oboro...
News 'Thank Goodness You're Here' Headlines Physical Game Label From Lost In Cult
Along with 'The Excavation of Hob's Barrow' and 'Immortality'
Lost in Cult has confirmed that its upcoming physical games label will kick off with three tantalising titles; two of which will be available on the Switch. The three games are Thank Goodness You're Here, The Excavation Of Hob's Barrow, and Immortality (PS5). All will be available mass...
That ain't it, Randy
Following concerns that the upcoming Borderlands 4 would match Mario Kart World's $80 price tag, Gearbox Software founder Randy Pitchford has provided a pretty tone deaf response on social media when a fan addressed the topic directly. As covered by IGN, Pitchford stated that "if you're a real fan, you'll find
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Looks Awesome In Nintendo's Latest Switch 2 Deep Dive
So THAT was the Imprisoning War...
The latest entry in Nintendo's 'Creator's Voice' Switch 2 series is here, and this week we're taking a deep dive into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Koei Tecmo's Ryota Matsushita and Yosuke Hayashi shine the light on the studio's upcoming fighter, promising that the game will not only "depict the battles of...
News Mario-Inspired 2D Platformer Secures A Switch 2 Release On Kickstarter
And it looks gorgeous
2D action-adventure game Aurascope has completed its recent Kickstarter campaign, with backers pledging enough dosh to secure a port on the Switch and Switch 2. Created by Nick Oztok, the game sees you set off on an adventure with protagonists Trace and Aurora as they look to uncover the secrets of the 'Aurascope'. If the...
