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News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Switch Resolution Update Now Available
Some other bugs have also been addressed
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance made its arrival on the Switch eShop last week, and while we think it's got the potential to be "pure ninja gold", there are aspects of this particular version that could use some work. One issue was tied to the game's resolution not being properly optimised. Fortunately, it looks...
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The Switch 2 exclusive Drag x Drive has today received its first major game update, bumping it up to Version 1.1.0. It's been previously noted how this title was lacking modes and certain features, and it seems this latest update has improved the overall experience. For starters, it's now possible to play local wireless games (supporting up...
News Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Scores New Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Plus, new update roadmap revealed
Hot off the back of its Switch 2 release earlier this month, First Studio and Marvelous have released the first major update for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion, bringing the game up to ver. 1.1.0. Alongside the previously teased gyro mode addition, the update also adds in a brand-new boss, various camera...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Scores A Free DLC Update This December
Get to know a new and mysterious character...
Professor Layton's delay isn't the only news from Level-5 today. To help lift spirits, it's now officially revealed the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time major (and entirely free) DLC. This was originally teased earlier this year in
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Mega Man Season Pass Collab
Following a leak last week
Physical copies of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (which aren't meant to be available to the public until 25th September 2025) have reportedly "leaked" upcoming Season Pass and DLC collaborations. If you don't want any spoilers, you might want to navigate away from this page now. Right, with this out of the way, according to...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Two Namco games join 'Nintendo Classics'
Nintendo has today announced it will be expanding its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with two more games for the Game Boy Advance library. They include the Namco titles Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, and they'll be arriving next week on 25th September 2025. The puzzle title Mr. Driller 2...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Version 2.0.1 Is Now Live On Switch 2, Here's What's Included
Following the release DK Island & Emerald Rush
Following the recent arrival of DK Island & Emerald Rush, Nintendo has now updated Donkey Kong Bananza to Version 2.0.1. This follows the major 2.0.0 update earlier this month which added this paid DLC to the game and also included multiple other adjustments. This latest update fixes multiple...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download this update on Switch 2
Mario Kart World has received multiple updates since it arrived on the Switch 2 in June, and now the latest one for September has been released. This bumps the game up to Version 1.3.0 and makes some welcome adjustments in the "Free Roam" mode. It also comes with some handy updates, like the ability to see "P...
News TMNT: Splintered Fate Lands Huge Free Content Update And New Paid DLC Next Week
Say hello to the newest fighter
After a cheeky little tease last week, Super Evil Megacorp has today lifted the lid on the next wave of content heading to the TMNT roguelike Splintered Fate — and, brace yourselves, there's quite a lot. The game will be landing a beefy free content update on 30th September, with a new game mode, fresh levels, a...
News Stardew Valley Creator Announces Version 1.7 Update
Update: Don't expect it too soon
Fans of the hugely successful farming and lifestyle sim Stardew Valley can look forward to another major update in the future. The creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone actually shared this news at the Stardew Concert this week, and has now followed this up with an announcement on social media. In brief, a Stardew...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Teases New Playable Character
And a "major title update"
The radical roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is getting another DLC character in the future. The big reveal is scheduled for 23rd September 2025, with this new character joining the turtles and Casey Jones. Alongside this, the team will also be releasing a major title update. When we hear more,...
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma X Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Collab Announced
A free DLC is "coming soon"
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma got off to a solid start, with Marvelous revealing the RPG spin-off had already shipped more than 500,000 copies as of August. Now, in another update, a special collaboration with Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has been announced. This will be a free DLC and is "coming soon", so expect...
Video Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Character DLC And Free Update Teased
Xenoverse 2 is also getting new content
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on the Switch and Switch 2 this November, Bandai Namco has lifted the lid on DLC 3: Dragon Ball Daima Character Pack 2. It's launching on other platforms next week on 24th September and includes Goku (Mini), Super Saiyan 4; Goku (Daima), Super Saiyan 3;...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Donkey Kong Bananza Today
Two updates in one week
The Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers typically gets one update per week, but this week is a little bit different. Following the shadow drop of DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC on the Switch 2 last week, Nintendo has now added a "special release" to this app featuring select music from Donkey Kong Bananza. It's...
News Madden NFL 26 Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Defensive tweaks, new playbooks, more Limp Bizkit!
EA Sports has dropped a huge new update for the recently released Madden NFL 26. The September 17th patch introduces a large number of fixes, adjustments, and other bits and bobs to a game that does a very solid job of bringing the full Madden experience to handheld - so long as you can take the...
News Ravenswatch, The Excellent Follow-Up To Curse Of The Dead Gods, Scores A Shapely Free Update
Cuts quite the figure
Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelike in the now-classical Hades vein, one that earned itself a lovely 8/10 from us back when it released, and Passtech Games' follow-up to that cracker, Ravenswatch, is also quite the banger itself, sitting pretty as it currently is on a very nice score of 84 on Metacritic. Think...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Getting A Sweet 'Switch 2 Edition' Upgrade This November
Zombie hunter Juliet is back
More Switch titles are slowly beginning to receive Switch 2 game upgrades, and Dragami Games has now announced its own plans for Juliet's zombie hack-and-slash Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. The title will be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition featuring "high frame rate", "high resolution", and it will be made available as...
News Capcom Gears Up For Street Fighter 6's Next Season 3 DLC Character, Coming Soon
"C.Viper Arrives" Fighter Pass revealed
[Fri 27th Jun, 2025 00:45 BST]: Capcom recently revealed the Season 3 DLC roster for Street Fighter 6, confirming Sagat, C. Viper, Alex and Ingrid would be joining the battle. Now, in an update during its Spotlight broadcast today, the company has locked in a date for the first fighter. Along with a brief...
News Raidou Remastered Updated On Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Quality-of-life improvements aplenty
Sega and Atlus have released a new update for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army on Switch and Switch 2, bringing the game up to version 1.10. The update brings a whole bunch of quality-of-life improvements to game alongside some standard bug fixes. The remaster launched on 19th June 2025,...
News Antonblast Appears To Be Jumping On The Virtual Boy Bandwagon
Who needs Wario Land?
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the recent Direct was Nintendo's Virtual Boy announcement for the Switch Online service. If that wasn't already enough for one week, the developer behind the indie sensation Antonblast has now timed in its own announcement with this news, revealing it will be adding a dedicated 'VB mode' in the...
News Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Update Reportedly Improves Performance On Switch 2
But the Switch experience is supposedly "worse"
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots can be a fun experience on Switch, but there are admittedly certain areas of its game that could be improved (like performance). Fortunately, developer Hyde and Bandai Namco seem to already be addressing some problems. As highlighted by the YouTube channel Good Vibes Gaming...
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...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new paid DLC update is now available
Nintendo's latest Direct broadcast was filled with all sorts of surprises, but one thing you might not have expected was DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza. Yes, just months after the game's initial release on the Switch 2, DK's latest outing has now been bolstered with some smashing new content, and it's available...
News Nintendo Today! Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It adds a new Kirby theme and more
It's been a busy year for Nintendo and to help with all of the announcements in March of this year it released its very own new-style mobile app. Nintendo Today! has been updated multiple times since its release, but today's update is arguably the best one yet. It adds a new Kirby theme, additional language...
News Minecraft Live Returns Later This Month With New Game Drops, Dev Secrets And Much More
"Don't miss it"
Mojang has reconfirmed its next Minecraft Live broadcast of 2025 will be returning later this month on 27th September. This show will provide an update on vanilla Minecraft - including "fresh info" from the developers, the inside scoop on unannounced game drops, and much more. This will then be followed by a "Deep Dig After Show",...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Improvements to vehicles, photo mode, and more
CD Projekt Red has released yet another patch for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Switch 2, introducing a number of fixes and improvements to vehicles, photo mode, quests, the open world, and more. One of the key improvements is the implementation of AutoDrive, which would previously be a bit hit...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Receives An Update (Version 1.0.4), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Try it out now on Switch and Switch 2
Apart from the release of Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 this year, Capcom also released Capcom Fighting Collection 2 just before the arrival of the new Nintendo hardware. Last month, this same collection of classics received a "free title update" - unlocking additional characters in Street Fighter Alper 3...
News Emergency Meeting! Among Us Adds Two New Roles In Latest Update
Introducing the Detective and Viper
Among Us has received a new update across all platforms this week, bumping it up to Version 17.0.0 and adding two new roles to the game along with various quality of life updates. The new roles include the Detective and the Viper. Here's a rundown about both roles courtesy of developer Innersloth, along with a...
News UFO 50 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including an icon change
UFO 50, the excellent retro compilation for Switch, has received a fresh update to bring it up to version 1.7.8.30. There are a couple of notable additions and changes here, including a new 'pixel perfect' scaling option, and a revamp of the icon for the Switch home menu. Let's be honest, it wasn't exactly the most...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong's Upcoming Patch Will Nerf The Difficulty In Certain Areas
It might be proving too much for some
Team Cherry has announced the first patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong, bringing a solid selection of fixes and improvements to the newly-released game (thanks, Eurogamer). Due for launch "mid next week", one key aspect of the patch is that it will actually nerf the game's difficulty in certain areas –...
News Nintendo Adds Another Golden Sun Soundtrack To Nintendo Music
Listen to Camelot's RPG sequel
Nintendo's weekly update for the Nintendo Music app has arrived, and this time it adds the soundtrack from the RPG Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Nintendo and Camelot released this sequel on the Game Boy Advance in 2002/03. As for the album, it contains a whopping 94 tracks and has a runtime of 3 hours and 23 minutes. Here...
News Star Wars Outlaws 'Switch 2 Title Update 1' Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Our first patch has just been deployed"
Following the release of Star Wars Outlaws on the Switch 2 last week, Ubisoft has now rolled out its first title update on this platform. This update has range of fixes including "clearer visuals when moving quickly through the world or using binoculars", and UI updates and performance improvements. Here's...
News Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Receives A Small Update On Switch
"We fixed stuff!!"
Wayforward was able to revive a slice of history last month with the release of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. This Switch eShop release, originally planned for the GBA, has now received an update across all platforms. It addresses a bug that caused Shantae to "freeze or disappear", corrects some language-related issues, and...
News Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game Updated On Switch
Addressing crashes, save stability and much more
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game admittedly didn't get off to the best start when it launched on the Switch in July. Fortunately, the team at Weta Workshop has been busy improving the overall experience since then. With this in mind, the latest game update has now been rolled out...
News More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Here's the latest batch
The Switch 2 allows you to play your existing Switch library, but not every Switch game works perfectly out of the box. Fortunately, Nintendo has been rolling out regular firmware updates to help improve this, and following yesterday's major system update (bumping the Switch 2 up to Version 20.4.0), a handful of games are...
News Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Roadmap Outlined
Free and paid DLC is on the way
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion launched for the Switch 2 earlier this week, and now that the game is available, the team has gone into detail about the post-launch content on the way. This includes a free roadmap update, which will add content from October through to December, along with some paid content. The free...
Video Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter DLC Overview Trailer Released
Costume sets and much more
Ahead of the release of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter later this month, Falcom has released a new trailer highlighting the DLC. This paid content will be made available between 19th September - 2nd October and is made up of costume sets, flag sets, and much more. Here's the rundown of what you can expect (via Gematsu):...
News Shadow Labyrinth Patch Version 1.0.4 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A survey for the game is also live
In July, Bandai Namco released its new Pac-Man themed title Shadow Labyrinth across multiple platforms. Now, in an update today, the development team has rolled out a new patch for this game. It addresses multiple issues and makes some other adjustments. This will also bump the game up to Version 1.0.4, and it is...
News Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Download this fresh new update today
Nintendo's been busy this week with the release of a new firmware update for the Switch and Switch 2, and now a Splatoon 3 patch has been announced. This will bump the game up to Version 10.1.0 on both systems and includes multiplayer changes and a bunch of other adjustments. As mentioned at the very end...
News Switch Online's GBA App Has Been Updated (Version 3.0.0)
New features, but no game update
Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' library has this week been expanded with Forsaken 64 and the Japan-only release, Magical Vacation. Although the GBA title hasn't been made available locally, the app here has received an update, bumping it up to Version 3.0.0. Firstly, the official banner and icon for this app...
News Switch Online's Mature N64 App Expands With Another Title This Week
Update: Forsaken 64 is now available
Nintendo has announced it's bringing the first-person shooter Forsaken 64 to its "Mature" Switch Online + Expansion Pack app. The Acclaim Entertainment title, released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and developed by Iguana UK, will be arriving for the Switch and Switch 2 online service on 4th September 2025. Here's...
News Everybody's Golf Spiritual Successor 'Easy Come Easy Golf' Gets Surprise 60fps Update
Now that's a Hot Shot
Easy Come Easy Golf, the game from the former Everybody's Golf developers ClapHanz, has just received a surprise free update on Switch, which includes Switch 2 support and a 60fps mode. [Thanks to reader James McWhirter for the tip!] Version 1.9.8 arrived earlier today and includes a caddy's worth of improvements for load...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.2.0)
Download it now
Following a major Switch 2 game update in July and a patch in August, Super Mario Party Jamboree has now been updated again. Version 2.2.0 includes general changes on the Switch 2 – including some improvements, difficulty adjustments, and several other changes. And on the original Switch, there are multiple adjustments and fixes...
News Brownie Brown's GBA Title 'Magical Vacation' Returns This Week (Japan)
Joining the 'Nintendo Classics' library tomorrow
Nintendo's Switch Online + Expansion Pack service in Japan is this week adding Brownie Brown's 2001 Game Boy Advance RPG, Magical Vacation. This Japanese exclusive will show up for the service on 4th September 2025. That's the same date as the release of Forsaken 64 on the mature N64 app locally. In...
News Nintendo Music Adds Fire Emblem: Awakening Soundtrack In New Update
Switch Online icons also available
Apart from a Switch and Switch 2 firmware update today, Nintendo has also released its weekly Nintendo Music update. The latest update adds the soundtrack from the 2012 3DS tactical RPG, Fire Emblem: Awakening. You can get a quick sample of this album in the official Nintendo social post below: To access this...
News More Mega Evolution Pokémon Are Coming To Pokémon Unite
Starting with Mega Lucario this October
It's been announced the free-to-play Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite will be getting "more Mega Evolution Pokémon" soon. Mega Lucario will join the fray on 3rd October 2025, and this Pokémon will be followed by Mega Charizard X on 24th October 2025. After this, there'll be two more Mega Evolution...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available for Switch, too
We're now in September, and Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware update for the Switch 2 and original Switch. It's seemingly a small one, with the patch notes mentioning how it has improved the overall "stability". Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page. Version 20.4.0 (Released...
News Borderlands 4 Post-Launch Roadmap Outlines The "First Few Months"
Free updates and paid DLC detailed
Gearbox has shared a roadmap of what's coming to Borderlands 4 in the "first few months" of its life. This includes free and paid DLC content. After the launch, there's going to be some free content featuring new weapons, cosmetics and more, and then there'll be the first paid Bounty Pack. This follows with...
News System Shock 2 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fix this, insect
Following the rollout of a new patch on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC last week, the same has now been applied to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on the Nintendo Switch. Patch 1.2 offers up a healthy batch of fixes and improvements, including gameplay tweaks, visual updates, and quality-of-life additions such as a separate...
High On Life's upgrade now available in the Americas
There are many Nintendo fans around the globe currently making the move from the Switch to the Switch 2, and this process has been made slightly easier – with select games offering completely free upgrades. The latest title to offer this is the mature-rated first-person shooter High On Life...
