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Wednesday12th Aug 2026
News Bethesda Aware Of Feedback Asking For Additional Oblivion Remastered Patch
The Switch 2 version could also benefit from some post-launch updates
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on the Switch 2. While it's in a playable state, the game's performance and some other things could potentially benefit from a patch or two. While there's no specific patch announcement for the Nintendo version (at least...
News THQ's Sacred 2 Remaster Is Finally Available For Switch, Includes All Expansions & Updates
The "legendary action RPG" returns
Last week at the THQ Nordic Showcase, it was revealed the remaster of the "legendary action RPG" Sacred 2 was finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. In case you missed it, this fantasy title featuring upgraded visuals and smoother combat is now officially available on the eShop. It will set you back $29.99 (or...
News Bethesda Just Hosted A Live Playthrough Of The Elder Scrolls VI
The Xbox boss gets a sneak peek of "********" behind closed doors
Bethesda is celebrating the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2 this week, but in some surprising news, it's also found time to showcase The Elder Scrolls VI. Yes, you read that correctly, this week it's actually done a "live playthrough" of the next...
News Crimson Desert Switch 2 Port Now In A Playable State, Release Targeting "First Half Of 2027"
Update: "We are working toward a release"
[Wed 8th Jul, 2026 01:55 BST]: Earlier this year, South Korean publisher and developer Pearl Abyss began "research and development" on a Switch 2 version of its new open-world action-adventure Crimson Desert. The CEO Heo Jin-Young has now shared an update during the company's latest corporate briefing,...
News Stardew Valley - Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Announced, Pre-Orders Now Live
Including the Switch game and upgrade pack
The farming and life sim Stardew Valley got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition last year (and earlier this year in Europe) and a physical edition has now been announced. Fangamer will be distributing a standard edition of the title for $39, which includes an 18-page full colour illustrated instruction manual...
Tuesday11th Aug 2026
News The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Shadow-Drops On Switch 1 & 2
Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys!
The mad lads at Aspyr have announced and shadow-dropped The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition on Switch 1 & 2, reviving a 2011 curio for modern consoles. Boasting local co-op (not on Switch 1), 60fps gameplay (this too - sorry), a new auto-save feature, and numerous bug fixes, the Legacy...
News Elden Ring For Switch 2 Is Looking Pretty Slick In New Story Trailer
Not so tarnished, eh?
Bandai Namco had released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Switch 2 launch on 28th August 2026. While we're well aware that publishers like to show off games in their very best light for trailers, there's no denying that it actually looks really nice. After reports of some performance issues...
News Legend Of Zelda Limited Edition Switch 2 Console And Pro Controller Leaks
Only a matter of Time
Rumours recently emerged that Nintendo would be producing a limited edition Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, and well, it seems that this is indeed true. Images of the product boxes have been posted online (thanks, Nintendo Everything), and they look extremely legit. Both contain the 40th anniversary logos for the...
News Metroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Metroid PVC' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Choz-oh no
First 4 Figures has revealed a sneak peek at its latest product from its Metroid range... a, uh, Metroid. Pre-orders open from 20th August 2026 and you can bag $10 off if you sign up to the website. We don't know exactly how much this thing will cost, but First 4 Figures' products are generally known to be pretty expensive. It's...
Review The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2) - A Solid Update Of All-Time Classic RPG
To Weynon Priory, then
15 years after its release, Skyrim is now well established as a household name in open-world RPGs. It captured the zeitgeist in a way that few games ever have, and is so enduring that its many re-releases are subject to memes. Yet Skyrim is just one section of the great Tamriel continent, and during the seventh console...
News Little Nightmares III Dev Announces Layoffs With Up To 75 Employees Affected
Supermassive disappointment
Supermassive Games, the developer behind the likes of Little Nightmares III, Until Dawn, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced it is to be begin a "redundancy consultancy process". This, according to the studio, will result in the loss of up to 75 employees, with Supermassive calling it a necessary step to...
UK Charts Resident Evil Requiem Gobbles A Herb And Is Back On Top
Graceful ascent
The latest UK boxed charts data is in, and it's a fairly quiet week with no major new entries for the Switch 1 & 2. PS5 and PC got Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, which debuts at number 6, while Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation launched on PS5, PC, and Xbox, landing at number 5. Meanwhile, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem saw a nice...
Video Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife
"You're finished"
Following the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance back in June, Square Enix has begun highlighting the game's 'Visions', which are characters that can fight alongside you during the journey. We already caught a glimpse of the Warrior of Light the other day, and now it's the turn of series legend Cloud Strife. The trailer is a...
News Development On Final Fantasy 9 Remake Reportedly "No Longer Moving Forward"
"it was very far along"
Despite Square Enix still in the trenches with development on Final Fantasy VII Revelation, rumours have persisted that a remake of Final Fantasy IX isn't too far behind. Unfortunately, according to a comment from Alex Donaldson (Editor, RPG Site) over on Reset Era
Rumour Hazelight's Award-Winning Co-Op Game Might Be Coming To Switch 2
'It Takes Two' was released for Switch in 2022
We've already had multiple Switch titles receive a Switch 2 makeover recently, and it looks like another one may have been discovered ahead of the official announcement. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, a document by Chinese games distributor Prowell Asia Holdings features an image of a Switch 2...
News Geoff Keighley Confirms The Game Awards Will Return On 10th December 2026
"The countdown is officially on"
Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom later this month, Geoff Keighley has officially announced the countdown to The Game Awards is on. According to an update from the show's creator and host via social media, the annual award show is now four months away and will take place on 10th December 2026 at the Peacock...
News Sonic Collabs With Fortnite In A New Zone Later This Month
"New zone loading"
Sonic the Hedgehog is currently celebrating his 35th anniversary and it seems he'll be racing into Fortnite's new chapter. The official Sonic accounts on YouTube and social media have posted a new video featuring Sonic and what appears to be the Fortnite character Peely, while showing off a new zone in the popular battle royale...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite Cloud Version Is No Longer Playable On Switch
It launched on the system in April 2023
In case you missed it, the 2023 cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite is no longer playable on the Switch. Earlier this year, the game was delisted from the eShop, and Switch players received the following notice at the time about the shutdown date of the game's servers (via avpgalaxy.net): "Thank you for...
News New Co-Op Adventure 'Big Walk' Reaches A Big Sales Milestone
"A million thanks"
Big Walk, the new co-op adventure where you hang out, get lost and solve puzzles in bushland, has hit a major milestone in less than a week. According to Panic, the publisher of the title developed by the Aussie team House House, this unique experience has now surpassed more than one million sales in "just six days". Here is...
Monday10th Aug 2026
Random Metroid Prime In 2D Is Now A Reality Thanks To New Fan Project
Back to the Origins
Before Metroid Prime launched in 2002, the series had been exclusively 2D since its inception in the '80s. Now, Nintendo is able to play in both 2D and 3D spaces, but what if you could 'demake' Prime to be more like the original 2D titles? That's exactly what Lv.4 GAMES has done with its new fan project: Metroid Prime Origins...
News A Decade Later, No Man's Sky Fans Have Explored Less Than 1% Of Its Planets
Hello Games celebrates its 10th anniversary
No Man's Sky, unbelievably, launched a decade ago on 9th August 2016. Though it was met with mixed reviews at the time, developer Hello Games persevered and produced over thirty major updates for the game, transforming it into an impressive experience that you can play on both Switch and Switch 2. To...
"the core bones are still the original game"
I don't know about you, but one of my favourite memories of the Switch was the debut announcement trailer. Not only did it effortlessly communicate what the console could do, but it showcased one of the biggest games of the previous decade running on a teeny, tiny handheld. On an aeroplane. With the...
Review LEGO Party! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Comes At The Party King And Doesn't Miss
Lego another round
Like a beastly kraken ensnaring a ship in its countless tentacles, it’s getting harder to find a portion of the gaming landscape that Lego hasn’t infiltrated. From action-adventure offerings like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to racing with LEGO 2K Drive and puzzle-platforming with LEGO Voyagers, the monolithic toy...
News Square Enix's Financial Year Is Off To A Strong Start, With Profits On The Up And Up
Every Cloud...
Square Enix has shared its latest financial report for the first quarter of the fiscal year (thanks for the heads up, Automaton), and what do you know, profits are up — substantially so. The report shows that the company's operating profit in the three-month period ending June 2026 came in at ¥17,008 million, an 88.6% rise since...
News Uniqlo's Sweet Mario Kart World T-Shirts Are Now Available
Wahoo!
Earlier this Summer, Uniqlo revealed its first Switch 2 clothing range by lifting the lid on a Mario Kart World collection. It was only announced for Japan at the time, but surprise, it has arrived in Europe today and is coming to North America "soon". The Japanese clothing brand is no stranger to a Nintendo collab, having previously...
Sunday9th Aug 2026
News Minecraft Arrives On Switch 2 This October, Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed
Update: Minecraft Switch 2 closed beta reportedly goes live
[Thu 6th Aug, 2026 00:05 BST]: If you've been eager to revisit the blocky world of Minecraft on Switch 2, Mojang has now confirmed this version will be arriving on 27th October 2026. Once again, the Switch 2 release will support the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which is set as the...
Round Up The Reviews For Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Are In
Including first impressions of the new DLC
Part one of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass launched this week, and the reviews and first impressions of 'Bubbly Basin' are now officially live. If you haven't already seen our own review here on Nintendo Life, we gave this new underwater-themed DLC 8/10 stars, calling it a great start to the paid...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Metroid 40th Anniversary Special
The mainline entries do battle
Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking, let's see how things went down last time. We looked at Donkey Kong Jungle Beat for the GameCube, throwing North America, Europe, and Japan into the ring to do battle. Admittedly, all of the designs were a little similar to...
Video Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light
"Resonate with his Vision within the Sanctum of Light"
In June, Square Enix surprised fans with the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, a HD-2D turn-based title on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this October. The team has already released a few trailers, and now a new one focuses on the Vision, Warrior of Light, who will be able to battle...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Gameplay improvements, Switch fixes and more
Apart the news Minecraft will be coming to the Switch 2 this October, this week Mojang also released a new game update for Bedrock Edition, bumping the title up to Version 26.40. This update comes with bug fixes, gameplay improvements, accessibility updates and even some patches for the Switch version of...
Saturday8th Aug 2026
Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Game At THQ Nordic's 2026 Showcase
Reanimal DLC, Eternal Life of Goldman and more
THQ Nordic hosted its 2026 Showcase this week, and if you haven't already watched it, we've now got a recap covering all the announcements and trailers for Switch 1 & 2. As well as a reminder of some other titles coming soon. At the very end of the broadcast, THQ Nordic shared the following message...
Talking Point Which Developer Is Working On The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake?
Who's driving the boat?
Since the announcement of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in this year's June Nintendo Direct, we've had two main questions, with only a sliver of teaser footage and some narration to go on: Will this be a ground-up reimagining for the Citizen Kane of Video Games™ or a faithful 1:1 remake? Who's on development...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th August)
What's this I detect?
Welcome, weary traveller. You have made it to the weekend. Please, sit and partake in some gaming. But wait! Allow us to regale you with some newz. First up, we had a Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct this week, showcasing many of the game's mechanics and characters, so that was cool. Two cancelled V
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Will Allow You To Strategise With Mouse Controls
"Intuitively move units across the battlefield"
Nintendo has confirmed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will allow you to strategise with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. The new entry in Intelligent Systems' long-running tactical role-playing series allows players to "intuitively" move units across the battlefield and access all sorts of helpful information...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation "New Look" Announced For Opening Night Live
"Mark your calendars"
Gamescom is taking place later this month in Germany, and if you're a fan of Final Fantasy, you'll apparently want to mark your calendar. Square Enix has announced it will be sharing a "new look" at the third chapter Final Fantasy VII Revelation on 25th August 2026 at Opening Night Live. This segment will be presented by game...
News Another Zelda Movie Cast Member Has Reportedly Been Confirmed
It's dangerous to go alone
There has already been some news this week about the cast in the upcoming Zelda movie, and now Deadline is reporting Lydia Peckham is set for the new live-action film. The New Zealand actress previously worked with director Wes Ball on his 2024 release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. She is also one of the main...
Friday7th Aug 2026
News "You Won't Be Disappointed" - Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel
"This is the truth, not a lie"
Developers NEOWIZ and NOUGH Studio (an internal team at Round8) have shared a new documentary exploring the production of Lies of P. The majority of it focuses on the first game, but the ending includes a brief tease from director Choi Ji-won regarding the sequel, which is currently in development. Here's what he had...
News Game Freak Reveals Early Prototype Video For Pokémon Pokopia
First evolution
Game Freak has released a new video interview with Shigeru Ohmori, in which he describes the development of Pokémon Pokopia while showcasing some early prototype footage. According to Ohmori, development on Pokopia began soon after Scarlet and Violet wrapped, with just three people working on it: Ohmori himself along with two...
Opinion A Short Walk In Metroid Prime That's More Fun Than Most Whole Games
Field notes from a fantastic world
On 6th August, the original Famicom Disk System Metroid turned 40. To celebrate this milestone, we're publishing various Metroid articles this week discussing Samus' past, present, and future. Today, Omar goes for a stroll... Metroid Prime is one of the best games ever and Tallon Overworld is one of my favourite...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Faster load times and more
Square Enix already gave us a handy heads up that it would address some loading issues with Final Fantasy XIV Online for the Switch 2. Now, the update is live, but it brings a host of other improvements and fixes along with it, several of which are specifically for Nintendo's console. The loading is the highlight, of...
News These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas
We want them all
If you're a fan of colourful Hawaiian shirts or somewhat garish suits, then Nintendo and OppoSuits have just the thing for you. The pair have collaborated again on a trio of Donkey Kong-themed products, and we kinda want them all – yes, even the suit. Available now in the US, the products range from $31.49 to $129.99 depending on...
Mini Review Dragon Hopper (Virtual Boy) - A Zelda-Like With Height, Heart, And A Spring In Its Step
Worth hopping into
Editor's note: Due to the low resolution and peculiarities of how screengrabs display for Virtual Boy games on NSO, all the screens here are Nintendo press shots. When Nintendo pulled the plug on 1995’s Virtual Boy after roughly a year on the market, Dragon Hopper was one of its immediate casualties. Developed by Intelligent...
News Nintendo Warns Against Museum Ticket Resales And Transfers
"Tickets sold anywhere else are not valid"
Nintendo has provided a statement warning against the resale and transfer of tickets for the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The company states that it has identified several instances in which individuals who bought tickets through third-party means were not able to enter the museum. It says that tickets...
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026 And Beyond
Final Fantasy, The Duskbloods and more
Apart from Nintendo reconfirming release windows for multiple upcoming first-party titles, its latest financial update has also shared another look at the third-party titles releasing in the second half of 2026 and "beyond". With games such as Final Fantasy XIV Online and Lies of P now available, there are all...
"If we're going to do it, we're going to push the limits"
The Octopath Traveler series hit its 8th anniversary in July, and Team Asano recently addressed the future of these HD-2D role-playing games during a chat with Japanese website Dengeki Online. After releasing the prequel title Octopath Traveler 0 last year, the developer is well aware of the...
News Lies Of P Switch 2 Update Adds New Handheld Graphics Option And Fixes Other Issues
Quick fix
Lies of P: Complete Edition arrived on the Switch 2 this week, and if you've read our review, you'll know there were some performance issues in this build of the game. Fortunately, the teams at Neowiz and Round8 Studio have already rolled out the patch, which should improve the overall experience on Nintendo's hybrid platform. This patch...
News Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Making a splash with multiple fixes
Following its recent launch, the new first-party Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders has now received a new update. This patch bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1 and includes a bunch of fixes. This includes one that resolves a loading screen crash. You can now also release a tank's limiter without holding down...
MachineGames is back with 'Dawn of the Machine'
To celebrate three decades of the first-person shooter Quake, MachineGames and id Software have teamed up once again to release a brand-new episode. It's called 'Dawn of the Machine' and is available on all platforms, including the Switch (and Switch 2 via backwards compatibility). This free update...
Thursday6th Aug 2026
News Sam Neill Will Reportedly Appear Posthumously In The Legend Of Zelda
Acclaimed actor passed away in July this year
Deadline has reported that the late Sam Neill will appear in The Legend of Zelda movie, having filmed his required scenes prior to his passing on 13th July 2026. It's likely to be one of his final film roles, if not the last one entirely. Sam Neill has garnered significant critical acclaim over the...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Confirmed For Switch 2, Launching Autumn
Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company have confirmed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will launch on the Switch 2 this coming Autumn. This follows the game's launch on other platforms later this month on 25th August 2026. This follows on from the 2021 original, which saw you and two player-controlled or AI...
