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Tuesday10th Feb 2026
Review Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - Slim For Singles, But An Addictive Core Gives It Online Legs
Nadal it's cracked up to be?
Having never been any sort of tennis fan for my entire childhood — Wimbledon always seemed a bit posh to me — I fell completely and utterly in love with the sport in my teenage years through the medium of video games. Yes. Video games. They're a whole thing! And just as has been the case with American football,...
News Pokémon Pokopia Demo Event Is Heading To London This Week
Dragonite Quest Builders
Pokémon Pokopia might just be one of our most anticipated games of 2026. If you're in the same boat and you're lucky enough to be attending the Pokémon European International Championships in London this weekend, then boy, do we have good news for you! Attendees will be among the first in the world to go hands-on with the...
News Whoops! Splatoon 3's Latest Update Included Some Tweaks Meant For A Later Patch
The early squid catches the woomy
Last week, Nintendo released the ver. 11.0.1 update for Splatoon 3, addressing multiple bugs that cropped up with the beefy patch prior. This was business as usual, of course, but it turns out that the update accidentally included some adjustments that Nintendo was hoping to release further down the line. Whoops...
News Rayman Really Is Back, According To The Series Creator
"I think there's a kind of remake planned"
[Tue 10th Feb, 2026 04:45 GMT]: Although Ubisoft has only just done a major organisational restructure, it's already been confirmed the mascot Rayman is part of the company's future plans. Now, following a rating for a Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition last month
See how it holds up
There have been a bunch of demos released following last week's Partner Showcase, and one of them was for the Monster Hunter spin-off Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has now shared a side-by-side of this demo to showcase how the Switch 2 performance and resolution compares to...
News Capcom's New IP Is Off To A Promising Start As Demo Hits One Million "Combined Downloads"
But will it translate to sales?
Last week, Capcom finally released the demo for its new IP Pragmata on the Switch 2, allowing users to shoot and hack "on-the-go" or on the big screen at home. Now, following this particular version of the sci-fi action-adventure trial rolling out on the eShop, the "combined downloads" of the "Sketchbook demo" across...
News If You Like Paper Mario's Newest Entry, This Nintendo Music Update Is For You
No, not the TTYD remake
It's a new week, and it means Nintendo has updated its mobile music application with another video game soundtrack. This time, it's the album from the 2020 Switch release Paper Mario: The Origami King. According to the app, 263 tracks have been added and there's a runtime of more than 11 hours! Nintendo notes how the...
News Pokémon's Super Bowl Commercial Was Probably Expensive, Unsurprisingly
The estimates for its minute-long ad are through the roof
Pokémon banks an insane amount every year, so it can afford to splash some cash from time to time. If you are wondering how much yesterday's Super Bowl LX commercial might have cost, according to reports, it's estimated to have required "at least $16 million" for just a single minute. As
Monday9th Feb 2026
News Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch Later This Week
Update: Digital release is out on Friday
[Thu 11th Dec, 2025 12:00 GMT]: Limited Run Games has announced a very exciting enhanced version of 1987's NES "classic", Jaws - and they've got their signature offering of flashy physical editions ready to devour and everything. These new physical editions of the game come complete with the 8-bit original,...
Death Race 2026
In a cruel twist of irony, those of us who remember the breakneck mayhem of the original Carmageddon are creeping ever closer to our senior citizen bus pass. This will allow us to ride a slow-moving passenger vehicle that gains no extra points for mulching pedestrians. Released in 1997, this classic of vehicular combat arrived with...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined?
Imaginative or uninspired?
After a slate of HD-2D remakes, Dragon Quest has brought another of its past entries into the modern era, this time with a doll-like, diorama-style 3D look in Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. This complete overhaul of the 2000 PlayStation RPG, which also came out on the 3DS in 2013 and 2016 (Japan and the West respectively)...
News Nintendo Store App Receives A Small But Welcome Update
Browser's inside story
Late last year, Nintendo finally brought the former Japan-exclusive 'My Nintendo' app to the West, under the new name of Nintendo Store. We all used it to take a brief glance at our playtime breakdowns, then consigned it to the pile of other unused apps in our phone's storage, thanks to its reliance on funnelling us to the My...
Review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (Switch 2) - Maybe It's Time To Take A Break
Daddy issues
I’m of the opinion that there are no bad Yakuza games. Although the series has definitely fluctuated in quality over the years, they always offer up something to keep me engaged and satisfied. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is still a decent entry, but it’s also bloated, poorly paced, and marred in controversy surrounding the recasting...
News TIME Magazine Reveals Special Edition Pokémon 30th Anniversary Covers
Ho-oh my
TIME Magazine is getting in on Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a trio of Special Edition covers. Available now via Amazon (US), the 96-page mag is available in three unique flavours, offering up covers featuring Lugia and Ho-Oh, Mega Charizard, and Rayquaza. We have to ad
News Mario Tennis Fever's Opening Movie Is As Cinematic As They Come
Fever dream
Mario Tennis Fever arrives on Switch 2 this week, and to mark the occasion, Nintendo has released the game's action-packed opening movie. You'll find the full cutscene above, which shows Mario and Bowser locked in a bitter back-and-forth on the court with Peach and Daisy. Naturally, the Fever Rackets are the stars of the show, with the...
UK Charts Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Starts Strong, But It's Not Enough To Reach The Top
Venture fourth
The latest UK charts are in, and what do you know, there are a few newcomers sprinkled into the mix this time. The biggie for us Switch fans is the arrival of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, which enters the charts at fourth with 37% of sales coming from Switch 2 and 22% stemming from Switch 1. Koei Tecmo's Nioh 3 debuts one spot ahead...
News Jigglypuff Is Joined By Up-And-Comer Lady Gaga In Pokémon's Super Bowl Ad
Whats your favourite?
The Pokémon Company has officially launched its 'What's Your Favourite' campaign as part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations. Kicking off during the Super Bowl LX game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the ad features singer Lady Gaga alongside Trevor Noah, Jisoo, Charles Leclerc, Lamine Yamal, Maitreyi...
News Square Enix Is Making Changes To Its New HD-2D Game Based On Demo Feedback
Expect the following adjustments
During Nintendo's Partner Showcase this week, Square Enix announced its new HD-2D RPG title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales would be coming to Switch 2 this June. Ahead of this, it has announced it will be making some changes to the game based on
Sunday8th Feb 2026
Talking Point Age Of Imprisonment Could Inspire Next Zelda Game, Say Devs, But What Does That Mean?
Hyrule worriers
What’s next for The Legend of Zelda? It seems to be the big question scratching everyone’s heads this year. 2026 is still a blank Sheikah Slate. Now that the Switch 2 console is in full swing and the Era of the Wild seems to be finally riding off into the Gerudo sunset, we’re truly in uncharted territory. We know there will be...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Super Bomberman 2 (SNES)
Bob-bob-bob-bomb
Ahoy! Welcome, one and all, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we checked out Red Alarm for the Virtual Boy, which of course will be joining the launch lineup for Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics on NSO later this month. It was a surprisingly close contest, with North America just about claiming victory with 54% of the...
News Tales Of Arise - Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Revealed
Here's what to expect
During the Partner Showcase this week, Bandai Namco announced Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition for the Switch 2. The game's official Japanese website has now shared some details about the performance and resolution. Players can expect a resolution of 1080p across both docked and handheld modes, with cutscenes running...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
Here's what the critics think
Nintendo is launching its Virtual Boy- Nintendo Classics digital library for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service later this month, and the previews are now in. First up are our own impressions from Nintendo Life staff writer Ollie Reynolds: "It’s no secret that the Virtual Boy failed spectacularly when it...
News Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 New Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (US)
Start a new life with Pokémon
Pokémon Pokopia is out on the Switch 2 next month, and another pre-order bonus has now been announced for the US. Trainers who pick up the Game Key-Card version or digital release from Best Buy will also receive a themed tote bag. This item, valued at $9.99, appears t
Saturday7th Feb 2026
Switch 2 demo arrives on 9th February
We're fans of the final frontier around these parts, so when our combadges chirruped with news of a Star Trek game for Nintendo's newest console, our anticipation grew like a clutch of tribbles in a grain silo. As you'll have gathered from the title, Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Universe is set in the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th February)
Directly to you
Just when we thought our wishlists couldn't get any longer, Nintendo had to go and drop another Direct. Let's see who's working through their backlog to make way for the oncoming deluge of releases in another edition of What Are You Playing. The Direct was the big news for this week, bringing with it a Hollow Knight - Nintendo...
Here's what the critics had to say
It's an action-packed week on the Nintendo front, and on top of the Partner Direct, we also shared a bunch of previews earlier this week. If you haven't already seen our preview for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park we're not so sure about it so far. Here's what staff writer...
News Mario Tennis Fever Demo Now Available At Switch 2 Kiosks (North America)
Hit the court at your nearest retailer
Mario Tennis Fever launches for the Switch 2 next week, and if you want to try out the game before it's released and happen to be located in North America, there's now a free in-store demo. It's available at select Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart Stores in the US. And in Canada, you can take to the...
News Hamster's 'Console Archives' Starting Lineup Revealed, Includes More Than 10 Titles
Here's what's on the way
Nintendo's Partner Direct was loaded with all sorts of surprises, and one of the biggest announcements for retro fans was Hamster Corporation's reveal of its new Console Archives series for Switch 2 (and PlayStation 5). This will revive classic games, originally released on home consoles, on modern hardware. Two titles
Video Pragmata Demo Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2, Xbox Series S, PS5)
The demo went live on Switch 2 this week
Capcom has finally released its demo for Pragmata on the Switch 2 and some side-by-side comparisons to the other versions of the game have now been shared online. If you are wondering this version holds up, according to YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits, the Switch 2 will run at a lower resolution than the...
News Pokémon Pinball Teased By Stern Pinball, Prices Start At $6,999
"Your next challenge has arrived"
Pokémon is celebrating 30 years this year, and as part of this, trainers around the globe can expect all sorts of exciting (and surprising) announcements. Ahead of the annual event Pokémon Day, taking place later this month on 27th February 2026, Stern Pinball has announced it will be stepping into the battle...
Friday6th Feb 2026
Nintendo Download 6th February (North America)
Dragon Quest VII! Super Bomberman Collection! Cool Borders!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. And blimey, that Partner Showcase added a handful of new releases to the pot, too. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with...
Hands On Does Hollow Knight's Free Upgrade Make A Difference On Switch 2?
Absolutely Radiant
"Oh no, not again..." I say as I boot up Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, "Am I about to play through this game for a third time?" I didn't really need much to entice me back into the world of Hallownest, but after downloading the free upgrade within hours of it releasing, I somehow lost three hours of my life going...
News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets A Brand New Teaser With An Iconic Boss
It's only two months away
Universal Pictures and Illumination have just dropped a brand new teaser for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which comes to cinemas across North America and Europe on 1st April 2026. The Level Up teaser gives us another look at the mix of Mario worlds and inspirations, but there's a few more Galaxy nods in this...
News Hollow Knight's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Starting the Switch 2 Edition in style
Yesterday, Team Cherry surprised us all with the shadow drop release of Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (at least, it would have been a surprise if its PEGI rating hadn't cropped up online before), and the studio snuck out a new update to mark the occasion. The ver. 1.5.12459 update isn't packed with...
News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch And Switch 2 Partner Direct Game In New Infographic
Logos galore!
Nintendo's latest Partner Direct showcase arrived yesterday, bringing with it a boatload of Switch and Switch 2 games to add to the ol' wishlist. Just like clockwork, one day on, the company has shared an infographic summarising every game that featured. While it might not have been a presentation of wall-to-wall bangers, there is...
Review Hollow Knight (Switch) - One Of The Finest Metroidvanias That's Not A Metroid Or 'Vania
Bugs now available on Switch 2
This review was originally published in June 2018 when Hollow Knight launched on the Switch 1. To celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, we're republishing it along with some brief impressions of the free upgrade, which is available to download now. The Switch isn't exactly lacking for quirky...
News Stunning Cinematic Platformer 'Planet Of Lana 2' Leaps Onto Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
With a free demo to come
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful's cinematic puzzle/platforming sequel, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, has looked more stunning with every gameplay reveal. Its latest trailer is no exception, of course, but this one comes with a bonus bit of info: a release date. Yes, it has been revealed that Children of the Leaf...
News Splatoon 3's New Job Scenarios Are Wrapping Up With The Next Eggstra Work Event
Future events will reuse old job scenarios
Splatoon 3's "regular updates" came to a close back in September 2024, but the recurring Eggstra Work events have continued to land new job scenarios (the predetermined shift conditions) in the years since. That is until this month, when they, too, are wrapping up. Shared in a post by the official...
News Fantasy Life i's Latest Update Is Now Available On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Level-5 is showing no signs of slowing down the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time updates, and the latest patch has gone live today. The ver. 2.1.0 update is now available on Switch and Switch 2. This one includes a new "high-difficulty" boss battle, bonus Dream Quests, fresh items and much more. Naturally, there's a bunch...
Japanese Charts Mario Kart World Can't Keep Code Vein II From The Top Spot
It's-a silver, this time
Yesterday's Direct shenanigans meant that we were a little too busy to get to the Japanese charts, but worry not, we've got them for you now! Famitsu's latest numbers paint another picture of sleepy sales numbers this week, with nothing exceeding 15,000 copies sold. Bandai Namco's Code Vein II on PS5 emerged at the top of...
News Super Bomberman Collection Out Now On eShop, Full Cart Release Coming In August
Bombs away!
Konami has stepped out from the shadows to gift us with a rather lovely shadow drop on Switch and Switch 2. Yes, Super Bomberman Collection is out digitally today for both consoles and will feature a total of 7 unique games. So we've got Super Bomberman 1 through 5 along with the original Famicom versions of Bomberman 1 and 2. A new...
PSA Monster Hunter Stories 3 Switch 2 Trial Demo Now Available, Save Data Carries Over
Start your adventure today!
Capcom featured throughout the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and apart from updates on Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, it also gave Monster Hunter fans another look at the upcoming Switch 2 release
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Version Includes Free Switch 2 Update
The Switch 2 physical is a Game-Key Card
If you're planning on getting Digimon Story Time Stranger for the original Switch, in case you missed it, there'll be an upgrade similar to what Bandai Namco offered with Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! ZERO. If you boot up the Switch version of the title on the Switch 2, you'll be able to download a free update...
News Turok Is Back, And It's Bringing The Hunt To Switch 2 Later This Year
"Stop an alien threat from destroying all human life"
Last year, during The Game Awards, it was announced the talented team at Saber Interactive would be reviving the Turok IP with a new game known as Turok: Origins. Now, in an update during Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase, it's been revealed th
Download it now
It's been another action-packed week for Nintendo, and on top of all the Partner Showcase announcements it's also been rolling out a bunch of new updates for select first-party titles. Earlier this week, Switch and Switch 2 players got new updates for Splatoon 3, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Drag x Drive, and today Nintendo
News Konami And M2 Announce New Goemon Switch Collection, Here Are The 13 Retro Titles Included
Releasing in Japan this July
If you're a fan of the Goemon and Mystical Ninja series, there was a rather exciting 40th anniversary announcement shared during this week's Japanese Partner Showcase. Konami and the emulation experts at M2 are teaming up to release Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugo - a new retro collection coming to the Switch and multiple...
Video Hollow Knight - Side-By-Side Graphics And Performance Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Spot the difference
In case you missed it, Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available. If you are wondering how the Switch 2 version holds up, the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has released a side-by-side graphics and performance comparison, showing it alongside the original Switch release. The Switch 2 Edition runs at 4K at 60fps...
Thursday5th Feb 2026
News Chrono Trigger, Xenogears Writer Is Releasing A Brand New RPG On Switch 2
And it may well be a reworking of a mobile favourite
In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, you may have caught a glimpse at a cute-looking RPG called Another Eden Begins. Coming to Switch 2 and Switch 1 this summer, it features time travel, turn-based combat, ten different endings, and New Game+. What...
News Tales Of Arise Comes To Switch 2 In May, Includes Beyond The Dawn DLC
Arisen for a new console
The Tales of series is on a bit of a roll at the moment, and Switch 2 owners have something to celebrate, as Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition is coming to the console on 22nd May 2026. it's getting both a physical and digital release. For those not in the know, Tales of Arise is the most-recent entry in Bandai...
News Pro-Evolution Soccer Successor 'eFootball' Is Getting A Switch 2 Exclusive Spin-Off
Just in time for the World Cup
Konami had a pretty presence during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. But Bomberman wasn't the only franchise making its appearance on Switch 2, as Konami announced eFootball: Kick-Off!, which will be exclusive to Nintendo' newest console when it launches this summer. Amazingly, this is the first time...
