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Tuesday28th Jul 2026
Random Miyamoto's Current Gaming Habits Are Just As Wholesome As You'd Hope
It's a family affair
Last week, Shigeru Miyamoto sat down for an oh-so-rare deep dive interview with Famitsu, and it was positively rammed with glorious insights. We previously covered the direct pipeline from movie to games and the legendary designer's thoughts on remakes, but we've just stumbled across another wholesome little n
Best of the best
Capcom has today released its Q1 financial results for FY2026, sharing the official numbers for Pragmata's launch period and updates on a bunch of other titles besides. It's the Resident Evil series that's the star of the show this time around, however, as it seems to have become the best-selling Japanese third-party game series...
News Splatoon Raiders' User Scores Are Off To A Splashing Start On Metacritic
Nintendo's fresh take receives a glowing reception
The excitement for Splatoon Raiders might not have been as big as certain other first-party Nintendo titles in the lead-up to its release, but now that it's out, the Switch 2 exclusive is getting a lot of praise from fans. As highlighted by Kotaku, it's been so positively received since arriving on...
News Capcom's Goal Is To Release A Resident Evil Game Every Year
Remakes help it achieve this
Resident Evil isn't an annual franchise, but Capcom says it's been using remakes to help it meet its goal of releasing a major title every year. In the latest issue of Game Informer, producer Masachika Kawata mentioned how revisiting older games in between new releases allows the Japanese company to achieve this target,...
News Final Fantasy Devs Think Other Remakes Would Probably Go Beyond A Trilogy
FFVII was already a massive undertaking
The Final Fantasy VII Remake series will reach its conclusion next year, and it's led to questions about other entries in the long-running role-playing series receiving a similar makeover. The FFXIV game director Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida responded to a question about this at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in...
News LEGO Party Rating For Switch 2 Surfaces On The ESRB
The party doesn't stop
Last September, the Mario Party style game LEGO Party arrived on the Switch with "60 hilarious minigames". If you haven't already given this multiplayer title a go, it looks like it might be making an encore on the Switch 2. A rating for this version of the game has now surfaced on the ESRB. It's 'E' for everyone and contains...
Monday27th Jul 2026
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Splatoon Raiders?
Feel Good Ink
Well folks, Splatoon Raiders is finally here. The series' first spin-off launched on Switch 2 last week, and if you're anything like us, then you've likely spent most of your weekend hunting down Salmonids on the Spirhalite Islands. And what a wonderful way it is to spend your time! In our 9/10 review of Raiders, the wonderful Alex...
Video Get A Closer Look At LEGO's New Pokémon Sets In This Review
Gotta buy 'em all
We are rapidly closing in on the next wave of Pokémon LEGO sets, and these look really rather nice. Alongside the Smart Brick range, The Pokémon Company is also launching another round of adult-focused sets, with the Arcanine (£89.99), Rayquaza (£119.99), and Munchlax (£59.99) builds all arriving on 1st August. The kits...
UK Charts Splatoon Raiders Knocks Assassin's Creed Down A Peg
New king of the high seas
We are back with our latest look at the UK physical gaming charts, and Splatoon Raiders has come out of the gate strong. Nintendo's latest spinoff has nabbed the top spot in its first week, kicking the previous champ, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced down into second — not bad going for a game that had only been on...
News "It Might Show My Age" - Zelda Movie Actor's BOTW Memories Will Make You Feel Old
Uh oh
Breath of the Wild launched alongside the Switch 1 back in 2017. That was how many years ago? Three? Four? Surely no more than five? As it turns out, it was quite a bit longer than that, as the live-action Zelda movie star, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, has so kindly reminded us. Ainsworth recently spoke to GamesRadar about his role in the latest...
Sunday26th Jul 2026
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size Revealed
It's almost here
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition is out next week, and store listings for the standalone game and upgrade are now live on the Nintendo eShop. According to Nintendo, this version of the game has an estimated file size of 45.8 GB. This size is subject to change before and after release. In comparison, the Switch version of...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Superstar Baseball (GameCube)
Innings
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's battle, we looked at Digimon World 4 for the GameCube, and goodness, it really wasn't a close fight. Japan absolutely annihilated the competition to gain 85% of the vote, and it's not hard to see why. Well done, Japan! This week, we're sticking with the...
Launching January 2027
Alongside the Switch 2 release date for Final Fantasy XIV Online, Square Enix shared another look at the game's sixth expansion, Evercold. It's set to launch in January 2027 and is also confirmed for Nintendo's new platform. "An extended teaser trailer for Evercold was also revealed, providing a glimpse into the world of the...
Saturday25th Jul 2026
News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
Konami's 2D action-exploration game arrives this October
Earlier this month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching for the original Switch at the same time as other versions on 15th October 2026. Now, Konami's Castlevania website has revealed a little more information about this particular build, confirming the Switch...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026
Pre-orders are now live
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV Online would be making its way to the Switch 2 in August. Now, in an update, it has confirmed its MMORPG will be launching for Nintendo's new hybrid system on 4th August 2026. Pre-orders are now available for the following versions on the Switch 2 eShop. There's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th July)
Splat's life
Wahey, you made it through another week! Well done, good job. The big highlight for this week was, of course, the release of Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2. Our 9/10 review is live and you should definitely give it a read if you're on the fence. If you need any help, we also have a bunch of guides available, so be sure to check...
News Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch 2 Edition
It worked on performance & resolution
Nintendo has previously called on external developers such as Panic Button to assist with first-party game updates, and it's now been revealed the Japanese developer Logicalbeat worked on the Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. This information was
Random Splatoon Raiders' Interactive Loading Screen Secret Can Crash The Game
Hands off
Did you know the new Switch 2 exclusive Splatoon Raiders actually has an interactive loading screen on boot up? When playing in handheld mode, you can swirl the clouds on the screen as the game loads. What's not so great about this is that there's actually a bug associated with it that crashes the game. As highlighted online, if you put...
Friday24th Jul 2026
News How About Celebrating Terminator 2's 35th With This VHS Cassette That Holds Switch Games?
"You forgot to say please"
I'm old enough to recall when VHS tapes were the main means of getting my big-screen entertainment at home – long before DVDs, Blu-Rays and digital streaming came along. Therefore, it's pretty easy to see why Retro Fighters' Terminator 2 Mini VHS case connects with me on multiple levels; firstly, I adore James Cameron's...
News Street Fighter 6 Releases New Character Guide Video For Yasmine
Get the lowdown
A new character guide for Street Fighter 6 has been released, giving players a proper look at the upcoming DLC fighter, Yasmine. Available from 3rd August as the first character in the Year 4 roadmap, Yasmine utilises a karambit to get "up close and personal" to the opponents with some agile combos and devastating air attacks...
News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Producer Explains The 20-Year Wait For A New Game
"it was very difficult to get a team together"
Onimusha fans have been waiting a long time for Way of the Sword – over 20 years, in fact, since the release of Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in 2006. Now, in a new interview with Game Informer, producer Akihito Kadowaki has explained why fans have had to wait so long for a re
Gotta have faith
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Mitsuo Terada (known professionally as Tsunku) has stated that he declined offers to make similar games due to his "indebtedness" to Nintendo, remaining convinced that the company would want to make a new entry. This comes via a blog post (thanks, Automaton) in which Tsunku says that many...
News Star Racer, Confirmed For Switch, Is The Closest We're Getting To A New F-Zero
Featuring music from Grant Kirkhope
Cast your mind back to November 2023. We reported on a pretty sweet new racing game simply titled Star Racer. Showcased on Kickstarter at the time, a Switch release was included as a stretch goal, and now it's finally on the way. Launching Q3 2026 for the Switch, Star Racer is basically the closest we're going to...
News Sega Still Values Physical Media, But Views Digital Distribution To Be "Crucial"
Best of both worlds?
Physical media is under threat like we've never seen before, with Sony providing confirmation that it will no longer manufacture PS5 discs from January 2028. Now, Sega's president Shuji Utsumi has provided information on the company's own stance in a new interview with Famitsu. In a nutshell, Sega seemingly has no plans to...
News Uniqlo Launches New Pokémon 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Collection
Available now in Japan
As part of Pokémon's ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, Uniqlo has launched its second UT collection of t-shirt designs. According to the official description, this collection pays homage to the origins of the Pokémon series and comes with game pixel art dating back to the original generation. There are four shirts for...
News DayZ Brings Gritty, Zombie-Survival Multiplayer To Switch 2 Next Month
"How long can you survive?"
One announcement you might have missed during the June Nintendo Direct was the news the zombie-infested survival multiplayer title DayZ would be coming to the Switch 2. The 'Cool Edition' of this title is coming this year to Nintendo's new hybrid system, and now
News Tetris 99 Discounts 41 Collab Themes In New Limited-Time Event
Get themes you missed
Tetris 99 has released all sorts of themes over the years, and the latest event allows players to redeem select ones at a discounted ticket price. Between now and 17th August 2026, you can get 41 collaborative themes for just 2 tickets instead the usual price. You won't need to earn points to unlock them, either. Here are some...
Rex and Pyra return next week
Nintendo is gearing up for the return of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 next week with the release of the Switch 2 Edition on 30th July 2026. To prepare fans for this enormous role-playing experience, it's today shared a brand new overview trailer, detailing what exactly to expect. This includes 60fps gameplay, 4K resolution...
News Nintendo Store Adds New Splatoon Raiders And Super Mario Rewards
A memo pad and desktop metal display
Nintendo has added some new themed physical rewards to its North American storefront this week. First up is a memo pad for 550 platinum points that's based on the new Switch 2 release Splatoon Raiders. Here's a look, along with the official description and dimensions: Splatoon Raiders - Memo Pad
Thursday23rd Jul 2026
Guide Splatoon Raiders: All amiibo Unlocks
Fresh Drip
Nintendo has shown no sign of letting up on amiibo just yet, and Splatoon Raiders keeps the unlockables coming with a range of outfits available to all those who scan 'em. In this guide, we'll run through what every amiibo unlocks in Splatoon Raiders, including the new tie-in Deep Cut figures. Splatoon Raiders: All amiibo Unlocks:...
Nintendo Download 23rd July (North America)
Splatoon Raiders! Xenotilt! Syvalion!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo, 23rd Jul,...
Burrowing from the greats
Late last year, Yacht Club Games founder Sean Velasco described Mina The Hollower as "make or break" for the studio. After a long development process and a last-minute delay, Yacht Club needed Mina to hit if it was going to have a future. Two months since launch, and it's fair to say that it's hit. The game shifted a...
Japanese Charts Rhythm Heaven Groove Maintains Its Solid Lead
Groove Armada
The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and Rhythm Heaven Groove has once again taken the top spot with another 76,786 copies sold. There are a few newcomers again this week, including eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 on the PS5 along with Kyoto Xanadu, 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, and
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Finally Welcomes Mega Rayquaza Next Week
Blade, Laser, Rayquaza
It's the penultimate Thursday of the month, so The Pokémon Company is on hand to show us what's next for the Trading Card Game Pocket app. As those who were paying attention a few weeks back will no doubt know, the Ruler of the Skies expansion is next in line, flying our way on 30th July at 1am BST / 2am CET / 6pm PT (29th)...
News Resident Evil Movie Trailer Is Already Putting Past Adaptations To Shame
The first great RE film? Could be
A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has been released, giving us a further glimpse at what's to come when it releases on 18th September 2026. Focusing on our protagonist Bryan (Austin Abrams), we catch brief peeks at some iconic Resident Evil items, including the typewriter, first-aid kit, shotgun ammo,...
PSA Splatoon Raiders' Tank Limiter Not Working? You May Be Pressing The Button Wrong
Have a little patience
Splatoon Raiders is out today, and we're sure that a bunch of you are already diving into the Spirhalite Islands and seeing what the spinoff has to offer. However, Nintendo has flagged that a bunch of people seem to be having trouble with the level-up system, and no, it's not a bug. Nintendo took to its Community Support...
News Shigeru Miyamoto "Not Really Thinking About" Directing Another Game
"there might come a time when I want to do it"
In news that will surely shock you to your very core, Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that he is "not really thinking about" directing another game. As reported by Nintendo Everything, this is another snippet from Miyamoto's big interview with Famitsu in which he discusses his future and plans. He says...
News 'Maestro' Has You Conducting Music With Your Joy-Con, And It Looks Wild
Magnifico
In what could be a delightful throw-back to the gimmicky days of the Wii, Maestro is heading to the Switch and Switch 2 on 17th September 2026. Developed by Double Jack, Maestro was originally released as a VR game and has been repurposed for the Switch. The idea is simple: you use your Joy-Con to follow along with the on-screen prompts,...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Production Of Remakes
No worries, Shigsy
Nintendo puts out a lot of games. This year alone it's released Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Pokémon Pokopia, and Mario Tennis Fever. Yet with this year's
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Directly Led To New Star Fox And Yoshi Games, Miyamoto Confirms
When worlds collide
Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie directly led to the production of both Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2. As covered by Nintendo Everything, Miyamoto recently participated in a huge interview for Famitsu in
News Splatoon Raiders Added To Nintendo Music As A 'Special Release'
Listen to nine tracks now
Nintendo Music has been updated with nine tracks from Splatoon Raiders in a new special release. Coinciding with the launch of the new spin-off on Switch 2, the OST sample should give you a small taste of what the full game has to offer in terms of its excellent music. Splatoon has always been known for its upbeat, funky...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon Raiders
It also worked on the previous releases
Splatoon Raiders is a new take on the series, and it seems Nintendo called on the talented team at Monolith Soft to help out. Yes, you read correctly - the Xenoblade Chronicles developer, who has also assisted with multiple other first-party Nintendo projects in between its popular role-playing series, has...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Switch Update 1.0.3 Is Now Live
Improving island life
Nintendo has released multiple patches for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream since its arrival on the Switch in April, and today the title has been bumped up to Version 1.0.4. This latest patch comes with some fixes to address various issues and enhance the overall gameplay experience. Here are the official notes about this...
News Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO Set Officially Revealed, Available August 2026
A legendary DK player has already put it to the test
After all sorts of leaks, LEGO and Nintendo have now officially revealed the Donkey Kong Arcade set. Pre-orders are live on Lego's website, and set is releasing on 1st August 2026. It comes with 1371 pieces and costs $199.99 / £149.99 (or your regional equivalent). As noted in the description,...
News Avatar's New Fighting Game On Switch Won't Have Crossplay At Launch
An "important update" for the Nintendo community
We're now entering a rather busy time of the year for game releases, and this week sees the arrival of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. If you are planning on picking up the original Switch version, there's one thing you might want to know. In a last-minute announcement, the development team has...
News Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
The hunt begins
The new adventure Splatoon Raiders is out exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and like many other first-party Nintendo releases nowadays, there's a launch update. The patch notes aren't available locally just yet, but according to Nintendo's Japanese website, it comes with some adjustments as well as bug fixes to improve the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0
The Switch 2 Edition arrives next week
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo recently announced the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy would be getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. It's already released the Switch 2 version of the first game, and now it's gearing up for the return of the second title with a new software update. This bumps Xenoblade...
Wednesday22nd Jul 2026
News Hasbro Reveals Its New Legend Of Zelda Toys, And Yeah, We Want Them
Wanna play?
After a brief tease, Hasbro has now fully revealed its new line of Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule toys (thanks, IGN). They're pretty much exactly what we were expecting, too. Three figures make up the first batch of toys, and these include Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf. What's perhaps more surprising is that they're based on
News Select Mario, Zelda, & Animal Crossing LEGO Sets To Be Retired Next Week
And a Sonic set, too
A whole bunch of Lego sets based on Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Sonic the Hedgehog are set to be retired next week. You can check out Lego's own 'Retiring Soon' section to check out the products still in stock, but Brick Fanatics also details additional sets that are unfortunately sold out at the time...
News Here's How Final Fantasy X On Switch 2 Compares To Switch 1
Plus some direct gameplay footage of X & X-2
Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster is about to launch on Switch 2 on 23rd July, and you might well have the same question that we did when it was announced a few weeks back: why? The compilation already looks pretty great on the Switch and, in what has become the unfortunate norm for Square Enix, there's no...
