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Friday18th Sep 2026
News Level-5 Is Really Starting To Panic Amidst Increasing AI Backlash
"We deeply apologize for causing distrust"
Developer Level-5 has issued another statement in the wake of increasing backlash against its stance and use of generative AI. Essentially, it sounds like the company is really starting to panic at this point, and has made attempts to explain anomalies found within its trailers and presentations. It's also...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Confirmed
Sounds okay, but...
Capcom has confirmed the expected resolution and performance for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. Overall, it sounds okay. You're looking at a 30fps frame rate target, with two resolution options available for docked mode: Prioritise Resolution and Prioritise Frame Rate. Now, the question we have here is that if we're...
Great Odin's Raven
I spent my first few hours in Valheim running around in my underwear. Only a casual acquaintance of the survival-crafting genre, I was nevertheless sucked in by the open-world freedom and rich Nordic vibe the game had to offer. Pushing out into the (relatively) safe Meadows biome, punching trees to make tools and setting up...
News Disaster! 'Very' Cancels Loads Of Metroid Ravenous Special Edition Pre-Orders
Metroid Scandalous
Well, this isn't good. Reports have been coming in that retailer Very has cancelled a bunch of pre-orders for Metroid Ravenous Special Edition, priced at £99.99. We've had a few folks reach out to confirm this, and indeed, the same has happened to at least one of us here too. A quick search online indicates that a significant...
News Japanese Console Market Would Have Been "Eliminated" If Switch Failed, Says Analyst
A silent guardian, a watchful protector... A Nintendo Switch
We're all aware of just how successful the Switch has been since its launch in 2017. The latest figures put it at a total of 156.59 million units sold worldwide, which means that had Sony not managed to find some extra PS2 sales down the back of the couch in 2024, the Switch would be the...
Random Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Switch 2 Physical Hides A Neat Nod To Three Houses
Follow the Leda
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is finally here! We're sure that many of you will have been diving into Intelligent Systems' beefy new entry in the RPG series already, but how many of you picked up a physical copy? And those who did, did you notice the Three Houses callback? As brought to our attention by the wonderful Jon Cartwright...
News Nintendo Excited About Broadening Zelda's Audience With Live-Action Movie
"That's one of the most exciting things for us"
The Legend of Zelda is already a huge and well-established video game series, but there's still plenty of room to expand and grow its audience beyond this medium. According to Nintendo of America's President and COO Devon Pritchard, the upcoming live-action Zelda movie, due out in April 2027, is the...
PSA Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage App Now Available On Switch 2
Updated with new hairstyles & tattoos
Capcom shared a new trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen this week, and apart from this, there's now a demo on the eShop. This demo focuses exclusively on the extensive character creator, which has now also been updated with new hairstyles and tattoos. Capcom: "The Character Creator & Storage app has been...
News Tropico 7 Confirmed For Switch 2, Out 2027
Includes Joy-Con 2 mouse support
The dictator sim Tropico 7 is on its way to the Switch 2 and will be releasing alongside other versions on 28th January 2027. This Switch 2 release is being developed by Engine Software, aka the Switch port specialist behind titles such as Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch. The Nintendo version of the title has...
News Another WarioWare Album Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
But next week "there will be no new tracks"
Nintendo Music hasn't been quite as active recently, but today it's back with a huge update, adding the WarioWare: Move It! soundtrack. WarioWare: Move It! was released on the Switch in 2023. The album was composed by Jo Kondo, Haruno Ito and Shoma Murata & includes a total of 576 tracks, with a runtime...
News My Nintendo Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Heroic Sweepstakes Announced (North America)
Enter and win prizes
To celebrate the launch of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on the Switch 2 this week, Nintendo is now running a "heroic sweepstakes" for athemed prize pack. If you're located in North America, you can enter it between now and 8th December 2026. The prizes on offer include an Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Switch 2, a...
Thursday17th Sep 2026
Monowave! Moonmintroll! Maestro!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. You'll also find some personal recommendations for three of the best games discounted on...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Switch Release Suffers Last-Minute Delay
"Get away from this year, you --"
Developer Cold Iron Studios has announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for the Switch 2 has been delayed into early 2027. As covered by IGN, the team believes that the extra time in the oven will allow it to deliver "the best possible version for the hardware". No specific date has been provided, but 'early 2027'...
Preview I Played Stellar Blade On Switch 2, And Eve's Only Lost A Little Of Her Gloss
Every day is Christmas EVE
Stellar Blade, my beloved – it’s nice to have a reason to write about you again. Push Square readers will know I may have come close to popping the question to protagonist Eve, and after writing our extensive Stellar Blade guide (where I documented all of our heroine’s outfi
News The Ni No Kuni Universe Welcomes A New Crafting Adventure, And It's Heading To Switch
Bloomwalking into a familiar series
As part of yesterday's Xbox Tokyo Games Show event, Netmarble shared another look at Bloomwalker, its upcoming crafting adventure. Aside from announcing that the game will launch on Switch 1 & 2, the studio also revealed that the title is officially part of the Ni no Kuni universe. It has been a little while...
Japanese Charts Rhythm Heaven Groove Surpasses 1 Million Boxed Units Sold
It just keeps going
Famitsu has posted the latest data for boxed sales in Japan, and it's Rhythm Heaven Groove that takes the top spot once again. Not only that, but consistent sales have now put the Switch game at over 1 million total boxed sales in the region. Pretty neat. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the next big success of the week, with PS5...
News Mads Mikkelsen Stars In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Trailer
"I'm gonna make you cry for mercy"
Activision has released a new campaign trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, revealing that Mads Mikkelsen will appear in the game as a currently unnamed antagonist. We only see him briefly at the end of trailer during which he's conversing with series veteran John Price. We do, however, get a few chilling...
News Resident Evil Is Now The Highest-Rated Video Game Movie Ever
In Cregger we trust
Reviews for Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie have started pouring in, and it's looking like this latest adaptation is a resounding success – critically, at least. Sitting at a whopping 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, Resident Evil is currently the highest-rated video game movie of all time. It's not even close either, with Sonic...
News Hyper Light Drifter Studio Forced To Lay Off "Nearly Everyone" As Publishing Deal Falls Through
"It's devastating"
It's another day of bleak news for the industry. Alx Preston, the founder of Hyper Light Drifter studio Heart Machine, has announced that the studio is facing closure after a key publisher "decided to no longer move forward" with an unannounced title, resulting in "nearly everyone" on the team being laid off. In a message shared...
Round Up Capcom Spotlight - TGS 2026 Showcase, Every Switch 2 Announcement And Update
Free Mega Man Pragmata outfits, swimsuit reveals & more
The Tokyo Game Show has officially begun and Capcom kicked off the event with another spotlight showcase. If you didn't catch the broadcast, here's a recap covering all the announcements and updates for Nintendo's platforms. Mega Man Dual Override - Proto Man Trailer Deep Dive Capcom...
News Mario Kart Tour Announces Final Anniversary Tour Ahead Of Shutdown
The mobile game service ends this month
A few months ago, Nintendo announced its free-to-play mobile title Mario Kart Tour would be ending its racing days on 30th September 2026. As we approach the final lap, Nintendo is now celebrating the game with a final Anniversary Tour. You can see the official trailer in the video above. Nintendo: "The...
News Nintendo Store Adds Some New Exclusives For Switch Online Members (North America)
A Zelda metal desktop display and Virtual Boy glasses case
The Nintendo Store has been updated this week in North America with some new "exclusives". These can be purchased with Platinum Points and are available to Switch Online members. First up, we have a desktop metal display of Zelda's original NES release. It's priced at 1,000 Platinum Points...
News Tomodachi Life Appears To Be Getting A Switch Lite Bundle In Europe
Life is full of surprises
The Switch 2 generation is now well underway, but it seems Nintendo isn't entirely done with the original Switch just yet. According to new reports, a new bundle for the Switch Lite is on the way to Europe. It's pairing the handheld system up with a copy of the Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, which arrived...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2 Will Support VRR In Docked Mode
According to Nintendo's store listing
Last week, Nintendo launched a major firmware update for the Switch 2 system, adding VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) output in TV Mode. Following this, there's now been an exciting discovery on Nintendo's official store page for the upcoming Switch 2 release, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. According to the...
Wednesday16th Sep 2026
Feature How Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Old & New Art Compare? Here's A Side-By-Side Face-Off
Which do you prefer?
It's almost been a week, and we're still thinking about that Ocarina of Time deep dive Direct. The new details are one thing (hello, Goggles of Truth!), but it's the visuals that are stuck in our minds. It all looks so shiny, so crisp, so... different. Of course, it's hardly a drastic departure — these are still very clearly...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Gets A Day One Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Free stuff? Nice
Nintendo has released a day one update for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave ahead of its release on 17th September 2026. The patch notes are a bit brief here, but the highlight is that Nintendo will be giving away a selection of weapons from the Fire Emblem series, which you can pick up as you progress through the story. Here's a look...
News Dragon Quest Franchise Surpasses 100 Million Units Sold
"What a surprise!"
Square Enix has today announced that the Dragon Quest franchise has now surpassed 100 million units sold. The milestone was acknowledged with a short video from creator Yuji Horii, in which he thanked fans for their support while ensuring folks are aware about the upcoming launch of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World...
Round Up The Reviews For Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Are In
The new Awakening?
With Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launching later this week on 17th September, the review embargo has now lifted. You can check what we think in our 8/10 review, in which Jim Norman called it "dense, deep, and really rather delightful", praising the battle controls, protagonists, and side quests, but noting that the pacing is a...
"To say I'm really deflated about this hobby right now is an understatement"
The Pokémon TCG is celebrating 30 years today with a special global drop of new products, but as you can imagine, demand for these items has far outstripped supply. Some of that will be due to the insane popularity of the game, but scalpers looking to make a quick buck...
Review Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - Dense, Delightful Strategy Overstuffed With Heroes
Da Mina's Touch
Let's see if this setup rings any bells. The world is on the brink of collapse at the hands of a demon king and his armies of underworld minions. To save it, a hero of legend must recruit four Divine Beasts Flame Lords to strengthen their attack and bring the fight to the big bad, all while navigating an enemy-filled fantasy land and...
"We always need new discoveries"
Game developer Masahiro Sakurai has announced that The Game Designer award for the Japan Game Awards has been discontinued, as he has been unable to find a successor to carry it on into the future. As reported by IGN, Sakurai made the announcement at this year's ceremony. He originally founded The Game Designer...
News Stellar Blade Launches On Switch 2 This November With A Proper Physical Release
Update: On a smaller 32GB cartridge
It landed as a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in yesterday's Direct, but Stellar Blade: Complete Edition finally has a Switch 2 release date, and the physical option isn't a Game-Key Card! The game will launch on Switch 2 on 5th November for £54.99 / $59.99, and digital pre-orders are now available from the...
News Diablo IV Apparently Has No More Expansions Planned In Lead Up To Diablo V's Release
But Blizzard says support will continue for a "very long time"
Last week, Blizzard lifted the lid on Diablo V, announcing the fifth major entry in the ARPG series would be arriving in 2029. As it looks towards this next chapter, the company also confirmed "what's next" for its current title Diablo IV, which just arrived on the Switch 2 this week...
News Nintendo Explains Why Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Has Just "A Single Save File"
Separate saves would create "complications"
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arrives on the Switch 2 this week, and as a heads up, there's only "a single save file". This was revealed during Nintendo's latest 'Ask the Developer' chat with the Fire Emblem team. According to Intelligent Systems' director Toshiyuki Kusakihara, the team felt consolidating...
News Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta
A 'Year Two' showcase has also been announced
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting major 'Year Two' updates soon and in a new trailer today, Sega has revealed the legendary Umbra Witch Bayonetta will be bringing her signature style and grace to the racetrack. The Bayonetta x Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free update is "coming soon" and will contain...
News Koei Tecmo's Dark Fantasy Action RPG Sequel Locks In A Switch 2 Release Date
Wo Long 2 arrives March 2027
With the action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty now available on Switch 2, Koei Tecmo has locked in a release date for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember. In an official update, it's been announced the dark fantasy Three Kingdoms sequel will be arriving on 4th March 2027. A demo has also been announced for other platforms, allowing...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Now Arriving In 2027
The release was previously scheduled for next month
Earlier this year, Dark Horse Comics announced it was teaming up with Nintendo once again to release The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai art book. While it was originally scheduled to launch next month on October 2026, in an update from Dark Horse, it's been announced...
News Diablo IV's 30th Anniversary Diablo Celebrations Get Off To A Bumpy Start
Blizzard: "We appreciate your patience"
Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection arrives on the Switch 2 this week alongside the new season, but there have been some teething issues, including a temporary season delay. If you have been experiencing any problems logging in and accessing the game & new season, it's not an isolated issue. Blizzard even...
Tuesday15th Sep 2026
News Think Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's Hero Roster Is Big? It Was Almost Even Bigger
Wait, there were initially HOW MANY protagonists?
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is almost upon us. The game launches later this week on 17th September, and to drum up one last little bit of hype, Nintendo has released a new Ask the Developer interview, going behind the scenes with Intelligent Systems on the latest series entry. The interview...
Quiz Can You Name These GameCube Games From The Mangled Box Art?
Qube & A
We did it for the NES, we did it for the N64, and now, to mark the system's 25th anniversary, we're doing it for the GameCube. Would you believe it, another section of our totally real physical game library has been hit with all manner of catastrophes. Water damage, rodent infestation, interdimensional portals — you name it, it's all...
News Nightdive Studios Head Raises Hopes Of An Eternal Darkness Remaster
Eternal hope
Remaster developer Nightdive Studios has always been open about its desire to tackle Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, and a new comment from its studio head has raised hopes that it might become a reality. As covered by IGN, Stephen Kick responded to a question on social media in which a user asked if we'd ever see Eternal Darkness...
UK Charts Orbitals Floats Out Of The Top 10 As Last Week's Newbies Hold Down The Podium
Defying gravity
We are back with our latest look at the UK charts, and after last week's excitement with all those newcomers, it's a slightly more familiar picture this time. The wonderful Switch 2 exclusive, Orbitals (which landed in third place in its debut week, let's not forget), has drifted down to 18th this time, likely having found the...
News New Trademark Seemingly Reveals The Title For Lies Of P Sequel
O RLY?
A new trademark from developer Neowiz has seemingly revealed the title for its upcoming Lies of P sequel. As reported by ThePhrasemaker, a filing on the European Union Intellectual Property Office indicates that Neowiz's new game will be titled Wonders of O. The first entry's title was a clear nod to its Adventures of Pinocchio the
News 007 First Light On Switch 2 Delayed Until March 2027
The move will help tighten up performance, IO Interactive says
007 First Light on Switch 2 has been delayed until next year, developer IO Interactive has announced. Posting to the game's official X account, the port - originally scheduled for summer 2026 - will now release in March 2027, with the "additional time" to help with "polishing the...
News Diablo IV Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Officially Revealed
Blizzard also details Switch 2 features, net requirements & more
Blizzard finally announced Diablo IV for the Switch 2 last week, and if you're curious to know how it will look and run on Nintendo's hybrid system, we've now got the official details. According to an FAQ on Blizzard's forums, there'll be two graphics settings in the Age of Hatred...
News Here Are The Top 20 Best-Selling GameCube Games In The US
Celebrating the GameCube's 25th anniversary!
This week, Nintendo's GameCube celebrates 25 years since its release in Japan. To celebrate this anniversary, a chart of the system's software sales has been shared by Circana Retail Tracking Service. This includes the "US top 20 best-selling GameCube games, ranked by unit sales". This information was...
News SEGA And Netflix Announce New "Multi-Title Collaboration"
Including a Crazy Taxi live-action movie
SEGA and Netflix are teaming up once again, with the duo announcing three adaptations are now in development. First up is a live-action comedy movie based on the Crazy Taxi series and the new game World Tour. There'll also be another Sonic the Hedgehog kids' animation, and finally is a live-action crime...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Voice Actors Officially Revealed
The voices behind the characters
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave arrives exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and ahead of this anticipated first-party release, Nintendo has revealed the English-language voice actors in the game. It's been sharing these updates on the Nintendo Today! app, with many of the cast also making their own announcements on...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Electric Ocarina Nintendo Store Pre-Orders Now Live (US)
Get it while you can
As part of the upcoming release of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, accessory manufacturer HORI is releasing an electric Ocarina of Time. Pre-orders went live earlier today on the Nintendo Store in the US for $49.99 USD. It will be released on 5th November 2026, the same date as the game (shipping dates may vary)...
Monday14th Sep 2026
News Rayman Legends Retold Has Been Delayed
No Way, Man
We were just a few weeks away from Rayman Legends Retold launching on Switch 2 on 1st October, but the game has been delayed at the eleventh hour. As shared in an announcement post on social media, the Rayman dev team at Ubisoft Montpellier revealed that it is pushing back the 2.5D platformer's release to 3rd December, "to make sure...
