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Saturday5th Sep 2026
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th September)
The one and Oni
Ah, the weekend! With the working week behind us, it's finally time to put our feet up and tuck into some games. It was a reasonably quiet one in the world of Nintendo this week, but a Sony State of Play brought some announcements our way. Final Fantasy VII Revelation finally got a release date, Final Fantasy Resonance landed a
News Telltale Brings Five-Chapter Sci-Fi Adventure 'The Expanse' To Switch
Update: Limited Run Games physical release announced
[Fri 17th Apr, 2026 03:55 BST]: The famous narrative game studio Telltale, known for series such as Sam & Max, has this week surprised fans with the release of The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition on the Switch eShop. This story-driven sci-fi adventure, developed in partnership with...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Elden Ring On Switch 2
"The delay has proven immensely beneficial"
After being delayed to "allow time for performance adjustments", Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition finally arrived on the Switch 2 last month. So, was it worth the wait? Digital Foundry has now taken a look and co
Friday4th Sep 2026
Talking Point Nintendo Directs September 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Two Directs, Nintendo?! That's insane!
The rumour mill was a-churning about an upcoming September Direct, but even the most inside of insiders couldn't have seen this coming: two Directs! One day after another! Yes, Nintendo has announced that it'll hold a duo of presentations next week, starting with a special Zelda 40th anniversary show on 8th...
The vinyl battle
Last year's announcement of a lovely-looking vinyl boxset featuring the Breath of the Wild soundtrack caught many a Zelda fan's attention. Featuring a classy blue-gold box and loads of the game's incredible key art, it's a beautiful collection billed as "the first time a Nintendo soundtrack has been commercially released on vinyl...
Available in "limited" supply on Square Enix's webstore
Square Enix has this week confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be arriving on the Switch 2 in April 2027. Alongside the news, it also shared some details about the retail version (it's a Game-Key Card) and announced multiple versions of the game that will be available at launch. While...
News Dark Horse Comics Announces 'The Art Of Splatoon 3' Hardcover English Release
Available December 2026
If you're a Splatoon fan and love the artwork and designs of the latest mainline release Splatoon 3, you might want to be on the lookout for 'The Art of Splatoon 3' later this year. Dark Horse Comics has this week announced it's releasing this "ink-credible" hardcover art book, featuring over 400 pages of familiar and debut...
Video Monster Hunter Wilds Gets A New Trailer For Its "Massive Expansion"
A Switch 2 version of Wilds is now in development
Back in June, Capcom officially confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds was in development for the Switch 2. While there are no updates about the release date for this platform just yet, Capcom has this week shared the first proper trailer of the game's new expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. Here's...
Round Up The Previews For Final Fantasy Resonance Are In
Here's what the critics had to say
Square Enix is giving the Final Fantasy series the HD-2D treatment this October. Previews (and a demo) have now gone live for Final Fantasy Resonance, and so we've put together this round up to give you a better idea about what to expect. Starting with our own hands on, we've enjoyed what we've encountered so far,...
News Paper Mario's Nintendo 64 Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music Today
And so, the story begins
The Switch Online Nintendo Music service has today been updated with the Nintendo 64 album Paper Mario. This RPG arrived in 2000, and its soundtrack was composed by Yuka Tsujiyoko (she is also known for Fire Emblem), with Koji Kondo credited as the "Mario & Yoshi" original music composer. The soundtrack on Nintendo Music...
Video Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World New Trailer Shows Off 'Wrangler's Gauntlet'
The battle begins on Switch 1 & 2 this December
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is on its way to the Switch 2 this December, and Square Enix has this week released a new trailer for the game titled 'Monster Wrangler'. This new look at the game was aired during PlayStation's State of Play Japan broadcast. It gives fans another look at...
Thursday3rd Sep 2026
News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Will Give Veteran Fans Goosebumps
Bloody Tears... Need we say more?
Konami has released a new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and it's a doozy. We see a load of gameplay, of course, but the coolest thing about this latest trailer is that it's got the iconic Bloody Tears track playing in the background – a really nice rendition of it, too. Otherwise, this is definitely...
Nintendo Download 3rd September (North America)
Orbitals! Onimusha! Valheim!
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. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Orbitals (Kepler Interactive, 3rd Sep, $39.99) - Blast off...
Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In September 2026
Not to be Sept on
In a desperate attempt to avoid the month of GTA VI, it seems that every game in the world is planning to release either this month or next. September is looking particularly jam-packed, so to help you pick out the very best of the bunch, our wonderful video team has put together the following list of games we are most excited to...
News Digimon Story: Time Stranger Is Getting A Major Expansion In 2027
With another 50+ Digimon to collect
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is getting a major DLC expansion in 2027 titled A Hero's Eternal Legacy, Bandai Namco has announced. The new trailer showcases some gorgeous gameplay set in a wide open space with lots of Digimon to take on. In fact, there are over 50 new Digimon to collect in what is being described...
Japanese Charts Elden Ring Puts Up A Good Fight, But It's Felled By The Reigning Champ
Frisbee Dog, The Fell Omen
We have another look at the latest numbers for physical game sales in Japan, courtesy of Famitsu, and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has put up a pretty good fight in its debut week. The Switch 2 release dodge rolled onto the podium right from the jump, shifting 27,604 copies. It wasn't quite enough to get that 'Great...
News Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 Today
First dibs
It may have been revealed during Sony's State of Play showcase, but we Nintendo fans can get involved, too — Final Fantasy Resonance is getting a free demo on Switch 1 & 2 today! The demo encompasses the game's entire first chapter, and you'll be able to carry all of your save data over to the full release if you like what you see...
File size sweats
Square Enix popped up at the end of Sony's State of Play showcase to reveal Final Fantasy VII Revelation's April 2027 release date, and we've now got some more info on the Switch 2 physical release. As shown on the Square Enix website, Revelation will be a Game-Key Card release on Switch 2, with pre-orders now available for £69.99...
Review Star Racer (Switch) - An Indie F-Zero Through And Through
Where we’re going, we don’t (always) need roads
I read a comment about Star Racer somewhere that I quite liked, the gist being that it’s the latest in the ‘F*** it, I’ll do it myself’ genre. This describes a release where an indie developer has decided to fill a gap left open by a bigger studio. The clamour for a new mainline entry in...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation To Offer Story Expansion Pass With Sephiroth, Turks DLC
The two additions arrive between "Winter 2027 and Spring 2028"
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is to receive multiple post-release story expansions, according to a Steam listing that's gone live after today's release date reveal. Available both individually or as part of a Story Expansion Pass, the two story DLC packs will first focus on Sephiroth...
Preview Final Fantasy Resonance's Biggest Challenge Is Balancing The New With The Nostalgic
Visions of the past
Was anyone else slightly taken aback by the reveal that Final Fantasy Resonance would be the series' first foray into HD-2D? Perhaps it was the Pixel Remasters or the three Dragon Quest remakes, but this pairing seemed so obvious to me that it's a wonder Square Enix hadn't done it before. After going hands-on with the game at a...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Release Date For Switch 2 Revealed
The end is nigh
Square Enix has announced the release date for Final Fantasy VII Revelation. You ready..? It's 8th April 2027. Boom! Feels good to get a firm release date so soon after its initial announcement, right? This comes via Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, during which a bunch of gameplay was also showcased. Now, keep in mind that...
News Resident Evil Movie Clip Contains Scenes Of Explicit Violence And Gore
Cool, gimme
Sony Pictures Entertainment has released a new clip for the upcoming Resident Evil movie from director Zach Cregger. It's a pretty violent one too; so much so that it's completely age restricted, and so there's not a lot of point in embedding it here. If you want to check it out, head on over to YouTube. Otherwise, it shows protagonist...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
"it holds up pretty darn well"
Digital Foundry has provided its tech review for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, including some crucial commentary on the Switch 2 version. That's what we'll focus on here, but you can check out the above video for information on other platforms too. Starting with performance, DF notes that this is probably the best...
News Expect Professor Layton News At Level-5's Upcoming 'Vision 2026 II' Showcase
Will we get a release date?
Level-5 has announced a new showcase, appropriately titled 'Level-5 Vision 2026 II', scheduled to take place on 10th September at 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET / 1 PM BST / 2 PM CEST. This is a follow-up to the company's previous Vision showcase back in April; an event that admittedly didn't really bring the goods in terms of new...
File under "Hmmm"
Nintendo has historically been very cagey about who actually develops its games; particularly in the last handful of years. With the likes of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership, we typically didn't know for definite who the developer is until close to launch (despite often...
Random Sonic Is An Android In Fortnite Because The Real Sonic "Will Never Hold A Gun"
According to Sonic Team's boss, Takashi Iizuka
In case you missed it, Sonic the Hedgehog recently joined Fortnite, and Sonic Team's boss Takashi Iizuka has now revealed how this collab got approval from Sega. Speaking to IGN, Sonic team was approached by Epic Games "more than a couple of years ago", but the blue blur is a character who will "never...
News Juliet Is Back! Lollipop Chainsaw's New Game Gets A "World Premiere Demo" At TGS 2026
"Get an early hands-on experience"
Last year, Dragami Games announced it was developing a brand-new Lollipop Chainsaw title, promising at the time to preserve and build upon the appeal of the original game. In an update this week via social media, the developer has revealed Juliet's new game will be featured at Tokyo Game Show 2026 later this...
PSA Final Fantasy XIV Online Free Subscription Period For Switch 2's "Full Version" Ends Next Week
"You can continue playing the Free Trial free of charge"
Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online finally landed on the Switch 2 last month, and Square Enix has now issued a reminder that the "free subscription period" for the "full version" of the game on this platform will soon end. This free period, which was introduced to "help ensure...
News Nintendo Switch App Update Adds Some Handy New Features
Download it today
Nintendo has already released multiple game updates this week, and it's now rolled out a new software update for its Nintendo Switch App on mobile devices. This is the first update to arrive since earlier this year in March. It might not be the most exciting patch, but it does come with some handy features. Here's what Version...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Includes "sharper visuals" and more!
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised Mario Kart fans with a free Switch 2 update for the Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Apart from the ability to race with up to eight participants in local split-screen, there's also CameraPlay support, as well as resolution and load time improvements. YouTube channel...
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel
Update: More listings spotted
[Tue 30th Jun, 2026 05:55 BST]: It's not uncommon for Nintendo to release subtle hardware revisions, and a new rumour doing the rounds online this week suggests the Japanese firm could be updating the LCD panel on the Switch 2. Now, before anyone gets too excited, we're not talking about Nintendo swapping the current...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2026
Rumour Retail Listing Suggests Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced May Be Coming To Switch 2
Can open, worms everywhere
Rumours of an upcoming Nintendo Direct are starting to pick up speed, and a new retail listing suggests that a pretty significant Ubisoft game could be heading to Switch 2 very soon. According to a listing from French retailer E.Leclerc, the Switch 2 will be getting an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced themed 'Advanced...
UK Charts Elden Ring Starts Strong, But It's Metal Gear That Takes The Crown
This is good, isn't it?
Well folks, it was a bit delayed this week, but we finally have the latest data for the UK boxed charts. It's quite an interesting one too, as we have a few new faces joining the ranks. First up, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition makes its debut at number five; a perfectly fine start for what is technically a Switch 2 exclusive,...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Looks Gorgeous (And So Silly) On Switch 2
8-player split-screen? C'mon
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just recently joined Pikmin 3 Deluxe in receiving a rather tantalising free update to make it look much better when played on the Switch 2. If you're curious to see just how much an improvement you can expect, our lovely video producer Alex has booted it up and provided some direct gameplay. Not only...
Feature Playing Until We Get It Right - How Perfectionism Appears In Gaming
And what we can do about it when we spot it
Breath of the Wild was one of my first video games after an unintentional gaming hiatus (#adulting, sigh). I was good at it—some of it, at least, things like exploring the map, completing side quests, and flurry rushing enemies. But getting the bonus treasure chest in Ree Dahee Shrine? I couldn’t...
News Got A Spare $400? This Pokémon 24-Movie Blu-Ray Collection Could Be Yours
Misty-eyed
Y'know, given the fact that the first Pokémon movie was quite literally called Pokémon: The First Movie, we perhaps should have known that more would be on the way. But there are 24 now. 24. With a 25th on the way very soon, in fact. And so if you fancy playing catch up and have a spare $400 lying around, Amazon US has a rather...
Mini Review The Immortal John Triptych (Switch 2) - One Of The Funniest Games You'll Ever Play
So sayeth me
The Immortal John Triptych is one of the funniest games I’ve ever played – certainly the funniest since Thank Goodness You’re Here. It compiles three titles from developer Joe Richardson: Four Last Things, The Procession To Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. All were released between 2017 and 2024, but including them in one...
News Street Fighter's Latest Trailer Looks Utterly Ridiculous In The Best Way
You can also "play" it
Paramount Pictures and Legendary have released a new trailer for Street Fighter, the latest attempt to adapt the iconic fighting series into a movie. Street Fighter movies don't have the best reputation, largely thanks to the astoundingly awful Legend of Chun-Li in 2009. But we've gotta be honest: this one looks so damn good...
News Fire Emblem Dev Intelligent Systems Adds Fortune's Weave To Its Completed Works
It's also opened a new social account
We're just weeks out from the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and the game's developer Intelligent Systems is officially gearing up for the big release. As spotted by fans, its website has now been updated with the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive. The new entry is now also featured on the company's "Works"...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Signs of life with a small update
Alongside multiple other game updates this week, Nintendo has also released a patch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This is the first update for the platform fighter since June last year, and bumps the game up to Version 13.0.5. It fixes an issue tied to invalid data in online battles. If any other...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Titles
Japan's Famicom library also got an update
Switch Online's NES Classics library has today added three more titles as part of the September 2026 games update. This latest batch of titles includes Tecmo's 1991 platformer Ninja Gaiden III, Rare's 1992 racing game R.C. Pro-AM II and the 1986 SNK run and gun, Ikari Warriors. Here is the official...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A free Switch 2 update is now available
It seems Nintendo isn't done with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet! The new patch today, bumping the title up to Version 4.0.0, includes a free Switch 2 update. This includes support for the Switch 2's display, reduces load times, adds support for 5-8 players in multiplayer, and adds CameraPlay support. Here's...
News Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms
Minecoins purchased on Nintendo devices can only be used on Switch or Switch 2
Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 this October, Mojang has announced changes are coming to how you spend Minecoins purchased on Nintendo platforms and cross-play. Starting 27th October 2026 (Minecraft's Switch 2 launch date), 'Minecoins' purchased on...
Tuesday1st Sep 2026
News CD Projekt Red "Very Happy" With Cyberpunk 2077 Sales On Switch 2
"the most important bit is that the players are happy"
It's safe to say that, besides from Mario Kart World, CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was the game of the Switch 2's launch in 2025. That probably sounds strange considering it's a port of a title that infamously had a disastrous start on other platforms, but by the time it...
This Old Snake knows some new tricks
Editor's Note: If you're looking for our thoughts on the individual releases within the Collection, then check out our reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which you can buy individually on the Switch eShop. When
News New Nintendo Creator's Voice Vid Goes Behind The Scenes On Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
See the face scanner in action
Nintendo is continuing its trend of releasing behind-the-scenes Creator's Voice videos for its third-party Switch 2 support, and today, we're getting a closer look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In this seven-minute video, director Satoru Nihei walks us through the game's creation, touching on how the team made the...
News Hideki Kamiya Says Capcom Has "No Awareness" Of How Scary Resident Evil Is
"I’ve never been a fan of horror"
Despite directing one of the greatest survival horror games of all time with Resident Evil 2, game creator Hideki Kamiya has always been open about his aversion to scary stuff. Now, in speaking with VGC, Kamiya has called out Capcom directly for supposedly having "no awareness" of how scary its flagship survival...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For September & October 2026
'berfest begins
And we're off! The busiest quarter of the gaming year is here to stretch the capacity of your wallet and your Micro SD Express Cards. To start off, September sees a brand-new Onimusha, some long-awaited ports, and two Switch 2 exclusives in the form of the co-op Orbitals and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Then October arrives with...
Goodwill Geralt
One of the biggest surprises from this year's Gamescom ONL showcase was the announcement of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered for the Switch 2; a reveal made all the more sweet thanks to the confirmation that it would be free for current owners. In speaking with The Game Business, CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski stated...
