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Thursday26th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Celebration Video Highlights The 1,000+ New 30th Anniversary Logos
Gotta count 'em all
Pokémon officially turns 30 tomorrow, but with Japan already ticking over into 27th Feb, The Pokémon Company has released a special video to celebrate the series' big birthday. The vid is all about those new 30th anniversary icons that you may have spotted online in recent weeks. TPC has designed one for each Pokémon — yep,...
Guide 50 Best Nintendo 3DS Games Of All Time
Your guide to the best games on 3DS
The 3DS may have had a slow start back in 2011, but this follow-up to Nintendo's massively successful DS steadily went from strength to strength and amassed a huge library of quality titles — enough to rival the company's finest. We've compiled this list of the very best 3DS games of all time to remind you just...
Japanese Charts Mario Tennis Fever Rallies Back To Take The Second Set
Bouncing back
Famitsu has shared the latest look at the Japanese gaming charts, and after falling to Kiryu & co. last week, Mario Tennis Fever has rallied back with a vengeance. Nintendo's latest finds itself at the top of the pile in its second week, with an extra 14,577 sales pushing it past the 50k mark. Last week's champ, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark...
Poll What's Your Favourite 3DS Model?
3Decisions
Gosh, the passage of time is a nasty one, eh? There we are just trying to enjoy our day, when all of a sudden, BOOM, we're reminded that today is the 15th anniversary of the 3DS. Yes, the 3DS, that console which, in our minds, is still a relatively young whippersnapper, was released on this day (26th February) fifteen years ago in 2011...
PSA The Pokémon Center LEGO Set Launches Tomorrow, Exclusively For LEGO Insiders
Make sure you've redeemed those points
Tomorrow (27th February) is Pokémon Day, and this year, that means a lot of different things are happening. We've got the annual Pokémon Presents to look forward to. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will go live on the Switch eShop. And it's launch day for LEGO's first wave of Pokémon sets. It's that last...
News PowerWash Simulator 2's First DLC Pack Will Take Us On An Adventure In April
Update: Ooo and Ahh at the new trailer
PowerWash Simulator racked up some pretty impressive crossover DLC in its time, and its sequel looks like it'll start doing the same next year. FuturLab has today lifted the lid on PowerWash Simulator 2's first DLC pack, featuring none other than a handful of locales from the beloved Cartoon Network series,...
News Fallout 4 On Switch 2 Is Getting DLSS Support And Stability Improvements
New update incoming
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is now officially available on the Switch 2, and it seems Bethesda won't be wasting any time when it comes to updates. In a confirmation via social media, it has revealed it will bolster the post-apocalyptic experience with support for DLSS and by also providing "additional stability improvements"...
Rumour Sony Apparently Has Gran Turismo Running On Switch 2, Just Don't Expect To See It
But why?
PlayStation's Gran Turismo 7 has apparently been linked to the Switch 2 in a wild new rumour, but it doesn't necessarily mean what you might be thinking. This information comes from video game journalist Jeff Grubb, who recently responded to a fan on his show, asking a question about "the real driving simulator" and the possibility of it...
News Yes, Ecco The Dolphin's Remaster Will Probably Make A Splash On Switch
More details have been revealed
Last May, an Xbox Wire post announced Ecco The Dolphin would be making a comeback with a remaster of not only the first game, but also the sequel Tides of Time. Platforms weren't mentioned at the time, but a new two-page spread for the remaster in Famitsu this week lists the Switch - seemingly confirming the remaster...
News Stardew Valley Is Celebrating 10 Years With A Special Anniversary Broadcast
New marriage candidates, pre-release footage and more
The indie success story Stardew Valley is today celebrating its 10th anniversary. As part of this, the game's creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has announced a special video broadcast. It will apparently run for "about 23 minutes", and fans can expect to see some "pre-release footage" as well...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition And Upgrade Delayed Again
Update: You'll have to wait a few extra months
[Tue 24th Feb, 2026 05:25 GMT]: In some other game delay news this week, Dragami Games has announced Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition (and its upgrade pack) will no longer arrive on 26th March 2026. In a post on social media
News Marvel Maximum Collection Revives Six Classic Superhero Titles On Switch
Limited Run teams up with Marvel and Konami
The physical distributor Limited Run Games is teaming up with Marvel and Konami to revive multiple retro games in the Marvel Maximum Collection. This superhero-sized collection, "coming soon" to Switch and other platforms, will feature six "classic titles" spanning across the Arcade, 8-bit and 16-bit...
Wednesday25th Feb 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Resident Evil Requiem
Another Re9uiem out of RequiTEN?
Capcom is truly treating us Switch 2 owners this week, as it releases not only Resident Evil Biohazard and Village on the new hardware, but also the brand new Requiem. Yep, that's on the same day as other platforms! All of these launch on 27th February (a Pokémon Day surprise, if we've ever seen one), and today,...
News Balatro's Back To Steal All Your Spare Time In New Switch 2 Version
Card life
Just when we thought we had managed to shake Jimbo and his super-addictive poker roguelike, LocalThunk has gone and released Balatro in an all-new Switch 2 edition. Oh boy, here we go again... The new version is now live on the Switch eShop for £12.79 / $14.99 (with a sweet NA sale bringing it down to $11.99), or as a free upgrade for...
Review Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) - Action And Horror Combine In A Series Highlight
Blood, blood, gallons of the stuff
There’s a moment during Resident Evil Requiem — actually, no, several moments — in which I laid the controller on my lap and just stared at the screen in awe. Over the last decade, the series has reclaimed its throne as the king of the survival horror genre, but Requiem pushes the quality bar higher than...
Review The Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch 2) - A Delightful Yet Difficult '90s Throwback
Good afternoon
It’s been a long time coming — almost nine years, in fact — but Capcom’s The Disney Afternoon Collection is now finally heading to the Switch and Switch 2 under the stewardship of Atari and developer Digital Eclipse. Not to rub it in the faces of PlayStation and Xbox owners (except that’s exactly what I'm doing), but it’s...
News Pokémon's Swanky New High Fashion Collaboration Is Now Available
Bank Balance hurt itself in its confusion!
Last week, Amsterdam-based designer JimmyPaul took to London Fashion Week to showcase his new 'ROAM' collection, a high-fashion line inspired by the wonderful world of Pokémon. The runway looks inspired a ready-to-wear line of their own by Difuzed, and what do you know, this collaboration is now available...
Video We've Played Fallout 4 On Switch 2 - Here's 12 Minutes Of Gameplay
Okey dokey
Well, folks, after it was briefly teased at the end of last year, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition has finally arrived on Switch 2. Yep, just in case you haven't picked this one up in the last decade, you now have another chance to do so (or an opportunity to simply pick it up again, we won't judge). The Anniversary Edition throws in all...
News 'Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection' Announced For Switch 2 And Switch
The Switch 2 Edition includes 4K and 120fps modes
Inti Creates is kicking off the new year with the announcement of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection for the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. This "director's cut" will arrive on 9th July 2026 and comes loaded with Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and
News Bandai Namco Might Have Accidentally Revealed Its New Dragon Ball Game
You guessed it...
Last month, Bandai Namco announced a new Dragon Ball project titled "Age 1000" which is currently set to arrive in 2027. Fans already had multiple theories about what this new project might actually be, and in an update, it seems it's arguably the most obvious one! Bandai Namco's official Southeast Asia YouTube channel recently...
News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New amiibo support and more!
Alongside an update to Donkey Kong Bananza, a new update for Kirby Air Riders has also been released today. This particular update adds support for three more amiibo. This includes the Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki figures. As previously confirmed, these amiibo are due to arrive on 5th March 2026. Apart...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0
A tiny patch addressing "several issues"
Nintendo has already released an update for the Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza this year, and it has now rolled out another one. So, if you like staying on top of your game updates, consider this a PSA and get downloading! This new update follows on from Version 3.1.0 (which added Polish as a...
Tuesday24th Feb 2026
Watch Nintendo Treehouse February 2026 - Live!
80 minutes of Mario Wonder and Pokopia
You might think that we've already seen all there is to see about upcoming Switch 2 titles Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park and Pokémon Pokopia, but you'd be mistaken. Here to show even more in the gameplay department for both games is a brand new Nintendo...
Anything Qud happen
The legends of Caves of Qud stretch back into the ancient times, through mists of lore, to a moment of destiny. That’s right – all the way back to 2007, when American team Freehold Games began development on this ambitious roguelike RPG. After a 17-year journey to version 1.0 in 2024, gathering a devoted PC following, this...
News Fallout 4 Switch 2 Launch Trailer Gives Us A Better Glimpse At The Wasteland
Derelict in the best way
Bethesda has released a new launch trailer for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Switch 2, celebrating the release of what might be the ultimate version of the post-apocalyptic RPG. It gives us a proper good look at some of the characters and locations you'll see on your journey through The Wasteland, and while the recent...
News TMNT: Splintered Fate's New DLC Adds Another Fighter To The Roguelike Action
Alo there
Super Evil Megacorp has continued to support its Hades-inspired roguelike, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, ever since it first arrived on Switch back in 2024. We've already seen new fighters and game modes get in on the action since launch, and today, the team has revealed that it has even more in store for 2026. Splintered...
News Prepare Your Wallets, Fangamer's 'Carnival Sale' Is Packed With Delicious Gaming Merch (Europe)
Just one week to go!
With all of Nintendo's surprise announcements in recent weeks, there's every chance that you missed the start of Fangamer's Carnival Sale. Well, have no fear, because we were delighted to spot this morning that we still have almost a whole week to make the most of the sweet discounts. The sale is now live on the Fangamer EU...
News Resident Evil Requiem 'Creator's Voice' Video Dives Into The Switch 2 Release
"I feel like GameChat was made just for Resident Evil'
Nintendo has released a new Creator's Voice video, this time focused on Koshi Nakanishi, the director of Resident Evil Requiem. With the game launching later this week on 27th February 2026, the video focuses on providing an introduction to the story along with the wider franchise itself. It...
PSA 'One More Catch' Is A Brand New Destination For All Your Pokémon Needs
GO check it out
It's a busy week in the world of Pokémon, with the franchise's 30th anniversary fast approaching and the 10th anniversary of Pokémon GO coming up in July. Yes, it's been nearly a decade since we began scouring the great outdoors for Pocket Monsters, wandering head-down into restricted areas, and giving ourselves Poké Ball-based...
Mini Review Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Nicely Orchestrated But Misses A Key Note
Ray of light
Rayman was Ubisoft’s first major commercial success, the company going public a year after its release in 1996. A PlayStation launch title, it was originally conceived for the unreleased Super Nintendo CD-ROM before being developed for Atari’s Jaguar. A fantasy platform game that pops with oil paint colour, its stages encompass...
News Party Platformer 'King Of Meat' Bites The Dust Before It Could Make It To Switch
Ends Meat
Despite being announced for Switch back in 2024 and even being given an "early 2026" release window last year, Amazon Games and Glowmade have today announced that the party platformer King of Meat will be shutting up shop before it could make the jump to Nintendo systems. While the game has now been removed from all storefronts to prevent...
Guide Pokémon Presents February 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch
Where to catch 'em all
The annual Pokémon Day Presents showcase is rolling around once again this year, though there's a big birthday to celebrate this time as the series turns 30. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have already been revealed for Switch, but there's every chance that this year's event still has a surprise or two in store — and with...
News Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
FireRed leads in top spot
Following a surprise announcement at the end of last week, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen from the Game Boy Advance generation are making a grand return on 27th February 2026. There has been a lot of conversation online about the Switch eShop versions, which are priced at £16.99 / $19.99 each. Some trainers are ready for...
News Switch 2 Noir-Fueled Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Has Been Slightly Delayed
April is the new March
The noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. for Hire was scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 next month, but it seems there's been a slight delay. Instead of its 19th March 2026 release, this title will launch for Nintendo's new hybrid system (and other platforms) on 16th April 2026. In a new notice on social media, Fumi...
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Album, Here's Every Song Included
It's time to blast "Mario Land" and other bangers
After the surprise release of the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Game Boy Advance album last week, Nintendo Music is seemingly back to its regular schedule in terms of weekly updates. With this in mind, today it's added an absolute banger - it's the soundtrack for the 1992 Game Boy title Super Mario...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Team Consistently Aiming For 30fps On Switch 2 "Wherever Possible"
It's a more "challenging production process"
Earlier this month, Square Enix confirmed it would be bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the Switch 2 in June 2026. Compared to the first entry, part two is a significantly larger game with small but intricately detailed open-world zones. Despite this, the target goal apparently remains the same,...
Monday23rd Feb 2026
News Fans Are Asking Nintendo To Refund Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 Upgrade
Potential upscaling issues are being called out
Colour us surprised, and delighted, when Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition dropped last week. Silky smooth 60fps with updated textures and resolutions? Count us in. And while, initially, we were in awe of how Mira looked on the newest Nintendo console, as time has...
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Description Straight Up Spoils An Unannounced Character
Enter if ye dare
A new description for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has seemingly spoiled an unannounced character ahead of its official release on 1st April 2026. As covered by IGN, the description comes from UK cinema firm Everyman, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie featured in its 'Coming Soon' section. If you really don't want this spoiled...
Mini Review Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (Switch 2) - A Solid First-Person Follow Up
Lady D-ecent
With Resident Evil Village, Capcom wisely leaned into the success of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, presenting a direct sequel that continues the story of protagonist Ethan Winters. This time, he winds up in a rural village overlooked by a vast, elegant castle as he strives to locate his kidnapped daughter, Rose. It’s no secret that...
Go tell Aunt Rhody
Just in case you need yet another reminder of how old you’re getting, Capcom first revealed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard all the way back in June 2016 – almost a decade ago. Following its release in 2017 and a rather unsavoury cloud port on the Switch in 2021, Nintendo fans can finally experience Capcom’s soft reboot on Switch...
News Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With A Pair Of Gameplay Showcases
Mario Wonder and Pokopia return
Another week, another Nintendo surprise. Okay, perhaps this one isn't quite as big as those in recent memory, but Nintendo has announced that it's bringing back its Treehouse showcase this week with gameplay presentations for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel...
UK Charts Mario Tennis Fever Gets Lobbed By Old Favourites
Serve and turf
Our latest look at the UK charts has arrived, and Nintendo's latest has taken a bit of a tumble since its silver-medal debut last week. Yes, Mario Tennis Fever now finds itself down in seventh after two weeks on the market, overtaken by the likes of EA SPORTS FC 26, Mario Kart World, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Minecraft — come on,...
News Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya
Bit extreme, don't you think?
Resident Evil Requiem has, unfortunately, leaked ahead of its release later this week on 27th February 2026. Capcom itself has already posted a message on social media urging fans to refrain from sharing any potential spoilers, but now game developer Hideki Kamiya has also offered his own two cents
Sunday22nd Feb 2026
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 9 Pokémon?
Good Paldea
Phew, we're finally at the last (for now) generation! Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we've run a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the...
Poll Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
To Green, or not to Green?
After years of waiting, we are finally getting some classic Pokémon on Switch! Nintendo and TPC surprised us all with the announcement that FireRed and LeafGreen will arrive on the Switch eShop immediately after the annual Pokémon Presents on 27th February (with a swanky Special Editi
Mailbox A Good Switch 2 Console Pairing, Fun With Strangers, Sterility - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #33 - February 2026
Welcome back, lovely people, to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. This month's been a surprisingly busy one for games, and we're all on tenterhooks, waiting to see if RE9 is any good. Perhaps all that excitement was too distracting, as correspondence (and, indeed, correspondents) have been few and far between. So, prepare...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Koholint clash
HYYAAGGHH! *cough*, Sorry about that. Hello there, folks! Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! That little Hylian slip-up might be a hint of things to come, but first, let's take a look at what happened last time, when a trio of covers for the Game Boy Color's Rayman went head-to-head (to-head). The votes were pretty evenly...
Video Capcom Releases New Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Trailer
Alongside a 13-minute dev walkthrough
Capcom is gearing up for the release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on the Switch 2 next month, and today, it has released a brand new trailer. It's officially titled "Go Forth" and gives hunters another look at what's on the way when the game arrives on 13th March 2026. "There’s something...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Places Second In January 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
It also made the "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" of last month
It's a new year, and following new releases in January 2026, Circana's Mat Piscatella has now shared chart data for the "Top 10 Best-Selling Premium Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month. As you can see, Square Enix's latest Switch 2 release Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Gallery Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
"Shades of your journey await!"
In the lead up to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration, Nintendo officially lifted the lid on the return of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. They're arriving on the Switch eShop on 27th February 2026, and ahead of this release, Nintendo has shared not only an official trailer but also some direct screenshots,...
