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Saturday22nd Aug 2026
News Nintendo Wipes Out Hundreds Of Switch Emulator Repositories
In a new wave of GitHub takedowns
In Nintendo's ongoing battle against emulation, it has apparently wiped out more than 400 Switch emulator repositories in a "single-day GitHub sweep". As reported by TorrentFreak, Nintendo filed seven DMCA anti-circumvention notices "in one coordinated campaign" earlier this week. It targets forks of Yuzu, copies...
Friday21st Aug 2026
News The Duskbloods Network Test Session Closed After Disastrous Server Issues
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience"
FromSoftware has closed the first network test session for The Duskbloods before it's even begun. Scheduled to kick off at 11am BST, all users (as far as we can tell) were stuck at the main menu for the duration, consistently failing to log into the game's servers. While FromSoftware confirmed it was...
Guide Here Are Our Picks From Nintendo Store's 'Back To School' Range (Europe)
Peach pouches, Pikmin paperclips, Zelda...zatchels
With the school term starting again soon — or having already commenced in some parts of the world — it's time to make sure the backpacks are in order and fully equipped for the first leg of the academic year. As with most companies at this time of year, Nintendo Store has a line of...
Guide The Duskbloods Network Test Times & How To Join
Update: The first session has been cancelled
The Duskbloods Network Test is your chance to play FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive ahead of release. It takes place in late August, and due to the closed nature of the test, interested participants had to first apply in a sign up period during July. Developer FromSoftware — who also created the...
News Genki's New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Update: Kickstarter goal smashed
Accessory manufacture Genki is getting into the controller space with the Manta, a premium pad that contains its own 2.79-inch screen and operating system for intuitive customisation without the need for a separate companion phone or desktop app. So you can switch profiles, remap buttons, tune controls, edit macros,...
News Crocs Is Expanding Its Pokémon Line With Three New Designs
A new Poké Ball themed clog is also on the way
Crocs' collaboration with Pokémon is evolving with the announcement of new designs based on three original generation pocket monsters. This includes a Pikachu pair featuring lightning bolts, Jigglypuff platform clogs with musical notes, and a ghostly Gengar design. The adult Pikachu and Gengar clogs...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Panels Announced For September & October
A "new look" at the third chapter will also feature at ONL
Before Final Fantasy VII Revelation arrives on the Switch 2 next Spring, Square Enix is building the excitement for this third and final part in the remake trilogy with all sorts of reveals. Ahead of a "new look" at the third chapter taking place at Opening Night Live later this month, the...
News SimCity SNES Soundtrack Makes A Surprise Return In This Week's Nintendo Music Update
Now, how about the game?
Nintendo's music app for Switch Online members has today been updated with the SimCity SNES soundtrack. This version of Will Wright's city-building hit was released on the Super Nintendo in 1991. Nintendo published the title and also helped Maxis with this version of the game. The soundtrack,
News Another Crab's Treasure Scores A Switch 2 Edition And Free Upgrade
Higher fps, enhanced resolution and more
The soulslike Another Crab's Treasure has this week cooked up a surprise Switch 2 Edition, including a free upgrade. If you already own the Switch version, you can download the update right now and experience "smooth performance". The official Nintendo game page elaborates on this, revealing the Switch 2...
Video Minecraft Dungeons II Official Gameplay Trailer Released
"Enter the Sift"
Minecraft Dungeons II is gearing up for its official launch on the Switch and Switch 2 next month. Ahead of release, the team at Mojang has released an official gameplay trailer showcasing this new action-packed experience, as well as mysterious rifts, which lead to the Sift - a new dimension introducing powerful threats and all...
A patch focused on "community requested features"
Aspyr recently revived The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and this week it returns to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered with a community patch, adding some requested features. This update includes three new features across all versions of the game and also comes loaded optimisations and bug fixes...
Thursday20th Aug 2026
News Nintendo Proved Crucial In Helping Players Understand The Duskbloods
A strong partnership
FromSoftware games have historically being quite vague in communicating what you actually have to do. This is often a big part of the fun, but we suspect a lot of players have been put off by just how impenetrable the company's game have been in the past. In a new interview with IGN, Hidetaka Miyazaki, director for The...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Continues To Dominate With Rhythm Heaven Groove
Sick beat
Famitsu has provided the latest figures for boxed sales in Japan covering the two weeks from 3rd August to 16th August. Surprising no one, Nintendo is still absolutely dominating, with Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation the only title representing the PS5 in the top ten. Otherwise, Rhythm Heaven Groove leads the pack with another 139,363...
News 007 First Light Hits Major Sales Milestone, Still Confirmed For Switch 2
Don't panic
IO interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have announced that 007 First Light has now sold over 4 million copies since launching 3 months ago on 27th May 2026. A fine achievement, indeed, and a strong indication that we can probably expect to see more Bond action from the Hitman team in the future. In the meantime, the upcoming Switch 2...
News Nintendo Denies Rumoured Release Date For The Duskbloods
Update: Okay, false alarm
You might have seen that a bunch of previews have now gone live for The Duskbloods on Switch 2. One of these, however, might have mistakenly revealed the game's planned release date. The Guardian's preview lists the release date for The Duskbloods as 24th September 2026 – so yeah, that's a little over a month from now...
Feature The Obliteration Of Andross - A Tactical Analysis For Maximum Damage In 'Star Fox'
Charting Star Fox’s most Venom-ous route
I’ve always been a champion of Fox and the gang, from resolutely defending the merits of Command on the DS to battling through Star Fox Zero’s janky multiplayer in anticipation for the team’s glorious return on the Switch 2, but nothing could’ve prepared me for quite how obsessed I’ve been with...
News Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo Shadow-Drops On Switch 2, Boasts 120fps Gameplay
Yo
PM Studios and Pocket Trap have announced that Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is getting a Switch 2 version... and it's out now! Available on the eShop for £17.99 / $19.99, the new release boasts 120fps gameplay at 1080p resolution in handheld mode, while docked mode goes all the way up to 4K. Current owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 version...
Nintendo Download 20th August (North America)
Elden Ring! Metal Gear! 1000xResist!
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: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition (Bandai...
News Nintendo Details Switch 2 Price Increase For The UK
Brace yourselves
Nintendo has now officially confirmed the expected price increase for the Switch 2 in the UK. From 1st September 2026, the console will go up from its current price of £395.99 to £419.99. In Ireland, the current price of €469,99 will increase to €499,99, so exactly the same as other regions that use the Euro as its currency...
News The Duskbloods Gameplay Has Leaked Ahead Of Network Test
Seeped through
FromSoftware is getting ready to kick off its network test for The Duskbloods this weekend, but it looks like a gameplay video has leaked ahead of time. WARNING: descriptive spoilers of the footage to follow. We're not going to embed or provide a link to the footage here, but needless to say, it's not particularly difficult to find...
News Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Getting Packaged Download Release
Launching in Korea this September
Following the recent launch of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass on Switch 2, Nintendo's Korean branch has this week announced a packaged "download" version. It will be arriving on 10th September 2026, with pre-orders now available on the local Nintendo Store. According to the translation of the official...
News Nintendo Today! App Updated To Version 4.1.0, Adds Some New Features
You can now select multiple themes
Following the Nintendo Today! mobile app receiving a Fire Emblem theme earlier this month, Nintendo has now rolled out Version 4.1.0. Although it's not a major update, this patch does include some welcome features. If you're having trouble deciding which theme to choose, you can now select multiple ones. Apart...
News Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Switch Demo And Opening Movie Released
Following 1st Chapter's legacy update
Following a legacy patch for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter earlier this week, Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment have now turned their attention to the 2nd Chapter in the role-playing series. If you are wanting to try out Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter before its arrival this September, there's now a dem
News Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.3.0 Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Claim a new weapon with Splatoon Raiders save data
[Wed 19th Aug, 2026 01:55 BST]: Nintendo has continued to release new updates for the Switch multiplayer Splatoon 3, and the next update is out this week. This will bump the game up to Version 11.3.0, and the changes will be applied to both the Switch and Switch 2 builds. This update includes the...
Video Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Drops Official Multiplayer Trailer
"Weapons hot"
Ahead of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta this week, Activision and Infinity Ward have released the game's official multiplayer trailer. It highlights all-new 6v6 maps, the modular multiplayer battleground Kill Block, the expansive Ground War mode, Apex Attachments, gunplay, weapons and nukes. After the early...
Wednesday19th Aug 2026
Remember the Titans?
Switch 2 is still in its infancy, and it continues to prove that it can bring current-gen titles to handheld in often astonishing ways. One area that has seen a significant leap forward is the sports game. The original Switch was simply not the place to experience flagship sports titles like FIFA and the 2K stable of...
News Nightdive Studio's Next Remaster Joins A Jam-Packed September
Stahp
With so many publishers actively avoiding the month of November (can't imagine why), September and October are looking pretty stacked with new releases at the moment. Another title to add to the line-up is Nightdive Studio's SiN Reloaded, which is now scheduled to release on Switch 1 & 2 on 24th September 2026. This is the team's latest...
News Hellraiser: Revival Confirmed For Switch 2, Launching October 2026
We have such sights to show you
Saber Interactive has announced that Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival will launch on the Switch 2 on 8th October 2026, joining the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (the trailer is age-restricted, but you can view it here). Featuring a story written in collaboration with original creator Clive Barker, Revival also...
Random Someone Has Made Functioning Wii Remote Joy-Con For The Switch 2
Wii would like to play
The Joy-Con 2 are a huge improvement over the original Joy-Con, mostly thanks to the larger size. But they can still prove to be uncomfortably over lengthy period of time. So, in an effort to provide something a little more ergonomic, YouTuber KOUZEX has manually created a fascinating hybrid, combining the Joy-Con 2 with the...
Poll Did You Get Into The Duskbloods Switch 2 Beta Test?
First Blood
On Friday, FromSoftware fans with a Switch 2 get their first chance to go hands-on with a brand new game from the makers of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Or more accurately, some FromSoft fans get the chance - specifically the ones that successfully applied for the network test. FromSoft ran a first-come-first-served application process...
News Polaroid's Latest Collab Has Us Itching For A Pokémon Snap Replay
Watch the Delibirdie
The urge to replay Pokémon Snap is present on any given day, but having seen Polaroid's latest collaboration, we've never been more itching to grab an N64 pad and boot up NSO. That's right, Polaroid is teaming up with The Pokémon Company on a new range of cameras and accessories, and they are adorable. The three centrepieces...
News Embark On An Epic Voyage With The Latest Switch Online Game Trial (Europe)
No Man's Sky is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary
No Man's Sky may not have launched in the best state, but over the last decade, Sean Murray and his team at Hello Games have continued to update the title with new content and features to improve the overall experience. During this time, the developer has also released the game on the...
News A Trademark Renewal For Dr. Mario's Mobile Game Has Apparently Been Spotted
Is it time for a check-up?
A check-up from Dr. Mario is long overdue, but there are apparently some signs of life via a trademark renewal. It's specifically for Dr. Mario World, the mobile title Nintendo shut down in 2021. The free-to-play puzzle game was originally released in 2019, and it's supposedly the first time it's been acknowledged since...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Electrifying Pikachu Cards In Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration
Releasing worldwide this September
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's '30th Celebration' series arrives simultaneously worldwide on 16th September 2025, and The Pokémon Company has this week given fans a look at the Pikachu cards included in the set. In case you missed our original post, there'll be 30 rare Pikachu cards featuring Pikachu numbering,...
News Industry Legend Warren Spector Announces His Retirement From Game Development
"The game business has changed"
American video game developer Warren Spector has announced he's retiring from game development, and although he's "been here before", this time he's "pretty sure" he means it. In a post on LinkedIn, the industry legend known for Deus Ex, Epic Mickey, and also his work on series such as Wing Commander, Ultima and...
Tuesday18th Aug 2026
Guide Sega's eShop Sale Has Up To 70% Off - Here's Every Discounted Switch 1 & 2 Game
SAAY-viiings on Yakuza, Sonic, Persona
Another day, another eShop sale, and this time it's Sega rounding out the summer holidays with a blowout across all platforms. Of course, we're preoccupied with Nintendo platforms around here, so we've taken the liberty of rounding up all the Sega games discounted on Switch 1 and 2. The sale runs until the end...
Gallery Celebrating Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 Physical With Some Bethesda Goodies
By Azura, by Azura, by Azura!
It didn't take long for the mood to dampen around Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 launch, as Bethesda followed up the reveal with the announcement that it (alongside the Skyrim and Fallout 4 ports) would be relegated to a code-in-a-box physical release
Video Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
It's nearly here...
Nintendo of America has uploaded a new Gameplay Showcase trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, giving us a great look at what's in store for next week's launch on 28th August. It's not a particularly lengthy trailer, but it does break down some of the basics. You can choose between a selection of builds when...
Guide Best Final Fantasy Games, Ranked - Switch 2 And Nintendo Systems
Every single Final Fantasy game, mainline or spin-off, ranked by you
Updated with FFVII Rebirth and FF XIV Online. Enjoy! As one of the biggest RPG franchises in the world, Final Fantasy has a boatload of titles under its belt. Starting in 1987 with the original Final Fantasy on the NES, the franchise has simply exploded over the years and...
News TMNT: Splintered Fate Ver. 2.0 Update Caps Off The Main Story With A New Final Boss
Plus, there's new character DLC
There's just no stopping Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, is there? Super Evil Megacorp has consistently released updates and DLC for this one since launch a couple of years ago, and today, the dev is finally bringing the main story to a close with a huge content drop. 'The King's Gambit' free update is...
News Elden Ring Switch 2 Preview Indicates That Performance Concerns Are A Thing Of The Past
Forefathers one and all, bear witness
A new preview for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has gone live courtesy of Denfaminicogamer (thanks, Go Nintendo), and judging from the commentary and gameplay footage, it seems any lingering performance concerns can potentially be put to rest. You can see for yourself in the above f
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?
Strolling through Cyrodiil
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out on the Switch 2, bringing the revamped open world adventure to Nintendo's platform with absolutely no cut content. Lovely. In NL's recent review, Oblivion earned a score of 8/10, with praise provided for the sheer amount of content along with the new mouse and gyro...
News Excellent Sci-Fi Thriller 1000xRESIST Gets The 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Treatment This Week
1000x2
After a sneaky ESRB rating appeared online earlier this year, we've been waiting for Fellow Traveller and Sunset Visitor to make 1000xRESIST - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition official. Well, surprise, the studios have now done exactly that, and the release is right around the corner. This souped-up version of the 2024 hit will arrive on Switch 2...
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Rolls Out Legacy Patch, Here Are The Full Details
Preparing for the future
Since the arrival of Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter last year, Nihon Falcom has released multiple updates for the game, enhancing the overall experience across all platforms. The latest update Version 1.0.7 has now officially arrived, and it's a "Legacy Patch". Ahead of the 2nd Chapter's release this September, this update...
PSA Play 10 Minigames For Free In Pictonico's Limited Time Event
Bring your phone's photos to life
If you haven't already tried out the demo for Nintendo's new "free-to-start" mobile game Pictonico, now might be the time to take a look. As highlighted in an official Nintendo announcement, the game is currently hosting an event where 10 minigames are available to play for free until 15th September 2026. Normally,...
News Kingdom Hearts Voice Actor Hayden Panettiere Has Died At 36
She played the voice of Kairi
Following the Kingdom Hearts 25th anniversary celebrations at Disney's D23 fan event last week, a very sad announcement has been made. Hayden Panettiere, who voiced Kairi in the first two Kingdom Hearts games, has died at the age of 36. As reported by the BBC, The Greenville County Coroner's Office said crews treated a...
Monday17th Aug 2026
Guide When Does Fortnite's New Season Override Start?
Where are Sonic, Tetris, Mega Man and Persona 5's Joker droppin'?
Fortnite's new season, Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, has a big central theme - the world of video games. Though Epic's long-running battle royale has crossed streams before - characters from Resident Evil, Street Fighter, The Witcher, Halo and more have showed up over the years -...
UK Charts Switch 2 Sales Lead Oblivion Remastered To The Top Spot
Sweet (roll)
We are back with the latest look at the UK physical gaming chart, and Oblivion has done rather well on Switch 2. Nintendo's latest pulled in the lion's share of the game's physical sales this week (a whopping 98%, no less), guiding it all the way to the top spot. This pushed it past Pokémon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the...
Rumour Diablo IV Could Be Heading To Switch 2 As Soon As Next Month
Joining the deluge
Diablo IV has been rumoured for the Switch 2 for some time now, but according to a new report from Dealabs, it could be launching as soon as next month. Dealabs has a strong history of accurate reports, and it states that Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection – which contains the base game along with the Vessel of Hatred and Lord...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets In On The Doomsday Hype With Its Upcoming DLC
Doom and Gloom
With a Comic Con and D23 under its belt, Disney is really getting the Avengers: Doomsday hype train up and running. Well, what do you know, it looks like Marvel Cosmic Invasion is getting in on it, too. Dotemu has today released a teaser for the game's upcoming 'The Siege of Castle Doom' DLC, set to release at some point in Fall...
