SNES Classics update brings mouse controls and customizable button mapping

Sun 31-08-2025 19:34 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

Nintendo has rolled out two practical upgrades to the Super NES library in Nintendo Classics: mouse controls and customizable button remapping. We can now use a Joy-Con 2 as a mouse on Switch 2, or...

Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2: Digital Foundry’s “best-looking so far,” Square Enix confirms 30fps

Sun 31-08-2025 16:25 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade made a confident showing on Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescom 2025. Multiple hands-on reports highlight clean image quality and an impressive presentation, with Digital Foundry calling it the “best-looking” Switch...

Borderlands 4 on Switch 2: What Gamescom’s Rough Demo Really Tells Us

Sun 31-08-2025 13:44 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Borderlands 4

First-hand accounts from the Gamescom show floor say Borderlands 4 ran poorly on Nintendo’s Switch 2 demo stations, with frame rate drops that flirted with—or fell below—the 30fps target, noticeable input delay, and a visibly...

Donkey Kong Bananza’s B-Button Dig Was Miyamoto’s Idea — And It Changes Everything

Sun 31-08-2025 10:20 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Donkey Kong Bananza

Wondering why Donkey Kong Bananza maps Dig to the B button, while Jump shifts to A? We unpack the reasoning straight from the development team. Director Kazuya Takahashi explained that Shigeru Miyamoto personally suggested B...

Tetris 99’s 49th Maximus Cup brings back three Kirby themes with a 20-point unlock per round

Sat 30-08-2025 22:11 | Nintendo Switch News | TETRIS 99

We’re in a feel-good weekend for puzzle fans as the 49th Maximus Cup in Tetris 99 lines up a Kirby celebration. Across three rounds between August 29 and September 1, 2025, we can re-earn returning...

Assassin’s Creed’s RPG Pivot, “Keep the Disc in the Tray,” and Why Shadows Still Landed

Sat 30-08-2025 20:44 | General News

Assassin’s Creed didn’t just grow; it morphed. Ubisoft’s long-running series moved from lean stealth-action into sprawling RPG territory, and that wasn’t an accident. Former director Alex Hutchinson describes a specific pressure inside the company during...

Nintendo Stars Inc. takes the lead on film tie-ins as Warpstar becomes a fully owned Nintendo subsidiary

Sat 30-08-2025 18:25 | General News

Nintendo has rebranded Warpstar, Inc.—the long-running Kirby IP management venture founded with HAL Laboratory—into Nintendo Stars Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary tasked with the “ancillary-use” business tied to films that feature Nintendo’s worlds and characters....

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is ESRB-rated T — What that signals for the 2025 launch

Sat 30-08-2025 15:32 | Nintendo Switch News | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond now carries an ESRB Teen rating with the descriptors “Animated Blood” and “Violence,” which fits comfortably alongside earlier Prime entries. That small line on Nintendo’s official listing does more than tidy...

Konami’s new Metal Gear guard: what Okamura’s plan means for Delta, Switch 2 players, and the series’ future

Sat 30-08-2025 13:13 | General News

Konami is moving Metal Gear forward with a clear, public plan: train younger developers under veteran oversight and hand them the keys when they’re ready. Producer Noriaki Okamura has said the goal of rebuilding with...

Hollow Knight: Silksong Launches Without Early Reviews — Why It Matters and How To Navigate Day One

Fri 29-08-2025 21:12 | Nintendo Switch News | Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a date circled in ink, and the countdown is real. There’s a catch, though—there won’t be early review codes. Team Cherry told journalist Jason Schreier they don’t want critics playing...

Yooka-Replaylee on Switch 2 gets a true physical release with the full game on cartridge

Fri 29-08-2025 19:29 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

Yooka-Replaylee, Playtonic’s remade and remixed take on its 3D collect-a-thon, is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 with a proper physical edition that includes the full game on the cartridge. That single detail matters far beyond a...

Pawmot joins Pokémon UNITE on September 4, 2025 — smart prep and early strategy

Fri 29-08-2025 16:22 | Nintendo Switch News | Pokémon UNITE

Pawmot is officially set to enter Pokémon UNITE on September 4, 2025 as an All-Rounder, giving us a fresh brawler with the kind of pressure that can swing mid-game skirmishes and late-game objectives. We walk...

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on Switch 2 vs Switch — 810p HDR and 30fps

Fri 29-08-2025 13:10 | Nintendo Switch News | DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

Dragon Ball Sparking Zerolands on Nintendo’s current and next-gen handhelds with clear technical targets: on Switch 2, gameplay renders at a dynamic 810p in both docked and handheld and is capped at 30fps, with HDR...

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings Rouge & Zavok to the grid — Lip Spyder and Road Dragoon revealed

Fri 29-08-2025 10:20 | Nintendo Switch News

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is locking in a big pre-launch win with Rouge the Bat and Zavok stepping onto the starting grid, each rolling in with signature rides that speak to their personalities. Rouge’s Lip Spyder...

Kirby Air Riders: Sora directs, Bandai Namco builds, and Nintendo brings it home on Switch 2

Thu 28-08-2025 21:21 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders is being developed by Bandai Namco Studios with Sora directing under Masahiro Sakurai, and Nintendo serving as publisher. That pairing isn’t random; it’s a proven setup that previously shipped Super Smash Bros....

Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2 reportedly targets 40fps — why that matters and how it compares to PS5

Thu 28-08-2025 19:21 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

Reports from the Gamescom show floor indicate that Final Fantasy VII Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 is targeting 40 frames per second, a choice that sits between the common 30fps and 60fps profiles and pairs...

Mega Victreebel storms Pokémon Legends Z-A with a chilling found-footage reveal

Thu 28-08-2025 16:22 | Nintendo Switch News | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Mega Victreebel has stepped into the spotlight for Pokémon Legends Z-A, and the way we meet it says a lot about where we’re headed. The reveal arrived through a found-footage style teaser that follows two...

Hollow Knight: Silksong finally dated—new trailer confirms 200+ enemies, 40+ bosses, and a September 4, 2025

Thu 28-08-2025 13:10 | Nintendo Switch News

Hollow Knight: Silksong at last has a firm date: 4 September 2025. Team Cherry’s new trailer doesn’t just stamp the calendar—it spells out the tone and scale of Hornet’s journey with clear, concrete teases. We...

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection brings Mythologies, Special Forces, and WaveNet UMK3

Thu 28-08-2025 10:12 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is shaping up to be the most faithful and feature-rich way to revisit the series’ early years on Nintendo hardware. We get Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Special Forces—two PS1-era curios that fans...

Kirby and the Forgotten World – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Thu 28-08-2025 00:00 | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases

Kirby’s adventure continues on Nintendo Switch 2! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features Includes: A new story: Star-Crossed World Improved graphics and frame rate Nintendo Switch game: Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Kirby and the Forgotten...

Arcade Archives 2 SCRAMBLED EGG

Thu 28-08-2025 00:00 | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases

“SCRAMBLED EGG” is an action game released by Technos Japan in 1983. Kick the eggs to crack them open and hatch chicks. Then launch all the new chicks into the sky! Red chicks and chickens...

Kirby and the Forgotten Land 1.1.0 adds Switch 2 support ahead of Star-Crossed World launch

Wed 27-08-2025 21:40 | Nintendo Switch News | Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Kirby and the Forgotten World – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Kirby and the Forgotten Land has received a new update—Version 1.1.0—designed to prepare the game for Nintendo Switch 2. The update itself is straightforward: it enables support for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and...

Eternal Darkness in 2025: Why Nightdive’s Renewed Interest Matters

Wed 27-08-2025 19:48 | General News

Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem sits in that rare space where craft, atmosphere, and bold ideas fused into something unforgettable on Nintendo GameCube. For years, players have asked for a modern release. Now the conversation has...

Rayman’s 2021 trial project was shelved — here’s what it means for the new AAA push

Wed 27-08-2025 16:28 | General News

A quiet LinkedIn reveal pulled back the curtain on a shelved Rayman effort from 2021, a trial that reportedly cycled through names like “Rayman Forever” and “The Story of Rayman” before Ubisoft chose not to...

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion demo is live with save transfer, new trailer, and a 5 September launch

Wed 27-08-2025 13:21 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion steps into the spotlight with a fresh trailer and a free demo that lands right where players want it: on Nintendo Switch 2’s eShop, with progress that carries into the...

Tales of Xillia Remastered arrives October 31, 2025 — platforms, features, and edition details

Wed 27-08-2025 10:11 | Nintendo Switch News

We highlight everything you need to know about Tales of Xillia Remastered, the refreshed version of Bandai Namco’s classic JRPG arriving on October 31, 2025. We walk through confirmed platforms, performance targets, and the quality-of-life...

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition

Wed 27-08-2025 00:00 | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases

Bring the winds of change to Zephyr Town Build your farm in Zephyr Town and breathe new life into the once-famous bazaar. Set up your stall to sell produce and goods from the crops and...

Mega Evolution EX is coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket this fall – what’s new and what it changes

Tue 26-08-2025 21:46 | General News

Pokémon TCG Pocket is officially welcoming Mega Evolution EX in fall 2025, with Mega Altaria EX, Mega Gyarados EX, and Mega Blaziken EX leading the reveal. The announcement confirms a dedicated fall expansion with new...

Shenmue III Enhanced Is Coming to Nintendo With Visual Upgrades, Smarter Systems, and Player-First Options

Tue 26-08-2025 19:15 | Nintendo Switch News

Shenmue III Enhanced brings Yu Suzuki’s journey back into the spotlight with a cleaner look, smoother performance, and a more inviting flow from scene to scene. We’re looking at sharper textures across characters and environments,...

Indiana Jones Confirmed for Switch 2 in 2026 — Starfield Rumored to Follow

Tue 26-08-2025 16:26 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially headed to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 following a showcase at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. That confirmation marks a meaningful shift in how Xbox-published games can reach...

Pokémon Legends Z-A: Z-A Battle Club Multiplayer, Ranks, Megas, and Switch 2 Edition Explained

Tue 26-08-2025 13:11 | Nintendo Switch News | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Pokémon Legends Z-A brings online multiplayer to the Legends line with the Z-A Battle Club, a fast, four-player mode built around real-time action, quick decisions, and smart positioning. We break down how it works, from...

Nintendo updates detachable dual-screen patent: what the new images reveal and what’s realistic

Tue 26-08-2025 10:02 | General News

Nintendo has refreshed a 2023 filing that depicts a detachable dual-screen device with a hinge and Joy-Con-style connection points. The latest update includes new images that better illustrate how two display halves could attach, fold,...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reportedly targets November 14 — Switch 2 skips launch

Mon 25-08-2025 21:17 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

We break down a fresh report from trusted Dealabs writer billbil-kun that points to a Friday, November 14 release for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The same report says a Nintendo Switch 2 version...

Bubsy 4D announced for Switch 2, Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

Mon 25-08-2025 19:21 | Nintendo Switch News

Bubsy is back, and yes, we did a double-take too. With Bubsy 4D, Atari and Fabraz are giving the wise-cracking bobcat a fresh 3D outing on modern systems, including Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,...

Pokémon Champions becomes the stage for VGC at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco

Mon 25-08-2025 16:28 | Nintendo Switch News

Pokémon Champions is taking over as the official battlefield for the Video Game Championships in 2026, culminating at the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. We look at what this shift means for players: the...

The Rogue Prince of Persia shadow-drops on PS5 & Xbox; Ubisoft confirms Switch and Switch 2 later this year

Mon 25-08-2025 13:33 | Nintendo Switch News

Ubisoft and Evil Empire pulled off a surprise launch for The Rogue Prince of Persia on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, coinciding with the game’s 1.0 milestone after a year of updates in Early...

Is This Seat Taken? Brings Wholesome Puzzle Fun to Nintendo Switch Starting Today

Mon 25-08-2025 10:05 | Nintendo Switch News

Nintendo Switch players can now enjoy the heartwarming challenge of arranging delightful characters into their ideal spots with the surprise release of Is This Seat Taken?. Announced during the latest Indie World Showcase, the game...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026

Sun 24-08-2025 21:39 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

MachineGames and Bethesda Softworks have confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, bringing the acclaimed first-person adventure to a Nintendo system for the first time. The...

Kirby Air Riders Music Arrives: Stream “Starlit Journey” And More On Nintendo Music Today

Sun 24-08-2025 19:32 | General News | Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders just pulled off a crowd-pleasing move: tracks from the game—including the main theme “Starlit Journey”—are dropping on Nintendo Music today. That means fans can enjoy an official first listen to the soundtrack...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings four-player real-time battles with the Z-A Battle Club

Sun 24-08-2025 16:22 | Nintendo Switch News | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Pokémon Legends: Z-A steps forward with a new multiplayer format built for fast, frantic action: the Z-A Battle Club. We meet four-player real-time matches that reward quick decision-making, smart positioning, and timely Mega Evolutions. Set...

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven ushers in a towering, icy expansion on Nintendo Switch in early 2026

Sun 24-08-2025 13:15 | Nintendo Switch News | Cult of the Lamb

During Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, Devolver Digital and Massive Monster unveiled Woolhaven, a paid expansion for Cult of the Lamb targeting an early 2026 release on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. We head into...

Sonic Mania 2 Prototype Surfaces: Christian Whitehead’s Shares Kanga Clanga And A 2.5D Classic Vision

Sun 24-08-2025 10:20 | General News | Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania turned eight years old, and the celebration arrived with a surprise: a fresh look at a scrapped follow-up shared by director Christian Whitehead. The images show Sonic in an outback setting pursued by...

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on Switch – New Stage Footage and Free Demo

Sat 23-08-2025 21:36 | Nintendo Switch News

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance slices onto Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2025, bringing back Joe Musashi in a stylish 2D action platformer from Lizardcube. Fresh footage showcases two striking locations—the high-tech ENE Corp Laboratory and...

Kirby Air Riders Multiplayer Explained: 16-Player Online, 8-Player Local Wireless, and City Trial Tactics

Sat 23-08-2025 19:49 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders brings back high-speed, character-driven racing with a structure that’s built for gathering friends. We can run full online lobbies of up to 16 players, jump into local wireless sessions with up to...

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (2026) — Gotham Rebuilt, Legends Reimagined

Sat 23-08-2025 16:27 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight brings us back to Gotham with a bigger stage, a sharper combat model, and that unmistakable TT Games humor. We follow Bruce Wayne from rigorous League of Shadows...

Hollow Knight: Silksong at Gamescom — 120fps TV Mode Highlights Nintendo Switch 2 Power

Sat 23-08-2025 13:11 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong finally let fans go hands-on at Gamescom 2025, and the buzz is real. We saw Hornet’s lethal grace up close and noticed how much more assertive the movement and combat feel compared...

IGN – Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 — Gamescom hands-on raises performance concerns

Sat 23-08-2025 10:23 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition

IGN checked out Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition running on Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescom 2025, and the verdict in handheld mode isn’t pretty yet. Multiple outlets describe notable frame rate drops, especially when panning the...

Empoleon Joins Pokémon Unite on September 19; Groudon Arrives in Theia Sky Ruins on September 4

Fri 22-08-2025 21:31 | Nintendo Switch News | Pokémon UNITE

We’re heading into a busy stretch for Pokémon Unite, with Empoleon confirmed to join the roster on September 19, 2025, while Dhelmise and Vaporeon follow later. On top of that, Theia Sky Ruins will see...

Mario Kart World Update 1.2.1 Fixes Time Trial Ghost Mismatch

Fri 22-08-2025 19:22 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 has been updated to Version 1.2.1, addressing a very specific but important issue for anyone who loves shaving seconds off their Time Trials. Previously, choosing “Race against Ghost”...

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