Borderlands 4 Scores Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
And it’s not long after other versions
Borderlands 4, announced for Switch 2 back in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in April, finally has a release date on the newest Nintendo console.
We’ve known about the game’s release date on PC, PS5, and Xbox for a while now,…
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Acclaimed Puzzler ‘Viewfinder’ Bends Reality On Switch This Winter
The very fabric of puzzling
Thunderful Publishing and Sad Owl Games have announced that their acclaimed 2023 puzzler, Viewfinder, will be coming to Switch consoles this winter, although they haven’t gone as far as to give us a specific release date.
You can check out the game’s trailer above for a little taste…
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Guide: Pokémon Presents July 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
And just like a Quick Attack, the second Pokémon Presents is all over and done with. It was a pretty packed one this time around, but there weren’t any real surprises, with the usual glut of mobile updates accompanying some delightful-looking shows and another look at the…
Random: Google Is Hiding Some Sweet ‘Legend Of Zelda’ Movie Easter Eggs
For the searchers
With the hype train well and truly departed from the crazy station following the announcement of The Legend of Zelda movie’s two lead actors, Google has been getting in on the fun with some sweet little references for excited fans of…
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Random: Players Are Completely Destroying Donkey Kong Bananza Levels, Because They Can
Clean as a whistle!
Whether or not you enjoy the idea of clearing out every single bit of the destructive scenery in Donkey Kong Bananza‘s layered levels, there’s absolutely no doubt that it’s a thing that you can definitely do, and so it therefore follows…
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Atari 50 Is Getting Yet Another DLC Pack, This Time Focused On Namco Titles
The Pac is Back
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is getting another DLC expansion in the form of ‘The Namco Legendary Pack DLC‘.
No release date has been set at the time of writing, but the new DLC will contain an additional timeline looking at Namco’s history with Atari, along with multiple playable…
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Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Bananza?
Return of the Kong
Last week Donkey Kong returned to the world of 3D platforming over 25 years since his last fully-3D outing in DK64 – and what a return it was!
Donkey Kong Bananza scored an ‘Excellent’ 9/10 in Jim’s review, and most of Team NL has spent this weekend…
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Random: Here’s A Few Of Our Favourite Donkey Kong Bananza Easter Eggs
Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here and, as players start to dig deep (well, punch deep at any rate), into this fresh slice of Nintendo magic – a slice we slapped a 9/10 on in our review – they’ll no doubt encounter some of the…
Poll: Has Donkey Kong Bananza Made You Feel Ill?
Motion sickness doing the rounds
Donkey Kong Bananza is out now, and it seems that the vast majority of people have been thoroughly enjoying DK’s latest adventure on Switch 2.
According to some reports, however, it seems a small minority have been experiencing some pretty severe motion sickness with…
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Switch Port Specialist Virtuos Confirms 270 Layoffs
It released Oblivion Remastered earlier this year
- by Liam Doolan
The Switch port specialist Virtuos – known within the Nintendo space for its work on games like The Outer Worlds – has officially laid off 270 employees across its studios worldwide.
This…
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Video: Switch 2 Vs. Steam Deck System Face-Off, Digital Foundry Investigates
“We’ve got two very different systems here”
- by Liam Doolan
Digital Foundry has returned with a new “system face-off” video – this time putting Nintendo’s hybrid hardware, the Switch 2, up against Valve’s PC handheld, the Steam Deck.
In the video above, you can see how the Switch 2 holds up…
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ICYMI: Koei Tecmo Has Released A ‘Wild Hearts S’ Demo On Switch 2
Try it out ahead of the full release
- by Liam Doolan
Update : Ahead of the release of Wild Hearts S on the Switch 2 next week on 25th July, Koei Tecmo has now released a video…
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Pokémon Is Teasing Something Ahead Of Next Week’s Showcase
Update: Pikachu will be hosting a pre-show event
- by Liam Doolan
Update : Following this teaser, The Pokémon Company has now confirmed it will be hosting a special pre-show event called “DJ Pikachu…
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Opinion: Celebrating 20 Years Of Baseball In The Mushroom Kingdom
Monday 21st July marks the 20th anniversary of Mario Superstar Baseball, so to celebrate Jonny is taking us out to the ball game… My first gaming memory: waking up in the middle of the night, heading downstairs, and booting up Mario Superstar Baseball‘s campaign mode…
Level-5 Delays Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road For Switch And Switch 2
Now arriving this November
After multiple delays, Level-5 has announced it will be delaying its upcoming title Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road again.
Instead of the previous August release date, it’s now been pushed back to 13th November 2025 for the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. The…
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Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2
My first impression of the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro wasn’t particularly positive. Now, when I say ‘first impression’, I’m talking about the moment I laid eyes on the thing in a few press shots online. I suspect that some of you checking out the…
Crash Bandicoot Co-Creator Believes The Remakes “Botched” The Jump Mechanics
Only the most important feature, no big deal
Andrew Gavin, co-creator of developer Naughty Dog alongside Jason Rubin, was fundamental in the development of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, acting as producer, leader programmer, and designer.
So he knows his stuff, then….
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Random: Shigeru Miyamoto Did Exactly What We Did When Playtesting Donkey Kong Bananza
Makes a change from climbing up and down trees
- by PJ O’Reilly
Cast your minds back to the year of our lord 2017, and you may remember we reported on how a certain Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto liked to play a pre-release version of…
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Mini Review: WaterField Designs CitySlicker For Switch 2
The WaterField Designs CitySlicker is a design that has been around for at least 10 years, and it has barely aged a day. From its full-grain leather front flap to its pleasingly voluminous rear mesh pouch, it’s a case that oozes quality and style, which is…
Prefer Your Pokémon Sweary With “Pixelated Booty”? ‘The Edge Of Allegoria’ Might Just Be For You
“This isn’t just a child’s play”
- by PJ O’Reilly
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Easy there, folks. It appears that The Edge of Allegoria, a turn-based RPG reminiscent of the graphical aesthetics and gameplay of classic Game Boy treasures, might not be the family-friendly Pokémon homage it…
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Random: We’re Big Fans Of This Switch 2 Summer Gaming Solution
USB-C what we accomplished there?
- by PJ O’Reilly
Summer! It’s sweltering. It’s ‘sticky’, as they say around these parts. And when you’re already feeling overheated, sometimes activating your Switch 2 console in handheld mode for a…
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Review: No Sleep For Kaname Date -Off
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES is the latest installment in Spike Chunsoft’s AI: Somnium Files franchise and serves as a spin-off to…
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Nintendo’s Switch Online Playtest Program Returning, Includes Switch 2 Support
The excitement kicks off later this month.
- by Liam Doolan
Nintendo has revealed it will be conducting another Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program beginning later this month.
To register and take part, you’ll need a Nintendo Account along with an “active” Nintendo…
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Mortal Kombat II Official Trailer Released, In Cinemas This October
Johnny Cage enters the arena
Update : After a teaser video released yesterday featuring Johnny Cage, we now have the official trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat II film.
Here’s some extra publicity regarding what you can anticipate, along with the remainder of…
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Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Donkey Kong Bananza
Well friends, the critiques are finally in for Donkey Kong Bananza; Nintendo’s initial genuine 3D platformer for the Switch 2. So, what’s the conclusion? As of this writing, the game holds a score of 90 on Metacritic, although it’s essential to keep in mind that fresh…
“Somewhat Mixed”
Technical specifications analyzed
For those curious about how Donkey Kong Bananza performs on the Switch 2 with regard to its technical execution, the team at Digital Foundry has offered their latest review for your consideration.
It’s mostly favorable feedback, with John Linneman lauding the…
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Donkey Kong Bananza Version 1.1.0 Update Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Prepared for the inaugural day
Nintendo has unveiled a day one update for Donkey Kong Bananza, elevating the game to Version 1.1.0 and adding some anticipated, yet appreciated enhancements (thanks, Nintendo Everything).
The update should download automatically when you…
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Sonic Racing: Crossworlds On Switch 2 Will Feature The Full Base Game On Cartridge
Indeed, no Game-Key Card!
Sega has achieved a significant success by declaring that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the Switch 2 will not utilize a Game-Key Card upon its physical release in early 2026.
According to a press statement, the firm confirmed that Crossworlds will…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Update Announced For Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Cd Projekt Red has revealed a fresh update for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Switch 2, introducing four new vehicles and a multitude of enhancements.
At this moment, there’s no launch date for the update, but we anticipate it may be closer than expected. It will…
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Opinion: Honestly, I’m So Glad We Had To Wait For Donkey Kong Bananza
Friends, I’ve engaged in so much Mario Kart World. I’ve completed all the Grands Prix (on three stars,…