Reminder: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds First “Premium” DLC Pack Now Available
The Minecraft team joins the Season Pass
- by Liam Doolan
Update : In case you overlooked it, Sega unveiled its latest purchased Minecraft pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds this week.
It introduces Steve, Alex, and Creeper…
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Sega Announces Another Small Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Update For Switch 2
Version 1.0.4 is arriving shortly
- by Liam Doolan
Update #2 : Sega has revealed an additional update for the Switch 2 launch title Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. This patch will tackle some online matchmaking concerns and…
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Hunter x Hunter’s First Season Pass Character Arrives Next Week
Update #2 : At EVO France this weekend, Bushiroad Games and Eighting unveiled the Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact DLC character Neferpitou, slated for release on 16th October 2025. You can watch the official trailer above, and below is the description: “A…
Poll: Box Art Brawl
Prepared? Set? NSO!
- by Jim Norman
We are returning, returning, returning with another iteration of Box Art Brawl!
Previously, it was the Virtual Boy taking the center stage, as we compared a pair of covers for
PSA: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Already Being Datamined, Watch Out For Spoilers
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is launching on the Switch and Switch 2 next week, and it seems the latest installment is already being scrutinized for data. As reported by IGN, there’s indication of “preliminary copies leaking into circulation”, which has allegedly triggered information about the game…
Hand-Drawn Platformer ‘Ruffy And The Riverside’ Gets 60fps Update On Switch 2
It has also received a frame rate enhancement on Switch
When the 3D illustrated platformer Ruffy and the Riverside premiered on Nintendo systems in June, we observed that there were some performance challenges across both the Switch and Switch 2.
It appears the developers have now recognized these challenges in the most…
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
Greetings, greetings, yes, it’s the weekend once again! But before we plunge into what we’ll be engaging with over the next few days, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the recent news highlights. The major conversation piece this week was undeniably the inaugural video(s)…
Surprise! Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Adding Another Fighter To The Roster In 2026
An adjustment update is set to arrive tomorrow
At the conclusion of the Dragon Ball FighterZ championships at EVO France, Bandai Namco revealed some thrilling news. The centerpiece was the teaser announcement of a new fighter. It’s Super Saiyan 4 Goku (Daima), and he’s slated to join at some point in…
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Final Fantasy VII / VIII Remastered Twin Pack And IX Switch Physical Releases Confirmed For North America
Arriving this December
During the peak of the Switch era, Square Enix introduced physical editions of Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Twin Pack alongside Final Fantasy IX in select territories.
In a recent update, the company has announced that these physical…
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It’s Official, Minecraft Is Getting A Second Live-Action Movie
Catch you in theaters in 2027
It’s confirmed, the live-action Minecraft Movie is receiving a sequel, slated to hit cinemas on 23rd July 2027.
If you caught the post-credits scene in the initial film, this likely shouldn’t come as a shock. The first film featured…
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Nintendo’s “Mysterious” Switch Online Playtest Program Gets Another Patent
The playtest was prolonged to Switch 2 in July
A new patent has been issued for the Switch Online Playtest Program, which was prolonged for Switch 2 users in July.
Based on Nintendo Patents Watch on Bluesky, this patent was initially submitted…
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Switch 2 Launch Title Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Updated (Version 1.0.2), Here Are The Patch Notes
Enhancements, modifications, bug resolutions and beyond
At its launch, the Switch 2 saw a variety of third-party backing, including the Square Enix role-playing title Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster.
This remaster is packed with not just the main quest but also exciting…
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Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Update Adding “Image Quality / Performance Settings” On Switch 2
A first-person viewpoint, also
After last month’s launch, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is currently receiving an update to Version 1.05 on the Switch and Switch 2.
Most importantly, the Switch 2 update will introduce “image quality and performance adjustments.” Furthermore, there is…
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Review: Little Nightmares III (Switch 2) -op That Plays It A Little Too Safe
When the initial Little Nightmares debuted in 2017, it garnered acclaim for its innovative approach to puzzle platform horror. Its follow-up amplified the fear factor even more, receiving critical praise while enriching the series’ lore. With a…
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Review: Hautepad C16 & C16-S Arcade Controllers For Switch 1 & 2
A little while ago, I reviewed the Hautepad X, Cosmox Gaming’s high-end arcade controller that features modular elements for a highly customizable experience – with an equally steep price as well. For those who may be hesitant about such an ambitious product but are…
Mario And Yoshi First 4 Figures Statue Back In Production, Early Bird Pre-Orders Live
Update: Join Nintendo’s raffle for a chance to win
- by Liam Doolan
Update : With the Mario and Yoshi statue now back in production, Nintendo is hosting a “
Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
It has already surpassed Switch and PS4
The Switch 2 commenced with a remarkable launch, and we now have some additional details regarding the system’s sales in the US.
As per Circana’s Mat Piscatella, Nintendo’s latest hybrid console moved 2.4 million units…
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Nintendo Expands Switch Online’s SNES Library With Three More Titles
Mario & Wario, Bubsy and Fatal Fury Special!
Nintendo has unveiled a fresh set of Switch Online SNES titles, and for October, three new games have been introduced.
Following the launch of his Purrfect Collection in September, Bubsy makes a comeback with Accolade’s classic 1993 Super Nintendo side-scroller. In addition, we’re…
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Mario’s Super Picross Has Got Some Rather Lovely NSO Icons
Accessible until 3rd November
New month, new NSO avatars. With the Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards Program, you can acquire some rather distinctive avatars for your Switch profile.
Now, you might collect some avatars for Mario Party 3 — and they’re really delightful, too…
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Nintendo’s Out To Get $4,500,000 In Damages From Ongoing Switch Piracy Case
Update : Recollecting last November, you may remember that Nintendo of America was poised to secure another lawsuit triumph after accused Switch “pirate” James ‘Archbox’ Williams did not respond or defend himself when summoned…
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London’s Nintendo Store Pop-Up Tickets Are Now Live
Secure reservations
- by Jim Norman
Following the announcement of its launch last month, Nintendo has officially initiated ticket bookings for the UK’s inaugural Nintendo Store Pop-Up.
The location will be situated on the ground level of the Shepherd’s Bush Westfield London…
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Opinion: Ogre Battle 64: Person Of Lordly Caliber’s Revolutionary Heart Still Burns Brightly
Has it truly been 25 years? Indeed, my seasoned companions, it has. Back in the year of our lord 2000 (or 1999 if you hail from Japan), if you weren’t still recovering from the aftermath of Y2K (still can’t believe nothing came of it) you may have been utterly engrossed in one of…
FuturLab’s PowerWash Simulator 2 Gets A Switch 2 Release Date
As we mentioned recently, PowerWash Simulator 2, the cleverly-titled sequel to PowerWash Simulator, is making its way to Switch 2, which is indeed fantastic considering the first installment’s popularity. Now, the team at Futurlab has declared that their cleaning simulation sequel will debut on 23rd October 2025. Hey, that’s this month! To…
‘Scurge: Hive’ Spreads Its Isometric, Metroid-y Retro Virus To Switch This Week
A bit of Game Boy Advance charm?
- by PJ O’Reilly
If you experienced Orbital Media’s Scurge: Hive upon its release in 2006, on both GBA and DS, you’re likely aware that it’s a remarkably robust action title that draws inspiration from the likes of Metroid: Fusion,…
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LEGO Game Boy Designers Discuss Collaborating With A “Very Involved” Nintendo
We’ve been enthusiastically discussing Lego’s delightful Game Boy set. It truly stands out as one of the finest releases in some time and, to commemorate the debut, two of Lego’s creators, Carl Merriam and Simon Kent, have been conversing with…
Digital Foundry Delivers A Technical Breakdown Of Switch 2’s DLSS
We’ve been aware that Nvidia’s specifically designed Switch 2 chip would introduce some DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) enchantment to the upcoming console for some time now, although specifics on how the tech actually operates behind the scenes have been quite scarce. Thankfully, the technology specialists at Digital Foundry are available to…
Nintendo Denies Lobbying Japanese Government Over AI, Will “Take Necessary Actions” Over IP Rights
“Whether or not generative AI is engaged”
Nintendo has released a brief statement refuting claims that it has pressured the Japanese government concerning generative AI.
The post on X followed a tweet from Japanese politician Satoshi Asano, who initially asserted that the company had been influencing the…
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Meet The Sages (And Zelda’s Maid) In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
A new elder age
Koei Tecmo has disclosed additional details regarding some of Zelda’s allies in the forthcoming Musou prequel, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Captivity.
Earlier today, the game’s creator presented five new profiles alongside a multitude of new screenshots of the ensemble…
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More Switch Games Get Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Concerns regarding various titles have been addressed
Nintendo unveiled a fresh update for the Switch 2 (and Switch) earlier this week, elevating the firmware to Version 20.5.0. At that moment, we pointed out the possibility of compatibility enhancements, and we now have confirmation…
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