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TodayFri, 19th Sep 2025
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Add a Shiny Chi-Yu to your party
The Pokémon Company is still rolling out regular distribution events for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is now available. This time it's a Shiny Chi-Yu and it's available to claim via Mystery Gift between now 18th September 2025 and 30th September 2025. "We gathered and fought our hardest against the Shiny...
News SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 And Vol. 10 For Switch
Arriving in Japan this December
SNK has announced it's releasing the ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 and Vol. 10 for the Switch. It will arrive in Japan on 18th December 2025. There's no local release mentioned but the previous collections have also included English-language support. Here's what each volume will contain (via Gematsu): ACA NEOGEO...
YesterdayThu, 18th Sep 2025
News Hello Kitty Island Adventure's Cuddly DLC Welcomes The Wheatflour Fairy Today
Freshly baked
Hello Kitty Island Adventure's long-awaited DLC, Wheatflour Wonderland, is out on Switch today in North America for $14.99. Europe and Australia will have to wait until next week, 23rd September (as per the game's Discord, via HelloKittyIsland subreddit) , to get their hands on the expansion, which brings
News Retro-Styled Isometric Puzzler 'Lumo 2' Dimension-Shifts Its Way Onto Switch This October
Retro isometric puzzle sweetness incoming!
We really enjoyed Lumo when it launched on Switch back in 2017, awarding the isometric action-puzzler an 8/10 and saying that it "provides a modern isometric platformer, offering (as you'd expect) improved audio-visual presentation over the classics of the genre, whilst still providing the same kind of...
Nintendo Download 18th September (North America)
LEGO Voyagers! Earthion! Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree!
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 2 eShop - New Releases:...
News Genre-Bending 'Baroque YA' Collection Headed To Switch In Japan
Multiple genres in one easy-to-store package
Japanese dev outfit Sting has just announced Baroque YA, a collection of four games from the genre-spanning series, will release on Switch (in Japan only, for now) on 18th December. Originally released for the Sega Saturn all the way back in the Spice Girls-heady days of 1998, the first Baroque is a...
News Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Switch Online Icons Revealed
Three waves starting next week
Super Mario's 40th anniversary is now underway and Nintendo's been promoting it with all sorts of announcements and reveals. As part of the ongoing celebrations, next month Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is returning for Switch. Ahead of this, Nintendo has also announced a new wave of themed Switch Online...
News Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: English version now available
The Super Mario Galaxy games are back with not only a new movie but also an updated package for the Nintendo Switch. If you're not sold on Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 just yet, Nintendo has now released a new seven-minute overview trailer which outlines not only the gameplay but also the new...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two More Titles
Two Namco games join 'Nintendo Classics'
Nintendo has today announced it will be expanding its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with two more games for the Game Boy Advance library. They include the Namco titles Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, and they'll be arriving next week on 25th September 2025. The puzzle title Mr. Driller 2...
News Marvel Beat 'Em Up 'Cosmic Invasion' Reveals Two More Playable Characters
Coming to Switch platforms later this year
The arcade-style beat 'em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 later this year. Ahead of release, Dotemu and Tribute Games have slowly been revealing new playable characters. This week, a new trailer has dropped for Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider. An official description...
News R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Confirms Switch 2 Version Alongside 2026 Launch
Local release date TBA
Remember how R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos by Granzilla was meant to be coming to the Switch this year? Well, it's now been delayed (again). In an update during a live stream, the developer announced the title would be arriving on Nintendo's hybrid system in 2025 instead of Fall 2024. No reason was attached to this delay,...
Wednesday17th Sep 2025
News Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In One Retro Collection
A Limited Run collab coming to Switch
Nickelodeon has been quite active in the realm of video games recently with announcements for SpongeBob and even collaborations with Sonic the Hedgehog, and now to add to this, it's teaming up with Limited Run Games to release a retro collection. The Nickelodeon Splat Pack will feature multiple retro games from...
News The First Review For Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian Is In
Famitsuits you, sir
The latest Famitsu scores have hit the inter tubes (thanks, Gematsu) and in amongst all the excitement, we've got our very first score for the upcoming Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian. The popular Japanese gaming magazine has awarded Gust's latest 8/8/8/8 , which ain't too bad at all considering...
Random 'Days Of Our Lives' Character Gets Lucky By Name-Dropping Xenoblade
Suave!
The long-running American soap opera Days of Our Lives has made headlines recently after one of its regular characters name-dropped Xenoblade Chronicles, of all things. As highlighted by Nintendeal on X (thanks, IGN), the moment occurred when Aaron Greene attempted to invite Arianna Horton into his room by asking if she wants to "come play...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Getting A Sweet 'Switch 2 Edition' Upgrade This November
Zombie hunter Juliet is back
More Switch titles are slowly beginning to receive Switch 2 game upgrades, and Dragami Games has now announced its own plans for Juliet's zombie hack-and-slash Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. The title will be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition featuring "high frame rate", "high resolution", and it will be made available as...
News Ravenswatch, The Excellent Follow-Up To Curse Of The Dead Gods, Scores A Shapely Free Update
Cuts quite the figure
Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelike in the now-classical Hades vein, one that earned itself a lovely 8/10 from us back when it released, and Passtech Games' follow-up to that cracker, Ravenswatch, is also quite the banger itself, sitting pretty as it currently is on a very nice score of 84 on Metacritic. Think...
News Little Nightmares III 'Necropolis Demo' Now Available On Switch And Switch 2
One step closer, but no closer to escape
Little Nightmares III is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 this October, and if you weren't already sold, Bandai Namco has now released a demo. This "free demo" is available to download on the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. It will give you a sample of the upcoming entry in the...
Tuesday16th Sep 2025
News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch And Switch 2 Direct Game In New Infographic
Which will you pick up?
Following the recent Nintendo Direct, the company has released a handy new infographic showcasing every major game that cropped up during the hour-long broadcast. Say what you want about the Direct itself, seeing all of these games on one page highlights just how impressive the upcoming line-up of games really is. We've got...
News Sega Reignites Its Nintendo Rivalry In New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailer
"Segaaah!"
Sega has released a new trailer for the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and with it has reignited its rivalry with Nintendo (albeit in a cute, harmless sort of way). In an effort to pay homage to its Sega Genesis vs. SNES advertisement from the early '90s, the new trailer highlights CrossWorlds' high-speed action, broad...
News Another Silksong Patch Is On The Way, But Don't Expect More Difficulty Tweaks
The cherry on top
Hollow Knight: Silksong just got its first post-release patch last week — one which actually nerfed the difficulty of a few early game bosses — but Team Cherry is almost ready to put out a second one. This time around, however, it's all about bug fixes (haaa...) and tweaks to Tools. Sharing the details on
News Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Sells 1 Million Copies
Shame we probably won't get another
Capcom has announced that Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has sold a total of 1 million copies since its launch in September 2024 (thanks, Push Square). Announced via social media, the translated post reads: MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection global sales surpass 1 million copies!...
News Pre-Orders For 'Simon The Sorcerer Origins' Open, Featuring Chris Barrie & Rick Astley
How magical
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, ININ and Smallthing Studios' prequel to the classic 1993 point and click adventure, is finally and thankfully up and available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch. Priced at £22.49 / $24.99 for the standard edition or £31.99 / $34.99 for a digital deluxe version (which nets you a digital art book and...
News Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition Gets A Surprise Release On Switch
The chainsaw leg returns!
We love ourselves a bit of Apogee Entertainment's Turbo Overkill, going so far as to award it an 8/10 in our review back in February of this year, where we concluded that "Johnny Turbo's chainsaw-sliding, wall-running and grappling combine with slo-mo silliness to provide a whole lot of punchy murderizing that's a joy to...
News Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Achieves 500,000 Sales In Less Than A Month
Well that's just grand
Marvelous Europe has announced that Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar has sold over 500,000 copies since its launch on 27th August 2025. Specific figures across Switch, Switch 2, and PC have not been confirmed, but we've reached out and will update this article when we hear more. Nevertheless, it's a solid performance for the...
News Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Contains Teaser For The Sequel
A second chapter
Well, it looks like Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is absolutely happening, as a teaser that appears at the end of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter has been doing the rounds online. Shared on Reddit and reported on by Push Square (via
News Raidou Remastered Updated On Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Quality-of-life improvements aplenty
Sega and Atlus have released a new update for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army on Switch and Switch 2, bringing the game up to version 1.10. The update brings a whole bunch of quality-of-life improvements to game alongside some standard bug fixes. The remaster launched on 19th June 2025,...
Monday15th Sep 2025
News "It Was A Bit Of A Perplexing Experience" - Hideki Kamiya On The Fan Reaction To Bayonetta 3
Sequel launched in 2022
Bayonetta 3 launched on the Switch in 2022 and received high praise from critics, but it's fair to say that the reaction from long-time fans was decidedly more mixed. Criticism was raised against the title's more approachable gameplay, lacklustre stealth segments, disappointing visuals, and more, and it apparently had quite...
UK Charts Borderlands 4 Debuts Strong Ahead Of Switch 2 Release
Not long to go
The latest UK charts data is in and the newly-released Borderlands 4 has performed admirably, hitting the number 1 spot ahead of both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Of course, we still have a couple more weeks or so to wait until the Switch 2 release, with Borderlands 4 scheduled to launch on 3rd October on Nintendo's new...
Sans regret
It's hard to believe that Undertale is 10 years old, innit. A game that released just a year after the birth of my eldest son, and two before my youngest arrived on the scene. What is time? It's all going so quickly. I bring my kids up here, not to be one of those tiresome people, but because Toby Fox's masterpiece (and you better...
Sunday14th Sep 2025
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Mario's cosmic adventures return this October
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is returning this October as a two-in-one package on the Switch for $69.99 / £58.99. The Switch versions include new features, amiibo functionality, a soundtrack mode, and enhanced resolution on the Switch 2 (4K in docked and 1080p in handheld mode). Each game...
News No Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned
And save data from Switch cannot be transferred
During this week's Nintendo Direct broadcast, Square Enix announced it would be bringing Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined to the Switch and Switch 2 in early 2026. Since then, an FAQ page for this title has gone live on the official Dragon Quest website in Japan, and it's confirmed there is no upgrade...
News Antonblast Appears To Be Jumping On The Virtual Boy Bandwagon
Who needs Wario Land?
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the recent Direct was Nintendo's Virtual Boy announcement for the Switch Online service. If that wasn't already enough for one week, the developer behind the indie sensation Antonblast has now timed in its own announcement with this news, revealing it will be adding a dedicated 'VB mode' in the...
Set sail on Switch 2 with "enhanced graphics" and more
Fans of the long-running anime and manga series One Piece can look forward to One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The Switch 2 version was announced during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, with a brief trailer revealing it will be made available in fall 2025. This...
Saturday13th Sep 2025
News Rosalina's Storybook From Super Mario Galaxy Goes On Sale This November
Just don't expect every page
In case you missed it during the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 announcement, Rosalina's Storybook will be getting a physical release. This product is based on the same storybook featured in Super Mario Galaxy and will be available via the My Nintendo Store website. The US store has now confirmed it will be...
ICYMI If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
And don't forget the premium tier membership
During the latest Direct, it was revealed Virtual Boy games would be joining the 'Nintendo Classics' library early next year. In case you missed it, there'll be a few (paid) gates you'll need to pass through before you can even access this particular library. Not only will you need to have an active...
News Nintendo Releasing Physical 'Talking Flower' From Mario Wonder Next Spring
"We actually made them"
Nintendo is really mixing it up nowadays with merchandise, and the next surprise product on the way is a talking flower. It's not just any talking flower though, it's the same one based on the character from the 2023 Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. If you were a fan, and admittedly not everyone was, as of next...
News Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Update Improves Performance On Switch 2
But the Switch experience is reportedly "worse"
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots can be a fun experience on Switch, but there are admittedly certain areas of its game that could be improved (like performance). Fortunately, developer Hyde and Bandai Namco seem to already be addressing some problems. As highlighted by the YouTube channel Good Vibes Gaming...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A And Pokémon HOME Connectivity Scheduled For 2026
Here are the transfer restrictions
The Pokémon Company this week announced connectivity between Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon HOME is scheduled for 2026. Like other games, once linked, it will allow trainers to transfer Pokémon from the new game to the cloud service (and vice-versa). You'll be able to "bring select Pokémon from past games...
Friday12th Sep 2025
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
We shouldn't be surprised, but oof
Nintendo's store pages are live for the freshly announced, repetitiously titled Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, and woof, if you thought Nintendo was pushing it with $80 for Mario Kart World, maybe go and fetch something to calm your nerves. In the US, the bundle containing both Wii games — remastered...
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
And they're 'Enhanced for Switch 2'
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be coming to the Switch as a bundle, launching on 2nd October 2025. Nintendo is also launching new Mario Galaxy-themed amiibo alongside a physical storybook product from the game. Fans have been itching to get Super Mario Galaxy 2 on...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2025 - Live!
M-M-M-Maaaaaaario?
Christmas for Nintendo fans is here once again, folks – yes, it's Direct Day! It's time to break out your favourite snacks and beverages, because we've got a whopping 60 minutes' worth of announcements and updates to get through together, with lots of goodies planned for both the Switch and Switch 2. We're expecting to get...
News Virtual Boy Is Being Added To Nintendo Switch Online
A dedicated accessory is also confirmed
Nintendo has confirmed a new expansion for Nintendo Switch Online on Switch and Switch 2: Virtual Boy. It'll launch on 17th February, 2026. No, it's not an April Fool's joke, this is actually happening! The addition will require a dedicated Virtual Boy accessory in which to insert your console. Here's a peek...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Free-To-Play Dragon Ball MOBA Is Now Available
Download it today
[Thu 5th Jun, 2025 05:00 BST]: Bandai Namco and developer Ganbarion have announced the free-to-play Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra (formerly known as Dragon Ball Project: Multi) will be coming to the Switch in the future. Ahead of this, there'll be an "open network test" taking place across all platforms on 11th June until 12th...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting DLC Featuring Two Different Mega Raichu
Plus new starter Megas are coming, but there's a catch
it's not even out yet, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A is already getting DLC, and it was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension doesn't have a release date yet (though it will release by 28th February 2026). Pre-orders are available now on the
News Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Brings DS RPGs To Switch In 2026
Starstruck
It's been a busy day thanks to Nintendo's huge hour-long Direct, but the Japanese broadcast still managed to have a surprise in store for us — Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection. Coming to Switch in 2026, Capcom announced the collection via the Japanese showcase, but also dropped an English trailer, confirming we'd be seeing the...
News Dragon Quest VII Gets Reimagined For Switch And Switch 2 In Early 2026
Physical version will be a Game Key Card
It was announced during today's Nintendo Direct that Dragon Quest VII is getting a remaster early next year. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 5th February, 2026. The game was originally released on PS1 back in 2000, and is one...
News Hades 2 Launches As Timed Console Exclusive On Switch & Switch 2 This Month
Stop time at 120fps
Supergiant Games' Hades II is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on 25th September 2025. In under two weeks. Yes, let that sink in a second. And it's only $29.99. A physical version will also be launching on 20th November 2025. The sequel to the outstanding "Gold-like, rogue-like" has been in early access since May 2024 on Steam,...
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Finally Gets Switch 1 & 2 Release Date
Now that's Friendship
After months of leaks, teases, and unexpected inclusions, Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection finally has a release date for both digital and physical versions. Digitally, the game will launch on the Switch eShop — both Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions - on 30th October 2025. A physical release follows on 12th...
News Stylish '80s Action-Roguelike 'Storm Lancers' Battles Onto The Switch eShop Today
From former Bungie CEO's new studio
We love the '80s. We love anime. We love them there computer games. And so, it stands to reason, there's a fair chance we could end up loving Storm Lancers, a rather retro-cool-looking 2D action roguelike that's available for Switch today. Exciting! Today's surprise stealth drop, of a game that was announced a...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Showcases Island Life, Coming To Switch Spring 2026
Mii like the look of this
During today's Direct, Nintendo shared a trailer for the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream which, well, it's got some fairly disturbing voices in it, amongst other things. While we don't have a release date yet, Nintendo did confirm that the sequel to the 3DS's Tomodachi Life is coming to the Switch 1 in Spring...
