Yacht Club Says Shovel Knight 3D Is "Close to Showable," But the Studio Isn't Sure They're "Going to Commit" To...
Yacht Club confirmed that its long‑running Shovel Knight 3D prototype is now "close to showable," according to artist Nick Wozniak. The project, launched in early 2020, was sidelined while the studio focused on Mina the Hollower, with a tentative return slated for 2026. In a recent Reddit AMA, Wozniak admitted the team remains unsure whether it will fully commit resources to finish the game. The studio says it must evaluate options before deciding on a definitive path forward.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Director Details the "Painstaking Process" Of Porting the Game to Switch 2
Square Enix’s director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the intensive work behind bringing FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH to the new Nintendo Switch 2. The team had to redesign core systems—LOD, lighting, and asset streaming—to meet the handheld’s tighter power and memory limits while...
Nintendo Shares a Video Offering a "Quick Rundown" Of the Splatoon Series
Nintendo released a short explainer video to introduce the Splatoon universe ahead of its next title, Splatoon Raiders. The new game, a single‑player‑focused action shooter, arrives exclusively on the Switch 2 on July 23, 2026. Players assume the role of a mechanic exploring...
Kyoto Xanadu's Trailer Profiles Kazuki Nakiri
Falcom announced that Kyoto Xanadu will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in Japan and Asia on July 16, 2026, with North America and Europe slated for later release pending partner coordination. The game is set in an alternate‑reality Kyoto where players...
Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Talks Part 3 Progress, Expectations, and More
Square Enix confirmed that development on Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Part 3 is well underway, with the team now focusing exclusively on the final installment after releasing Remake and Rebirth on all platforms. Unlike the earlier titles, which were built for...
Sticky Business "Seaside Tales" DLC Announced
Spellgarden Games and Assemble Entertainment announced Sticky Business: Seaside Tales, a new DLC arriving in 2026 for PC and consoles. The expansion adds 10 coastal‑themed storylines, over 100 new stickers, character portraits, and other goodies. Unveiled during a World Ocean...
Switch 2 Hits 1 Million Sold in the UK, Reaches Milestone 30 Weeks Faster than Switch
Nintendo announced that its Switch 2 console has sold one million units in the United Kingdom, achieving the milestone in just 52 weeks—30 weeks faster than the original Switch, which needed 82 weeks. The rapid uptake adds to a global tally...
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Launches on Switch 2 Today
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH launches today on Nintendo Switch 2, available as a digital download or physical Game‑Key Card. The title continues the acclaimed remake trilogy, picking up after Cloud and his allies escape Midgar. Square Enix touts the game as...
DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered Announced for Switch 2 (UPDATE)
Koei Tecmo announced that Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 19 2025, after cancelling the original Switch version. The title will be rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5, delivering modern graphics while retaining the franchise’s hallmark 1 vs 1,000...
Donkey Kong, Mario Vs. Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing and Mario Icons Available for Switch Online Members
Nintendo Switch Online is rolling out a new set of user icons featuring Mario, Donkey Kong, Mario Vs Donkey Kong, and Animal Crossing. The Mario icons are available through June 8, 2026, while the Donkey Kong and Mario Vs Donkey Kong packs each contain five "play‑to‑redeem" icons that unlock...
Mina the Hollower Dev Discusses the Game's $20 Price, Says They'll Be "Disappointed" If They Don't Reach 1 Million Sold
Yacht Club Games set indie title Mina the Hollower at a $20 launch price to spur immediate purchases rather than wait for discounts. Co‑founder Sean Velasco reiterated that the price was chosen to move volume, aiming for at least one...
Silver Pines Set to Launch Oct. 8th, 2026, Switch 2 Version Announced
Team 17 and Swedish indie studio Wych Elm announced that Silver Pines will launch on October 8, 2026. The title is confirmed for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, expanding its platform reach. Players assume the role of PI Red Walker, exploring the...
FINAL FANTASY X 25th Anniversary Visual Art Book -Eternal Spira- Announced
Square Enix announced the FINAL FANTASY X 25th Anniversary Visual Art Book – Eternal Spira, slated for a July 3, 2026 release in Japan. The hardcover will retail for $17.50 and gathers every piece of artwork ever released for the iconic RPG, plus...
Famitsu Most-Wanted Games for May 31st, 2026
Famitsu’s May 31 2026 issue released its top‑10 most‑wanted games, led by Pokémon Winds & Waves with 551 votes. The list blends new entries like Splatoon Raiders and Persona 4 Revival with long‑awaited sequels such as Grand Theft Auto VI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the upcoming Switch 2. Mid‑tier titles like Onimusha Way of the Sword and...
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Update for May 30th, 2026
Nintendo announced its latest backward‑compatibility update for the Switch 2, adding nine Switch 1 titles to the fully compatible list while flagging three games with new issues and four titles as unsupported due to progression problems. The update, slated for May 30, 2026, reflects...
RUMOR: Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Art Book Page Leaks
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the next entry in the long‑running tactical RPG series, was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with a tentative 2026 launch window. A recently surfaced image of an art‑book page, shared on fan forums and a Discord channel,...
Digital Foundry Analyzes Yoshi and the Mysterious Book's Use of Unreal Engine 5
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuted on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, 2026, built with Unreal Engine 5. Digital Foundry’s technical deep‑dive reveals the title leverages UE5’s post‑processing to achieve a sketched, cel‑shaded aesthetic. The game runs at 540p when docked and 360p...
3D Platformer "Junkster" Coming to Switch 2 June 16th, 2026 (UPDATE)
Stormcloud Games announced Junkster, a 3D action‑platformer with a building mechanic, for Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows construction bot UM‑13 as it scavenges a junkyard planet to repair its ship and recover human artifacts. A trailer previewed comic‑book styled levels...
Switch eShop Charts for May 30th, 2026
Nintendo’s Switch eShop charts for May 30, 2026 reveal a blend of legacy hits and rising indie titles. In the all‑games list, long‑standing franchises such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing remain in the top fifteen, while...
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition Accidentally Revealed
Ubisoft inadvertently published a Microsoft Store listing confirming development of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition. The remaster promises 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and quality‑of‑life upgrades across more than 60 handcrafted levels. It retains the series’ signature hand‑drawn art, over 100 characters, and...
Warframe’s Next Narrative Chapter, Jade Shadows: Constellations, Arrives Free June 17th, 2026
Digital Extremes announced that Warframe’s next narrative chapter, Jade Shadows: Constellations, launches free on June 17, 2026. The update introduces the 65th Warframe, Sirius & Orion, a dual‑character system, alongside new Protoframes, Railjack missions on Uranus Proxima, and the upcoming Styanax Prime. Additional content includes five...
Dracula: Dark Reign Now Available for Game Boy Color
Incube8 Games has launched Dracula: Dark Reign, a Castlevania‑style platformer for the Game Boy Color, now sold as a sealed physical cartridge and as a digital download. Set during the First World War, the title weaves Bram Stoker’s original notes...
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game "Dev Diary: Azula, Arson & You" Video
Gameplay Group unveiled Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, targeting a Summer 2026 release. The second developer diary showcased Princess Azula’s dual stances, air‑dash mechanics, and flaming trap moves. The title promises 12 launch characters,...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Is 2026's Top New Release by Revenue to Date
Nintendo’s latest title, *Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream*, sold 3.8 million units in its first 14 days and topped 1 million physical copies in Japan. Market‑research firm Newzoo confirmed it as the highest‑revenue new release of 2026 to date. The game also...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok "Meet the Crew: Fraux" Trailer
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch on July 9, 2026. Cygames is promoting the launch with a new “Meet the Crew” video series, the latest episode highlighting the character Fraux, voiced in English by Kelly...
Grace's "Apocalypse" Paid Costume DLC Now Available in Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom has released Grace’s "Apocalypse" costume as a $3 paid DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, turning a former pre‑order exclusive into a universally accessible skin. The outfit lets players dress the FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft in a post‑apocalyptic look while...
David Hayter Cut His Own Pay on Metal Gear Solid 2 to Ensure the Rest of the Voice Cast's Return
David Hayter voluntarily reduced his own compensation to fund the return of the original Metal Gear Solid 2 voice cast for the 2023 Master Collection on Switch. The original actors had initially declined due to low offers, but Hayter’s sacrifice...
Delkin Devices Launches New microSD Express Cards Optimized for Switch 2
Delkin Devices announced a new line of microSD Express cards built specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB capacities. The cards employ a PCIe interface and NVMe protocol, delivering transfer speeds far beyond traditional UHS‑I cards and...
Pokémon GO "GO Battle League: Forever Forward" Announced
Niantic announced the launch of the new GO Battle League season, "Forever Forward," beginning June 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. The season will reset player ranks and make end‑of‑season rewards accessible directly from the Battle screen. A new Daily Discovery feature...
Realm of Ink Now Available on Switch
Realm of Ink has left Steam Early Access and launched its full V1.0 version on Nintendo Switch, marking the game’s first console debut. The action‑roguelite blends Chinese‑inspired ink art, 2.5D visuals, and rapid combat, offering nine distinct combat forms, over...
Check Out an Hour of MGS4 Footage From METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2
Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, delivering the first-ever port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots alongside Peace Walker (HD version) and Ghost Babel for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on August 27 2026. An hour of new footage...
Fire Emblem Shadows "Uniting Wind" Season Pass Launches May 28th, 2026
Nintendo announced the "Uniting Wind" Season Pass for Fire Emblem Shadows, releasing in‑game on May 28, 2026. The pass grants access to the new Claude: Uniting Wind character and additional content. Fire Emblem Shadows blends real‑time strategy with social‑deduction mechanics,...
Dark Scrolls Devs Reveal the Game's Origins, and Discuss the Punny Name
Indie studio Doinksoft and Devolver Digital announced Dark Scrolls will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 22, 2026, after pushing back from May 28 to avoid competing with Mina the Hollower. The title blends auto‑scrolling platforming, shmup chaos and roguelite...
Yuji Horii Shares Fresh Details and Insight Into Tensei Game, His Dice-Rolling Game About Reincarnation
Tensei Game: Karma x Cross, a sugoroku‑style dice board game for Nintendo Switch, is set to launch in Japan in summer 2026. Developed by Any and ArtePiazza, the title is overseen by Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and novelist Muneyuki...
IO Interactive Shares the First 13 Mins of 007 First Light
IO Interactive released a 13‑minute gameplay video for its upcoming Bond title, 007 First Light, confirming a summer 2026 launch on Nintendo’s Switch 2. The clip follows a 26‑year‑old Royal Navy aircrewman recruited into MI6, illustrating the game’s narrative of Bond’s rise...
Switch eShop Charts for May 23rd, 2026
The May 23, 2026 Switch eShop charts list the top‑selling titles for all games and download‑only titles on Nintendo’s flagship console. Classic Nintendo franchises dominate, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading the all‑games list and Pokemon FireRed topping the download‑only chart. New...
Hela "Animals Deep Dive" And "Relaxing Forest Sounds" Videos
Hela, a third‑person adventure starring magical mice, is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The developer released a new trailer and an ambient “Relaxing Forest Sounds” video to showcase the game’s Scandinavian setting and calming audio. Hela offers single‑player, split‑screen...
Psyvariar 3 Blasts Off for Switch and Switch 2 Today
Red Art Games announced today that Psyvariar 3 is launching on both Nintendo Switch and the newly released Switch 2. The vertical shoot‑em‑up celebrates the series' 25th anniversary and arrives with a free upgrade pack that lets owners toggle between Performance and...
Overwatch "Progress" Story Time Video
Blizzard Entertainment released the Overwatch "Progress" story‑time video, spotlighting Moira as she refines the Soldier Enhancement Serum after Talon’s Grand Mesa heist. The short film ties the serum’s origins to the powers of Soldier: 76 and Reaper, revealing Moira’s personal agenda...
Tactics JRPG "Diorama Break" Aiming to Release on Switch & Switch 2 via Kickstarter (UPDATE - Funded)
Indie studio Massimo Gauthier, led by the former ANTONBLAST lead programmer, is developing Diorama Break, a Japanese‑inspired tactical RPG that blends turn‑based combat with dialogue‑driven hero interaction. The game targets Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, seeking $70,000 via Kickstarter....
Japan's Top Software, Hardware and Publishers for April 2026
April 2026 Japanese game sales data show Nintendo’s continued dominance, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading physical titles at 743,938 units and a ¥6,480 (≈$43) price point. Pokemon Pokopia fell 87% YoY, moving only 105,357 units at ¥8,164 (≈$54). Nintendo’s...
Rocksteady, Creator of the Batman "Arkham" Series, Co-Developed LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Rocksteady, famed for the Arkham Batman series, is credited as co‑developer on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, joining TT Games on the new title. The game launches on May 22, 2026 for PlayStation, Xbox and PC, with a...
Nintendo & Pokémon Co. File Lawsuit Against Palworld Dev for Infringement (UPDATE)
On September 18, 2024, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Tokyo against Pocketpair, the developer of the indie game Palworld. The suit alleges that Palworld violates three of Nintendo‑Pokémon patents covering creature‑capture and summoning mechanics,...
UK Software Sales for the Week Ending May 16th, 2026
The GfK weekly UK software sales for the week ending May 16, 2026 show Nintendo’s dominance. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retakes the #1 spot after a brief dip, while Indiana Jones and the Great Circle jumps to #2 on the physical Switch 2...
Neon Inferno's Upcoming "Patch 3" Detailed, Separate Survival Mode Patch Announced
Retroware and Zenovia Interactive announced Patch #3 for Neon Inferno on Switch, delivering visual upgrades such as water splash effects, reflective puddles, and full 3D lighting in the NYPD Safehouse boss room. The update also fixes several gameplay bugs, adds a...
Terraria Sells over 70 Million, Devs Reconfirm Crossplay and Pledge More Updates to Come
Terraria, the sandbox adventure game from Re‑Logic, has surpassed 70 million copies sold after 15 years. The developers recently announced that cross‑play functionality is in development and that they will continue delivering new updates. While details of upcoming content remain under...
Console Archives Team Aiming to Release over 800 Titles in the Franchise
Hamster Corporation announced its Console Archives series, aiming to release over 800 classic home‑console games on modern platforms such as the Switch 2. The initiative follows the success of the Arcade Archives line, which already delivered more than 500 arcade titles....
EDGE Review Scores for Issue #424
EDGE magazine’s May 2026 issue #424 released its latest review scores, covering 15 games with a focus on Nintendo Switch titles. Three Switch games—Mixtape, Saros and Titanium Court—earned the highest rating of 9, while Tomodachi Life: LTD, Mouse: PI For Hire and Dosa Divas received middling 5s. The lowest...
Switch Dev Says the Platform Has a "Remarkable Ecosystem, Loyal Audience and a Lot of Life" Left in It
Nintendo’s Switch, now nine years old, continues to thrive with a steady stream of new titles. Third‑party developer Untold Games, known for porting the Batman: Arkham Trilogy and It Takes Two, highlighted the console’s “remarkable ecosystem” and devoted fan base....
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Director Wants Fans Questioning Whether the "Protagonists' Fates Will Truly Change," Talks Zack's Involvement in...
Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Switch 2 on June 3, 2026, positioning the title as the penultimate entry before the trilogy’s final chapter. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that the three‑part narrative is deliberately crafted to leave the protagonists’ ultimate fates unresolved...