JRPG Akuma Rise Coming to Switch May 7th, 2026
Kemco announced Akuma Rise, a new JR‑style role‑playing game developed by Exe Create, will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 7 2026. The title will be sold for $19.99 through the Switch eShop. Set in the demon realm of Adribune, the story follows amnesiac demon Kaine and three princesses as they navigate a war‑torn world. Gameplay features classic turn‑based, side‑view combat with timing‑based commands and customizable magical orbs.
Villion: Code Gets a New Hour-Long Gameplay Video
Compile Heart revealed the first hour of gameplay for Villion: Code, the upcoming school‑RPG from Megami Tensei co‑creator Kouji Okada. The title is slated for a June 25 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Japan. Set on a floating university island...
MLB The Show 26 "Accolades" Trailer
MLB The Show 26 has launched on Nintendo Switch, accompanied by an accolades trailer that spotlights a host of new features. Road to the Show now includes a ‘Road to Cooperstown’ path with expanded amateur years and NCAA World Series...
Legal Docs Reveal Miyamoto Originally Saw Donkey Kong as "a Human in a Gorilla Costume," Disclose Other Names Considered for...
Legal documents from the 1983 Universal v. Nintendo lawsuit have been released, revealing Shigeru Miyamoto’s original vision of Donkey Kong as a human in a gorilla costume. The filings include a 1.3‑gigabyte trove of evidence and a list of alternate...
Ratatan's Switch Release Officially Cancelled
Ratatan, the rhythm roguelite from Ratata Arts, announced the cancellation of its Switch version after a detailed Kickstarter update. The developers cited high licensing fees and limited resources, opting to concentrate on newer platforms like Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and...
GENKI Covert Dock 3 and ShadowCast 3 Now Available
Genki has launched two new accessories for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: the Covert Dock 3, a 65 W GaN travel dock, and the ShadowCast 3, a pocket‑sized 4K 60 fps capture card. The dock delivers power and video to any TV or monitor while charging...
Outbound "Developer Diary #4: Customization" Video
Outbound, an open‑world exploration title, released a new developer diary video highlighting its deep customization system. The game positions itself as a “cozyvival” experience, letting players transform an empty camper van into a sustainable, mobile home. It supports solo play...
Disney Speedstorm "Season 19" First Look
Disney Speedstorm is set to release Season 19 on April 19, 2026, introducing a fresh roster of villain characters. The update adds Mother Gothel, Yokai, Shan Yu, Syndrome and Pete, each bringing distinct combat abilities to the hero‑based racing experience. Disney’s team, known for the...
R-Type Dimensions III "Rebuilding the Iconic Soundtrack" Video Feature
R-Type Dimensions III, the next installment of the classic shoot‑em‑up series, is slated for a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in May 2026. The game’s audio has been completely rebuilt, with composer Eric Krause of IMAscore performing a live...
Tides of Tomorrow Devs Explain Why Their Game Isn't Coming to Switch or Switch 2
French studio Digixart's upcoming narrative adventure Tides of Tomorrow will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, but not on Nintendo Switch or its successor. The game leverages Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen lighting and Nanite geometry, technologies that exceed the...
Pokémon Legends Z-A to Get Pokémon HOME Connectivity This Week (UPDATE)
Pokémon Legends Z‑A, slated for an Oct. 16 2025 launch on Switch and Switch 2, will receive Pokémon HOME connectivity starting this week. The feature goes live in Japan on April 2 2026, with a global rollout expected shortly after. Players can transfer Pokémon between Legends Z‑A and...
People of Note "Sorry Girl" Official Song Clip
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios announced People of Note, a turn‑based RPG musical, for the Nintendo Switch 2 launching on April 7 2026. A new song clip highlights the game’s hybrid blend of narrative role‑playing and rhythm‑inspired combat. Players guide pop singer Cadence...
AFL 26 Now Available on Switch 2 Digitally, Physical Release Announced
Big Ant Studios and the Australian Football League announced that AFL 26 is now available digitally on the Nintendo Switch 2, with a physical Game‑Key Card version slated for a later date. The title arrives ahead of its planned 2026 launch window,...
Donkey Kong Country Competition Cart Appears on Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow’s season‑premiere featured a rare Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge for the Super Nintendo, a tournament‑grade version that starts at level one and ends after five minutes. The expert estimated the item could fetch between $2,000 and $4,000 at...
Tetris 99 52nd MAXIMUS CUP "Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2" Launches April 3rd, 2026 (UPDATE)
Nintendo announced the 52nd Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, running from April 3 12:00 a.m. PT to April 6 11:59 p.m. PT, with a Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2‑inspired visual theme. Players must earn at least 100 event points—awarded based on battle rank—to unlock the new theme. Participation requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership,...
Play Nintendo Shares Family Friendly Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 Playthrough (UPDATES)
The Play Nintendo channel has launched a new family‑friendly video series that pairs mothers with their children to play *Super Mario Galaxy 2* on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Each episode showcases cooperative gameplay, from navigating planetary levels to battling Bowser, while...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cast Plays a Family Feud-Style Game in the Latest Promo Clip (UPDATE)
Illumination and Nintendo have released a new promotional clip for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, featuring cast members competing in a Family Feud‑style game centered on the Mario universe. The film’s U.S. theatrical debut has been nudged forward to...
Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish Joins Just Dance+ March 31st, 2026
Ubisoft announced that Billie Eilish’s new single “Birds Of A Feather” will be added to the Just Dance+ streaming catalog on March 31, 2026. The track will be available through Just Dance+ subscriptions tied to the 2023, 2024 and 2025...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 "Accolades" Trailer
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, earning strong critical scores after a pre‑launch demo generated buzz. The game returns players to the Rider role, letting them raise and bond with iconic Monsties while navigating...
Charlie Day Wants a Luigi's Mansion Movie (UPDATE)
Charlie Day, the voice of Luigi in the 2023 Super Mario Bros. film, has repeatedly expressed interest in starring in a Luigi’s Mansion movie. In a 2023 interview and again in a 2026 ScreenRant conversation, he urged studios to develop the...
Nintendo eShop File Size Round-Up for March 29th, 2026 (South of Midnight, Super Meat Boy 3D & More)
Nintendo’s eShop file‑size roundup for March 29, 2026 highlights a stark contrast between the new Switch 2 and the legacy Switch. The flagship title South of Midnight Weaver’s Edition tops the list at 48.7 GB on Switch 2, while other Switch 2 releases such as Darwin’s Paradox...
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly Remake's Upcoming Ver. 1.03.03 Update Detailed
Capcom's Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake for Nintendo Switch will receive version 1.03.03. The update addresses numerous gameplay bugs, including Camera Obscura retrieval, character movement issues, and a Point Exchange exploit, while also separating motion‑blur settings and improving overall stability....
Fowl Damage Now Available on Switch
Fowl Damage, an atmospheric one‑button puzzle platformer, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game forces players to treat every jump as a potential fatal fall, demanding precise timing and strategic planning. Set across a chilling factory, riverbeds, ancient trees and...
SnowRunner Getting a Switch 2 Version
SnowRunner, the off‑road vehicle simulation from Saber Interactive, is set to arrive on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console. Although the publisher has not issued a formal announcement, a Switch 2 edition has already appeared on retail sites such as Amazon, indicating a...
Jack Black Says Donald Glover Campaigned for the Role of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Donald Glover, known for Childish Gambino, pushed to voice Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy film, a fact confirmed by co‑star Jack Black in a recent interview. The actor reportedly urged his agent to contact producer Chris Meledandri, emphasizing...
RUMOR: Super Metroid Remake Coming From MercurySteam, Alongside a New Metroid Game
A rumor circulating on YouTube suggests MercurySteam is developing a Super Metroid remake, potentially using a pixel‑art style, alongside a brand‑new Metroid title that would follow up on Metroid: Dread. The leak originates from user malo932 and has been amplified by...
Square Enix Music Shares a Piano Cover of "Battle #1" From SaGa Frontier
Square Enix Music has uploaded a new guitar cover of “Battle #1” from the classic RPG SaGa Frontier, arranged by Sorao Mori and Zenya Sakata. The track was recorded and mixed by Junichiro “Ojjy” Ojima at Freedom Studio Infinity. The...
Primal Planet Now Available on Switch
Primal Planet, a solo‑developed metroidvania that fuses survival, crafting and pixel‑perfect aesthetics, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game drops players onto a lush, dinosaur‑populated world where they must protect a family from T‑Rex attacks and alien threats. Players can...
Baskin-Robbins Japan Reveals The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collab
Baskin‑Robbins Japan is rolling out a Nintendo‑themed ice‑cream lineup to celebrate the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The menu features flavors such as Cotton Fruit Galaxy, single and double sundaes, and an 8‑in‑1 Galaxy set packaged in a reusable Rosalina‑themed bag....
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok "Meet the Crew: Eustace" Trailer
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on July 9 2026. The game’s promotion includes a new “Meet the Crew” video spotlighting Eustace, voiced by Kaiji Tang. Relink expands the Sky Realm narrative toward Zegagrande Skydom...
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Update Available
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 received a substantial patch that adds two new handheld graphics profiles—a “balanced” mode targeting 40 FPS and a “battery‑life” mode capped at 30 FPS—to extend playtime on the Nintendo Switch. The update also lets players switch graphics settings independently...
Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Is Now Available in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Live launched the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion today, adding new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards such as Mega Zygarde ex and Mega Clefable ex. Two Battle Pass decks—Mega Zygarde ex at login and Decidueye ex through play—are also introduced, alongside a new Learning...
SEGA Releases New Wave of Sonic Adventure 2 Merch
SEGA has unveiled a new line of Sonic Adventure 2 merchandise, featuring a Shadow‑themed tee, a key‑art canvas print, and a Sonic versus Shadow bomber jacket. The collection is now available through the official SEGA Shop, targeting fans of the 2001...
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Update Available for Switch 2, Adds DLSS and More
Bethesda released a Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition update for the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing NVIDIA DLSS support for 40 fps and 60 fps modes. The patch also bundles extensive stability fixes, addressing crashes during gameplay, saving, and docking, as well as numerous visual and...
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Rating Spotted
Sega has filed a rating request with Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee for a Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition, signaling a forthcoming re‑release of the 2022 open‑zone Sonic title. The new edition is expected to bundle all post‑launch updates and...
Fire Emblem Heroes "Hidden Mask" Season Pass Launches March 27th, 2026
The Hidden Mask Season Pass for Fire Emblem Shadows launches on March 27, 2026, introducing the new hero Yunaka: Hidden Mask along with exclusive rewards. The game blends real‑time strategy with social‑deduction, where one of three allies is a hidden...
Dead by Daylight "Blood Moon Event 2026" Kicks Off March 26th, 2026
Dead by Daylight is launching its annual Blood Moon Event on March 26, 2026, running through April 16. The limited-time event introduces Blood Generators, new unlockable cosmetics, and community challenges that reward collaborative play. Players can earn exclusive items by...
Warframe Video Details the Quality of Life Changes in the Upcoming Shadowgrapher Expansion
Digital Extremes will launch The Shadowgrapher expansion for Warframe on March 25, introducing the 64th Warframe, Follie, and a new Follie's Hunt mode. The update also bundles extensive quality‑of‑life tweaks covering clans, missions, UI, and weapon handling. Additional content includes Atragraph...
Play! Pokémon Competitions Transition to Pokémon Champions on April and May 2026
The Pokémon Company International is retiring the VGC platform in favor of the new Pokémon Champions system, launching on Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2026. The Indianapolis Pokémon Regional Championships (May 29‑31) will be the first live event to run exclusively on Champions,...
Sakurai Talks Motion Sickness Considerations, Customization and Gummies in Kirby Air Riders
Masahiro Sakurai’s team tackled motion‑sickness concerns for Kirby Air Riders by locking the screen and offering visual adjustments. They emphasized player self‑expression through extensive License and My Machine customization, including a Machine Market for trading. The game introduced Gummies as...
Voice Actor Behind Resident Evil Requiem's "The Girl" Gurgled Gallons of Milk to Create the Monster's Unique Sound
Delanie Nicole Gill, the voice behind Resident Evil Requiem’s monster The Girl, revealed she drank roughly two gallons of milk during two four‑hour recording sessions to achieve the creature’s thick, gurgling vocal texture. The technique involved spitting milk onto a...
Tales of Series Video Feature Brings in the Dev Team to Look Back on the Franchise's 30 Years
Bandai Namco has unveiled a new video feature celebrating 30 years of the Tales of Series, featuring developers Anabuki and Higuchi discussing design choices from Phantasia to Vesperia. The release coincides with the launch of Tales of Berseria Remastered, an...
Boundary Break Explores Out of Bounds in Resident Evil Requiem
Boundary Break released a new video that pushes the camera beyond Resident Evil Requiem’s intended boundaries, exposing hidden geometry and assets never meant for players. The game introduces FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft alongside veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy, intertwining their...
Persona 3 Soundtrack Streaming Event Announced
ATLUS announced a 30‑hour Persona 3 Sound Station live‑stream on March 27, 2026, kicking off at 3 AM ET. The marathon will showcase music from the original game, the upcoming Persona 3 Reload, and various arrangement albums, accompanied by live concert footage. ATLUS emphasized that...
Just Deserts Heads to Switch on March 27th, 2026
Ratalaika Games announced that its upcoming title Just Deserts will launch on the Nintendo Switch on March 27, 2026. The game blends visual‑novel storytelling with turn‑based combat against alien invaders, offering players seven fully‑voiced romance routes. Players must juggle daily...
Fire Emblem Shadows "New Story Book 3:The Axe's Heir" & "New Disciple "Rusty" Arrive March 27th, 2026
Fire Emblem Shadows, the mobile spin‑off of the long‑running Fire Emblem franchise, has concluded its Book 2 event and announced the next chapter, Book 3 “The Axe’s Heir,” slated for March 27 2026. The update introduces a new disciple character named Rusty, tied to...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 "Demo" Trailer
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched on Switch 2 with strong reviews, and Capcom released a free demo to showcase its turn‑based combat and monster‑bonding system. The trailer highlights a new storyline set centuries after a kingdom‑splitting war, featuring twin Rathalos...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter "Accolades" Trailer
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 19, 2025, accompanied by an "Accolades" trailer highlighting the game’s transition to full 3D. The release brings fresh localizations, upgraded visuals, and refined gameplay mechanics to the acclaimed RPG...
Pokémon Feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE High ↑ Project Collab Gets Another Supplemental Illustration
The Pokémon Company and Vocaloid star Hatsune Miku have extended their Project VOLTAGE collaboration with a new installment titled “Project VOLTAGE High ↑.” The latest release, “It’s Super Effective on You,” features a supplemental illustration by artist Rozuki and adds...
Square Enix Teaming with Google to Integrate Generative AI Companion Into Dragon Quest X Online
Square Enix announced a partnership with Google to embed Google’s Gemini generative‑AI model into its long‑running MMO Dragon Quest X Online. The AI will power a new in‑game companion, “Chatty Slimey,” capable of responding with generated text and voice, commenting on player...