Visual Novel "The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation" Announced for Switch & Switch 2
MAGES announced that the visual novel *The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation* will launch on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 on July 23, 2026 in Japan. The title will be available as a physical Standard or Limited Edition for Switch, while Switch 2 will receive only digital versions. Pricing starts at ¥7,480 for the Standard physical copy and ¥6,380 for the digital edition, with a Deluxe digital bundle at ¥9,680. The game features fully voiced storytelling, eight possible endings, and a summer‑trip setting in real‑world Okinawa locations.
Guilty Gear -Strive- DLC Characters Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky Announced
Arc System Works unveiled new DLC for Guilty Gear - Strive -, adding Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky alongside two still‑secret fighters. The Ver. 2.0 patch also brings a fresh stage, seven new color palettes, UI skins, and the gameplay mechanics Wild Assault and...
New 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Billboards Popping up in NYC
Universal’s marketing machine has rolled out a wave of Super Mario Galaxy movie billboards across New York City, covering street corners, subway stations and the Nintendo Store. The campaign arrives just ten days before the sequel’s North American debut, echoing...
Major New Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Speedrunning Trick Discovered
Speedrunner iamClemi uncovered a new technique in the Switch eShop version of Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen that eliminates the capture fanfare. By pressing the L button the moment the fanfare begins, the help menu appears and can be dismissed, preventing the sound and...
Play Nintendo Shares Super Mario Galaxy Scavenger Hunt for Kids (UPDATE)
Play Nintendo, Nintendo’s family‑focused YouTube channel, posted a new video that turns Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on the Switch 2 into a kid‑friendly scavenger hunt. Hosted by Jordan, the clip guides viewers through whimsical galaxy scenes, encouraging children to spot hidden moments while learning...
Pokémon Pokopia Player Builds a Stunning Recreation of Pokémon Red/Blue's Kanto Region
In Pokémon Pokopia, player Quenca has begun a meticulous recreation of the original Kanto region from Pokémon Red and Blue, reproducing the map up to Viridian City. The project leverages the game’s Palette Town sandbox, combining pre‑fabricated structures with hand‑crafted...
User Survey for Monster Hunter Stories 3 Available, Participants Receive Free Digital Wallpaper
Capcom's Monster Hunter social channels have launched a user survey for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, inviting players to share their experiences. The questionnaire targets feedback on gameplay, story, and Monstie mechanics, with all respondents receiving a complimentary digital...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Demo Receives an Update
SEGA has refreshed the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds demo, adding Extreme Gear machines from the Sonic Riders series and expanding the playable roster. The updated demo now offers four characters, eight courses (three main and five CrossWorlds), fifteen machines (twelve on...
Donkey Kong Bananza Dev Suggests "Mindlessly Destroying" Your Way Through the Game to Clear Your Head
At GDC 2026 Nintendo presented Donkey Kong Bananza, with producer Kenta Motokura and programmer Tatsuya Kurihara leading the discussion. Kurihara explained that the game was built to feel satisfying when players smash through obstacles. He suggested that mindlessly destroying the environment...
Kuky Adventure Now Available on Switch
Branium Games has launched Kuky Adventure on Nintendo Switch, delivering a candy‑themed precision platformer that emphasizes double‑jump mechanics and rhythmic action. The title showcases vibrant, colorful visuals and a lively soundtrack, aiming to provide an addictive experience from start to...
NO-SKIN Now Available on Switch
Indie horror roguelike NO‑SKIN has arrived on Nintendo Switch, released today by developer NoEye‑Soft and publisher Feardemic. The game combines hand‑drawn pixel characters with photographic backgrounds, delivering a distinctive visual style. Players navigate a procedurally generated haunted house, unlocking new...
Dread Delusion Now Available for Switch 2
Lovely Hellplace announced that its RPG Dread Delusion is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, debuting with a launch trailer. The game drops players into a fractured world of undead curses and floating continents, blending classic 2000s RPG mechanics with...
Splatoon 3 Being Updated to Ver. 11.1.0 on March 18th, 2026
Nintendo announced that Splatoon 3 will receive version 11.1.0 on March 18, 2026. The patch overhauls X Battles matchmaking, pairing players whose final X Power is expected to converge rather than their current rating. It also reduces skill disparity across regions, allows Tentatek Division...
Narrative Deduction Game "TR-49" Heads to Switch April 7th, 2026
Inkling's narrative deduction title TR‑49 will debut on Nintendo Switch on April 7, 2026, following a successful launch on Steam and iOS earlier this year. The game, inspired by WWII‑era Bletchley Park lore, tasks players with navigating a massive archive to locate...
Pokémon Co. Announces Collab with Coffee Company Grind
Pokémon Co. announced a new collaboration with coffee brand Grind, slated to debut on March 24, 2026. Grind will serve a line of beverages inspired by Pokémon, though specific flavors remain undisclosed. The partnership includes a limited‑capacity launch event where...
Street Fighter 6 X Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Collab Detailed
Capcom revealed a Street Fighter 6 collaboration that drops free Mega Man Star Force and Battle Network items on March 17 2026, alongside a Street Voter event and a Battle Hub makeover. The partnership celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mega Man Star Force, coinciding with the Mega Man Star Force...
Fate/EXTRA Record Delayed to Unspecified Date, Bandai Namco No Longer Publishing (UPDATE)
TYPE-MOON announced that the highly anticipated remake *Fate/EXTRA Record* for Nintendo Switch, originally slated for Spring 2026, has been pushed back to an unspecified date. In addition, Bandai Namco has withdrawn as the game's publisher, leaving the title without a...
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA "Season 4" Starts March 18th, 2026
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra will launch Season 4 on March 18, 2026, introducing Super Saiyan God Goku, Super Saiyan God Vegeta, and Pure Majin Buu. The new trailer highlights these characters and promises expanded combat abilities and objective‑driven gameplay. The update continues the franchise’s quarterly live‑service cadence, aiming to boost...
Super Meat Boy 3D Devs Say Going 3D Was a "No-Brainer," And It Still "Feels Like Meat Boy"
Super Meat Boy 3D, the newest entry in the indie platformer franchise, shifts the series into three dimensions while promising to keep its signature tight controls. In an interview with Epic, art director Dominik Plassman and Team Meat co‑founder Tommy Refenes called the...
Living Dead House Heads to Switch April 2nd, 2026
Deprecated Games announced that its indie horror title Living Dead House will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 2, 2026. The port brings two stages, four weapons, and a selection of filters from the full version, preserving the game’s 16‑bit...
HORI Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe/Mini for Switch & Switch 2 Launches March 23rd, 2026
Japanese peripheral maker HORI announced two new racing wheel accessories for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, slated for launch on March 23, 2026. The Deluxe model features an 11‑inch wheel and a $130 price tag, while the Mini version offers an...
Fire Emblem Heroes "New Heroes: Attuned Eliwood & Entwined Ninian" Arrive March 16th, 2026
Nintendo announced that Fire Emblem Heroes will add Attuned Eliwood and Entwined Ninian on March 16, 2026, as part of a New Heroes summoning event. The heroes, drawn from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, come with unique stats, skills, and...
Patricia Summersett on How Her Approach to Voicing Zelda Has Changed
Patricia Summersett has voiced Princess Zelda for more than a decade, appearing in titles such as Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and the Hyrule Warriors series. In a recent Nintendo Everything interview she explains how her performance...
Check Out 36 Resident Evil Requiem References and Easter Eggs
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in Capcom’s flagship survival‑horror series, has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2. GameSpot’s new video highlights 36 Easter eggs that reference earlier titles, underscoring the game’s 30th‑anniversary celebration. Built on Capcom’s RE ENGINE, Requiem offers photorealistic...
Donkey Kong Bananza Devs Say the Elephant Transformation's Destruction "Probably Went Too Far," Say It Was a Coincidence Super Mario...
At GDC 2026 Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza team revealed that the game’s elephant transformation was intentionally over‑the‑top, with programmer Tatsuya Kurihara admitting it may have "gone too far" in its destructiveness. Producer Kenta Motokura clarified that the parallel elephant power‑up in Super Mario Bros. Wonder was...
Nintendo Remains Tight-Lipped on Donkey Kong Bananza's Timeline Placement, Pauline Inconsistencies and the Return of THAT Character
Nintendo’s GDC 2026 Donkey Kong Bananza panel offered development insights but left key narrative questions unanswered. Producer Kenta Motokura and programmer Tatsuya Kurihara declined to confirm the game’s placement in the series timeline, including whether it serves as a prequel to Mario Odyssey....
Donkey Kong Bananza's Satisfying Destructive Gameplay Came Together when the Devs Realized It Was More Fun to Destroy "Beautiful" Things
Donkey Kong Bananza shifts the classic franchise toward pure, physics‑driven destruction, letting players punch and pulverize everything in their path. The core mechanic was deemed flat until Nintendo’s team added visually appealing targets, making demolition feel more rewarding. Tatsuya Kurihara revealed...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight "The Joker, Clown Prince of the Museum" Cinematic
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight unveiled a new cinematic titled “The Joker, Clown Prince of the Museum,” confirming its launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The game expands the LEGO franchise with a dynamic combat system that features...
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Spoofs Smash Bros. Melee to Promote Food Pyramid Changes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under new leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released a video that mimics Nintendo’s Smash Bros. Melee to announce an inversion of the traditional food pyramid. The spoof places Kennedy himself in the game’s style,...
Analyst Estimates Nintendo Is Losing $160 on Every Japanese Region-Locked Switch 2 Sold
Nintendo released a Japan‑only, region‑locked Switch 2 priced at 49,980 yen (about $343), markedly higher than the global model. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda estimates the console loses roughly $160 for every unit sold in Japan, based on a $400 production cost....
User Survey for Resident Evil Requiem Released, Participants Receive Free Digital Wallpaper
Capcom has launched a user survey for Resident Evil Requiem, inviting both players and non‑players to share their thoughts on the latest installment. Participants receive a free digital wallpaper as a thank‑you incentive. The game is currently available on Nintendo...
Check Out the Nintendo NY Crowd Reaction to the Final Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct
Nintendo NY hosted a live watch party for the final Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, streaming the announcement to an enthusiastic crowd. The event captured fans’ reactions, which were compiled into a full‑length video showing cheers and excitement. The Direct...
Spike Chunsoft North American eShop Sale Live Until 3/17/26
Spike Chunsoft announced a limited‑time Publisher Sale on the Nintendo eShop for North America and Europe, running from March 7 to March 17, 2026. The promotion offers discounts of up to 90 % on more than 35 titles, including flagship series such as Danganronpa,...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 "Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)" DLC Launches March 12th, 2026
CyberConnect2’s Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will drop its Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) DLC on March 12, 2026, available either as part of the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass or as a standalone purchase. The sequel builds on the original title, which has...
Nintendo eShop File Size Round-Up for March 8th, 2026 (Monster Hunter Stories 3, Fatal Frame II & More)
Nintendo’s eShop released its March 8, 2026 size round‑up, listing upcoming titles for both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The biggest Switch 2 entry, WWE 2K26, requires 92.8 GB, while Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Fatal Frame II each need 29.3 GB. Most Switch releases stay under 1 GB, with...
Famitsu Review Scores for March 8th, 2026
Famitsu’s March 8 2026 issue released scores for four titles, using its traditional four‑critic, 1‑to‑10 scale that aggregates to a 40‑point total. Resident Evil Requiem earned a near‑perfect 38/40, while God of War: Sons of Sparta received a mixed 30/40. Both The...
Digital Foundry Takes a Deep Dive Into Resident Evil 7 and Village on Switch 2
Digital Foundry examined Capcom’s Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village on the newly released Switch 2. The analysis finds RE7 runs almost identically to its PS4 counterpart, with minor black‑level and color issues but overall visual improvement. Village also looks better...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok "Meet the Crew: Beatrix" Trailer
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok will launch on Nintendo Switch on July 9, 2026. Cygames released the first “Meet the Crew” trailer, spotlighting the swordswoman Beatrix. The game promises dynamic, party‑based combat with link attacks, chain bursts, and an...
Pitchfork Offers a Deep Dive Into Donkey Kong Country 2's 'Stickerbrush Symphony'
Pitchfork has introduced a weekly deep‑dive series that examines previously unreviewed songs, debuting with David Wise’s "Stickerbrush Symphony" from Donkey Kong Country 2. The feature explores Wise’s composition process, the track’s role in the Bramble Blast level, and its lasting...
New Game Boy Game 'Black Castle 2' Now Available for Free
Homebrew developer User0x7f has released Black Castle 2, a free action‑platformer sequel for the original Game Boy, available on itch.io for download and play via emulator, compatible hardware, or browser. The game features five stages, new weapons, hidden passages, and boss...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 "Kora" Character Trailer
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives on Nintendo Switch, with a new trailer spotlighting the character Kora and twin Rathalos. The game blends turn‑based combat and monster‑raising mechanics within a stylized 3D world. Set two centuries after a kingdom‑splitting...
Gnosia "Setsu" Non-Scale Figure Revealed
Gnosia, the sci‑fi social deduction RPG that debuted on Switch in March 2021, has expanded into an anime series now streaming on Crunchyroll. Leveraging that momentum, Aniplex announced an 8.2‑inch non‑scale figure of the character Setsu, priced around $44. The collectible...
Teaser Shared for GigaBash's Next Round of DLC
Developer Bandai Namco announced a new teaser for the next GigaBash downloadable content, slated for a reveal on March 26, 2026. The cryptic snippet posted alongside the teaser features fragmented phrases such as “…ake up… have to wake…” and “…hero…...
Wonder Flowers Arrive for a Super Mario Run Special Event
Nintendo’s Super Mario Run launches a limited‑time event from March 4 11 p.m. PT to April 3 12 a.m. PT. Players fill a rally meter in Toad Rally to summon Wonder Flowers, which turn all coins into Gold Goombas. Defeating 30 Gold Goombas awards a stamp;...
Earn Mega Shards in a Special Season of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles (Season 8) Starting March 11th, 2026
Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Ranked Battles launches Season 8 on March 11, 2026, running until April 1. The season restricts teams to Pokémon with Mega Evolutions introduced in the base game or Mega Dimension DLC, and all participants battle in real‑time four‑player matches. Players earn...
Arcade Archives PLUMP POP Heads to Switch and Switch 2 March 5th, 2026
Japanese publisher HAMSTER Co. announced that the classic 1987 Taito arcade game PLUMP POP will arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on March 5 2026 as part of its Arcade Archives digital series. The title features the original trampoline‑based gameplay where players...
SuperGroupies Reveals RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Merch
ATLUS and SuperGroupies have launched a merchandise line for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, featuring a pocketwatch, overcoat, and cross‑body bag. The items will be available for pre‑order in summer 2026, with pricing to be announced later....
Pokémon Pokopia Day-One Update Detailed
Pokémon Pokopia launched with a day‑one patch, bumping the title to version 1.0.1. The update primarily delivers a series of bug fixes aimed at stabilizing core gameplay. Nintendo requires the new version for any online functionality, while local multiplayer sessions...
Capcom Spotlight Announced for March 5th, 2026
Capcom announced its next digital Spotlight event for March 5, 2026 at 5 PM ET. The 35‑minute broadcast will showcase updates on five upcoming titles, including Monster Hunter Stories 3, PRAGMATA, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Street Fighter 6. Subtitles will be provided...
March 2026 Animal Crossing Icons Now Available for Switch Online Users
Nintendo announced that March 2026 Animal Crossing icons are now available for Switch Online members. Each character icon costs 10 Platinum Points, while borders and backgrounds are priced at 5 points each. The icons are a limited‑time offering, disappearing after the...