
Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Advance Icons Available for Switch Online Members
Nintendo Switch Online has rolled out a new set of user icons inspired by the classic titles Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Advance. The icons are exclusive to paid members, with the character images priced at 10 Platinum Points and accompanying borders and backgrounds at 5 points each. The release coincides with Mario Day, reinforcing Nintendo’s nostalgia‑driven engagement strategy. The offering sits alongside the Switch Online Expansion Pack, which adds GameCube, N64, Game Boy Advance and SEGA Genesis titles to the service.

MLB The Show 26 "New Legends From Every Era" Video Feature
MLB The Show 26 will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2026, featuring a new Legends roster of over 220 iconic players from every era. The game expands its career pathways with Road to Cooperstown, adding NCAA World Series play and...

Pokémon Starter Trio Keychain Series Launching in Japan
Bandai Namco is launching a Pokémon starter‑trio keychain series in Japan, available through gashapon capsule machines beginning March 8, 2026. Each capsule costs $2 and contains an acrylic swing keychain featuring the three starter Pokémon from one of nine game generations, from Kanto...

Nintendo eShop File Size Round-Up for March 1st, 2026 (Pokémon Pokopia, Scott Pilgrim EX, Planet of Lana II & More)
Nintendo’s eShop update for March 1 2026 lists file sizes for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch. Flagship titles like Planet of Lana 2 launch at 29.2 GB on Switch 2, while Pokémon Pokopia occupies 10 GB. Legacy releases on the original Switch stay...

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet's Final Ranked Battle Season Announced
Pokémon Co. announced that the Ranked Battles mode for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will enter its final season on April 1, 2026, designated as Season 41. This season will be the last update, after which no new rankings, rewards, or content will be...

Famitsu Review Scores for March 1st, 2026
Famitsu’s March 1 2026 issue released scores for four titles, using its traditional four‑critic, 40‑point system. Tokyo Xtreme Racer led with a 33/40 aggregate, followed by Back to the Dawn at 32/40. Lovish and Haunted Manager each earned 30/40, indicating moderate reception....

Nintendo NY and San Francisco Announce In-Store Events for March 2026
Nintendo’s two U.S. flagship stores—New York and San Francisco—have announced a trio of in‑store events for March 2026. The lineup includes the Pokémon Pokopia launch on March 5, a Mario Day meet‑and‑greet on March 10, and a Mario Tennis Fever tournament on...

Did You Know Gaming Unpacks Nintendo's History with the WonderSwan
Did You Know Gaming released a video detailing the WonderSwan, Bandai’s 1999 handheld that never left Japan. The console was co‑designed by Nintendo legend Gunpei Yokoi, creator of the Game Boy. The documentary reveals Nintendo’s internal response and why the device struggled...

Watch Nintendo NY's Pokémon Day 2026 Celebration in Video Recap
Nintendo’s New York flagship store hosted a Pokémon Day celebration in February 2026, marking the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The in‑store party featured photo opportunities, giveaways, gameplay demos, and appearances by costumed Pikachu and Eevee. Fans who missed the event can...

Pokémon Winds/Waves' Southeast Asian Influence Showcased in Photo Comparisons
Nintendo’s Pokémon Presents unveiled two upcoming titles, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, introducing a new region that fans quickly linked to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. Screenshots and trailer imagery show island chains, limestone cliffs, and tropical foliage that closely resemble real‑world...

Play Nintendo Shares 'Partner Pokémon Personality Quiz For Kids'
Nintendo’s Play Nintendo channel has launched a kid‑friendly personality quiz video featuring the three starter Pokémon from the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z‑A—Totodile, Tepig and Chikorita. The short clip, hosted by Jordan, highlights each creature’s traits and invites viewers to discover...

Warframe "The Shadowgrapher" Update Launches March 25th, 2026
Digital Extremes announced that the Warframe "The Shadowgrapher" update will go live on March 25, 2026 across all platforms. The patch introduces the 64th Warframe, Follie, featuring ink‑based, reality‑bending powers, and a new solo‑or‑co‑op mode called Follie's Hunt. Additional content...

Square Enix Says Final Fantasy VII Remake: Part 3 Is "Progressing Smoothly," Explains Why They Stuck with Unreal Engine 4
Square Enix confirmed that development of Final Fantasy VII Remake: Part 3 is proceeding smoothly. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the decision to stay with Unreal Engine 4 rather than migrate to Unreal Engine 5, citing UE5’s pre‑launch status and potential schedule risks. The team...

Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Takes Off for Switch Today
Raiden Fighters Remix Collection launched on Nintendo Switch on February 26, 2026, bundling three iconic SEIBU KAIHATSU arcade shooters—Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, and Raiden Fighters Jet. The compilation offers remixed music, a sound player, customizable wallpapers, CRT filter, and a vertical (tate)...

City Hunter Goes to Town on Switch and Switch 2 Today
Japanese studios SUNSOFT, Clouded Leopard Entertainment, and Red Art Studios announced the release of City Hunter on Nintendo Switch and the newly launched Switch 2. The game is a faithful remake of the 1990 PC Engine title, marking its first worldwide...

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem Ad Campaign Involves a Faux Lawsuit Against Nissin Foods (UPDATE)
Capcom is promoting the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem (Feb. 27 2026) with a tongue‑in‑cheek partnership with Nissin Foods. The campaign pretends Umbrella Corporation is suing Nissin over its Cup Noodles, framing the stunt as an IP infringement claim. A commercial featuring the...

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition "Switch 2 Vs. PS5 Vs. PS4" Graphics and Framerate Comparison
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arrived digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering the complete base game, six official expansions, and over 150 Creation Club items. The launch coincides with a side‑by‑side video that pits the Switch 2 version against PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in graphics...

Donkey Kong Bananza Updated to Ver. 3.2.0
Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo’s mobile platformer, has been updated to version 3.2.0. The patch notes cite several issues addressed to improve the gameplay experience. Although the details are brief, the update likely targets stability, performance and minor bugs. It arrives as...

Kirby Air Riders Updated to Ver. 1.3.1
Kirby Air Riders received its latest patch, version 1.3.1, rolling out to Nintendo Switch users. The update introduces amiibo compatibility for three figures—Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki—each granting a unique Star power in‑game. Nintendo provided detailed patch notes outlining the new...

Soapy Tales Now Available on Switch
Indie title Soapy Tales has launched on Nintendo Switch, debuting with a first‑person, pastel‑styled adventure that mixes relaxing chores and time‑space management. Players assume the role of an amnesiac ghost tasked with balancing good and bad deeds to earn redemption...

Overwatch "Picture of Success Story Time with Taj Atwal as Domina" Video
Blizzard is rolling out ten new Overwatch heroes throughout 2024, with the first five debuting in Season 1. The latest lore video, “Picture of Success,” features voice actor Taj Atwal as Domina and deepens the Vishkar power struggle narrative. Each hero...

Full WWE 2K26 Roster Revealed, Features over 400 Superstars
2K announced WWE 2K26 for Nintendo Switch 2 launching March 6, 2026, revealing a roster exceeding 400 Superstars. The game adds four new match types, expanded creation tools, and revamped MyGM, MyRISE, and Universe modes. A new Ringside Pass replaces traditional DLC, offering 100...

MLB The Show 26 "Storylines: The Negro Leagues Season 4" Video Feature
MLB The Show 26 will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2026, and its latest trailer highlights the return of the award‑winning Storylines mode with Negro Leagues Season 4, featuring legends such as Roy Campanella and Mamie Johnson. The game...

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Heads to Switch April 20th, 2026
Indie studio Lillymo Games announced its upcoming title Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, slated for a Nintendo Switch launch on April 20, 2026. The action‑RPG blends 21 stages of single‑player narrative with optional two‑player co‑op, set in a grim 1698 Holy Roman...

EDGE Review Scores for Issue #421
EDGE magazine released its issue 421 review roundup on 23 February 2026, highlighting twelve Nintendo Switch titles. Scores range from a low of 4 to a high of 8, with six games receiving a 7 and three earning an 8. The publication bolds...

King of Meat Cancelled
Glowmade and Amazon Games announced the multiplayer action title King of Meat in August 2025, promising vibrant combat and user‑generated dungeons. The game launched on several platforms but struggled to attract a sustainable player base. Development of a Nintendo Switch...

Nintendo eShop File Size Round-Up for Feb. 22nd, 2026 (Fallout 4, Resident Evil Titles, Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen & More)
Nintendo’s eShop update for February 22, 2026 highlights a stark size divide between flagship AAA ports on the upcoming Switch 2 and the extensive indie catalog on the current Switch. Heavyweights such as Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (61 GB) and Resident Evil titles (20‑29 GB) dominate the...

Atelier Ryza Producer Says Says the "Plumpness" Of Reisalin's Design Was Based on Extensive Market Research
Gust’s Atelier Ryza producer Junzo Hosoi revealed that the protagonist’s “plump” figure was the result of extensive market research. The team analyzed global body‑type preferences and aimed to place Ryza in the middle of cultural and economic trends. This design...

Switch 2 eShop Charts for Feb. 22nd, 2026
Nintendo released its Switch 2 eShop charts for February 22, 2026, listing the top‑selling titles across all games and download‑only categories. Mario Tennis Fever tops the overall list, while Resident Evil titles occupy several of the top five spots. Legacy AAA franchises such...

Multiple Devs Still Waiting on Switch 2 Dev Kits (UPDATE)
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launched in April 2025, but many developers still lack access to official dev kits two months later. Reports from Digital Foundry and Arkaden reveal that both indie and AAA studios are struggling to obtain hardware, with some being...

Famitsu Review Scores for Feb. 21st, 2026
Famitsu’s February 21 2026 issue released scores for four new titles, using its traditional four‑critic, 1‑to‑10 rating system that totals out of 40. Cairn earned 34 points (8/9/8/9), Reanimal a uniform 32 (8/8/8/8), Revolgear Zero posted 30 (8/8/7/7), and Candy Rangers received...

Monster Hunter Stories 3 "Go Forth" Trailer and Dev Walkthrough Video
Capcom unveiled the trailer and developer walkthrough for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the latest turn‑based RPG for Nintendo Switch. The game follows a Rider who bonds with Monsties in a world set two centuries after a kingdom‑splitting war, featuring...

Balatro Dev Explains How He Got Into Coding, Says He's "Still Working" On Ver. 1.1 Update
Balatro, a card‑game sensation, was built entirely by solo indie developer localthunk. In a recent blog titled “Bad Grades,” he reveals he switched his college major to computer science in his senior year, driven by a passion for small‑scale game...

Final Fantasy VII Sells over 15.5 Million Copies (UPDATE)
Square Enix announced that the original Final Fantasy VII has now sold over 15.5 million copies worldwide, up from 15.1 million reported in June 2025. The figure counts only the classic game across all platforms, excluding any remakes or spin‑offs. This makes FFVII...

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Patch in the Works to Address Progression Bug (UPDATE)
SEGA released patches for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties on the Switch 2, addressing critical progression bugs that could trap players. In Yakuza Kiwami 3, loading a save in Purgatory during Chapter 9 altered the in‑game time and blocked the “Find Tamiya’s limousine” event. Dark Ties suffered...

The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games Getting Physical/Digital Switch Release March 5, 2026 (UPDATE)
System 3 announced The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games for Nintendo Switch, slated for a March 5 2026 launch. The compilation bundles the three original Last Ninja titles, a Ninja Remix edition, and classic System 3 hits International Karate, IK+, and Bangkok Knights,...

Niantic Recaps Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles
Niantic wrapped up Day One of Pokémon GO Fest: Kalos at the Rose Bowl, drawing over 10,000 trainers. A surprise Super Mega Raid featured Mega Dragonite, which will also appear during Mega Night on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday tickets sold out, while Sunday...

Switch eShop Charts for Feb. 21st, 2026
Nintendo’s Switch eShop chart for February 21, 2026 reveals the platform’s top‑selling titles across all games and download‑only categories. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leads the all‑games list, followed by a mix of flagship Nintendo franchises such as Pokémon Legends, Mario Galaxy, and...

Compatibility Issues Now Resolved for DOOM (2016) On Switch 2
Bethesda has released a patch for DOOM (2016) on Nintendo Switch that fixes a rare autosave crash when the game runs on the upcoming Switch 2 via backward compatibility. The update eliminates the compatibility issue that caused crashes in certain locations....

New Gameplay Video Shared for Call of the Elder Gods
A new gameplay video for Call of the Elder Gods showcases the opening 14 minutes, introducing protagonists Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton as they confront Lovecraftian mysteries at Miskatonic University. The trailer highlights the game’s blend of object‑based puzzles and...

"The Legend of Khiimori, Making of Soundtrack" Video Released
Aesir Interactive has published a new video detailing the making of the soundtrack for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori. The developer emphasized that music was the project’s top priority from day one, shaping the game’s immersive experience. The title immerses...

Citizen Sleeper 2 Embraces Crisis, Chaos, and the Fight to Recover
Developer Gareth Damian Martin explains that Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector was crafted to feel distinct from its predecessor, embracing instability and unpredictability. The game introduces a new stress system that creates crisis moments, making failure expected and encouraging players to...
The Pokémon Company International Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Excell Brands

The Commentator Announced for Switch
Tebasaki Games has announced a new visual novel, The Commentator, for the Nintendo Switch, though a release window or localization details remain undisclosed. The game places players in the role of a prime‑time news anchor, forcing rapid editorial choices that...

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Updated to Ver. 1.4.3
Nintendo released version 1.4.3 for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on February 18, 2026. The patch resolves a bug that kept the Black Hinox in Hyrule Castle marked as undefeated, blocking the Hinox Monster Medal. Additional unspecified issues were also...

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Updated to Ver. 1.9.0
Nintendo released version 1.9.0 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on 18 February 2026. The update’s sole addition is Thai language support, extending the game’s localization portfolio. The patch demonstrates Nintendo’s continued commitment to post‑launch content for its flagship title....

Pritto Prisoner Updated to Ver. 1.1.1.0
Pritto Prisoner has rolled out version 1.1.1.0, delivering a suite of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and visual enhancements. The update resolves missing Stray entries, Dorm gate button glitches, and errant mouse animations, while also standardizing hit effects for the Robot’s Lasso....

Update Available for Dispatch
An update for the indie adventure title Dispatch has been released for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While the patch version remains undisclosed, the changelog notes that previously removed audio from Invisigal’s dream sequence has been restored. The fix...

First 4 Figures Teases Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom "Link" Statue
First 4 Figures announced a 9‑inch painted PVC statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, slated for pre‑order on February 26, 2026. The company, known for a long‑standing partnership with Nintendo, teases the release without...

Cronos: The New Dawn "Iron Rider" Skin Now Available, "Temporal Diver" Mode Coming Soon
Bloober Team has released a free Iron Rider skin for its survival‑horror title Cronos: The New Dawn. The update also teases the upcoming Temporal Diver mode, which will provide a lower‑difficulty option for Switch 2 players. Cronos continues to draw attention...