Sonic Team Head Talks About How SEGA Was Once Ready to Stop Making Sonic Games
Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, revealed that SEGA once considered ending the Sonic franchise, especially after the under‑performing Sonic Boom era. The company urged Iizuka to relocate to the United States to rebuild the brand, a move he credits with reviving Sonic’s fortunes. Today the series enjoys renewed success through blockbuster movies, hit games, and strong fan engagement. SEGA is preparing a Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, while Iizuka expresses a desire to bring every Sonic title to modern platforms.
Pokemon Champions Gets Full List of New Pokemon, Items, and More for June 2026 Update
Pokemon Champions released its June 2026 patch (v1.1.0), adding roughly 40 new Pokémon—including 12 Mega Evolutions—plus a handful of new items. The update introduces two fresh abilities, Eelevate and Fire Mane, while nerfing moves like Rage Fist and Make It Rain....
Final Fantasy Resonance Devs Comment on Why Turn-Based RPGs Are Resurging
Final Fantasy Resonance, a reimagined Brave Exvius, was unveiled at Nintendo Direct on June 9, featuring HD‑2D visuals, a new story, and a return to classic turn‑based combat. Producers Keisuke Nakashima and Hiroto Furuya told IGN that the resurgence of turn‑based...
Rayman Legends Retold Interview: Developer on Origins, Engine, New Content, Kung Foot’s Big Return, and More
Ubisoft announced Rayman Legends Retold, a full 3D/2.5D remake of the 2013 platformer, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026. The project, kicked off in late 2023, combines the original UbiArt Framework with the Snowdrop engine to deliver ray‑traced visuals, volumetric clouds,...
Ubisoft Has No Plans to Delist Original Rayman Legends After Rayman Legends Retold Launch
Ubisoft announced that the original Rayman Legends will remain available on digital storefronts and in physical form, despite the upcoming release of Rayman Legends Retold, a full remake slated for October 1, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. The Retold version promises upgraded graphics,...
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Atelier Karia Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [Update: First Details, Trailers]
Koei Tecmo and Gust announced Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, slated for a 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows amnesiac alchemist Karia as she explores the underworld of Aladiss, building on mechanics introduced...
Star Fox Designer “Choked Up” By Graphics in New Nintendo Switch 2 Remake
Nintendo unveiled a playable demo of the Star Fox remake for the upcoming Switch 2, highlighting a dramatic visual overhaul. The demo, released on the eShop, showcases cinematic real‑time graphics powered by a custom engine built by Velan Studios. Original Star Fox graphic...
The Drifter Incoming for Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Powerhoof announced that its award‑winning point‑and‑click adventure *The Drifter* will release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch on June 22, 2026. The dual launch marks the first simultaneous release across Nintendo’s current and next‑gen hardware. The Switch 2 version will run...
Nintendo Download – June 11, 2026 (North America) – Xenoblade, To a T, Unrailed 2, More
Nintendo’s weekly Download report for the week of June 11, 2026 spotlights a slate of Switch 2 eShop releases, including Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition at $69.99, EA Sports FC 26 The World’s Game Edition at $79.99, and indie titles like To a T and...
Famitsu Sales (6/1/26 – 6/7/26) – First Week Sales Revealed for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2
Famitsu’s latest week (June 1‑7, 2026) shows Nintendo’s Switch 2 sold 23,059 units, a 28% drop from the previous week’s 31,751. Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on the Switch 2, moving 30,657 copies and claiming the top spot on the software chart. Competing hardware...
Nintendo Pre-Order Updates – June 7, 2026 – Rayman Legends Retold, Toy Story, More
Nintendo released its latest pre‑order slate for the U.S. market, covering both the new Switch 2 and the original Switch. The list adds more than 30 titles spanning indie hits, franchise sequels and special editions, with releases slated from June through...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Details DMZ, a New Extraction Shooter Mode [Update: Trailer]
Activision and Infinity Ward unveiled DMZ, a new extraction‑shooter mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, during the June 6 announcement. DMZ blends narrative‑driven story missions, dynamic operations and free‑roam exploration within a living combat sandbox that supports both PvP and...
The Road of Dust and Sorrow Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with Painted Black Games, announced The Road of Dust and Sorrow, a story‑driven pixel‑art horror title slated for release in 2026 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the legacy Switch. The game follows mother Katherine and...
Cronos: The New Dawn Unveils Lazarus DLC
Bloober Team announced the Lazarus DLC for its sci‑fi survival‑horror title Cronos: The New Dawn, slated for release this fall. The expansion returns players to the wastelands as the Pathfinder‑turned‑Warden, introducing faster, more aggressive combat and new tools like decoys...
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PowerWash Simulator 2 Reveals Star Wars DLC [Update: Release Date]
PowerWash Simulator 2 announced a Star Wars DLC pack priced at $9.99, slated for release on July 16 for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion lets players assume the role of labor droid P0‑W2 and clean six iconic locations from the original trilogy, with three...
Psychological Horror Game T.W.I.R.L. Coming to Nintendo Switch
Indie developer Genie Boy Games has revealed its upcoming psychological horror title T.W.I.R.L. will launch on Nintendo Switch, though a specific release window remains unannounced. Set in 2006, the game follows a nine‑year‑old boy navigating night‑time rituals while concealing a...
Dark Roguelike Auto Battler Order Automatica Lined up for Nintendo Switch
Better Publishing and New Beings announced that their dark tactical roguelite auto‑battler Order Automatica will arrive on consoles, including the Nintendo Switch, in July. Developed by Draw Distance, the game challenges players to position units on a 3 × 3 grid, creating...
Desolus Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Desolus, the upcoming first‑person puzzle adventure from Outer Wilds creator Mark J. Mayers, has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with a Q3 2026 launch. A demo is already live on Steam, giving players a taste of its Escher‑inspired black‑hole mechanics and time‑shifting puzzles. The...
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Toy Story: Retro Roundup, Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch [Update: Pre-Orders]
Atari and Digital Eclipse announced two Toy Story titles for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, slated for release on October 15, 2026. "Toy Story: Retro Roundup" compiles five classic Toy Story games plus A Bug’s Life, while "Toy Story 3 Complete Edition" is a modern remaster of the...
Silver Pines Gets Release Date, Coming to Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Team 17 announced that its Metroidvania horror title Silver Pines will launch on October 8, 2026 for both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The game follows private investigator Red Walker as he uncovers the dark secrets of a deserted town,...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts – May 31, 2026 – Mina the Hollower Takes Down Yoshi
Nintendo released its weekly Switch 2 eShop rankings for the week ending May 31, 2026, and indie horror title Mina the Hollower vaulted to the top spot, displacing Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The game entered the chart at #1 on both the...
Pokemon Champions Dev Explains the Limited Roster and Comments on Timing to Bring New Pokemon to the Game
Pokemon Champions launched with a modest roster of about 200 Pokémon to keep battles simple for newcomers. Producer Masaaki Hoshino said the limited lineup was intentional, allowing players to learn mechanics gradually. The team plans a summer update that will...
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen Launch Trailer – New Adventure Game for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen launched this week on Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, bringing the Emmy‑winning series to a family‑focused adventure game. Developed by Halfbrick and PM Studios, the title features hand‑drawn environments, fully animated cutscenes, and...
Pixel Art RPG Seed of Nostalgia on the Way to Nintendo Switch
Primitive Pixels announced its upcoming pixel‑art RPG Seed of Nostalgia for the Nintendo Switch, though a launch window remains unspecified. The game follows Atilla and a party of eight as they quest to save a dying world rooted in Japanese‑style...
Aggelos 2 Gets Nintendo Switch Release Date, New Trailer
PQube announced that its 2‑D action‑platformer Aggelos 2 will arrive on Nintendo Switch on August 27, 2026, with a physical cartridge confirmed. The sequel expands the original’s fast‑paced combat by letting players toggle between Angel and Demon forms, each altering gameplay and world...
LumenTale: Memories of Trey Launch Trailer – Monster-Collecting RPG Adventure Released on Nintendo Switch
Team 17 and Beehive Studios have released LumenTale: Memories of Trey on Nintendo Switch, a vibrant monster‑collecting RPG. Players explore the world of Talea, capture and train 140 distinct Animon, each tied to one of five emotion‑based attributes. The game blends...
Poetic Trio Announced for Nintendo Switch
Indie studio Sometimes You announced Poetic Trio, a trio of walking‑simulator experiences, for Nintendo Switch launching June 9, 2026. The title comprises three short games—Pluviophile (rain), Chionophile (snow) and Loverowind (wind)—each pairing atmospheric exploration with poetry and an original score by...
Rune Dice Launch Trailer – Deckbuilding and Dice-Rolling Roguelike Heads to Nintendo Switch
Kwalee and Smart Raven Studio have launched Rune Dice, a deck‑building and dice‑rolling roguelike, on Nintendo Switch. The game features physics‑based dice throws, eight hero classes, and procedurally generated battlefields that promise high replay value. Players can combine dice, relics,...
Nintendo Switch eShop Latest Sales: Lowest Prices Ever for Bluey: The Videogame, Cat Quest 3, Jack Move, More
Nintendo’s North American Switch eShop has launched a sweeping sale, featuring the lowest ever prices for titles such as Bluey: The Videogame, Cat Quest 3, and Jack Move. Discounts range from modest reductions to deep cuts of up to 80%, with...
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch File Sizes – Mina the Hollower, Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next, More
Nintendo’s eShop listings reveal a wide range of file sizes for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch. The largest Switch 2 title, Lollipop Chainsaw Repop, occupies 16.9 GB, while most titles stay under 1 GB. On the original Switch, games range...
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[Let’s Talk] Will You Be Giving Nintendo’s New Game Pictonico a Shot?
Nintendo surprised fans on May 23, 2026 by unveiling Pictonico, a new mobile game slated for release next week. The title is free to start, letting players test a suite of photo‑based mini‑games before unlocking the full experience through in‑app purchases. Pictonico...
Coffee Talk Tokyo Launch Trailer – Cozy, Narrative-Driven Visual Novel Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Coffee Talk Tokyo, the latest entry in the indie visual‑novel series, launched digitally on Nintendo Switch and the newly announced Switch 2 this week. Set in a late‑night Tokyo café, the game lets players brew drinks for humans and yōkai while...
Blue Prince “Accessibility” Update Out Now, Patch Notes – New Features Included
Blue Prince’s long‑awaited Accessibility update has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a suite of quality‑of‑life tools for players with visual or motion sensitivities. The patch adds Color Assist, full key/button remapping, a Motion Assist menu, and an Invert Stroll option,...
Nintendo Download – May 21, 2026 (North America) – Bubsy 4D, Tales of Arise, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, More
Nintendo’s weekly North American eShop roundup for the week of May 21, 2026 highlights a mix of new releases across Switch 2 and legacy Switch hardware. Flagship titles include Bub Bubsy 4D, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, and the premium platformer Yoshi and the Mysterious...
RoadOut Launch Trailer – Post-Apocalyptic Action RPG Out on Nintendo Switch
Dangen Entertainment and Rastrolabs unveiled the launch trailer for RoadOut, a new post‑apocalyptic action RPG arriving on Nintendo Switch. The game fuses twin‑stick shooting, open‑world car exploration, and dungeon‑crawling puzzles, letting players drive through the Dead Zone and battle on...
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown 1.7 Update Announced, Patch Notes – Delta Flyer and More
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown will receive its 1.7 update on Nintendo Switch 2 in early June. The headline feature is the free Delta Flyer shuttle, which players can construct in a Level 3 Shuttlebay and use as a combat...
UK Software Sales Chart for the Week Ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones Gets Nintendo...
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming the #1 spot. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle surged to #2 after its Nintendo Switch 2 version launched, re‑entering the top‑40. Nintendo titles continue...
Big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Sale Live with Games as Low as $15
GameStop launched a week‑long promotion featuring deep discounts on Nintendo Switch and the newly released Switch 2 titles. More than 30 games are priced at $15, while a second tier offers titles for $35, representing price cuts of up to 70...
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Do You Even Forklift, a Physics-Driven Arcade Game, Announced for Nintendo Switch [Update: Release Date]
Do You Even Forklift, a physics‑driven arcade game from Take It Studio and Garage 5, is set for a Nintendo Switch launch on May 28, 2026 at $7.99. The Switch version adds expanded levels, polished controls, and new challenges beyond the original PC...
Call of the Elder Gods Launch Trailer – Call of the Sea Sequel on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Kwalee and Out of the Blue Games released the launch trailer for Call of the Elder Gods, the long‑awaited sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea. The adventure is now available on both Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 via...
The Confusing Discrepancies of Rosalina’s Backstory
The Super Mario Galaxy movie rewrites Rosalina’s origin, portraying her as Princess Peach’s stardust sister, a stark departure from the game’s lore where she befriends a Luma and becomes a caretaker after losing her mother. Nintendo reinforced the original narrative by issuing...
Order of the Sinking Star Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, From Braid and The Witness Dev
Jonathan Blow, the creator of Braid and The Witness, announced that his new puzzle‑adventure *Order of the Sinking Star* will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 later in 2026. The game promises more than a thousand hand‑crafted puzzles across four interwoven worlds,...
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer
A launch trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showcases its new Nintendo Switch 2 version, featuring first‑person gameplay and motion‑control support. Developed by MachineGames, the studio behind the recent Wolfenstein titles, the game is executive‑produced by industry veteran Todd...
Nintendo Switch eShop Latest Sales: Lowest Prices Ever for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, More
Nintendo’s North American Switch eShop launched a sweeping sale on May 10, 2026, featuring the lowest‑ever prices for titles such as Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. More than 70 games received discounts ranging from modest cuts to deep...
Nintendo Pre-Order Updates – May 10, 2026 – Star Fox, The Legend of Heroes, More
Nintendo’s May 10 pre‑order roundup reveals a robust pipeline for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch platform, with more than 40 titles slated from May through late 2026. Flagship releases include Star Fox, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metal Gear Solid:...
Mario Kart World Dev Discusses How the Map Was Designed
Nintendo’s UI/UX team revealed how the world map for Mario Kart World was crafted to guide players through a seamless, open‑world experience. The designers established a visual hierarchy—tracks first, then connecting roads, followed by surrounding land—to ensure instant orientation. Each...
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[Let’s Talk] Are You Sold on Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo broke a quiet spell with a surprise Star Fox Direct, unveiling a full‑scale remake of the classic *Star Fox 64* for the upcoming Switch 2. The game, slated for a June 25, 2026 launch, features completely rebuilt graphics, detailed new cutscenes, and a...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts – May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life Holds Off Smash Bros. Again
Nintendo’s eShop charts for the week of May 9, 2026 show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming the #1 spot, edging out Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the second week in a row. The overall list remains dominated by Nintendo’s flagship franchises,...
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Call of the Elder Gods Unveils Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, New Trailer [Update: Also Switch 1]
Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to the 2020 hit Call of the Sea, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 12, 2026, with a simultaneous release on the original Switch. The Lovecraftian narrative‑puzzle adventure is built on Unreal Engine 5 and...
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Pragmata Sales Surpass One Million [Update: Two Million]
Capcom announced that its new IP Pragmata sold over one million copies worldwide within two days of launch, and an updated figure shows sales reaching two million in just sixteen days. The milestone was achieved across all platforms, with the...