- Feature: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Cubivore: Survival Of The Fittest
Remember this one?Hello folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl!Last week, our resident Layton fanatic put Spectre's Call under the microscope, pitting Europe against North America and Japan. The latter two nabbed the trophy this time, gaining 66% of the vote. Well done!Read the full article… Read more » - Konami Releasing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo Next Month
Save data will carry over.Konami is reviving the Castlevania series next month with the release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on the Switch.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Following a major firmware update.The Switch 2 is now more than a year old and during this time Nintendo as continued to roll out firmware and compatibility updates.Following a major system update earlier this month, adding support for VRR in docked mode, a new list of Switch titles have reportedly… Read more » - Stellar Blade Gets A Switch 2 eShop Demo Today
New Bayonetta collab trailer also released.If you've been eager to get your hands on the Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade, a demo is now available to download on the eShop.Along with this, Shift Up has also published a new trailer, showing off the recently announced Bayonetta collaboration. This will… Read more » - The Last of Us Director Apologizes to God of War Laufey Devs After Calling Recent AAA Games 'Boring'
The Last of Us game director Bruce Straley has apologized to the God of War Laufey team after his comments about modern AAA games brought "uninvited and unnecessary negative attention." Read more » - Insomniac Says Marvel's Wolverine Uses No Generative AI After Fans Spot Strange Signs in-Game
Insomniac Games has stepped in to confirm Marvel's Wolverine contains no generative AI after a few bizarre in-game signs raised eyebrows on social media. Read more » - We Ranked The 10 Best Eevee Pokémon Cards of All Time
We've ranked the 10 best Eevee Pokémon cards of all time, from priceless Japanese trophy promos to iconic vintage classics and modern chase cards. Read more » - Round Up: The Switch 2 Games We Played At TGS From 2026's Shoo-In 'Publisher Of The Year'
Resident Mega Dogma Wilds.TGS 2026 is in full swing right now, and we've been able to go hands-on with a bunch of upcoming Switch 2 games, including a selection from every outlet's Publisher of the Year*.The show is running from Thursday 17th to Monday 21st September (although an approaching typhoon… Read more » - Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #1 - A Tree-mendous Introduction
Back to the roots.There are just nine weeks to go before The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives on Switch 2, and you better believe that the countdown has well and truly started for me.While scanning the calendar earlier this week, it suddenly dawned on me that the time… Read more » - The Blood of Dawnwalker Modders Aren’t Missing the Point – They Just Love the Game
Modders are extending The Blood of Dawnwalker's 30-day time limit to allow more time to complete every questline. But while this goes against the developer's vision, it shouldn't be seen as vandalism. Read more » - Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th September)
That's Fire, bro.Happy weekend, citizens of Dagsion!This week might have felt a little quiet after the double-Direct blowout of the last, but we still got a new first-party launch, some news from Capcom out of Tokyo Games Show, and Nintendo satiated our need for that electronic Ocarina by finally putting… Read more » - As Fans Flood the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta, Dev Says It's Putting Up 'The Craziest Numbers I've Seen in 17 Years Working at Blizzard'
World of Warcraft: Forever looks like it could be a smash hit after the launch of the beta was overrun with eager fans, surprising even Blizzard itself. Read more » - Monster Hunter World Probably Won't Be Coming To Switch 2
"We’d have to completely remake the game".Capcom is bringing the new entry in the Monster Hunter series to the Switch 2 later this year, but some fans have also been calling for Monster Hunter World.During the Switch generation, Capcom released Monster Hunter Rise (and other Monster Hunter titles) on Nintendo's… Read more » - Marvel's Wolverine Developer Nerfs Scent Trails and Audio Sense Indicators After 'Fart Gas' Backlash
Insomniac has released an update for Marvel’s Wolverine that nerfs the “fart gas” that had become such a talking point even before the game’s release. Read more » - Lollipop Chainsaw Live-Action Movie Revealed by Dragami Games
A live-action Lollipop Chainsaw movie is officially in the works, developer Dragami Games has announced. Read more » - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Getting A Manga Series, Here's The Key Art
Update: You can now read the prologue chapter on Nintendo Today!:Alongside other Direct news this week, Nintendo has announced Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will be getting its own manga adaptation.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Nintendo Appears To Have Updated The Super Mario Logo
40 years and counting.Following the recent conclusion of the Super Mario 40th anniversary, Nintendo has reportedly updated the series' logo and also released some new renders.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2 Uses Frame Generation
Allowing you to experience the "equivalent" of 60fps.Capcom has shown ongoing support for the Switch 2 since it launched last June, and the next game it's releasing is Dragon's Dogma 2 in October.In an interview with Japanese outlet Famitsu recently, the game's producer Naoto Oyama has revealed some performance details… Read more » - We Ranked the 10 Best First Partner Pokémon TCG Cards of All Time
We ranked the 10 best First Partner Pokémon TCG cards of all time, featuring $4,500 vintage grails, iconic Charizard classics, and budget-friendly picks. Read more » - EA Sports FC 27 Review So Far
EA Sports stands on shaky ground with a new open-world hub, but the realistic, intuitive Tactics system shows promise. Read more » - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Update 1.1 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now.The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered debuted on the Switch 2 in August and Bethesda has now released and update for the RPG.It comes loaded with a bunch of fixes, so if you've encountered any of these problems, they should no longer be an issue as of Patch… Read more » - Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size for Remake Trilogy's Final Chapter
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require around 200GB of storage when it launches next year, director Naoki Hamaguchi has warned. Read more » - The Blood of Dawnwalker Cost Just $40 Million to Develop
Developer Rebel Wolves' September success story, The Blood of Dawnwalker, reportedly cost just $40 million to make. Read more » - Remedy Honors the Late David Lynch in Control Resonant With Powerful Twin Peaks Quote
Remedy's games have always had Lynchian inspirations, including its new open-world action game Control Resonant. Read more » - Astartes II, the Most Anticipated Warhammer 40,000 Animation Ever, Has a New Trailer and Confirmation of Key Details
Games Workshop has released a new trailer for Astartes II, the most anticipated Warhammer 40,000 animation ever. Read more » - What's Happened to Magic: The Gathering’s Monster Hunter Secret Lair?
Where is the delayed MTG x Monster Hunter Secret Lair? Here is what happened to the postponed drop and what Wizards of the Coast is reworking. Read more » - IGN 30 Anniversary Bundle Is Live: Get 7 PC Games for $15
IGN is 30, and to celebrate, we've teamed up with Humble to offer a bundle of 7 excellent PC games for just $15. Read more » - Review: Hautepad C-AS Arcade Stick For Switch 1 & 2 - Unique & Eye-Catching, But Improvements Are Needed
Short goes a long way.Cosmox Gaming is best known for its leverless arcade controllers, and although it experimented with a modular joystick in its Hautepad X model, it has yet to fully embrace the more traditional arcade stick. Until now, that is.The Hautepad C-AS is a dedicated fight stick with… Read more » - Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: We Played as Proto Man This Time
Proto Man offers a distinctly different challenge than Mega Man. Not necessarily harder, just different. It’s worth noting that you won’t be switching back and forth between the two; at the start of your playthrough you’ll select which character to control for the entire run, offering some potential replayability to… Read more » - Get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Edition for Under $9 by Following This 1 Easy Step
We're getting close to wrapping up this trilogy. Read more » - The 10 Coolest Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Cards
Here's our top 10 picks for the coolest and most artistically inspired Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration cards we've found so far, including Jirachi, Mew, Sylveon, and a few other budget-friendly fan favorites. Read more » - Save $10 Off Your Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller Preorder
Prepare yourself for Vice City. Read more » - Save on Forza Horizon 6, Skyrim for Switch 2, and More (Today Only)
Best Buy has dropped big discounts on Starfield for PS5, Skyrim for Switch 2, and a few more Microsoft-published games, but only for today. Read more » - Review: Woodo - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - An Irresistible, Hard-To-Define Formula For Pure Relaxation
Could-o Woodo should-o.Woodo is like a cosy colouring book – that’s how three-person indie studio Tiny Monks Tales characterises its game. You have the outline of a colourless scene and need to beautify it by applying colourful items in the right places. This is a good comparison and one that… Read more » - ICYMI: Shujinkou's September Update Boosts Switch 1 & 2 Performance, Here Are The Patch Notes
Uncapped frame rates and fixes with v1.1.0.It's been a busy couple of weeks in Nintendo land, with plenty of Switch games, related news, and updates dropping outside last week's big Directs.One such tidbit that you might have missed was an update to language-learning, dungeon-crawling RPG Shujinkou, which now features an… Read more » - Level-5 Is Really Starting To Panic Amidst Increasing AI Backlash
"We deeply apologize for causing distrust".Developer Level-5 has issued another statement in the wake of increasing backlash against its stance and use of generative AI.Essentially, it sounds like the company is really starting to panic at this point, and has made attempts to explain anomalies found within its trailers and… Read more » - Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Confirmed
Sounds okay, but...Capcom has confirmed the expected resolution and performance for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2.Overall, it sounds okay. You're looking at a 30fps frame rate target, with two resolution options available for docked mode: Prioritise Resolution and Prioritise Frame Rate. Now, the question we have here is… Read more » - Review: Valheim (Switch 2) - Epic Survival Crafter Finally Hits 1.0, With Performance & Crossplay Hiccups
Great Odin's Raven.I spent my first few hours in Valheim running around in my underwear.Only a casual acquaintance of the survival-crafting genre, I was nevertheless sucked in by the open-world freedom and rich Nordic vibe the game had to offer. Pushing out into the (relatively) safe Meadows biome, punching trees… Read more » - Disaster! 'Very' Cancels Loads Of Metroid Ravenous Special Edition Pre-Orders
Metroid Scandalous.Well, this isn't good.Reports have been coming in that retailer Very has cancelled a bunch of pre-orders for Metroid Ravenous Special Edition, priced at £99.99.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Japanese Console Market Would Have Been "Eliminated" If Switch Failed, Says Analyst
A silent guardian, a watchful protector... A Nintendo Switch.We're all aware of just how successful the Switch has been since its launch in 2017. The latest figures put it at a total of 156.59 million units sold worldwide, which means that had Sony not managed to find some extra PS2… Read more »
