- Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Monster Hunter Wilds Bundle
Launching in Japan this December.The mainline Monster Hunter series will debut on the Switch 2 this December with the release of the new entry Monster Hunter Wilds.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Expansion for the Cosmere RPG Is Up for Preorder at Amazon
Brandon Sanderson and Brotherwise Games have been hard at work producing Cosmere tabletop games since 2020. In addition to board games, the first core rulebooks for a full-on Cosmere RPG launched just last year after a very successful crowdfunding campaign. And now in 2026, the highly anticipated Mistborn expansion is… Read more » - GTA 6 Reviews Plague Real-Life Nudist Resort After Fans Draw Comparisons to Leaks
GTA 6 fans believe its nudist resort was inspired by a real-life location, and its owners are already being bombarded with problematic reviews. Read more » - Save 45% Off Citizen's Star Wars Themed Eco-Drive Chronograph Men's Watches
The Force is strong with these ones. Read more » - Polyarc, Dev Behind the Critically Acclaimed Moss Series, Is Shutting Down
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Moss games, has announced it is shutting down. Read more » - Magic: The Gathering’s Newest Legendary Artifact Destroys Whole Universes (and Your Creatures)
We've got a first look at two new cards from Reality Fracture. Read more » - The 9 Biggest Trailers Worth Watching This Week
Trailers from two Nintendo Directs, Godzilla Minus Zero, the new Nathan Fielder documentary, Mike Flanagan's Carrie, and more. Read more » - Miami Approves 'Discreet' GTA 6 Marketing Campaign So the City Can Fix Its Football Field
Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming to real-life Miami after a city meeting resulted in the approval of a "discreet" – and controversial – marketing campaign. Read more » - Feature: 26 Details You Might Have Missed From The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Reveal
Under the lens of truth.It's been a busy week for Nintendo fans, with the company squeezing in two Directs in as many days, and filling out the rest of the 2026 gaming calendar with more Switch games than anyone could reasonably play.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - The Long Game: 4 Tactics to Master Early in Star Wars Zero Company
We’re back for another installment of our The Long Game series, where we focus on things you can invest in early in games that will pay off in the long run. Today we’re diving into Star Wars Zero Company, the turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor that drops you into… Read more » - Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Release Dates for 2026 and Beyond
Building up the Switch 2 library. Read more » - PlayStation’s Future Has Never Looked Bleaker
Cutting ties with Kojima and poor Wolverine reviews are just the latest issues in a difficult generation for PlayStation. The platform's future has never looked bleaker. Read more » - PSA: You Can Play Star Fox Adventures In Widescreen Mode On Switch 2
Toggle it now.Nintendo expanded its GameCube line-up on Nintendo Switch Online this week with the addition of Star Fox Adventures, the divisive 2002 adventure title from developer Rare.It's been a heck of a busy week, but we thought it wise to let you know that Star Fox Adventures is one… Read more » - Fans Are Reportedly Getting $20 Off Ocarina of Time Preorders With a Hidden Coupon at Walmart
Walmart shoppers are supposedly using a hidden promo code to knock $20 off The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preorders, bringing it down from $70 to $50, but it might not work for everyone. Read more » - GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Says It Was Forced to Put Privacy Films on Its Buildings After Drones Were Used to Snap Photos Through Office Windows
Rockstar Games has released its opening note in the employment tribunal to determine the fate of the 31 GTA 6 developers it fired last year, and in doing so has revealed the extreme lengths it goes to in order to prevent security breaches. Read more » - PlayStation Ditched Kojima's Physint Due to Missed Deadlines and Budget Concerns, Report Claims
Sony's decision to walk away from its deal with the legendary Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima for upcoming PlayStation game Physint was reportedly the result of budget concerns and missed deadlines. Read more » - A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei Brings Serious Martial-Arts Spectacle to Soulslikes | IGN Preview
A Whisper of Fall: Jinyiwei does an impressive job of drawing players into its world of martial-arts action, and I appreciated that it really leaned into the vertical exploration. I would have liked to see more open exploration of towns and communities to understand what the larger world of Jinyiwei… Read more » - Emberville Is a Charming Blend of Stardew Valley and Diablo | IGN Preview
What is here is already an impressive start. Between the mastery and class skill trees, loot, and stat points to distribute, Emberville already appeals to my love of ARPGs, while its gathering and crafting systems have the potential to appeal to a whole different crowd too, like my wife, who… Read more » - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Legacy Review
The original, legendary GTA: Vice City remains an irresistible experience in 2026 thanks to its unrivalled personality and style, and its sonically unmistakable soundtrack. Read more » - 'I Really Want Game Pass to Work' — After Navigating the Xbox 'Reset,' Double Fine Boss Tim Schafer Is Indie Once Again
After navigating the Xbox "Reset," Double Fine boss Tim Schafer is indie once again. IGN interviewed the developer on what happens next. Read more » - Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 78 Switch 1 & 2 eShop Games In Nintendo's Blockbuster Sale (UK)
More discounted bangers.Just a reminder that Europe's eShop sales wrap up this weekend, so there's still time to fire up your Switch (2) and take a look at the wishlist if there's something you had your eye on. Carry on!Well folks, Nintendo has already kickstarted its Blockbuster eShop sale in… Read more » - Guide: Where To Pre-Order The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time & Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 Console
Update: Currys has the console in the UK.Nintendo lifted the lid on its Ocarina of Time remake in its September 2026 Direct, revealing a stunningly detailed reimagining of the N64 classic. It's scheduled to launch on 5th November, with special Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware and accessories arriving earlier, on 29th… Read more » - How Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Will Benefit From Tech Improvements Made for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando’s launch came in below publisher Focus Entertainment’s expectations, but for Saber Interactive it was successful in commercial terms — and according to development chief Tim Willits, the tech work done for it will go on to benefit the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3. Read more » - Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful
"avoid purchasing or using circumvention devices".Nintendo is celebrating a court case victory in the Netherlands that says the sale of "devices designed to circumvent Nintendo’s security measures" is unlawful.Specifically referencing cards such as the MIG Switch Card, the case heard at The Hague District Court (Rechtbank Den Haag) involved a… Read more » - Guide: Where To Pre-Order Metroid Ravenous For Switch 2, The Special Edition & amiibo
Update: Special Edition available from Very (UK).The rumours were true and the next '2D' game in the Metroid series is coming on 28th January 2027.Metroid Ravenous is a Switch 2 exclusive continuing Samus' story after 2021's Metroid Dread and sees the bounty hunter devouring enemies in an "eat or be… Read more » - Lady Dimitrescu Actor Maggie Robertson Would Say Yes in a Heartbeat if Capcom Called to Reprise Her Breakout Resident Evil Role
Maggie Robertson has said she would accept any opportunity from Capcom to reprise her breakout role as Lady Dimitrescu in the Resident Evil series, calling the character her “firstborn.” Read more » - Permanent New Drift Attack Feature Active Now in Forza Horizon 6
New mode will also unlock a newly added Forza Edition 1990 Jaguar XJ-S. Read more » - Round Up: Everything Announced In The Level-5 Vision 2026 II Showcase
A Layton Remake, DECAPOLICE delay and more.Level-5 is back with another Vision showcase and it includes more reveals, game announcements and surprises. If you didn't catch it live, here's a quick rundown:Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Kirby's 35th Anniversary Celebrations Begin In 2027, Here's The Official Logo
"More information coming in the future".Kirby is seemingly the next character in line to get the open-world treatment, after Nintendo's Direct broadcast this week ended with Kirby and the World Beyond.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Metroid Dread Dev MercurySteam Seemingly Confirms Work On Ravenous With Ninja And Love Heart Emojis
🥷❤️😊.It didn't take long for Metroid fans to start name-dropping the talented Spanish developer MercurySteam after the official reveal of Metroid Ravenous.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Nintendo's Latest System Firmware Update Resolves Switch Vulnerability
"Please update your console".Nintendo released a major system firmware update yesterday, and while most of the focus is on the Switch 2 adding support for VRR in docked mode, the Switch also got a patch.Tacked on to the end of the official patch notes for the latest Switch update (Version… Read more » - Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre-Order Comes With Bonus N64-Style Slipcover
"Exclusively available in Canada at EB Games".The original N64 box art and game.Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-orders have now opened on Nintendo's website, eShop, and at select retailers around the globe. If you haven't already pre-ordered and happen to be located in Canada, EB Games has announced an… Read more » - Nintendo Download: 10th September (North America)
Valheim! Woodo! Batman!The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!Switch 2 eShop - HighlightsValheim (Coffee Stain,… Read more » - Review: Mewgenics (Switch 2) – Tactics Bliss Wrapped In A Hilarious, Must-Play Package
The perfect place to spend my life with fleas and parasites.The Binding of Isaac is perhaps the greatest roguelike ever made, or at the very least, I wouldn't argue with anyone who felt that way. So when developer and indie-game legend Edmund McMillen said that it was merely a basic… Read more » - Guide: Our Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games In 2026
Updated with September's Nintendo Direct reveals.Juggling two consoles is hard work for some, but not for Nintendo. While the Switch 2 is the primary focus for the Big N, don't ever count the Switch 1 out. 2025 was a busy one, with the Switch 2's launch really filling out the… Read more » - Nintendo Of America Announces Customer Appreciation Sale "Made Possible In Part By Tariff-Related Refunds"
"Thank you for being part of the Nintendo community".Nintendo of America has announced a Customer Appreciation Sale that is "made possible in part by tariff-related refunds".The promotion - running between 13th and 26th September on the eShop, online Nintendo Store and with participating retail partners - is touted as "one… Read more » - Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Getting Definitive Edition On Switch 2 Next February
Update: Physical release is a Game-Key Card.Koei Tecmo's Zelda spin-off Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity is coming to Switch 2 on 27th February 2027 in Definitive Edition form.As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the Musou spin-off and prequel story to Zelda: Breath of the Wild will get performance boosts, more… Read more » - Preview: Playing Final Fantasy VII: Revelation On PS5 Has Me Worried For The Switch 2 Port
Took something perfect and painted it Red XIII.It's strange to think that at the start of 2026, we had zero Final Fantasy VII Remake games on Switch 2, and now we are mere months away from the third — which launches simultaneously across all platforms on 8th April 2027.Revelation, the… Read more » - Stellar Blade Launches On Switch 2 This November With A Proper Physical Release
And a Bayonetta collab?It landed as a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in yesterday's Direct, but Stellar Blade: Complete Edition finally has a Switch 2 release date, and the physical option isn't a Game-Key Card!The game will launch on Switch 2 on 5th November for £54.99 / $59.99, and digital pre-orders are now… Read more » - Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Got to account for that system update.As if all of this week's Direct shenanigans weren't enough, Nintendo yesterday released a surprise Switch 2 system update, adding VRR modes when playing on the TV. But what would such a feature be if it didn't appear in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour,… Read more »
