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  • Minecraft is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this fall, giving one of the most successful games ever made a native version designed specifically for Nintendo’s new hardware. For players who have spent years building worlds, surviving the night, and exploring endless biomes, this release is shaping up to be more than a simple platform…

  • Nintendo has shared a deeper look at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave through a dedicated Direct presentation, offering a clearer picture of the game’s setting, structure, and tactical systems ahead of launch. The upcoming strategy RPG is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, and the latest footage highlights a blend of…

  • Nintendo has expanded its music lineup with a new special album tied to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, giving fans an early chance to hear part of the game’s soundtrack before launch. The release arrives shortly after the latest Nintendo Direct and adds 10 songs from the upcoming title to Nintendo Music, the company’s streaming service…

  • Nintendo has rolled out a new update for Mario Kart World, giving one of the Nintendo Switch 2’s biggest launch games another round of post-release support. As a title that quickly reached a massive audience thanks to its high-profile debut and wide availability alongside the new console, Mario Kart World continues to be a major…

  • Tetris 99 is preparing for another limited-time Maximus Cup event, and this one is set to spotlight Star Fox with a brand-new in-game theme. The crossover arrives at a fitting moment, as Nintendo is using the event to celebrate the recent launch of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. For players who enjoy collecting special…

  • Nintendo has quietly removed a hidden description from the product page code for its upcoming Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and that small change has sparked a huge wave of discussion among fans. Before it disappeared, the text appeared to offer one of the clearest hints yet about what…

  • Koei Tecmo and Gust have officially launched the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, giving players on Nintendo’s newer hardware a more polished way to experience the latest entry in the long-running Atelier series. Alongside the new release, current owners have also been given a chance…

  • Nintendo used its June 2026 Direct presentation to unveil Xenoblade Genesis, a brand-new entry in the long-running JRPG franchise, and it is set to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The reveal immediately stood out thanks to its sweeping environments, mysterious worldbuilding, and a story premise that hints at another massive adventure filled…

  • Nintendo has officially revealed Nintendo Switch 2 Editions for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, giving fans of Monolith Soft’s acclaimed RPG series a fresh reason to revisit these massive adventures. The announcement confirms that all three titles are receiving enhanced versions for Nintendo’s new hardware, with the first upgrade…

  • Nintendo has confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will launch on September 17 for Nintendo Switch 2, giving strategy RPG fans a clear date to mark on the calendar. The announcement adds another major first-party release to the system’s growing lineup and positions the game as one of the more notable tactical experiences arriving this…

  • Nintendo has confirmed that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo 64 library available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 3. The classic platforming adventure is one of the most recognizable releases from the Nintendo 64 era, and its arrival gives subscribers another major first-party game to revisit on modern…

  • April 2026 delivered another strong month for the US video game business, with new industry data showing that consumer spending continued to climb after an already healthy March. Overall spending in the US reached $4.3 billion for the month, marking a 3% increase compared to April of last year. The biggest headline from the latest…