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38 mins ago • nintendolife.com

Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Download it now. Nintendo has released a new update for Donkey Kong Bananza

55 mins ago • nintendoeverything.com

Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes

Donkey Kong Bananza has just received a new version 3.0.0 update from Nintendo, and here are the patch notes.

2 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Switch 2's Mario Kart World Bundle Has Apparently Reached The End Of Its Lifecycle

"According to an internal GameStop memo". If you've got your eyes on the Switch 2 Mario Kart World

4 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu review scores – December 21, 2025

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of December 21, 2025 are as follows: Kiteretsu Soudan Dial �" 8/8/8/7 Processor(s) �" 7/8/7/7 Drago...

6 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch 2 Animal Crossing: New Horizons �" Nin...

7 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended

Nintendo is officially ending production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle �" at least in the United States.

9 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025.

10 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. for getting him to the industry, felt games “would one day surpass movies” because of it

What’s the one game Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has played the most? As it turns out, that would be Super Mario Bro...

12 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Opinion: Who Needs Link? This Top-Down Metroidvania Is The Best Zelda Game Of 2025

A String Between Worlds. When you start up a top-down Zelda game, you usually know how things will start.

13 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts

New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025.

15 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Poll: Box Art Brawl - Ice Climber

'Tis the season. Ho, ho, ho, everyone! Welcome to a particularly festive edition of Box Art Brawl

17 hours ago • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Fans Might Get The Entire Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy Thanks To Their "Passionate Response"

But Aspyr "can't announce anything at the moment". One of the many shadow drops recently was Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

18 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Fairy Tail: Dungeons, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games.

19 hours ago • nintendolife.com

PSA: Skyrim's 'Anniversary Edition' Bundle Is Currently 60% Off, Includes Free Switch 2 Upgrade (Europe)

Must resist... Skyrim didn't exactly launch in t...

20 hours ago • nintendolife.com

More Switch Games Have Received Compatibility Updates For Switch 2

Including Star Wars and a few other titles. The Switch 2 has now been available for six months

20 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – December 21, 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 still winning

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of December 21, 2025 are now available.

21 hours ago • nintendoeverything.com

Star Wars: Republic Commando and other Switch 1 games fixed on Nintendo Switch 2

We’ve been seeing more frequent Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2 as of late, and another batch went live this week.  S...

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

EDGE #419 review scores – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, more

The latest EDGE review scores for issue #419 (February 2026 issue) have now been released.

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Pragmata gets first Nintendo Switch 2 screenshots

We have a first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pragmata.

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Cozy exploration game SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure slated for Nintendo Switch

RedDeerGames is publishing SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure on Nintendo Switch next month, the company has announced.

1 day ago • nintendoeverything.com

Trouble Witches Final Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam launch trailer – magical bullet-hell adventure on Nintendo Switch 2

ININ Games uploaded a launch trailer for Trouble Witches Final! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam.

1 day ago • nintendolife.com

Reminder: It's Time To Rate Your Switch 1 & 2 Games Of The Year

A wild GOTY appears! Just a reminder that we'll be publishing our 2025 GOTYs soon �" both yours and ours! If you haven't rated the Switch 1 & 2 g...

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for December 25, 2025

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of December 25, 2025.

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

KochiKame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Shueisha Games and Kairosoft are making Shueisha Games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the two sides announced today.

2 days ago • videogameschronicle.com

The next Zelda game could be partly inspired by a recent spin-off, hints series boss Aonuma

The Legend of Zelda series will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Review: Despelote (Switch) - An Irresistible And Appropriately Beautiful Game

Back of the net. Editor's note: This game launched in North America on 11th December, but won't hit European eShops until 13th January. For some,...

2 days ago • videogameschronicle.com

Nintendo will offer an alternative to Switch 2’s controversial Game Key Cards, dev claims

ININ claims it's now skipping Game Key Cards thanks to new "smaller cartridge" options

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th December)

Ho, ho, ho! Ah yes, the weekend.

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – December 20, 2025 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A holds on

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 20, 2025 are now available.

2 days ago • eurogamer.net

What we've been playing - "I would throw the dumbbells at a perfect vertical angle and close my eyes"

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Video: Pragmata Hands-On Impressions Shared By Capcom

Update: Capcom shares 'Part 2'. : Capcom yesterday announced its new sci-fi action adventure Pragmata

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

System Shock Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch launch trailer – 1994 classic is back

System Shock landed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch 2, and along with that, we have the launch trailer.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Marvel Cosmic Invasion "Bug-Blasting Patch" Update For Switch And Switch 2 Now Live

"We're back to take out the bugs". Following the release of the beat 'em up Marvel Cosmic Invasion

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Another Switch 2 Game Has Been Updated This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Good news, Daemon x Machina fans. One game that you might have missed in the earlier months of the Switch 2's lifecycle was Daemon x Machina: Tita...

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release

Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Splatoon 3's Annual In-Game Event Frosty Fest Returns Early Next Year

"Who do you spend the holidays with?". Although Nintendo ended Splatoon 3 's "regul...

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

"A Really Good Experience" - Digital Foundry Dives Into Switch 2's Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo

"They've done an amazing job". Square Enix had a holiday treat in store for us earlier this week,

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition launch trailer – horror experience comes to Nintendo Switch 2

Going along with the debut of Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition, Bloober Team uploaded a launch trailer.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Neopets Makes Its Big Console Return In 2026 With Classic Mini Game Collection

Just don't forget to feed them. Those of you of a certain age will remember Neopets.

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar 1.3.0 update out now, patch notes

Marvelous is back with another update for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, bringing the game up to version 1.3.0.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Opinion: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Caps Off A Great Year To Be A Superhero Fan

Flying high. Cards on the table: I am a big superhero fan and I always have been.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Bethesda Releases Skyrim Switch 2 Patch Addressing Input Latency Issues

Available to download now. The Nintendo Switch 2 port of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo says inspiration from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment could influence the future of Zelda

Nintendo Switch 2 doesn’t have its own proper Zelda game yet, but Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment could offer a glimpse of what’s to come.

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Has A Game-Key Card Alternative In The Works With Smaller Switch 2 Carts

Update: ININ Games confirms smaller carts. Game-Key Cards have been perhaps the hottest topic of the Switch 2's lifecycle so far.

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim update out now on Nintendo Switch 2

Just a few minutes ago, Bethesda confirmed that it’s shipped a new update for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch...

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time officially reveals The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes DLC [update: new details, trailer]

September 24: As part of its Tokyo Game Show festivities, Level-5 revealed The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl...

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Patapon 1+2 Replay Teases New Game Mode, Coming Early Next Week

Pata! Pon! Pon! We thought developers and publishers would be winding down right before the holidays, but Bandai Namco has dropped

2 days ago • nintendolife.com

Guide: 100 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's Holiday eShop Sale (UK)

Every game we scored 9/10 or above. Nintendo has launched its latest eShop sale in the UK, discounting a bunch of titles for the Christmas season....

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Publisher claims Nintendo is now offering smaller card sizes for Switch 2, which could mean less game-key cards [update: retraction]

Original: One Nintendo Switch 2 publisher has stepped forward, claiming that smaller card sizes are now possible with games released on the system.

2 days ago • nintendoeverything.com

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 updates out now with new bosses, patch notes

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has received two new updates with version 1.2.1 and 1.2.2.