Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time

22nd Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes.

Reminder: Two More Mega Evolution Are Now Available In Pokémon Unite

22nd Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Reminder: Two More Mega Evolution Are Now Available In Pokémon Unite

Mega Gyarados and Charizard Y join the fray. A major game update for the free-to-play Switch and mobile title Pokémon Unite

Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Ace Attorney, GTA: The Trilogy, Hades 2, more

22nd Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Ace Attorney, GTA: The Trilogy, Hades 2, more

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop.

Square Enix's HD-2D Series 'Octopath Traveler' Hits Another Sales Milestone

22nd Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Square Enix's HD-2D Series 'Octopath Traveler' Hits Another Sales Milestone

It's now sold over six million copies. Square Enix released the HD-2D RPG Octopath Traveler 0

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

22nd Dec, 2025 • 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

Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes

22nd Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes

Nintendo has just started distribution of a new update for Donkey Kong Bananza, which is version 3.0.0.

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

22nd Dec, 2025 • 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

Famitsu review scores – December 21, 2025

21st Dec, 2025 • 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...

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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...

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended

21st Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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...

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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.

Poll: Box Art Brawl - Ice Climber

21st Dec, 2025 • 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

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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...

More Switch Games Have Received Compatibility Updates For Switch 2

21st Dec, 2025 • 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

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

21st Dec, 2025 • 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...

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

Pragmata gets first Nintendo Switch 2 screenshots

20th Dec, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Pragmata gets first Nintendo Switch 2 screenshots

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

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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...

Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for December 25, 2025

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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,...

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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

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

20th Dec, 2025 • nintendolife.com

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

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

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

Video: Pragmata Hands-On Impressions Shared By Capcom

20th Dec, 2025 • 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

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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...

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

20th Dec, 2025 • 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...

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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,

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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.

Bethesda Releases Skyrim Switch 2 Patch Addressing Input Latency Issues

19th Dec, 2025 • 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

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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.

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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...

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

19th Dec, 2025 • 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...