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22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Mailbox: A Good Switch 2 Console Pairing, Fun With Strangers, Sterility - Nintendo Life Letters

Issue #33 - February 2026. Welcome back, lovely people, to the Nintendo Life Mailbox . This month's be...

22nd Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

‘I’m proud of what we’ve built’: Outgoing Xbox president Sarah Bond breaks silence after exit news

The outgoing Xbox president says it's “the right time for me to take my next step"

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Koholint clash. HYYAAGGHH! *cough*, Sorry about that.

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, Fallout 4, Resident Evil Requiem, more

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

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – February 22, 2026 – Mario Tennis Fever battles Resident Evil and Xenoblade

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of February 22, 2026 are now available.

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Video: Capcom Releases New Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Trailer

Alongside a 13-minute dev walkthrough. Capcom is gearing up for the release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

These Nintendo franchises would make great Warriors-style games

Warriors-style games aren’t for everyone �" but clearly, there is still plenty of enjoyment to be found because we’ve gotten a rather steady s...

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Final Fantasy VII Remake Places Second In January 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)

It also made the "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" of last month. It's a new year, and following new releases in January 2026, Circana's Mat Piscatell...

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Monster Hunter Stories 3 story trailer, official gameplay

Capcom has come out with the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which focuses on the game’s story.

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Gallery: Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch

"Shades of your journey await!". In the lead up to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration, Nintendo officially lifted the lid on the return of...

22nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Link Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Look

Pre-orders open next week. Nintendo's Legend of Zelda

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu review scores – February 21, 2026 – Reanimal and more

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of February 21, 2026 are as follows: Carin �" 8/9/8/9 Reanimal �" 8/8/8/8 Revolgear Zero �" 8/8/7/...

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Some studios still struggling to obtain Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits to start 2026

While the situation has improved since the launch and pre-launch period, some studios are apparently still struggling to obtain launch kits to make...

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 8 Pokémon?

Galar-vanting. Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the...

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown launch trailer – story-driven survival strategy game released on Nintendo Switch 2

To celebrate this week’s launch, a new trailer has come in for Star Trek: Voyager �" Across the Unknown.

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games confirmed for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

September 10, 2024: The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games took to Kickstarter today and almost immediately reached its funding goal.

21st Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Ubisoft’s CEO breaks silence, says the company has ‘multiple’ Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed games coming

Yves Guillemot claims he understands concerns from protest groups amid cuts

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?

And we've never looked back. We all pulled a 'Wait, Mario is how old??' last year as the prized plumber and the NES celebrated their 40th annivers...

21st Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Zelda at 40: How Shigeru Miyamoto’s childhood explorations inspired Nintendo’s legendary classic

40 years on, many of the NES classic's innovations remain ever-present in video games today

21st Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Xbox’s new CEO pledges not to flood future games with ‘soulless AI slop’

The incoming exec claims she has “no tolerance for bad AI”

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st February)

X-tra work. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! What a week, eh? Clearly not content with just the one surprise announcement...

21st Feb, 2026 • eurogamer.net

The pure and scattered beauty of modern Zelda

I was in the gift shop of a small art gallery the other day when I bought a postcard depicting a bunch of different keys.

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – February 21, 2026 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate rises to #1

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of February 21, 2026 are now available.

21st Feb, 2026 • eurogamer.net

What we've been playing - "I'll never see those oaty treats in the mess the same way again"

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

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

PSA: Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Preloads Are Now Live

The countdown begins! It's all happening so fast with the upcoming Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 launch trailer – racing series continues on Nintendo Switch 2

A fresh launch trailer has come in for Gear.Club Unlimited 3.

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online

Pokémon GBA's Switch eShop release is a special occasion. Nintendo has already ruled out the Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen...

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Xenoblade Chronicles X’s new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has some issues

Nintendo not only announced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 this week, but launched the game digitally as well.

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Video: Pokémon Shares Side-By-Side FireRed And LeafGreen Opening Theme

Releasing on Switch next week! A week out from Pokémon Day and Pokémon's official 30th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo has officially announc...

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

"Please Don't Post Or Share Pre-Release Leaks And Spoilers" - Capcom Sets Its Sights On Resident Evil Requiem Leakers

"Our legal department will continue to issue takedowns". We're fast approaching the release of Resident Evil Requiem

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch Online adds Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, The Mysterious Murasame Castle icons

February 2: The February 2026 classic icons are rolling out for Nintendo Switch Online members, which are Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team...

21st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Pokemon Legends: Z-A soundtrack to be released in Japan [update: pre-orders]

January 29: An official release of the Pokemon Legends: Z-A soundtrack has been announced for Japan.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

NieR:Automata "To Be Continued" As Sales Hit Another Milestone

10,000,000.0000000 (and counting). NieR:Automata contin...

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Ys X: Proud Nordics launch trailer – action RPG comes to Nintendo Switch 2 with 120 FPS support

Ys X: Proud Nordics has received a new launch trailer.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is "The First Step" In The Platformer's Comeback

"We’re looking forward to talking more about 'Rayman' soon". Last week's PlayStation State of Play brought us the welcome news that Rayman is ba...

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Best Mario Tennis Games Of All Time

Every Mario Tennis game, ranked. Updated with Mario Tennis Fever .

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Cabernet receiving physical release on Nintendo Switch

Cabernet is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch, Akupara Games and Party for Introverts announced today.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: Our Pokémon Presents 2026 Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?

Anniversary Anticipation. A Pokémon Presents showcase on Pokémon Day? Whatever will they think of next! Yes, TPC is back with its yearly showca...

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is the “first step” in series’ comeback, more news soon

Ubisoft has more in store for Rayman, according to CEO Yves Guillemot.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

WiZmans World Re;Try launch trailer – DS game comes to Nintendo Switch

A launch trailer has been released for WiZmans World Re;Try.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Poll: What's Your Favourite Gen 7 Pokémon?

Alola there. Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the bi...

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Best-selling games of January 2026 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms

New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of January 2026 specifically on Nintendo platforms.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Best-selling games in the U.S. for January 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 boosts Final Fantasy 7 Remake to the top 10

Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Review: Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?

Virtual insanity? Only Nintendo could get its fans excited about a re-release of one of its most dramatic commercial flops, and, as somebody who i...

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition getting a demo, new trailer

SOEDESCO and Nukebox Studios today announced a demo for Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon 1.3 update out now, patch notes – new character and more

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon 1.3 has come out with a major update in the form of version 1.3.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo comments on why Pokemon FireRed / LeefGreen are returning instead of Red and Blue, more

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company surprised fans today by revealing that Pokemon FireRed and LeefGreen are making a comeback on Switch.

20th Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Upcoming Pikachu Puppetronic Is Equal Parts Adorable And Terrifying

Catch a Pika. We've seen our fair share of Pikachu plushies over the years (it's only one of the most recognisable faces in media ever, after all)...

20th Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Capcom says it will act on Resident Evil Requiem footage being shared early online, asks players not to watch or share it

The publisher says it's aware of footage obtained "through unauthorized means" circulating online

20th Feb, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Nintendo's Virtual Boy for Switch is a wonderful way to experience a buried relic, but I'm not keen on its need for both a subscription and a purchase

It feels weird to buy a peripheral in order to play games you don't own.