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15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Sega announces Sonic 35th anniversary plans to ‘celebrate Sonic’s legacy’

Sonic’s 35th will be marked with museum pop-ups, a podcast, and more

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Square Enix sets Life is Strange reveal, weeks after ratings board leaked new game

The new Life is Strange will release in 2026

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Forgive Me Father 2 shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Fulqrum Publishing and Byte Barrel today nailed down the release date for Forgive Me Father 2.

15th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How to get and use a Megaphone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The Megaphone is an item exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Super Nintendo World Is Celebrating Its Fifth Anniversary In Style

Anyone for cake? Believe it or not, Universal Studios Japan is hosting Super Nintendo World's fifth anniversary this year, and it's marking the oc...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

2026 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced

Organizers of the GDC Festival of Gaming today announced the finalists for the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the premier, globa...

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Amazon has greenlit a Fallout reality show where contestants live in a vault for a ‘huge cash prize’

‘Fallout Shelter’ is currently looking for contestants

15th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How to make Hotel Outfits in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Hotel Outfits in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are part of the Resort Hotel a...

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Yakuza Kiwami 3 continues the series’ retro tradition by including 12 playable Game Gear titles

It's the Game Gear's debut in a series that has featured playable arcade and Master System games

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Sophie Turner Looks Incredible As Lara Croft In Amazon's Tomb Raider Series

Filming starts now. Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider series is in full production, and to mark the occasion, we've now got our first look at actor So...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Super Mario World glitches let Yoshi eat Peach and prevent the ending from playing

It’s been 35 years since the launch of Super Mario World, and one of Nintendo’s most iconic games continues to surprise fans even after all thi...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: release date]

December 18: Feral Interactive has announced its first Nintendo Switch 2 release, which is Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition.

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

The classic ’80s role-playing adventure gamebook series Fighting Fantasy is coming to Switch

The first four books are being released in one playable collection, with more to come

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance

You could just save your bells. It’s tough to consider that Animal Crossing: New Horizons

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Homura: The Crimson Warriors getting English release in the west on Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

September 16: Idea Factory will localize Homura: The Crimson Warriors for English release in the west, the company announced today.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

New voice of Mario denies rumors that he narrated Nintendo Directs

Kevin Afghani, the new voice of Mario who succeeded the legendary Charles Martinet following his retirement, has spoken out to address a long-stand...

15th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 walkthrough

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 is the free content update that's introduced a handful of new things to do, buy, and features to explore includin...

15th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How to unlock and use Slumber Islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Slumber Islands are additional islands you can freely edit and customise in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (Europe)

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of January 15, 2026 are as follows: Switch 2 Retail Animal Crossing: New Horizons �" Nintendo...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X demo out on Nintendo Switch

Today, Astrolabe announced that it has issued a demo for BlazBlue Entropy Effect X on Nintendo Switch.

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Super Nintendo World is getting an upgrade for its fifth anniversary

Universal Studios Japan will celebrate the Nintendo theme park's birthday with special merchandise, food, and more

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

ACNH: How to unlock Zelda and Splatoon items

Everything you need to unlock Zelda and Splatoon items and villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

PSA: ACNH 3.0’s best content is still free on Switch 1

Everything in Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 3.0 update and the Switch 2 Edition

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Charts: Nintendo's Dominance Continues As Switch 2 Flies Past 4 Million Units Sold

What will they think of next? FIVE million? The first two weeks' sales data of 2026 is in from Famitsu

15th Jan, 2026 • timeextension.com

Random: The Fact That This Terrible Nintendo DS Game Could Top Metacritic Is Proof That Democracy Was A Mistake

What is wrong with people. Giving the people their say is one of the cornerstones of modern civilisation, but every now and then, an event happens...

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Animal Crossing New Horizons’ version 3.0.0 update has added more improvements beyond what was announced

Numerous quality of life features have been added in the latest major patch

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Amazon unveils first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in new Tomb Raider series

The Amazon Prime Tomb Raider show is being written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (North America) – Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizons, more

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of January 15, 2026.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

New Dynasty Warriors: Origins Trailer Showcases Heaps Of Switch 2 Gameplay Goodness

Marching our way next week. We are just one week away from the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Origins

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 still leads hardware sales

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 �" 313,838 PS5 Digital Edition �" 36,856 Switch Lite �" 18,460 Switch O...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) - An Approachable And Addictive Masterpiece

The shores of Bell. Over four years since Update 2.0.0

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Farming Camp announced for Nintendo Switch

Today, publisher SOEDESCO and developer Innerfire Studios revealed Farming Camp for Nintendo Switch.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You, Ignorance is Strength heading to Nintendo Switch

Today, Daedalic Entertainment and Osmotic Studios announced new Nintendo Switch versions of Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and Orwell: Ignorance is...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Random: Feeling Blue? This 91-Year-Old Zelda Fan Will Make Your Day

"When you find your passion, stay with it". You're never too old to pursue your passion, and as demonstrated in the above video from Killer Carp <...

15th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: PS5 and PC are getting the ‘Streamlined Progression’ features coming to Switch 2 and Xbox

The game arrives on Nintendo and Microsoft's platforms next week

15th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How to get and use Resetti's Reset Service in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Resetti's Reset Service in Animal Crossing: New Horizons lets you undo your changes, or completely reset your island so you can start again - witho...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

"He Is Amazing" - Mario Voice Actor Kevin Afghani Heaps Praise On Charles Martinet

As we all should. We've not seen a great deal of Kevin Afghani since the voice actor took over the envious role of Mario from veteran Charles Mart...

15th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Animal Crossing patch notes: What's new in update 3.0 in New Horizons

Checking the Animal Crossing patch notes can clue you in on additions big and small as part of the latest update. Read more

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3

Three more retro offerings. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties lau...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties gets new details on sub stories, karaoke, play spots, and more – new trailers

Sega has given a wealth of new information on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, this time about Karaoke, cellphone customization, outfits, sub stories,...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)

Sorry, Switch fans. Nintendo has announced its first Switch Online game trial of 2026 for North America.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Cassette Boy trailer – puzzle action RPG comes to Nintendo Switch

Going along with the launch of Cassette Boy, a new launch trailer has come in.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting "Hundreds" Of Stores

Update: All EB Games stores in NZ to close this month. : The coming of the new year is a good time to take stock and look at the 12 months ahead...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles

A "shared commitment" to improve player safety. In 2020, the major players in the console space Nintendo, Sony and Xbox announced a "shared commit...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0.0 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch New Content, Features And More

Here are the full details. As you've likely seen by now, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has gone live with its big version 3.0.0 update, and we now have the official patch notes.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

PSA: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition On Switch 2 And Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.2

Update: Here are the official patch notes. : Following the surprise release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

14th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Action RPG Maid of Salvation incoming for Nintendo Switch

Orange Popcorn is gearing up for a Nintendo Switch version of Maid of Salvation.

14th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Morkull Ascend to the Gods receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Previously announced for Nintendo Switch, Morkull Ascend to the Gods now has a release date on the system.

14th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Madden NFL 26 is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial

Today, Nintendo announced Madden NFL 26 as the next Game Trial for its Switch Online service in North America.