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16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How to use amiibo in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

You can use amiibo in a variety of ways in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Read more

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Lovish gets new Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release date [update: new trailer]

January 14: Publisher Dangen Entertainment and developer Labs Works have announced the release date for their new game Lovish.

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Risqué Animal Crossing: New Horizons "adult only" island deleted by Nintendo after five years

It's the end of an era.

16th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

A week after talking up The Division 3, boss Julian Gerighty has left Ubisoft for EA

Massive’s creative director has joined Battlefield Studios

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Hi-Fi Rush Has Been Rated For The Switch... Again

For realsies, this time? Hi-Fi Rush , the most GameCube-esque title to launch in the last five ye...

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition 1.0.2 update out now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, patch notes

This week, Aspyr issued its first update for Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch with version 1.0.2.

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

"We are developing this to be the 'Masterpiece' version" Dragon Quest 7's producer on taking a scalpel to the structure of a classic

The original Dragon Quest 7 is a masterpiece.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Review: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2) - A Super-Solid Port Of A Fantastic Reboot

Okay, you can pursue Lu Bu. Wading into Dynasty Warriors: Origins ...

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Mystery Product Code Sparks Rumours Of A New Switch 2 Model

Already?! Right folks, get ready to file this one under either "huh?!" or "hmmm....", because an unusual discovery on Nintendo's official website...

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

How to unlock VIP Rooms in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Knowing how to unlock VIP Rooms in Animal Crossing: New Horizons will help you, quite literally, reach the top of your Hotel. Read more

16th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

ACNH Slumber Island: How to create and visit islands with friends

How to create, visit, and design Slumber Islands solo or with friends in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Hi-Fi Rush rated again for Nintendo Switch

After it was originally rated in 2024, a fresh classification has emerged for a potential Nintendo Switch version of Hi-Fi Rush.

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Animal Crossing New Horizons Hotel Room Themes explained

Hotel Room Themes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are essentially guidelines for what kind of look you should give a specific room in the Resort H...

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

A New, Gothic Title From 'Eternal Darkness' Creator Has Re-Emerged

It looks... okay? Denis Dyack, the former president of Silicon Knights and director of games such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Leak reveals LEGO set for Zelda: Ocarina of Time featuring the final battle [update: announcement, trailer]

Original: Another LEGO set is on the way for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, this time depicting the final battle.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Sail Forth launches new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, “Battle for Croaker Command” update

Just released today, Sail Forth has a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition plus a “Battle for Croaker Command” update.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Is Now Officially 'Two Games In One'

Bang for your buck. Those who have played The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

We might have a new winner for the best value Micro SD Express card for your Switch 2

As much as prices for things such as SSDs, RAM and more seem to be rising, the Micro SD Express card seems to be going the other way.

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

I'm not sure Animal Crossing: New Horizons' busted megaphone and other Switch 2 bits are worth £4.19, but 3.0's a welcome nudge back into Nintendo's lovely world

I cannot begin to tell you how much I was looking forward to hoisting megaphone and bellowing insults at Chops from halfway across my island in Ani...

16th Jan, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

The first full images of Lego’s Ocarina of Time ‘Final Battle’ set with Link vs Ganondorf have been leaked

The set will reportedly release in March

16th Jan, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set revealed, with a mighty Ganon and hidden hearts

UPDATE 3.15pm: Aaaaand it's real.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu software sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Top 30

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: December 29, 2025 �" January 4, 2026 1.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)

Including updates to resolution and load times. Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: New Horizons

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison

A new video comparison has come in for the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its Switch original.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Preview: Raising My Daddy Rank At A London Gyoza Bar

Form an orderly Kiryu. My gaming life can now be cleanly split into two sections: the period before I had heard the phrase "Daddy Rank", and the p...

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Races Onto Switch 2 Later This Month

"Tuned to perfection". Racing enthusiasts were informed in December

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Rumor: Nintendo website may point to possible new Switch 2 model

Just when you thought that we’d be past Nintendo hardware speculation for a good chunk of time following the launch of Switch 2, we’re right ba...

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Nintendo Switch 2 overview trailer [update: English version]

January 14: Dynasty Warriors: Origins is fast approaching on Nintendo Switch 2, and Koei Tecmo has readied a trailer to show off this new version.

16th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards

The king of...? Donkey Kong's new outing for the Switch 2 has already won some awards, and it's now in the running for even more. The '26th Annua...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Limited Edition Resident Evil Requiem Watches Launch Next Month

"I'll buy it at a high price!". If you're really, really excited for Resident Evil Requiem

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Zombies Return In Resident Evil Requiem, But Now They're More Terrifying Than Ever

Ink Ribbons are also back. The Resident Evil Showcase has revealed extensive gameplay for the...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Resident Evil Requiem details characters, difficulty, collaborations, more

Capcom just wrapped up its latest Resident Evil Requiem showcase in which it put the spotlight on Resident Evil Requiem, covering topics like the c...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined details vocation system, vicious monsters

Square Enix is still sharing information about Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, and this time around we have details about vocation system and vicious mo...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Sonic The Hedgehog Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Celebrations In Style

"Forever fast". Believe it or not, Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating his 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega is clearly planning something as it dr...

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Opinion: I'm Happy amiibo Survived The Console Jump, But These Unlocks Are Getting Silly

You and amiiboth. If there was one name I wasn't expecting to see crop up in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct, it was Kirby Air Riders amiibo....

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Dark Deity 1 and 2 will have a Nintendo Switch physical release

Super Rare Games today unveiled that Dark Deity and Dark Deity 2 are getting the physical release treatment on Nintendo Switch.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Coffee Talk Tokyo release date is in for Nintendo Switch, new trailer [update: delayed]

November 11: Thanks to Chrous Worldwide and Toge Productions, we now have the release date for Coffee Talk Tokyo.

15th Jan, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 announced for Nintendo Switch

Tin Man Games is putting Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 on Nintendo Switch, the company announced today.

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...