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2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Book Review: CTRL: Essays On Video Games - An Affecting Anthology For Anyone Who Grew Up On Games

Works of cart. CTRL: Essays on Video Games is an anthology examining the cultural impact and effects of gaming through deeply personal reflections...

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Poll: Box Art Brawl: Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat (GameCube)

Drumroll please... We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl ! Last time

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Final Fantasy 14, Lies of P, Big Walk, more

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

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Video: Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2 Extended Gameplay Showcase

Launching next week. Last week, Square Enix confirmed its MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 2, 2026 – Xenoblade Chronicles 2 makes a run at Splatoon Raiders

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

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Avatar's New Fighting Game Rolls Out First Post-Launch Update

The Switch patch is "on the way". Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Annapurna lowest prices ever for Outer Wilds, LEGO Voyagers, more

A new eShop sale from Annapurna Interactive is live, which brings discounts of up to 80 percent on Switch 2 and Switch games.

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo does care about Mario lore – here’s why

If you take a look at the Super Mario series as a whole, it’s safe to say that Nintendo has never placed a big emphasis on the franchise’s stor...

2nd Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Final Fantasy 14 gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay

Just days before its release, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14 has received a lengthy look with first gameplay.

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

PSA: Cowabunga! It's Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week

Reminder: Get a slice of the new TMNT paid DLC and festival. : Since racing onto the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Miyamoto reveals the origins of the famous dash mechanic in Super Mario Bros.

According to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, the well-known dash mechanic in Super Mario Bros.

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book devs talk about how they benefited from Nintendo Switch 2’s hardware power

The developers behind Yoshi and the Mysterious Book have spoken about how they were able to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2’s power while mak...

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis including frame rate and resolution, Switch 1 comparison

Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to see how it’s improved from a technical...

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2026

Silly season begins. As usual, the number of games coming out really picks up pace as we slide into the latter months of the year.

1st Aug, 2026 • timeextension.com

The Making Of: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves - "Costner Was Uncomfortable With Having His Face In A Violent Game"

"As with all games from that era, time was our enemy". Everyone has a movie that is their guilty pleasure, and for me, it's Robin Hood: Prince of...

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

DSiWare game Zenonia making a comeback on Nintendo Switch with a remaster

Many years after its original release, Zenonia is making a comeback on Nintendo Switch.

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Every Splatoon Game, Ranked

Can I get a Booyah? It's easy to forget that Splatoon isn't Nintendo's new kid on the block any more. The series started as a bold swing on Wii U...

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st August)

Poké Preparations. The weekend is here, and all of us are hungry for a spot of gaming. It was a reasonably quiet week in the world of Nintendo t...

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still dominating

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 1, 2026 are now available.

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Truxton Extreme launch trailer – new Nintendo Switch 2 game that’s the series’ first new game in almost 40 years

To celebrate the arrival of Truxton Extreme, Clear River Games and Tatsujin put out a launch trailer.

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendolife.com

The Anime-Inspired Racer 'Screamer' Has Been Rated For Switch 2

Rebooting... Screamer , the arcade-style racing game set in an anime-inspired dystopian world, coul...

1st Aug, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Ground Zero Hero now coming to Nintendo Switch 2

It’s been a minute since we last heard about Ground Zero Hero, but it now looks like the game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Kusan: City of Wolves launch trailer – brutal neon-soaked adventure reaches Nintendo Switch

Following its release this week, Kusan: City of Wolves has received a launch trailer.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Anime-inspired arcade racing game Screamer could be bound for Nintendo Switch 2

No official announcements have been made yet, but we could be seeing Screamer on Nintendo Switch 2.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Stray Children to receive Nintendo Switch Treasure Box physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open

Onion Game has announced a special physical release for Stray Children.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Splatoon Raiders Guide, Tips & Tricks

Raiders gunna Raid. Whether you're a series veteran or still fresh around the gills, Splatoon Raiders

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer

Frontier Developments put out a launch trailer for Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Characters - Every Hero Revealed So Far

Team Spirit. Fire Emblem is back! Fortune's Weave is right aroun...

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3's Got You Covered Next Month

Summer Nights event returns. We've been so lost in the Splatoon Raiders sa...

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

List of new voice actors for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 �" Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has now launched, and we have a list of new voice actors introduced for this version of the ga...

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

CloverPit coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

CloverPit is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Future Friends Games and Panik Arcade revealed today.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Starsand Island Nintendo Switch 2 release date and physical version announced

Thanks to Seed Sparkle Lab, the release date is here for Starsand Island on Nintendo Switch 2.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

This Balatro-Meets-Slot-Machine Mash-Up Will Eat Our Spare Time On Switch Next Month

Enter the CloverPit. CloverPit launched on PC last year and quickly built up quite the reputation.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 88 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale (Europe)

Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick. Just a reminder that Nintendo's eShop sale wraps up on Sunday in Europe, so there's sti...

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Deltarune 0.0.0.253 update announced, patch notes – final one for now

Another Deltarune update has been announced with version 0.0.0.253.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest announced

Splatoon 3 is bringing back its Summer Nights event with a 2026 event, which will feature a Splatfest.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Orbitals 'Friend's Pass' Will Provide Easier Co-Op And A Free Demo

Two for one. Honestly, we thought we couldn't be more sold on Orbitals after we we...

31st Jul, 2026 • timeextension.com

"The Blood Drained From My Face" - 97 Copies Of Never-Before-Seen Super Mario Bros. Variant Found In Wisconsin Retro Store

"Something was strange about these cartridges". Super Mario Bros.

31st Jul, 2026 • timeextension.com

Zelda: Link To The Past Gets A Dual-Screen Port On 3DS, With Help From AI

"Built with help from Codex". Nintendo's SNES classic Zelda: Link To The Past

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Video: Street Fighter Live-Action Movie 'Blanka Vs. Ryu' Special Look Released

Street Fighter 6 is also getting a new event collab. Paramount and Legendary have this week released a "special look" at the upcoming Street Fight...

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30

The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 20, 2026 are as follows: 1.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Adaptation of mystery novel Seasons of Books and Keys coming to Nintendo Switch

Shueisha Games has just announced a video game adaptation of the novel Seasons of Books and Keys, and that it will be coming to Nintendo Switch.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated

Update: Square Enix says the issues resulted from "human error". : Earlier this month, Square Enix revealed it would be releasing a physical vers...

31st Jul, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Major Nintendo Switch update adds Mario Sunshine and unreleased Virtual Boy games

Switch Online will add new features and games next month

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics adding unreleased games Zero Racers and D-Hopper next week, screen customization filter

Nintendo has announced that the previously unreleased Zero Racers and D-Hopper are joining Virtual Boy �" Nintendo Classics next week via Switch O...

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch Online release date announced for Super Mario Sunshine

We finally have a release date for Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch Online.

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

LEGO Party Switch 2 Edition Now Available, Free Upgrade Confirmed

Launching alongside Update 1.6. Earlier this week, a Switch 2 classification was spotted for LEGO Party

31st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

LEGO Party has just come to Nintendo Switch 2, huge 1.6 update released

There’s big news about LEGO Party, as not only has a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition shadowdropped, but a version 1.6 update is available as well.

30th Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] Nintendo Switch 2 boxart replaced following AI usage accusations [update: Square Enix statement]

June 22: Square Enix has gone ahead and updated the boxart for Kingdom Hearts Collection , following claims that the original image was made with t...

30th Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Tyrant’s Blessing planned for physical release on Nintendo Switch

Tyrant’s Blessing has been availble digitally on Nintendo Switch for years, but a physical version is finally on the way.