Talking Point: As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?

The first of the Big Three to pull the plug. The day we've known for years was coming has finally arrived - or its arrival has been announced

Dungeon Antiqua announced for Nintendo Switch

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Dungeon Antiqua announced for Nintendo Switch

Amata Games, together with developer Shiromofu Factory, has announced that its new dungeon-crawling RPG Shiromofu Factory is heading to Nintendo Sw...

Outbound update 1.1 out now, patch notes – fishing and more

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Outbound update 1.1 out now, patch notes – fishing and more

Outbound, the cozy adventure game that recently launched on Nintendo Switch, has just received a major free update.

Feature: Thanks To These Upgrades, My Beloved Game Boy May Have Reached Its Final Form

1st Jul, 2026 • timeextension.com

Feature: Thanks To These Upgrades, My Beloved Game Boy May Have Reached Its Final Form

And it only took 37 years! I've said it before, and I'll say it again �" despite the passage of time and arrival of superior hardware, the origin...

Mario Kart World gets two new Knockout Tour routes and a new Photo Mode feature in latest update

1st Jul, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Mario Kart World gets two new Knockout Tour routes and a new Photo Mode feature in latest update

Nintendo just released a new update for Mario Kart World on Switch 2

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove

You threw off my groove. The final first-party Switch 1 game (as announced at the time of writing) is almost here, with Rhythm Heaven Groove

Video: European eShop highlights – June 2026

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Video: European eShop highlights – June 2026

Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from June 2026.

Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad

The lesser of two evils. Sony has announced

Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews roundup

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews roundup

Rhythm Heaven Groove is finally launching on Nintendo Switch this week, and going along with that, the first set of reviews are now in.

Rhythm Paradise Groove review

1st Jul, 2026 • eurogamer.net

Rhythm Paradise Groove review

The beat-matching classic returns in fine voice. Read more

Review: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - A Low-Key Swansong And Perfect Mic-Drop For Switch 1

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Review: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - A Low-Key Swansong And Perfect Mic-Drop For Switch 1

Capture the lag. I remember thinking that 2023's Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo explains approach to employee salaries, reports of 10% base bump are inaccurate

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo explains approach to employee salaries, reports of 10% base bump are inaccurate

Shuntaro Furukawa, the global president of Nintendo, has commented on the company’s approach to employee salaries.

Nintendo president talks indie games, says they’re “extremely popular” on its systems

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo president talks indie games, says they’re “extremely popular” on its systems

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has shared a few words about indie games and their success on platforms like Switch 2 and Switch.

Lady Bug is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Lady Bug is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Lady Bug is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch through the Arcade Archives line, Hamster has announced.

T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2

T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group �" Mission of Mercy is landing on Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the latest addition to the Console Archives...

ESA clarifies views on private servers after saying Minecraft servers are ‘illegal’ and ‘considered piracy’

1st Jul, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

ESA clarifies views on private servers after saying Minecraft servers are ‘illegal’ and ‘considered piracy’

The US trade association says it was referring to private servers, not community servers

PSA: New Knockout Tour Rallies Are Now Available In Mario Kart World

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

PSA: New Knockout Tour Rallies Are Now Available In Mario Kart World

With more to come! Mario Kart World was updated to ver.

Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours, with more to come

1st Jul, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Mario Kart World adds two new Knockout Tours, with more to come

Players can also now use their collected stickers in Photo Mode

Kyoto Xanadu receives a new trailer

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Kyoto Xanadu receives a new trailer

Falcom has released a new trailer for their upcoming title, Kyoto Xanadu.

Mario Kart World 1.7.0 update out now, new Knockout Tour routes added – patch notes and trailer

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Mario Kart World 1.7.0 update out now, new Knockout Tour routes added – patch notes and trailer

Mario Kart World has just received a hefty 1.7.0 update.

Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

New Knockout Tours, Photo Mode update and more. To end the month of June, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart World

Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders

Here's what the critics had to say. Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders Direct has...

Anomalith, a Japanese survival horror action game, revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Anomalith, a Japanese survival horror action game, revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

May 21: Today, FuRyu and Winning Entertainment Group unveiled Anomalith for both Nintendo Switch 2.

Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Sonic Frontiers On Switch 2

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Sonic Frontiers On Switch 2

"The technical improvements are substantial". Sonic Frontiers

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Limited Run Physical Release Announced

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Limited Run Physical Release Announced

Pre-orders open this week. Following the shadow drop of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop

1st Jul, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop

Speeding away. Back in 2021, the Cruis'n series returned to consoles with the release of the a...

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch get team-based twist on Monopoly

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch get team-based twist on Monopoly

As shared by Ubisoft, we now have the launch trailer for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs.

Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

SEGA shipped Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 recently following various leaks, and Digital Foundry is now offering up new...

Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop

Out of nowhere, Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo eShop.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 physical release announced, standard and collector’s edition versions

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 physical release announced, standard and collector’s edition versions

Limited Run Games today unveiled the latest physical release for its Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, which is for Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

Amid huge expected cuts, Xbox claims: ‘We’re not reducing our investment in games’

30th Jun, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Amid huge expected cuts, Xbox claims: ‘We’re not reducing our investment in games’

Xbox spokesperson claims it expects to invest "about the same in content as we did last year"

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Streaming Release Date Confirmed (US)

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Streaming Release Date Confirmed (US)

Bring the adventure home. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie released earlier this year to great success, being the first (and currently only) 2026 movi...

Xbox set to close Dishonored and Blade studio Arkane in cuts, it’s claimed

30th Jun, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Xbox set to close Dishonored and Blade studio Arkane in cuts, it’s claimed

Arkane is reportedly facing closure if a buyer isn't found

Nintendo may be retiring the Nintendo Power brand

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo may be retiring the Nintendo Power brand

According to a report from Nintendo World Report, Nintendo may be quietly retiring the Nintendo Power brand.

Guide: Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?

What did you (th)ink? Not content with multiple trailers and two Treehouse appearances, Nintendo showcased even more of the upcoming Splatoon spin...

Banjo-Kazooie unreleased music tracks discovered

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Banjo-Kazooie unreleased music tracks discovered

Last week, Rare released a handheld version of Banjo-Kazooie as part of the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered details frame rate and resolution for Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS support, mouse controls, more

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered details frame rate and resolution for Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS support, mouse controls, more

We’re continuing to get details about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, and frame rate and resolution have now been...

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Launches August, Physical Edition Confirmed

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Launches August, Physical Edition Confirmed

Big win. Bethesda Softworks has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie announces streaming release date

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie announces streaming release date

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already been in theaters and has seen its digital launch, but we now have confirmation about the streaming release...

Splatoon Raiders multiplayer features detailed

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Splatoon Raiders multiplayer features detailed

Splatoon Raiders has largely been promoted as a single-player game, but multiplayer features are included.

Splatoon Raiders Direct recap announcement

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Splatoon Raiders Direct recap announcement

Another game-specific Direct just wrapped up with Nintendo holding an event for Splatoon Raiders, and we have the official recap.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge [update: release date]

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge [update: release date]

Original: There’s finally some news about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, as a physical release has now...

Splatoon Raiders feels like the single-player spin-off my family has been waiting for

30th Jun, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

Splatoon Raiders feels like the single-player spin-off my family has been waiting for

Hands-on: Nintendo's latest tries to be approachable for beginners while remaining difficult for pros

Preview: Splatoon Raiders Promises The Single-Player Splatting I Always Wanted

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Preview: Splatoon Raiders Promises The Single-Player Splatting I Always Wanted

Raiders of the Lost Carp. I've had my fingers crossed for a single-player Splatoon game ever since...

2026 Nintendo approval ratings revealed for its directors, including Furukawa, Miyamoto, more

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

2026 Nintendo approval ratings revealed for its directors, including Furukawa, Miyamoto, more

Following the conclusion of Nintendo’s 86th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, we have a look at the approval ratings for everyone that was...

Watch: Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct - Live!

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Watch: Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct - Live!

Splateral thinking. It feels like just yesterday that it was announced (in the June Direct

Turok: Origins Continues To Look Exceptional In New Gameplay Trailer

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Turok: Origins Continues To Look Exceptional In New Gameplay Trailer

Rawr-some. Saber Interactive has released a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming Turok revival, heading to the Switch 2 in Autumn 2026. Turok: O...

Turok: Origins announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: gameplay trailer]

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Turok: Origins announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: gameplay trailer]

February 5: In today’s Nintendo Direct, Saber Interactive shared the news that it’s putting Turok: Origins on Nintendo Switch 2.

Escape From Umbra announced for Nintendo Switch

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Escape From Umbra announced for Nintendo Switch

Today, WildSphere announced its new game Escape From Umbra for Nintendo Switch.

Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original

30th Jun, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original

Still the King? It’s been 14 years since Tekken last showed up on a Nintendo console.