Topic: nintendo switch
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Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen: Switch Gameplay Gallery
Nintendo has announced Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch, with a release date of February 27, 2026, and has released a trailer and screenshots. The Switch versions will contain the original Game Boy Advance content with modernized connectivity features, including the GameChat ...
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Pokémon Day 2026 Plans Revealed for 30th Anniversary
Pokémon Day 2026 marks the franchise's 30th anniversary, with a major Pokémon Presents broadcast on February 27th to kick off a year of celebrations and announcements. The classic Game Boy Advance remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, will be released for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as downloa...
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Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Special Edition Announced for Japan
A special Japan-exclusive collector's edition for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen is announced, featuring nostalgic commemorative items like reproduced GBA cases and illuminated glass orbs with starter Pokémon figures. The "physical" edition does not contain a game cartridge; instead, it includes a...
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Rayman's 30th Anniversary Edition Marks Series Comeback, More News Soon
Ubisoft's CEO has declared the recent "Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition" as the first step in a major franchise revival, with more announcements planned soon. The series has been largely dormant since "Rayman Legends" over a decade ago, making this compilation a strategic shift to reintroduce the...
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Launch on Switch, But Not on NSO
The Pokémon Presents showcase on February 27th will announce the surprise release of "Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen" as standalone digital purchases for the Nintendo Switch. The presentation will also provide updates for ongoing mobile and console games like **Pokémon GO** and offer more detail...
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Nintendo's Biggest Flop Became a Pricey, Uncomfortable Gimmick
Nintendo has revived its 1995 Virtual Boy console for the Switch, but the experience requires a significant financial investment in accessories and a subscription, making it a niche novelty. The hardware, whether a premium plastic replica or cardboard viewer, recreates the original's tabletop des...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Update Hits Switch & Switch 2
A new update for *Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO* introduces a limited-time "Extreme Warrior Attack" mode and expands Versus mode stage selection, though full access requires a Switch 2 console. The patch adds new scenarios, cutscenes, and text options to Custom Battle mode, alongside general usabil...
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Brigandine: Abyss Confirmed for Switch 2 in 2026
**Brigandine: Abyss is a new strategy RPG set for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2**, marking a major addition to the console's tactical game library. The game features an original story where players command armies against a conquering empire, with core gameplay involving resource managem...
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Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Launches Tomorrow on Switch
The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition launches digitally on February 13th for Nintendo Switch, bundling five distinct versions of the original 1995 platformer. It includes significant new content like a never-before-playable SNES prototype, 120 extra levels, a reimagined soundtrack, and modern game...
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Hollow Knight vs. Silksong: Which Game Do You Prefer?
Revisiting *Hollow Knight* highlights its masterful, dense atmosphere and melancholic storytelling, which some fans argue a sequel cannot fully replicate. *Silksong* is praised for refining and expanding the formula with more fluid combat, versatile tools, and a significantly larger, interconnect...
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Nintendo Switch Becomes Best-Selling Console Ever
The Nintendo Switch has become Nintendo's best-selling console ever, surpassing the DS with over 155 million units sold by the end of 2025. The Switch achieved this milestone despite the company shifting its primary development focus to its upcoming successor, the "Switch 2." To become the best-s...
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Dragon Quest VII, Nioh 3 Lead This Week's Japanese Game Releases
This week's major Japanese video game releases are led by the multi-platform reimagining of **Dragon Quest VII** and the debut of the action RPG **Nioh 3** on PS5 and PC. Other notable releases include the fighting game *My Hero Academia: All’s Justice*, the Switch visual novel *CARTAGRA*, and th...
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Abxylute's Switch 2 Controller Revives GameCube Nostalgia
Abxylute has unveiled two new controllers, the N6 and N9C, designed to replace standard Joy-Cons for the upcoming Switch 2 by docking the console directly into them via USB-C. The N9C features a nostalgic GameCube-inspired design with a swappable joystick gate for precise inputs, targeting fans o...
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Rayman PS1 Classic Reportedly Releasing on PS5 for 30th Anniversary
A new Australian age rating for **Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition** strongly indicates a re-release is coming for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with Atari listed as publisher. The filing suggests the re-release may include a **physical boxed edition**, not just a digital release, as the appl...
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Pokemon Legends Z-A 2.0.1 Update: Full Patch Notes Released
Version 2.0.1 for *Pokemon Legends Z-A* introduces quality-of-life improvements, including a major increase in the maximum Mega Shards a player can hold and the ability to purchase multiple Berries at once. The update fixes several DLC-specific bugs, such as incorrect Pokémon facing directions, p...
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Ex-Nintendo Boss Doug Bowser Takes Top Role at Hasbro
Doug Bowser, former president of Nintendo of America, has joined Hasbro's board of directors, bringing over a decade of leadership experience from Nintendo's successful Switch era. Hasbro's board also added Carla Vernón of The Honest Company, with the company citing their combined expertise in co...
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Oregon Man Opens Temu 'Refurbished' Consoles to Check Legitimacy
A consumer tested four "refurbished" consoles from Temu, finding all were functional but not professionally refurbished, instead being used devices that were factory reset. Each console, including a Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo 64, Switch OLED, and PlayStation 5, showed issues like dirt, scratc...
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Disney's Overlooked Digital Eclipse Collection Rated for Switch
The Disney Afternoon Collection, a bundle of six classic NES games, is likely coming to Nintendo Switch consoles after receiving a new ESRB rating. The compilation includes beloved titles like *DuckTales* and *Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers* and was praised for its faithful emulation and bonus featu...
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Animal Crossing 3.0 Update Lures Fans Back to Island Life
The 3.0 update revitalizes *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* with major free content, including quality-of-life improvements like bulk crafting and new creative spaces like Slumber Islands. Players and creators note the update addresses long-standing community desires, such as more villager persona...
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Animal Crossing's 3.0 Update Arrives Early
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update launched early, surprising fans with its free content and improvements ahead of the official January 15th date. This major update adds key quality-of-life features like expanded home storage and multi-item crafting, alongside new content such as a hote...
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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Lands on Switch Online
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, a classic GameCube tactical RPG, has been added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, expanding its retro game library. The 2005 game is praised for its complex narrative and strategic depth, featuring a turn-based combat system with a permanent ch...
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Save Big on Donkey Kong Wireless Controller with Lenticular Art
This Donkey Kong Edition controller features unique lenticular art that creates a dynamic, animated jungle scene as you tilt it, with a green, black, and red color scheme. It is based on the PDP Rematch model, offering up to 40 hours of battery life, Bluetooth connectivity for Switch consoles, an...
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Top Chargers & Portable Power at CES 2026
CES 2026 highlighted a shift in charging technology towards greater power, portability, and smart functionality, with innovations like chargers featuring interactive displays and modular designs to integrate power more seamlessly into daily life. Key product trends included chargers with built-in...
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Decades-Long Pokémon-Style RPG Finally Launches on Switch
**Navinosuke – The Yo-kai Buster** is a revived, previously unreleased RPG from the early 2000s, now set for a Nintendo Switch launch in early 2026. The game is set in a fantastical ancient Japan where players can discover and battle over 150 unique Yo-kai, with many becoming allies in a turn-bas...
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Best Deals This Week: Pixel 10 Phones & Switch 2 Games
The post-Christmas week offers significant discounts on tech and entertainment, including Google Pixel phones, an Anker power bank, and Nintendo Switch games. Google's Pixel 10 series is at near-record low prices, featuring the Tensor G5 chip, improved cameras, and Qi2 charging, with Pro models o...
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Cyberpunk 2077 & More Switch Games: Up to 50% Off
Post-Christmas sales offer significant discounts on popular video games like Cyberpunk 2077, making it an ideal time to expand a new Nintendo Switch library affordably. Amazon features notable deals on smart home devices, including the Echo Spot and Echo Show 5 smart speakers, which are available...
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Nintendo December 2025: Your Monthly Gaming Recap
Nintendo has released *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* and My Nintendo is offering exclusive December rewards, including a Mario and Yoshi statue sweepstakes and a *Metroid Prime 4* holographic poster set. Members can enter two separate sweepstakes for physical collectibles using Platinum Points, and al...
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Call of Duty Reportedly Headed to Nintendo Switch
A *Call of Duty* game for the Nintendo Switch is reportedly nearing completion, with potential release windows ranging from the next few months to 2026. This follows a binding 10-year agreement by Microsoft to bring the franchise to Nintendo with launch parity, including the same release date and...
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Skyrim Anniversary Edition 60% Off, Free Switch 2 Upgrade (EU)
A major 60% discount is available for the *Skyrim Anniversary Edition* bundle on Nintendo Switch in several regions, with the standalone upgrade also 50% off as part of a holiday sale until December 31, 2025. The sale coincides with a recent performance patch from Bethesda that specifically addre...
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Nintendo Fans' Passion Could Bring Tomb Raider Trilogy to Switch
The surprise release of *Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* on Nintendo Switch has generated strong fan demand for ports of the remaining two games in the Survivor trilogy. Aspyr, the developer, acknowledges that this vocal fan enthusiasm directly influences its consideration of future projects, th...
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Unmissable AC Deals: Top Editions & Wishlist Games on Sale
The author reflects on the personal impact of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, describing it as a foundational masterpiece that provided solace during a difficult time. Major gaming platforms (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation) are highlighted for their current sales, featuring notable di...
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Top Pokémon Gifts for 2025: TCG, Games & Plushies
The 2025 return of Mega Evolution, led by the upcoming game *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, is energizing merchandise across trading cards, video games, and collectibles. For the Trading Card Game, new Mega Evolution-focused sets like *Phantasmal Flames* are prominent, with premium collections featuring ...
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Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Physical Switch Release Omits MK4
The physical Nintendo Switch version of *Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection* does not include Mortal Kombat 4 on the cartridge due to the game not being finished in time for the required production submission. Switch owners must download a mandatory update from the Nintendo eShop to access MK4 and ...
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Nex Playground Back in Stock With Limited-Time Amazon Discount
The Nex Playground motion-controlled console is back in stock at Amazon and Best Buy with a limited-time sale price of $199, down from $249, while other major retailers are sold out. An exclusive Amazon bundle for Prime members offers the Complete Family Gaming Bundle at a discounted $290.37 unti...
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Mega Man Returns in 2027 With New Game for Switch & Switch 2
Capcom has announced *Mega Man: Dual Override*, a new mainline game in the classic action-platformer series, scheduled for a 2027 release on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game will feature fast-paced, side-scrolling action with signature shooting mechanics and a v...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reward Now Live on My Nintendo Store
A new holographic poster set for *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* is available for purchase in the US and Canada through the My Nintendo Store for 1,000 Platinum Points. The set includes two posters: one featuring Samus Aran in her redesigned armor and another showing her on the new Vi-O-La motorcycle. ...
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Pokémon Legends Z-A: Save $15 + More Nintendo Switch Deals
A method saves $15 on *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* and its DLC, while a sale offers major Switch titles like *Zelda* games with enhancements for the newer console. A Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with *Mario Kart World* is priced the same as the standalone console, effectively including the game for free. T...
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Holiday Sale: Select Nintendo Switch Games Discounted at Woot
Woot's Video Game Mega Sale offers significant discounts on a wide selection of Nintendo Switch titles, including major franchises like Pokémon and Zelda, for a limited time. A key shopper benefit is that Switch games are region-free, so 'International Version' listings work on any console, provi...
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Xbox Faces Significant Financial Challenges
Microsoft's Xbox consoles were notably absent from top Black Friday sales, with the PlayStation 5 dominating the market, indicating a significant retreat in the hardware marketplace. Microsoft appears to be shifting its strategy away from aggressive console sales and price promotions, instead foc...
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Exclusive: System Shock Remake Launches on Switch This Month
The System Shock remake launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 18, 2025, bringing the classic cyberpunk horror game to portable consoles. This faithful 2023 remake modernizes the 1994 original with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements while preserving its core atmosphere...
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PS5 Dominates Black Friday With 62% of Console Sales
The PlayStation 5 dominated UK holiday console sales, capturing 62% of the market during Black Friday week, driven by deep discounts on Slim models and strong demand for the PS5 Pro. In contrast, overall gaming accessory sales declined sharply by 17%, with significant drops in joypad and headset ...
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Metroid Prime 4 Emulates Flawlessly on PC, Supports 3D
The launch of *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* for Nintendo Switch is notable for its significant development delays and reboot, but it is now accessible on PC via active Switch emulators. PC players can use tools like ReShade and the Rendepth shader to enable a stereoscopic 3D effect, creating an immer...
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Ex-Nintendo Staff Reveal Why "Nindies" Name Was Dropped
Nintendo has officially retired the popular marketing term "Nindies" for its indie games, despite its initial popularity and internal support. The term was removed due to legal concerns that blending "Nintendo" with "indies" could weaken the company's trademark protection. This highlights a confl...
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Octopath Traveler 0: First Review Revealed
Square Enix's *Octopath Traveler 0* launches December 4th for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, featuring a customizable hero and a story focused on rebuilding a homeland. The game received a promising first review from Famitsu, scoring 34/40, which places it ahead of *Metroid Prime 4* but slightly b...
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Nintendo Fixes More Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Issues
Nintendo's firmware update has fixed backwards compatibility issues for several Switch games on the upcoming Switch 2, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay for titles like *Doom + Doom 2* and *Guardian Tales*. Some games, including *Sports Party*, *Resident Evil 4*, and *Blades of Darkness*, still hav...
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Assassin's Creed: Shadows Shifts to "Chunkier Updates" Over Second Expansion
Assassin's Creed: Shadows is shifting from multiple large expansions to "chunkier updates," abandoning the two-expansion model used since Assassin's Creed Origins. The new strategy focuses on being "small and reactive," using community feedback to guide more substantial but less frequent content ...
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Save 20% on Super Mario Galaxy for Switch - Today Only!
The Super Mario Galaxy double pack for Nintendo Switch is available at a 20% discount for $55.20, exclusively through the Woot mobile app, marking its lowest price since launch. This physical bundle includes enhanced resolution, refined interfaces, and extra content over the original Wii versions...
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Score Every Mario Switch Game on Sale for Black Friday 2025
Black Friday 2025 offers rare discounts on acclaimed Mario games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, as first-party titles seldom see price reductions and deals are selling out quickly. Key discounted titles include Super Mario Odyssey for $29.99, Luigi's Mansion 3 with its ghost-catching pu...
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Super Mario Odyssey Hits Record Low Price for Black Friday 2025
Super Mario Odyssey is available at a record low price during Target's Black Friday 2025 promotion, making it an affordable time to purchase this acclaimed game. The game is highly praised for its imaginative level design, tight controls, and engaging gameplay, securing its status as one of Ninte...
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8 Nintendo Switch Exclusives Are 50% Off at Walmart
Walmart is offering eight major Nintendo Switch exclusive games at 50% off, including Luigi's Mansion 3 and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe for $30 each, with a broader selection than competitors. Best Buy has significant discounts on Amiibo figures, with The Legend of Zelda Amiibo priced at ...
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