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Late last year, the US Patent Office opened up a 're-examination' of a patent that gave Nintendo ownership over a common videogame mechanic - summoning an NPC to fight for you. Now months later, this process has resulted in the patent being revoked.

7 years on from its initial launch, Capcom is set to release a new version of Devil May Cry 5 – with a ‘Hunter Edition’ having been rated for Switch 2.

2026 looks to be a solid year for Nintendo, with plans for a new version of Ocarina of Time and the release of The Duskbloods – among other upcoming projects.

Recent leaks have claimed that Nintendo is currently developing a new Star Fox game, with plans to launch this summer, followed by a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time later in the year. 

The original Nintendo Switch had a fantastic first year on the market, primarily driven by major exclusive games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. As it turns out, the Nintendo Switch 2 is on an even more impressive run, with sales up by around 45% compared to the original console during the same time period. 

The European Union is pushing for tighter right-to-repair legislation for consumer electronics, and we are already starting to see some results. Nintendo is reportedly already preparing a Switch 2 hardware revision, which will comply with the new EU rules by making the internal battery easily replaceable. 

Nintendo just put out a rather major software update for the Switch 2. For the first time since launch, Switch 2 players can now force Switch 1 games to operate in their 'docked' mode while using the Switch 2 in handheld mode, greatly improving the resolution and performance of hundreds of games. 

Nintendo has shared its early sales performance for Pokémon Pokopia, revealing that the Switch 2 title has sold over 2.2 million copies in its first 4 days.

Following its announcement last year, Microsoft has confirmed that Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight launches on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 later this month.

Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 could be getting new additions to its Battle Mode (Bob-Omb Blast) in the near future.

In the wake of the announcement for Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Ember Lab have revealed that the first entry in the series is coming to Switch 2 this Spring.

According to insiders, the simultaneous release of LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch and PlayStation was mandated by the LEGO company, and was not up to Sony.

Nintendo have now announced that they will be going live with a new edition of their Indie World Switch showcase later today.

The competitive world of Pokémon is expanding with the launch of Pokémon Champions on the Nintendo Switch systems in April 2026. Players who download the game early will have the opportunity to claim a special Dragonite as a limited-time bonus from their in-game mailbox. This new title places a heavy …

The leaks were correct, the next generation of Pokémon, the Gen 10 titles, will be titled Winds and Waves. Pokémon Winds & Waves will take on the mantle from Scarlet and Violet, the last titles of the original Switch generation.

Balatro has gotten a surprise Switch 2 update adding support for HD Rumble 2, Mouse Mode and more; available now as a free upgrade.

When Bethesda rolled out the Switch 2 patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, fans were disappointed by the graphics upgrade and lack of performance mode. This had many wondering if Fallout 4 on Switch 2 would also ship in a fairly barebones state. As it turns out, a lot …

Nintendo has announced a Treehouse livestream for later tonight, featuring a deep-dive into Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Bros. Wonder’s Switch 2 Edition.

The recent Switch 2 Edition for Xenoblade Chronicles X has been met with fan complaints, leading Nintendo to issue refunds to unhappy customers.

According to Square Enix, running Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2 wouldn't have been possible without Game-Key Cards.

Bethesda addresses initial complaints with the Switch 2 version of Skyrim with a new patch that adds a 60FPS performance mode and other fixes.

The upcoming Pokemon spin-off Pokopia is grander than expected, with the title said to be studio Omega Force’s biggest game to date dev-wise.

In recent weeks, we've heard from one analyst that Sony is pushing back its next-gen PlayStation console plans due to the on-going RAM shortage. We have also heard from Nintendo's CEO about the possibility of a Switch 2 price hike due to rising component costs. Now, a new report claims …

Nintendo is continuing to issue DMCA takedown notices to a growing number of Switch emulator projects. While Nintendo has moved on to its next-generation Switch 2 at this stage, support for the original Switch is still continuing due to its large user-base, with new first-party and third-party titles still coming …

Starting life as a PS5 exclusive, SHIFTUP studio’s Stellar Blade is set to come to even more platforms following its PC release last year.

Studio Unknown Worlds have announced that Subnautica and Below Zero are getting free Switch 2 upgrades next week on the 17th of February.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting for more news on Saber Interactive's Turok Origins since its reveal at The Game Awards. This afternoon during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase, we got a brand new trailer for the game, alongside confirmation that the game is releasing this year.  Previously, fans had speculated …

Bethesda garnered a lot of sales on the Nintendo Switch platform thanks to releases like Skyrim, DOOM and Wolfenstein. Now for the Switch 2 generation, Bethesda is bringing more of its franchises over to Nintendo's platform, including Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition.  Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launched on other platforms late …

While it was a PS5 exclusive at launch, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth began going multiplatform with its PC release last year. Now in 2026, the game is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 console.  Announced this afternoon during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase, Nintendo and Square Enix confirmed that the …

According to insiders, the highly-popular action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.