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Nintendo reveals why you don’t actually fight Bowser in Super Mario Bros. 1
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Nintendo reveals why you don’t actually fight Bowser in Super Mario Bros. 1

Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto has shared some insight into why players don’t actually fight Bowser in the original Super Mario Bros. Miyamoto was present at a press conference at the end of the week to celebrate him becoming the first developer to win Japan’s Order of Culture award. During the event, he was asked to share behind-the-scenes stories about the making... The post Nintendo reveals why you don’t actually fight Bowser in Super Mario Bros. 1 appeared first on Ninte

[Let’s Talk] Nintendo Switch Sports Resort impressions
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[Let’s Talk] Nintendo Switch Sports Resort impressions

If you weren’t already overwhelmed with the amount of new games dropping as of late, Nintendo is adding to the pile with the just-launched Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. We already saw a Wii Sports revival with the original Nintendo Switch Sports. While it sold well, some fans had different issues with the game, which have seemingly been addressed with this... The post [Let’s Talk] Nintendo Switch Sports Resort impressions appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 announces 10th anniversary update
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 announces 10th anniversary update

In honor of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 celebrating its 10th anniversary, a special update is in the pipeline. This will be going live on October 27, 2026. The update is led by the Final Festival of Universes, which will be held beginning on October 30. During the event, hard-to-find items will return, along with some special items that can unlock... The post Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 announces 10th anniversary update appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 25, 2026 – 3DS downtime returns, more for Switch 2 and Switch
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 25, 2026 – 3DS downtime returns, more for Switch 2 and Switch

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of October 25, 2026. Nintendo 3DS previously had some downtime this week. Interestingly, another session for the portable has now been scheduled. Of course, Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch aren’t being left out there. Those two consoles have a couple of periods scheduled as well. Below is the full Nintendo maintenance... The post Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 25, 2026 – 3DS downtime returns, more for Switch 2 an

Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for October 29, 2026
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Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for October 29, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule for the week of October 29, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Anomalith, Hello Kitty Party Land, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2 Retail Anomalith Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch... The post Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for October 29, 2026 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Stellar Blade, Minecraft for Switch 2, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Stellar Blade, Minecraft for Switch 2, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Stellar Blade, Minecraft for Switch 2, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Stellar Blade Complete Edition – 25.4GB Anomalith – 14.6GB Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition – 6.0GB Steins;Gate Reboot – 8.0GB Hello Kitty Party Land – 5.9GB Village... The post Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Stellar Blade, Minecraft for Switch 2,

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity needs a proper upgrade path on Nintendo Switch 2
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity needs a proper upgrade path on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo recently announced a Switch 2 release for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition. We’ve done a number of posts on  Nintendo Switch 2 Editions we want to see, and Age of Calamity is almost always near the top. It’s one of the worst-performing Nintendo games on Switch – especially in multiplayer,... The post Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity needs a proper upgrade path on Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 25, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort holds off Call of Duty
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 25, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort holds off Call of Duty

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 25, 2026 are now available. Nintendo Switch Sports and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 were in first and second last week. With both titles now seeing their proper launches, it turns out that things are exactly the same. Once again, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes the top... The post Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 25, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort holds off Call of Duty appeared first on Nintendo Ev

List of every free Nintendo Switch 2 game
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List of every free Nintendo Switch 2 game

Do you have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and are looking for free games to play? There are a few different options you can download from the Nintendo eShop right now at no additional cost. A number of popular titles follow the free-to-play model, including Fortnite and Overwatch. While these games can be downloaded for free, some in-app purchases are... The post List of every free Nintendo Switch 2 game appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Famitsu review scores – October 24, 2026 – first score for Hello Kitty Party Land, more
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Famitsu review scores – October 24, 2026 – first score for Hello Kitty Party Land, more

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 24, 2026 are as follows: Hello Kitty Party Land – 8/8/9/7 We Were Here Tomorrow – 8/8/7/7 Rivage – 7/8/7/7 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam – 7/7/7/7 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review is there for out of a total... The post Famitsu review scores – October 24, 2026 – first score for Hello Kitty Party Land, more appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Shift Up and PlatinumGames detail the process of putting Bayonetta costumes in Stellar Blade
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Shift Up and PlatinumGames detail the process of putting Bayonetta costumes in Stellar Blade

Shift Up and PlatinumGames have spoken more about the process in which Bayonetta costumes made it into Stellar Blade. This comes as part of an interview published by Famitsu.  One of the more interesting tidbits shared is that PlatinumGames was relatively hands-off. According to the studio’s CEO Atsushi Inaba, if the company was “nitpicky”, it “would ruin the collaboration.” Meanwhile,... The post Shift Up and PlatinumGames detail the process of putting Bayonet

Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director says story wasn’t influenced by player reactions, didn’t want to turn it into his “own personal fan project”
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director says story wasn’t influenced by player reactions, didn’t want to turn it into his “own personal fan project”

Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi has spoken more about the game and the story as the series gears up for its conclusion next year. One of the big takeaways is that the team had a set story in mind and didn’t let reactions alter their plans. There was time between the launches of Final Fantasy 7 Remake,... The post Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director says story wasn’t influenced by player reactions, didn’t want to turn it into his “own personal fan

Peak: Console Edition launch trailer – co-op climbing game reaches Nintendo Switch 2
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Peak: Console Edition launch trailer – co-op climbing game reaches Nintendo Switch 2

After Peak: Console Edition was announced last week, the game just shipped on Nintendo Switch 2, and the launch trailer is here. The co-op climbing game arrives on the console with full cross-play support. Lots of details can be found in the following description: Peak is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo... The post Peak: Console Edition launch trailer – co-op climbing game reaches Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

What makes Metroid Dread one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever
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What makes Metroid Dread one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever

When Metroid Dread first released in late 2021, it was a big thing for Nintendo. 2D Metroid had been completely dormant since Metroid Fusion all the way back in 2002, meaning we experienced almost twenty years of silence. It was really a Metroid renaissance. Looking back, to receive an all-new entry was amazing in and of itself, but to receive... The post What makes Metroid Dread one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 24, 2026 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 24, 2026 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 24, 2026 are now available. We have a new #1 this week, which is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. After it was previously in first, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse drops to #2. Final Fantasy Resonance also came out this week. With two different editions, it has a couple of spots in... The post Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 24, 2026 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake details you may have missed
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake details you may have missed

New information about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s Switch 2 remake just dropped, and along with that came plenty of footage. The new gameplay that’s been shown has revealed some new features and changes compared to the original Nintendo 64 game. So today, we’re going over some small changes and additions that you may have missed. Nintendo’s recent... The post Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake details you may have missed appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic getting Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
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Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic getting Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open

Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s been revealed. It will be available on December 17, 2026. Currently the boxed versions have only been announced for Japan. That said, English is one of the supported languages. You can import a copy for either Nintendo Switch... The post Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic getting Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release in Japan with English support, pre-

The Spectrum Retreat: Redux coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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The Spectrum Retreat: Redux coming to Nintendo Switch 2

According to a listing on the Nintendo eShop, we’ll be seeing The Spectrum Retreat: Redux on Nintendo Switch 2 next week. Ripstone is bringing it out on October 29, 2026. If this game sounds familiar, that’s because it previously came to Nintendo Switch nearly a decade ago. This version has various improvements and extras such as enhanced graphics, mouse controls,... The post The Spectrum Retreat: Redux coming to Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Switch Sports review for Nintendo Switch 2
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Nintendo Switch Sports review for Nintendo Switch 2

System: Switch 2 Release date: October 22, 2026 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo By now we’re all well aware of how Nintendo sports games were received on Switch – which is to say, not very well. During the previous console generation, Nintendo released many of its sports titles with relatively little in terms of content. We’d then see a slow but... The post Nintendo Switch Sports review for Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Survival horror RPG Look Outside announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Survival horror RPG Look Outside announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

Devolver Digital and Francis Coulombe are planning a new release of Look Outside on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the two sides just announced. It’ll be out for both consoles on October 30, 2026. Look Outside is a survival horror RPG with a pixel art style. After a mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters,... The post Survival horror RPG Look Outside announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Haste reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
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Haste reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release

After Haste made it to Nintendo Switch 2 digitally, a physical release is on the way. Super Rare Games is in charge of new boxed versions. 5,000 standard copies and 2,000 special edition units will be made available. The latter includes a slipcover, exclusive sticker, Zoe split-ring, four character sticker sheets, a full set of trading cards (including the rare... The post Haste reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Let’s Sing 2027 song list announced
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Let’s Sing 2027 song list announced

The Let’s Sing 2027 song list is now in from THQ Nordic and Voxler, confirming 35 different tracks will be included. Players will be able to access 35 different songs in the game. Popular artists include Alex Warren, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and more. You can find the complete list of all 35 songs and their... The post Let’s Sing 2027 song list announced appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

System: Switch 2 (reviewed) / Switch Release date: October 23, 2026 Developer: Trailmark Games Publisher: Trailmark Games The Warriors series (also known as Warrior Cats) was an unexpected blessing when I was growing up. It was an agonizingly long wait between the fifth and sixth Harry Potter books, so the complex internal politics and external bitter feuds of four clans... The post Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Duskpunk has released on Nintendo Switch
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Duskpunk has released on Nintendo Switch

Rarebyte has announced the release of Duskpunk on Nintendo Switch. It’s live right now on the Nintendo eShop. Duskpunk is an anti-capitalist, anti-fascist steampunk RPG. Inspired by Citizen Sleeper and tabletop RPGs, it features a tale of hope, grit, and survival where you play a runaway soldier struggling to survive in a city consumed by war. More information can be... The post Duskpunk has released on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.