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Frostpunk coming to Nintendo Switch
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Frostpunk coming to Nintendo Switch

The society survival game Frostpunk is getting a release on Nintendo Switch, 11 Bit Studios revealed today. Fans can expect to see it on October 19, 2026. Frostpunk, which first released in 2018, features a blend of strategic gameplay and a gritty story of humanity’s survival. Players will make tough decisions and have to live with the consequences. More information... The post Frostpunk coming to Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

The New Denpa Men is shutting down
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The New Denpa Men is shutting down

The New Denpa Men is coming to an end, with Genius Sonority announcing that the game is shutting down. Players will no longer be able to play it starting on December 7, 2026, at 11:00 JST. Regarding the decision to shut down The New Denpa Men, Genius Sonority said: “Since the launch of the service, we have worked every day... The post The New Denpa Men is shutting down appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuts, Metroid Prime 4 in the top 10
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UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuts, Metroid Prime 4 in the top 10

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026 is now available. Minecraft Dungeons 2 just released, and in its first week, the game comes in at #2. The sales split was 70 percent for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, followed by 22 percent for PS5 and 7 percent for Xbox. Something that might be a... The post UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuts, Metroid Prime 4 in the top 10 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] review for Nintendo Switch 2
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Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] review for Nintendo Switch 2

System: Switch 2 Release date: October 8, 2026 Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix There is something almost inherently right about playing Kingdom Hearts on a Nintendo handheld. Historically, the series has had a long and somewhat complicated relationship with Nintendo hardware. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories found its way onto the Game Boy Advance, 358/2 Days and Re:coded lived... The post Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] review for Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Ever

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Originally released on Nintendo Switch, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. Look for it on October 16, 2026. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be on Nintendo Switch 2 as a Holiday Play Edition. That means you’re getting the game as well as the King Moonracer’s Kingdom of Misfits DLC Expansion. Here’s an official overview of the... The post Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer coming to Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 4, 2026 – Kirby and the World Beyond makes first appearance
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 4, 2026 – Kirby and the World Beyond makes first appearance

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This is for the week of October 4, 2026. Nintendo Direct games are starting to appear. Kirby and the World Beyond debuts, coming in at #26. This is just the initial placement, and it should continue to rise... The post Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 4, 2026 – Kirby and the World Beyond makes first appearance appeared first on Ninte

Psikyo Memories gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, list of games
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Psikyo Memories gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, list of games

Today, Edia revealed the release date for Psikyo Memories as well as the full lineup of games. The package heads to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 18, 2027. Psikyo Memories will include twelve different titles. Everything here is a part of the shoot ’em up genre. The full list of games in Psikyo Memories is as follows: Dragon Blaze Gunbarich... The post Psikyo Memories gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, list of games appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered, Fate/Stay Night Remastered Winter Burrow, more
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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered, Fate/Stay Night Remastered Winter Burrow, more

A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered, Fate/Stay Night Remastered Winter Burrow, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – 20XX – $2.69 (was $17.99) – 30XX – $8.99 (was $19.99) – Ace Attorney Investigations Collection – $23.99 (was $39.99) – Apollo... The post Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Fate/Hollow Atara

The Merlies launch trailer – a new “wholesomevania” for Nintendo Switch
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The Merlies launch trailer – a new “wholesomevania” for Nintendo Switch

Arte, in collaboration with French studio Darjeeling Productions, out out a launch trailer for The Merlies. The curiosity-driven “wholesomevania” adventure game is now here on Nintendo Switch. Learn more about what to expect with the following overview: In The Merlies, players discover a world just out of sight – a wild, overgrown landscape built from the leftover fragments of human... The post The Merlies launch trailer – a new “wholesomevania” for Nintendo S

Nintendo pre-order updates – October 4, 2026 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension, more
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Nintendo pre-order updates – October 4, 2026 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of October 4, 2026: United States Switch 2 The Crew Motorfest – October 8 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – October 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop  Tormented Souls 2 – October 15 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop  Epic Mickey:... The post Nintendo pre-order updates – October 4, 2026 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A &#8

Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 8, 2026
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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 8, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of October 8, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Dragon’s Dogma 2, Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Earth Defense Force 5, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2 Retail Boku to Tsuri Nikki Dragon’s Dogma... The post Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 8, 2026 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 4, 2026 – eShop downtime this month
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 4, 2026 – eShop downtime this month

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of October 4, 2026. A bunch of different maintenance was just completed this past week. Nothing is coming up imminently, but there is one period on the schedule for the Nintendo eShop. Later in October, using prepaid funds cards and download cards will be impacted. Below is the full Nintendo maintenance... The post Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 4, 2026 – eShop downtime this month appeared first on Nintendo Everythi

Famitsu review scores – October 4, 2026 – Viractal, Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, more
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Famitsu review scores – October 4, 2026 – Viractal, Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, more

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 4, 2026 are as follows: NBA 2K27 – 8/7/8/8 Birdcage – 7/8/8/8 Viractal – 8/8/7/7 Boku to Tsuri Nikki – 7/8/7/7 Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow – 7/7/6/6 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review is there for out of a... The post Famitsu review scores – October 4, 2026 – Viractal, Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, more appeared first on N

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix – 54.2GB Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – 54GB Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind – 45.2GB... The post Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, mor

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 4, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts skyrockets to the top
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 4, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts skyrockets to the top

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 4, 2026 are now available. This week’s overall winner is a game that isn’t actually out yet. Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] pre-loads have started, and that means it’s already #1. For new games, Minecraft Dungeons gets a couple of spots in the top five. We also see a... The post Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 4, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts skyrockets to the top appeared first on Nintendo Everythi

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort needs to ditch this one thing from the original Switch Sports
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort needs to ditch this one thing from the original Switch Sports

I played a ton of Nintendo Switch Sports when it first released in 2022, and I had something of a love-hate relationship with it. Mostly the latter, if I’m being honest! The game isn’t bad, per se, but it was heavily reliant on online play as its only source of replay value. Worse, it was reliant on FOMO, which is... The post Nintendo Switch Sports Resort needs to ditch this one thing from the original Switch Sports appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Sonic Team boss on the pressure of achieving high Metascores
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Sonic Team boss on the pressure of achieving high Metascores

Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has spoken about the pressure of hitting high Metascores with the Sonic the Hedgehog games. There was a lengthy period when Sonic was floundering a bit. The series was on the decline and games weren’t as well-received as they used to be. In fact, as we know, SEGA considered pulling the plug on Sonic the... The post Sonic Team boss on the pressure of achieving high Metascores appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2026
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2026

A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in October, we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you been fighting your way through Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave? Are you trying out other new games like the Middle-earth titles, The Witcher 3 Remastered, or Toem 2? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.... The post [Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2026 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Ninjala 2 dev want the franchise “to continue for 10 years, 20 years, and beyond”
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Ninjala 2 dev want the franchise “to continue for 10 years, 20 years, and beyond”

GungHo has high hopes for Ninjala, hoping that the series will continue for decades to come. Ninjala is now officially a franchise. The original title came launched for Nintendo Switch in 2020, and now we’re getting the sequel on Switch 2 next year. In an interview shared by Anime Updates a little while back, producer Motoki Kaneda was asked about... The post Ninjala 2 dev want the franchise “to continue for 10 years, 20 years, and beyond” appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

PlatinumGames talks Nintendo Switch 2, offers brief comment on Bayonetta’s future
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PlatinumGames talks Nintendo Switch 2, offers brief comment on Bayonetta’s future

PlatinumGames has offered a few words about Nintendo Switch 2 as well as the future of Bayonetta. PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba was recently taking part in a joint discussion with Shift Up’s Kim Hyung Tae. For those who missed the news, the companies recently announced a collaboration which will bring special Bayonetta costumes to Stellar Blade in time for the... The post PlatinumGames talks Nintendo Switch 2, offers brief comment on Bayonetta’s future appeared first on Nintendo Ev

The Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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The Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

We just saw The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and thanks to Digital Foundry, we have new technical details covering frame rate, resolution, and more. Much of the analysis focuses on the improvements here compared to the previous Nintendo Switch version. Needless to say, this is a huge upgrade with better visual features, improved performance, and... The post The Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution appeared first on Nint

Neatly Organized incoming for Nintendo Switch
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Neatly Organized incoming for Nintendo Switch

RedDeerGames is about to launch Neatly Organized on Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. It will be available on October 8, 2026. As you might expect, Neatly Organized is all about tidying up chaotic scenes. You’ll sort toiletries, stationery, plants, kitchenware, toys, and more. Here’s some additional information: Things are everywhere. The bathroom is a disaster, the desk has disappeared... The post Neatly Organized incoming for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Eve

3D action platformer Manairons announced for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
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3D action platformer Manairons announced for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

September 24, 2025: JanduSoft, along with 3Cat, today shared the news that Manairons is coming to Nintendo Switch. A release windo wasn’t given as part of the reveal. Manairons is a 3D action platformer inspired by the folklore of the Pyrenees. You’ll play as Nai, a mischievous manairĂł who awakens after centuries trapped inside a magical artifact known as the... The post 3D action platformer Manairons announced for Nintendo Switch [update: release date] appeared first on Nintendo Eve

Konami teases that Belmont’s Curse won’t be the end for Castlevania
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Konami teases that Belmont’s Curse won’t be the end for Castlevania

Konami has been a bit quiet with Castlevania until recently, but the publisher has teased more to come for the franchise in the future. Castlevania stepped back into the spotlight with the special DLC made for Dead Cells back in 2023. Now in just a few days, we’ll be getting Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – the series’ first new, major release... The post Konami teases that Belmont’s Curse won’t be the end for Castlevania appeared first on Nintendo Everything.