They never said anything about a New Game+...

The Pikmin 4 update promised last month is now live.

The patch notes are available here: in addition to the promised Pikmin Bloom support and new difficulty options, the option to "roll over" completed save data to a new playthough has been added.

Also added was an option to skip the intro after the first playthrough.

We're sure the discourse around this will be measured and well researched.

The wacky building adventures of Ditto are coming just after Pokemon Day, in a perhaps unexpected format.

Nintendo of America has confirmed in social media posts this morning that Pokemon Pokopia, the crafting sim announced in the September Nintendo Direct, would release on March 5, 2026. A new trailer will also run on Thursday.

Some would say the Amiibo are just getting a price correction.

As we approach the late Thanksgiving, Nintendo has announced their deals for the ensuing orgy of capitalism that is Black Friday and "Cyber Monday".

Physical sales will start on November 23 (two Sundays from press time) with offers for Switch games:

"Hey Vegeta, what does the scouter say about this week's RPG count?"

The Switch 2 is already staring down its biggest week since Day One with eight games already scheduled, and somehow five of them are releasing simultaneously on Switch and a sixth came out there a little more than a year ago. (The big game of the week, Yakuza Kiwami 2, is joined as an exclusive by... Read more...

Also that is a FAST Mega.

The Pokemon Legends Z-A DLC will be available next month.

A new trailer for the DLC confirmed the launch will be December 10, and also confirmed the setting will put versions of the game's characters in a location known as "Hyperspace Lumiose". New Mega Evolutions for Chimecho and Baxcalibur were... Read more...

Just in time for making 2/3 of the Kalos starter Mega Stones even easier to grind.

Poke-France just got a little bit more stable with a new software update that resolves a couple of outstanding bugs and removes a complaint about the online battle mode.

The version 1.0.2 update to Pokemon Legends: Z-A (on both Switch 2 and Switch) includes a change to the scoring system for the... Read more...

The West, but not down south from home base for some reason?

Nintendo made a point of emphasis in their recent shareholder presentation about using apps to connect with fans, and another one has expanded its reach overnight.

A new app called "Nintendo Store" has dropped on the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play store (Android) after previously launching in Japan under the name "My Nintendo". The app serves as an interface for the eShop as well as tracking game play history dating back to the 3DS.

Forget the third pillar, there's not even a second one here.

Nintendo has perhaps begun the transition to full on Switch 2 a bit sooner than most expected.

In the shareholder meeting following the release of the second quarter financial results, Nintendo confirmed that due to the record-setting sales of the Switch 2 since its June 5 launch - 10.36m copies... Read more...

Or "the first full Switch 2 quarter". Let's see how that worked for them.

Nintendo has released their financial results including the July - September calendar quarter and after having to revise results down last year, are going the opposite way now that Switch 2 is out.

All monetary figures quoted in yen, with a comparison based on current market rate of US$1 = ¥153.478 provided for clarification only.

Less a fault of the time change and more the News Editor trying (and failing) to deal with reversion to a pumpkin at the worst possible time.

Of course, there's one major game this week, and it's the best version of Tears of the Kingdom (or the first GOOD Zelda game on Switch 2) in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a game that openly encourages unlimited running and eschews weapon durability in lieu of mowing down Moblins by the gross.... Read more...

Switch gets a lovely helping of shoot-'em-ups early next year.

If you're a 'shmup fan like myself, you'll instantly recognize the Raiden brand of vertical shooter. Next February sees the Japanese and International versions of Raiden Fighters Trilogy bundled together as Raiden Fighters Remix Collection.

In addition to features like Retry, Beginner-Friendly,... Read more...

So look for a pandemic to kick in around New Year's.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons looks to be starting the year on Switch 2.

The multi-million seller will receive a Switch 2 edition on January 15. The $4.99 upgrade ($64.99 MSRP if buying the game completely new) will up-res the game to 4k, add mouse controls on the right Joy-Con, microphone and camera support, and 12 player parties.

Starring a very fast time to slime, and we don't just mean the Dragon Quest duo.

The RPG train continues unabated on Switch 2 and OG this week with the headliner, the main event, the icon(s) Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D (with apparently a fourth party member in 2?), but if you prefer a bit more action in your RPGs you can drop down to the slightly cheaper Tales of Xillia remaster... Read more...

And the Switch 2 version even comes in a similar fashion to its prior console releases.

After multiple retail leaks suggested it, the travails of the Templars are officially Switch 2 bound.

Nintendo's YouTube has confirmed a December 2 launch for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, the newest game in the Ubisoft mega-franchise that launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series in March. Set in the end of Japan's Sengoku era, the player has a choice between two playable characters including one based on the famed samurai Yasuke.

Also, the sun rose in the east this morning.

Bandai Namco have made an official announcement of something that was previously inferred.

A press announcement has come out confirming that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition would now launch in 2026. "More time for performance adjustments" was cited as the reason.

Announced on April 2 for a 2025... Read more...

Sakurai truly asking the question we all are.

The Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 (as it is seemingly officially known) has just wrapped with a whole host of new details.

Game Details

The final announcements of the show from host Masahiro Sakurai were that the game would have no DLC, but a day 1 update will add some modes to the game. The update... Read more...

"Excelsior! ...that means Mysterio's a wanker."

The newest licensed DotEmu brawler is going to make 2025 with room to spare.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a four player side scrolling brawler starring the masked (and otherwise) superheroes of the mouse has confirmed a December 1 launch. The Tribute Games-developed game was announced as a Switch game in the March 27 Nintendo Direct, and then confirmed for Switch 2 in the system unveil Direct on April 2.

They're still updating Switch games without Switch 2 support?

2023's Game of the Year is getting a free update with new features.

An update for Pikmin 4 will be available with new features and difficulty options.

"What's your favorite scary GameCube game?" "Super Mario Sunshine. Absolutely frightening."

It wouldn't be the first year of a GameCube library if it didn't bring Luigi's Mansion along for the ride.

Nintendo have confirmed tonight that the launch day game will be the newest addition to the Switch 2-exclusive GameCube library for Expansion Pack subscribers, launching on October 30 (likely the night of the 29th in North America). This will be the second time the game has been re-released following a 2018 3DS port.

Can they add a THIRD button?

We have a date for the promised second Kirby Air Riders Direct.

Promised in last month's Nintendo Direct, the presentation will air Thursday at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 10:30 in Newfoundland. The show will run for 60 minutes and be hosted by director Masahiro Sakurai.