"For England, James?" "No. For additional polish."

007: First Light will return on Switch 2, but not this year as initially planned.

The Switch 2 version of the spy shooter from IO Interactive has been delayed from a planned 2026 launch to March 2027, according to a IOI social media post. The game launched on other platforms on May 26.

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Since the News Editor doesn't get to take "advantage" of the Customer Appreciation sale, he's going to get his share of tariff refunds when he invoices Nintendo for the time preparing this week's list.

At the start of 2026 I mentioned that I was considering invoicing Nintendo US$10,000 for wasted time entering the weekly releases (my time is valuable, especially since most of it is on weekends). But in a week where the Switch 2 is opening with its biggest week since opening day even without counting... Read more...

Weird they chose to honor the Dreamcast by sticking Sonic in a puzzle game.

Other announcements from today's Nintendo Direct:

If you've lost count of how many ways you can play Resident Evil 2 on Switch 2, you are not alone.

In addition to Monster Hunter, Capcom showed new details on an upcoming anniversary and is bringing a trio of modern remakes to Switch 2.

Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, which all received modern RE Engine remakes over the last several years, will all come to Switch 2 on February 16. RE2 will be its Deluxe Edition and RE4 a "Gold Edition", both of which include all previously released DLC.

Along with a few demos for upcoming games.

Crisis Core and the Mario Kart World update aren't the only shadowdrops today.

Perhaps the biggest one is the first console release for smash hit PC game Meccha Chameleon. It is a multiplayer hide-and-seek game in which the hiders can cover themselves in spray paint in order to help stay away from the seekers.

Will kicking it old school make Mario Kart World more palatable to those who prefer worlds closed?

Two of the best selling Switch 2 games received new information today.

Mario Kart World's version 1.8 update is out now, and in addition to adding two more Knockout Tours a "Vs Race" option is available with ten courses based on courses from the original Super Mario Kart. The courses even use ? blocks that must be driven across on the ground in order to get items alongside the retro track designs.

A blond haired woman who can use Foresight? Nice to see Rex isn't the only Xenoblade protagonist who can have kids.

Details continue to pour in for Nintendo's last Switch 2 release of the year, the Switch 2 Edition for Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

A new mode called "Heroes' Vault" was shown which sees the party attempt to defeat enemies and build a meter which can be expended for new skills or allies. The building is necessary in order to defeat bosses at the end of the road.

The truest test of the RE Engine yet, though this version shouldn't have to check for owned DLC every minute.

If it's a pre-Tokyo Game Show Direct and there's a Monster Hunter to talk about, it's going to lead off a Direct.

After announcing the release of the 2025 hunting action RPG in June, Monster Hunter Wilds's Switch 2 version had its first footage today - alongside a release date of December 4. All of the updates made after the game's initial release on PC/PS/Xbox will be included, as well as a four player local multiplayer option.

At this point the only parts of the compendium of FF7 we're missing are the movie, the mobile games, and Dirge of Cerberus.

Final Fantasy VII: Revelation may be coming to Switch 2 in April, but there's another game they want you to play in the leadup.

A Switch 2 version of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion was revealed at the end of a recap trailer for Revelation, and will be out today. The remake of the PSP game originally launched on Switch in December of 2022, but the Switch 2 version will offer a higher framerate and resolution.

Why go to Star Fox Adventures for bafomdads when you can do it on a beautiful island?

In a segment blissfully shorter than its unveiling, some new features were shown for Switch Sports Resort in today's Direct.

A free roaming mode was shown which allows for full exploration of Wuhu Island and the surrounding oceans, complete with the ability to find photos or other items that lead... Read more...

More Oatchi! Yay!

2023 Game of the Year Pikmin 4 is getting some more love in November.

A Switch 2 edition of the strategy success will release on November 12 under the name "Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy". The centerpiece of the update will be the Dandori Academy, a version of the Dandori... Read more...

Sylux could totally show up, you never know.

The follow up to the critically acclaimed Metroid Dread has now been formally announced as Metroid Ravenous. The latest in the 2D branch of the Metroid series sees Samus assailed by an unknown enemy. The reveal trailer showed her making use of a new ability to consume her enemies using powers presumably gained from the ending of Metroid Dread. Metroid Ravenous is set to release on January 28, 2027.

We had a feeling Jordan took that PAX demo for a reason.

Once again, the Switch announcement of a group of Persona games was delayed but we're getting all of it.

The semi-main event for the Nintendo Direct was a twin reveal of the upcoming Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 getting Switch 2 releases. Revival, a full HD upgrade of 2012's Persona 4 Golden with new voice acting, will release on May 20 (compared to February 16 for other consoles).

The Gamecube's undisputed best Zelda game arrives on NSO.

Star Fox Adventures, the sequel to 1997's Star Fox 64 and the canonical follow up to this year's Star Fox for Switch 2, launches on the Nintendo Switch Online service today. The NSO version supports 16:9 widescreen and a resolution bump up to 900p from the original 480p.

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It took 10 minutes into the first Direct after the Zelda one to get a Zelda announcement.

The last game of the Calamitous 4 Zelda games is also getting a Switch 2 release.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will receive a Definitive Edition on February 25, with preorders opening today. Players will be able to use their existing saves and a to-be-determined discount will be provided for owners of the 2020 Switch release.

This felt like Mario 64, so... so long, King Dedede

Kirby's 35th anniversary next year is going even further beyond than you might've thought.

The final announcement of today's Direct was the reveal of Kirby and the World Beyond, a full 3D action\adventure game due for launch in spring 2027. The trailer showed the traditional Kirby copy abilities getting massive power ups: at one point, Sword Kirby cut down an entire wall.

Drag your friends along so we can boost that userbase!

Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Star Fox on Switch 2 is getting a free update at the end of the month. The update includes three new multiplayer stages. The stages are based on Katina, Sector X, and Venom. Like the three existing multiplayer stages, each of these features its own unique game mode and objective.

The amount of motion picture was kept to a minimum in the Zelda Direct.

The Zelda 40th anniversary had one job, and delivered in spades.

A supermajority of the presentation was devoted to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, which confirmed a November 5 release. There are some new designs for the dungeons, the day/night cycle will continue to pass even... Read more...

Everyone cool with pretending to be shocked once conversion is applied?

Based on word from Australia, don't expect a deal on pricing for Ocarina of Time after tomorrow's Zelda Direct.

As first spotted by Australian Nintendo specialists Vooks, the recently announced Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is showing a digital price of AU$94.95. This... Read more...

Gotta love when the article is immediately out of date within 48 hours.

Yes, it's obvious that everything on the docket this week is probably going to get overshadowed by the big doubleheader next week and whatever Festivus throws at it two mornings from press time. But stuff is still coming out - too much, in the case of the Switch - and some of it's important. For instance,... Read more...