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June 15, 2026
by Donald Theriault - 10:05 pm EDT
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Bonuses for at least two members of the NWR staff.
Another system software update has come to the Switch family, and somehow the Switch is the primary beneficiary.
The version 22.5 update can now be downloaded from the Settings menu, and makes a few changes in addition to the usual stability updates.
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by Donald Theriault - 8:00 am EDT
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Before we get the REAL Final Fantasy XVI in HD-2D, they're trying their hands at a Zelda.
Well after THAT happened, what do we have for an encore this week? Well, it starts with The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tale, the first game you can truly quibble the definition of "RPG" for with the HD-2D art style before they go back to whole-hog turn based later this year with Final Fantasy... Read more...
June 9, 2026
by Donald Theriault - 1:19 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
If the lot of you can't be normal on the forums or Discord about one game in particular, Donald will shoot you with a gun.
Other announcements from the Nintendo Direct today:
Bloober Team's newest horror game Observer: System Redux will land next Thursday (June 16). Fitness Boxing 3 will get a Nintendo Switch 2 edition on July 16. Popular PC friend walking sim Big Walk will come to Switch 2 on August 4 with cross-platform...
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by Joel A. DeWitte - 1:05 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Capcom bringing big guns - literally.
Capcom announced Switch 2 releases for three different games in today's Nintendo Direct, including one day and date with other platforms.
The first of the 3 to release is Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, which will be available on June 23. The game's previously separate downloadable content will be included in the Switch 2 release.
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by Donald Theriault - 12:56 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Time to get your co-op on.
One of the more unique indie titles coming to Switch 2 got a date today.
As part of a new trailer for Orbitals, the two player run and gun based on retro anime, the Nintendo Direct confirmed it will launch on September 3. Pre-orders are available on the eShop now.
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by Jordan Rudek - 12:43 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Tomb Raider and SnowRunner, come on down!
As we've come to expect from a Nintendo Direct, two full games are shadowdropping on the eShop today: 2015's Rise of the Tomb Raider and 2020's SnowRunner.
SnowRunner had already been released on Switch in 2021, and now we have a dedicated Switch 2 version of the simulation game that also comes as a free upgrade for owners of the original.
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by Jordan Rudek - 12:31 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
One now and one this fall.
This morning's Direct presentation ensured that turn-based RPG fans were still eating good with Chapter 5 for Deltarune coming on June 24, which is just over a year since Chapters 1-4 hit Switch 2.
If Atlus' Persona and SMT series are more your style, Metaphor: ReFantazio was also announced for... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 12:07 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
CALL IT FINAL FANTASY XVII YOU COWARDS.
In addition to Kingdom Hearts, the Nintendo Direct featured some more Square Enix content.
For the first time, the HD-2D engine is being applied to a Final Fantasy game with Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22 for Switch 2 and the original Switch. Based on the shuttered mobile game Final Fantasy... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 12:00 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Split between the single and multiplayer - yes, it has multiplayer.
Rhythm Heaven Groove is not lacking in content, as confirmed in today's Nintendo Direct.
The opening game of the show showed an extended gameplay trailer for the July 2 release, and confirmed there would be more than 80 single player minigames and more than 30 multiplayer ones (up to 4 players).
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by Donald Theriault - 11:54 am EDT
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So no pausing this one.
The Duskbloods was originally targeting 2026 and will have a milestone shortly.
A Closed Network Test for the From Software/Nintendo collaboration was revealed today alongside a new trailer. The collaboration was originally announced for 2026 in the Switch 2 unveil last year.
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by Donald Theriault - 11:51 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Achievements? Trophies? Pfft. We got trading cards, bay bay!
The NSO apps are getting a new twist on weekly challenges.
A "DK Challenge" has been announced to begin tonight and run through September 1. Accessed through the Switch / Switch 2's Nintendo Switch Online icons, players will have to complete challenges across the Super Nintendo and Game Boy libraries... Read more...
by John Rairdin - 11:45 am EDT
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A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Velan Studios, the team behind games like Mario Kart Live, have been revealed as the developer on Star Fox 2026.
We’ve been passionately working on this for a while, and we’re so proud to finally share it with the world: Velan Studios is the developer of Star Fox™!
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by Donald Theriault - 11:42 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo DIrect
Between this and Tomodachi Life, are Miis back chat?
Nintendo Switch Sports is coming to the Switch 2 with a bit more of a tropical setting.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort was announced today for release on October 22. Twelve minigames were announced, including traditional sports like golf and basketball but also adding the... sport... of thumb wrestling (which received an extended demo).
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by John Rairdin - 11:35 am EDT
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Technically this is a very large portion of the game.
During today's Nintendo Direct, a brief trailer for Star Fox (2026) was shown featuring some new footage of a few classic bosses. The big news however was that the game will receive a free demo later today. The demo will contain the training mode along with the first stage, Corneria Meteo. The full game releases later this month on the 25th.
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by Donald Theriault - 11:30 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Seems like we can't get through a June Direct without announcements of announcements.
Today's Nintendo Direct featured new information, but we'll get even more soon.
A Splatoon Raiders-specific Nintendo Direct was announced in today's showcase to air on June 30 (time TBD). The new presentation was included in other events including a Nintendo Today-exclusive comic series and a Splatfest in Splatoon 3 July 10 - 12.
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by Willem Hilhorst - 11:27 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Seaking for More Adventures?
Nintendo and Koei Tecmo confirmed today that the smash hit Pokopia will be getting several updates with both free and paid downloadable content. In the first free update you gain access to the move dive, which allows you to explore undersea habitats and expand the towns underwater. The free update will be available in August.
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by Donald Theriault - 11:20 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Sadly, they did not mention pulling the gacha system out of XC2.
The Xenoblade series is going all out on Switch 2.
Today's Nintendo Direct confirmed a brand new entry in the Xenoblade series will be available next year. Known as Xenoblade Genesis, the RPG appears to be centered on a school.
Additionally, Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles 1 - 3 will... Read more...
by Willem Hilhorst - 11:18 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
My Kingdom Has Come
During today's Nintendo Direct, Square-Enix confirmed that all previously released Kingdom Hearts games will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as native ports. Spread across three collections, dubbed Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] contains Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5 Final Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8... Read more...
by Donald Theriault - 11:13 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
Nintendo dodging August like it has 99 accuracy.
After a nine month wait, we finally have more details on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
The strategy RPG was confirmed in the Nintendo Direct for launch on September 17, alongside new story details. The game will take place in the Dagdan Kingdom, with a focus on its capital Dagison, and players will follow a path from one of the game's four main characters.
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by Donald Theriault - 11:08 am EDT
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Source: Nintendo Direct
But showing precisely... nothing.
The Nintendo Direct closer was one for the ages, specifically 10 and 17.
Nintendo confirmed a long rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 as the final announcement of today's Nintendo Direct. Known simply as "Ocarina of Time", it will be out in 2026 but no further details were provided.
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