The second biggest cluster*radio edit* shadowdrop in Sega history, but it's a looooooong way off number 1.

It's the fifth anniversary of Sonic's 30th Anniversary and Sega is bringing back a Switch hit on Switch 2.

The embattled Sonic Frontiers is now available on the Switch 2 in a "Definitive Edition" version that rolls up all of the game's content updates as well as most of the downloadable content (some Japan-exclusive DLC is not available). The MSRP is $49.99 or equivalent, and there is no discount upgrade option.

Try a couple before you buy.

The big buy of the week now has a demo if you're curious about how it'll play.

A demo for Rhythm Heaven Groove, the July 2-launching rhythm game for Switch, is now available: although the web store hasn't updated as of press time it can be downloaded on the console.

The demo contains the first... Read more...

The haters said that Star Fox (2026) was an N64 game with furry V-Tubers. And they were correct. Honestly, a tremendous call by the haters.

This week offers a major first party release for Nintendo as the preloads come online for Rhythm Heaven Groove... oh, Star Fox is coming too. Given how much warning we got for its Nintendo Direct, I kind of forgot. Switch 2 also gets some good games with Matt Walker's Devil May Cry 5, the multiplatform... Read more...

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.

The Switch version of the update increases... Read more...

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...

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:

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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).

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.

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...

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™!

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).

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.

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.

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.

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...