Now, whither the Switch version.

The digital exclusivity for the 3DS's Minecraft lasted about two months.

Nintendo of America has announced that the pocket-sized portable version of the Microsoft property will receive a physical release on November 10. The digital version of the game released on September 13.

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The indie scene is pouring it on with two unique takes on the side scroller..

Independent developers are continuing to show the Switch love.

Canadian studio Bishop Games will be bringing a title called Light Fall to the Switch in March of next year. Winner of multiple international awards in its demo form, the hook is that the main character utilizes an item called the Shadow Core to create a platform at their feet.

An interactive visual novel set in the European countryside.

Unique is the best way to describe the latest release from MixedBag for the Nintendo Switch.

Set in the European countryside of the 1970s, Wheels of Aurelia follows the story of Lella, a woman who is travelling up the western coast of Italy. The graphical style reminds of early versions of... Read more...

Yes, there are things coming out this week that aren't Super Mario Odyssey.

There's a 20 ton elephant (or maybe a gorilla?) in the room this week with the second to last game from last year's Switch debut video. Yes, Mario Odyssey is finally coming, and you can actually preload it now to beat the crowds. Daan's review is up right now, so go check it out.

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But the extra stability is worth it. UPDATED

For the second time in a week, Nintendo has released new system software for the Switch.

Version 4.0.1's official reason involves a fix to HDMI connections on the system that were causing sound issues on some television models. However, the update also appeared to removed support for the official... Read more...

So you DON'T have to pay Tom Nook...

The Animal Crossing smartphone game will take you to a camp in your pocket.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will release in "late November" in all territories, and will feature a created avatar attempting to build their dream campsite. The title will be free to start, with purchasable Leaf Tickets serving to speed up construction of larger projects or instant access to smaller ones.

He's at the track, at the wall...

The Titans are coming over the wall for Nintendo owners in March.

Attack on Titan 2, Koei Tecmo's follow-up to a 2016 action title based on the mainstream animated Japanese hit, will release on Switch in March 2018 alongside other platforms. The more action focused title will feature eight playable... Read more...

An intergalactic adventure from the land down under

A space themed platformer with procedural elements will release on Switch in the first half of 2018.

Rogue Singularity stars a robot who is trying to navigate a procedurally generated 3D environment, dueling bosses and setting times in online leaderboards. Parts to enhance the robot will be found in the environments to extend the runs that much farther.

"The snow glows white on the mountain tonight..."

Last week's 4.0 update for the Switch has radically expanded the market for compatible USB hubs by enabling two new features for docked systems.

The first to be discovered is the ability to use USB-powered headsets with the system. USB wired headsets will work, as well as wireless headsets that connect to an adapter such as the PlayStation Gold headset.

All of the indie hits in one convenient package.

Nicalis's strong support of the Switch will continue soon with an indie classic.

VVVVVV, which released on multiple platforms including the 3DS in late 2011/2012, will release on the Switch on November 17 for $9.99/€9.99/equivalent. Currently, only a digital release is planned.

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Apparently the secret to third party success on Switch is not having a filter.

Following a slight delay, the September NPD sales survey for the United States has released showing strong performances from Nintendo software.

After Nintendo reported Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was the 7th best individual seller of September, the NPD's combined format chart saw the game come... Read more...

The winner of the Last Toy Standing match: Amiibo.

There will not be a Season 3 of LEGO Dimensions.

Warner Brothers issued a statement today on the game's official Twitter account, indicating that the currently available expansion packs (known as Season 2) will be the last new figures produced. Existing figures and server support will still be available for the game.

Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series?

The Shin Megami Tensei HD project announced in January will be a numbered sequel.

A livestream from Atlus today in Japan confirmed that Shin Megami Tensei V will come to Switch. No release date has been given for the adventure.

The fifth main Shin Megami Tesnei title will be the first new console title since Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne which released in 2003 in Japan (with SMT IV being a 3DS title).

For authenticity, will the back of the top screen yellow over time?

A new model of New 3DS has appeared on the North American Amazon pages that will take advantage of SNES Classic mania.

The Super Nintendo-themed New 3DSXL model has appeared on both Amazon's main page as well as the Canadian website. Modelled after the North American version of the Super Nintendo,... Read more...

A good way to save on fridge space.

As promised around E3, Limited Run Games will begin publishing on Switch next year.

The boutique games distributor provides small print runs for previously digital-only game for Sony's PlayStation 4 and Vita, and promises to add Switch software to the catalog next year. The print runs for these special versions are usually a few thousand units, making them sought by collectors.

Stay down, downloading hand!

The eShops have solved the mystery of who will represent Fire Emblem Warriors in its DLC.

The season pass listing on the eShop has listed the following characters in each pack:

Four of the... Read more...

Great, Tom Nook with direct billing.

The next Nintendo Direct is going mobile.

Nintendo has announced a Direct focusing on the Animal Crossing mobile game will air this week. The video will air at noon JST Wednesday, or 11 p.m. Eastern time / 8 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday night. Due to timing, the video will run at 7 a.m. UK time for the European market.

Let the speed comparisons commence.

Nintendo has released new sales data for the United States in September, and the Switch's supply problems appear to be over.

A press statement sent ahead of this weekend's public release from the NPD Group has confirmed the Switch has sold more than 2 million systems through September 30. For comparison,... Read more...

Did you know DOOM on Switch has a motion controls setting? However, it does not provide gyro aiming.

"I hate to go inside baseball, but cork, yarn and rubber." - Brandon McCarthy

Before we begin, I need to vent a spleen.

Sunday's episode of Radio Free Nintendo discussed the old Nintendo download press releases, back in the days when they were written with a sense of humour and actually attempted to describe each game. Now, the PR we get just before this article goes live... Read more...