Prepare to enter debt. Again.

Some big news has emerged from the world of Animal Crossing.

A new Animal Crossing title was announced in the Nintendo Direct. No subtitle was given, only a 2019 release date and an introduction from Tom Nook for the new game.

Before that, Isabelle will be a playable character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The dreaded stop sign and gyroids were among her attacks.

Yoshi's next trip to a craft-like world is hitting Switch in Spring 2019.

Yoshi's Crafted World is coming to Switch in Spring 2019, a minor delay from its planned 2018 release.

The adorable craftwork game comes from GoodFeel, who made Kirby's Epic Yarn and Yoshi's Woolly World. The game features co-op and Poochy. Much like its demo at E3 2017, levels be played both forwards and backwards. More information about the 2019 release will be revealed as we get closer to its launch.

New RPG from Game Freak and it is not Pokemon

Nintendo announced a new RPG from Pokemon creator Game Freak called Town.

This RPG will take a unique spin on the adventure by focusing its story solely on one village. Battle enemies and get help from other towns folk.

Release is set for 2019.

Prepare to rumble online.

Nintendo has revealed new games and a new control method for the NES games on Nintendo Switch Online.

In the Nintendo Direct presentation showing off Nintendo Switch Online, Gradius, Double Dragon, and Mighty Bomb Jack were among the 3rd party games shown for the service. NES Open Tournament Golf... Read more...

Play Final Fight, Knights of the Round, and many more from Capcom's history on September 18.

Capcom is bringing the arcade fury to Switch on September 18 with the Capcom Beat-'em-Up Bundle.

The pack includes Final Fight, The King of Dragons, Captain Commando, Knights of the Round, Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors, and Battle Circuit. The last two are making their console debuts. All games will support four player locally and online and can be pre-ordered on the Switch eShop now.

Roll your way with the Joy-Cons

Katamari Damacy Reroll has been announced for the Switch and is slated for release in winter 2018. Bandai Namco later sent a press statement confirming a December 7 launch date.

It will include enhanced gyro controls, HD rumble, and multiplayer battles.

It's the only "wah wah" we'll be getting.

One of the Wii U's launch titles is making its way to Switch in a new Deluxe package.

The Deluxe version of New Super Mario Bros. U was announced in today's Nintendo Direct for release on January 11. The New Super Luigi U expansion will also be in the package.

Nabbit and Toadette will be playable in the game; Nabbit does not take damage from enemies, while Toadette can power up with a crown to become "Peachette" and gain a double jump.

Port of the Nintendo DS RPG title coming to 3DS

Nintendo announced that Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey is hitting the 3DS on January 11, 2019.

The port of the 2009 Nintendo DS title will include a new adventure with Bowser Jr. as he goes on a quest to find a cure for his old man.

Not much more info other than the year is known.

Luigi's Mansion 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019, according to Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi to start today's Nintendo Direct.

No more info is known, including the developer. Luigi's Mansion on GameCube was made by an internal Nintendo team, while the 3DS remake is developed by Grezzo. Next... Read more...

Climbing back to the top of the yarnball.

Kirby has returned to his role of a system closer.

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, a 3DS remake of the 2010 Wii game, has been announced for a 2019 release. The game will feature all of the stages from the original version with new abilities, as well as a "Devilish" difficulty.

Yarn Dedede and MetaKnight will also be playable in the game.

Also breaking: the age of preannouncing release dates.

The first major Kickstarter success story in video games is now on Switch.

Double Fine's crowdfunded adventure title Broken Age received a surprise release on the Switch today in both North America and Europe. The game retails for $14.99/€12.79/£11.49.

Switch RPGs take Red Dead Day off.

Diablo III will keep the frights going after Halloween.

The Switch version of the third-person looter will release on November 2, according to a Twitter post from Nintendo of America.

The minions of hell grow stronger… Join your friends in the fight with Diablo... Read more...

Hopefully folders are free for everyone.

Getting onto Switch Online is going to require a firmware upgrade.

In a communication to Nintendo Account holders this evening, it was announced that the latest full update of the Switch's system software will come on Tuesday. The communication came with a warning that following the update, it would no longer be possible to disconnect a Nintendo Account from the Switch profile.

Get into Rank X while you can do it free.

Nintendo Switch Online is landing on Tuesday.

The online service has been confirmed for a September 18 launch date. All users will receive a seven day free trial.

More details about the service will be revealed in the Nintendo Direct tomorrow.

Reset the clock.

Nintendo will be getting back to Direct business shortly.

The September Direct will now air on Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. Pacific time / 2200 GMT. This represents a week's delay due to a deadly earthquake in Japan.

The promised length and focus is the same, and it isn't known if any content will change from the initial video.

The end-of-summer Ultra Bonus Event is a celebration of Kanto Pokemon.

Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros join the Alolan-form Pokemon in 7km eggs, and Mewtwo will appear in normal raids, Niantic announced today.

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will return to raid battles from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20, all with possible shiny encounters. Mewtwo will take over Sept. 20 and stay until Oct. 23. There's no word on Mewtwo's shiny form.

And the mascots have cool new toys to play with

Pokemon Let's Go has announced new hardware and features.

The Switch bundle has been announced for release on November 16, and will retail for US$399.99. The hardware bundle will include a dock adorned with Pikachu and Eevee, tan and yellow Joy-Cons, the Poke Ball Plus controller, and a pre-installed copy of one of the games.

Switch passes the Wii U this week. Onto the 3DS.

We fell three short last week, but North America's Switch is going to shoot past the Wii U's release count this week, and is now within probably a couple of months of passing the 3DS. We'll probably be talking about passing the Wii and DS by the end of the fiscal year at this rate. The big ones - aside from Steph Curry's Shut Up And Shoot Threes 2019 - are Wasteland 2 compressing onto the Switch, alongside Dust: An Elysian Tail.

Bucket buddies, unite!

The game that marked Square Enix's return to Nintendo consoles is coming back next year.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered will release on Switch in 2019, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the game's Western release. According to a report from Kotaku, online multiplayer will be included this time, with worldwide connectivity.

The only reason to refer to Ghandi as a bell-end is coming to Switch.

One of the longest running turn-basrd strategy series is coming back to Nintendo after a decade.

2K Games has announced that Civilization VI will release on Switch November 16. The console debut for the 2016 PC game will include four bonus scenarios and 4 player co-op or competitive play.

A version of the original Civilization launched on the Super Nintendo, and 2008 spinoff Civilization: Revolution released on DS.