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Oct 14Wed
  1. Nintendo Life38

    Review: Hell Is Us (Switch 2) - Thought-Provoking, Admirable, And Frustrating By Design

    Rogue Factor's Hell Is Us comes to Switch 2 with a design that deliberately rejects hand-holding, encouraging players to trust their instincts and get lost. Set in an alternate '90s Hadea torn by war between the Palomists and Sabinians amid supernatural monsters, it makes a strong statement about humanity. The reviewer found the lack of a detailed map, unclear NPC cues, and Switch 2 performance issues like pop-in and frame drops made the experience frustrating.

  2. GamesIndustry.biz60

    ESA recommends adding retro handheld maker Anbernic to US Notorious Markets List

    The Entertainment Software Association has asked the US Trade Representative to add Chinese retro handheld maker Anbernic to its annual Notorious Markets List, saying the devices are routinely shipped with hundreds or thousands of unauthorised games. The ESA also proposed listing cracked game sources, torrent sites, unauthorised digital goods marketplaces and commercial cheat markets, naming G2A under the digital goods category. It asked the USTR to adopt seven measures, including treating preloaded unauthorised libraries as core evidence of commercial-scale piracy and improving customs targeting of preloading-related devices.

  3. VGC42

    Three More GBA Games Come to Switch Online, Including Metal Slug Advance and a Previously Japan-Only Title

    Nintendo has added three more Game Boy Advance games to its Nintendo Classics library on Switch Online: Metal Slug Advance, Monster Rancher Advance and Kururin Paradise, all available now via the GBA app on Switch and Switch 2. Kururin Paradise had only ever been officially released in Japan, making this its first official Western release after 24 years. The addition brings the total number of GBA games on Switch Online in the West to 32.

  4. Nintendo Life48

    HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed Gets Its "Biggest" and "Completely Free" Update on Switch This Week

    Digital Cybercherries has announced that HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed on Switch will receive its "biggest" update yet, and it will be "completely free", arriving this week on 15th October 2026. The update adds full cross-platform support so Switch players can play with friends on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation, along with a story mode, 6 new bosses, 6 new enemy types, 3 new maps, 5 new weapons, 2 new playable characters and new modes including Infection, Capture the Battery and King of the Hill.

  5. Nintendo Life12

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Updated to Version 4.0.1, Full Patch Notes Revealed

    Nintendo has released version 4.0.1 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch, a smaller update focused on multiple fixes. It addresses issues including an increased number of obstacles or Item Boxes during Online Play and Wireless Play on Nintendo Switch 2, the inability to select a registered user in two-player Online and Wireless Play, some Star Bits not displaying on Wii Rainbow Road on Nintendo Switch 2, and the game closing unexpectedly under certain conditions. The previous September update added Switch 2 display support and 5-8 player support.

Oct 13Tue
  1. Gematsu36

    Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey and Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Coming to Switch 2 on March 4, 2027

    Neos announced that Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey and Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town will come to Switch 2 worldwide on March 4, 2027. The Switch 2 versions add mouse controller support, 60 frames per second, higher resolution, selectable text and audio languages, and the ability to save anywhere. A physical "Double Pack" with both games on one game card will also be released worldwide, distributed by Clear River Games in the Americas and Europe with pre-orders opening on October 13.

  2. Nintendo Life8

    Tears of the Kingdom Zelda Statue Officially Revealed, Here's a Sneak Peek

    First 4 Figures has officially revealed a 12" painted PVC statue of Princess Zelda from Tears of the Kingdom, offering a brief sneak peek ahead of its "coming soon" release. Pre-orders open on 22nd October 2026, with $5.00 off for those who sign up to F4F. The statue joins the "exclusive edition" Link statue that went on sale earlier this year for $134 USD.

  3. IGN15

    Nintendo Was Reportedly Unhappy With Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live Wario Sketch

    Two former Nintendo PR managers, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, said on their YouTube show that Elon Musk's 2021 Saturday Night Live sketch playing Wario "did not go well" with Nintendo and was "not beloved." The sketch put Wario on trial for murdering Mario and included jokes about Mario using cocaine and Luigi sleeping with Princess Peach, and it aired when there was no new Wario game or product. The two brought it up after a recent SNL sketch in which The Legend of Zelda's Link and GTA 6's Jason Duvall debated.

  4. IGN12

    Beats by Dre Teases Pokémon Collaboration With an Electrified Beats Pill Speaker

    Beats by Dre has teased a Pokémon collaboration in a six-second video posted to its official YouTube channel, titled "Time to catch something new." The teaser shows the shadow of the Beats Pill speaker surrounded by animated sparks and flames, ending with an electrified Beats logo beside a Poké Ball, and suggests a Pokémon-branded version of the wireless speaker. No product or release date details were given; the standard Beats Pill currently retails for $149.99.

  5. GamesIndustry.biz42

    Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games

    Nintendo Latin America VP Bill van Zyll said the company has no plans to ditch physical games, stressing that its approach to physical and digital releases is guided by consumer preference. He noted the Switch 2, which launched in June 2025, supports both digital and physical formats. The comments follow Sony's announcement that it will end production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games from January 2028.

  6. IGN12

    Today's Top Deals: Hyperpop DualSense, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gaming Headset, and LOTR Box Set

    IGN rounds up the top deals for October 12, including the Rhythm Blue DualSense controller from the PlayStation Hyperpop collection at $14 off, down to $69.99, and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gaming Headset (Gen 1) for $80 at Woot. Amazon and Target are also running a 3-for-2 board game sale, and Amazon has dropped The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set to its lowest price.

  7. GamesIndustry.biz62

    Aream & Co: games M&A totals $57.8bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout

    Investment bank Aream & Co reports 54 games industry M&A deals worth $57.8 billion in the third quarter, including the $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts completed on August 5. Content-focused M&A accelerated, with 18 control deals for developers and publishers above $100 million year-to-date, concentrated in Asia, including Alibaba's sale of Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital, Netmarble founder Bang Jun-hyuk's $270 million purchase of Tencent's stake, and Sony Music Entertainment's $180 million minority stake in GungHo. Public market revenue rose 122% year-on-year to $1.3 billion across 13 deals, while console revenue fell 12% to $14.1 billion, with Nintendo down 18%, Xbox 10% and PlayStation 9%.

Oct 12Mon
  1. Gematsu33

    Chivalware Adds Switch 2 Version, Launches November 5

    Chivalware will launch for Switch 2 and PC via Steam on November 5, publishers The Arcade Crew and Imperfect Games and developer Regal Pigeon announced, with the Switch 2 version newly added. A demo is available now for both platforms. The tile-matching action roguelite has players equip up to three weapon disks, with four playable Disk Knights, over 80 weapons, and more than 150 upgrades.

  2. Rock Paper Shotgun22

    Skip the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Wait — Indigo, a Colossal N64 Romhack, Already Has Demos

    Indigo, a "full game replacement" romhack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, already has a couple of public demos and is playable on PC via static recompilation. Set 15 years after Majora's Mask, it stars an older, bearded Link who is asked by the fairy Tael to find his missing sister Tatl. The project promises new items, enemies, bosses, maps, and story, while an official Ocarina of Time remake is due out in November.

  3. GameSpot50

    Nintendo Says It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Games Yet

    Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical games, keeping an "agnostic" approach that offers both physical and digital versions on Switch 2. Nintendo's VP and general manager for Latin America, Bill van Zyll, said the company follows consumer preference and noted the Switch 2 is barely over a year into its life with both capabilities. This contrasts with Sony, which has decided to move toward a digital-only game marketplace starting in 2028.

  4. Nintendo Life42

    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Gets New Switch Date, Pre-Orders Live

    Bitmap Bureau's beat 'em up He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction will launch on Switch on 4th February 2027 after a lengthy delay. Pre-orders are now open at Clear River Games (£25) and Limited Run Games (£30), with a £100 collector's edition and a free 5.5-inch He-Man action figure for the first 2,250 collector's edition pre-orders. Limited Run pre-orders close on 22nd November at 11:59pm eastern time.

  5. Kotaku60

    Nintendo exec says Switch 2 maker has no plans to abandon physical games

    Nintendo of Latin America VP and GM Bill van Zyll said in an interview with YouTube channel Coelho at Brazil Game Show that Switch 2 offers both digital and physical games and the company has no plans to abandon physical media. He said Nintendo has historically had no preference for a specific format and takes consumer preferences into account. For comparison, Sony's digital share of full game unit sales is 82 percent, while Nintendo's most recent financial report put its digital sales ratio at 61.5 percent.

  6. IGN58

    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Confirms February 4, 2027 Release Date

    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction is confirmed for February 4, 2027 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, with digital and physical releases. Developed by Bitmap Bureau with Mattel and Clear River Games, it is a pixel-art brawler with He-Man, She-Ra, Man-At-Arms, and Teela as playable characters, solo and two-player local co-op, and 13 stages. Limited Run Games will offer two physical versions: a standard edition at $29.99 and a Collector's Edition at $99.99 that includes lunchbox-style packaging, pin badges, a Power Sword replica, and a 12-page mini comic by Dark Horse Comics.