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If you feel like the Persona-ification of Fire Emblem has gone too far, it may be a good time to go back to a 3DS classic.
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Nintendo is releasing its Ocarina of Time remake in November, making it the only publisher bold enough to bring a major new release to retail in the same month as Grand Theft Auto 6. A Saturday Night Live sketch framed the two games as a gaming Barbenheimer, though their release dates are actually two weeks apart and the Ocarina remake is a dramatically smaller production. If the culture-clash event catches on, Ocarina of Time could ride GTA 6's slipstream to wider awareness.
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Senxin Aleste coming to PS5, PS4, and Switch on March 18, 2027 in Japan
M2 announced that vertical-scroll shoot 'em up Senxin Aleste will launch for PS5, PS4, and Switch in Japan on March 18, 2027, with the PS4 version digital-only. The physical standard edition costs 7,480 yen, the digital standard edition 4,950 yen, and the physical limited edition 11,880 yen. The console version includes a port of the arcade release titled Senxin Aleste ORIGIN and the new Senxin Aleste BLADE, which adds the Blade Missile weapon and free character switching.
Japanese player BTEST4HE has discovered eight hidden cheat codes in F-Zero GX that unlock specific parts purchasable in the in-game shop, including the long-sought "Gold Parts." The codes work on the GameCube, Wii, and Nintendo Classics versions on Switch 2, but five of them require inputting commands with four controllers simultaneously.
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said she has "nothing to announce" when asked about GTA 6 coming to Switch 2, adding that it would be a conversation for Take-Two and Rockstar. Former Rockstar open-world designer Jérémy Hartvick questioned whether a port makes sense, saying he isn't sure the audience for GTA 6 is the audience for Nintendo Switch. Neither Nintendo nor Rockstar has suggested a port is being considered, though some insiders claim exploratory conversations have taken place.
Aspyr has brought Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition to Switch 2, sold separately or bundled with its sequel as the Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle. The Game of the Year version includes all previously available DLC, including the Bright Lord campaign, but the game remains locked to 30fps and a max resolution of 1080p in both handheld and docked modes. The Nemesis system still stands out, giving procedurally generated Orc and Uruk-hai Captains unique names, appearances and rivalries that make each playthrough feel different.
Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including Silent Hill: Townfall on PS5, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Switch 2, and revisiting the Kingdom Hearts series. This week's reviews include The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered at 9/10 and Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen at 9/10. Rumours also resurfaced about Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire coming to Switch, and Nintendo announced a new Switch 2 hardware bundle for Japan.
YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has released a side-by-side graphics comparison of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on Switch 2 and PS5. The Switch 2 version runs at an upscaled 1080p in handheld and 1440p docked, hovering around 40fps, with frame generation toggled on delivering the equivalent of 60fps. The game arrived on Switch 2 this week with the Dark Arisen expansion, and a free character creator is available on the eShop.
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The water-type starter in Pokémon Winds and Waves breaks a long-standing series curse. For about two decades, fire-type and grass-type starters have taken turns stealing the spotlight, while water-type starters rarely captured the fandom's attention.
DK Challenge Reward Update: "Eligible participants will receive a My Nintendo notification confirming that they qualify for the physical 39-card set and custom card case."
Polygon lists seven racing games worth trying for fans of Fuse Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer, including Star Wars Episode 1: Racer, Burnout Paradise Remastered, F-Zero GX, Wipeout Omega Collection, Fast Fusion, Reality Drift, and Need for Speed Unbound. Reality Drift has a demo available on Steam now and launches on Nov. 11.
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Nintendo of America said Call of Duty launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 23. Digital pre-orders get Campaign Early Access from Oct 16 and DMZ Early Access from Oct 20. Pre-orders are open on Nintendo's site.
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said a possible GTA 6 port to Switch 2 is "a conversation for Take Two and Rockstar," with nothing to announce on her end. Switch 2 is the only modern console not getting GTA 6 this fall, while The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives exclusively on November 5. Virtuous, which ported L.A. Noire to Switch, said its team is eager to adapt GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 for the Nintendo Switch.
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Newegg is offering gift card deals for Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox, including $20 off a $200 Nintendo eShop card, $11 off a $100 PlayStation Store card, and $5 off a $50 Xbox card. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Switch 2 has hit its lowest price yet, while Walmart has the LEGO One Piece Battle at Drum Castle set down $30 and Amazon lists the Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection at about $240.
Nintendo says a potential Switch 2 version of GTA 6 is up to Take-Two and Rockstar:
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The fourth entry in Nintendo Life's Ocarina of Time Dungeon Crawl series revisits the Forest Temple. The writer calls it possibly his favourite Zelda dungeon ever, praising its twisting corridors, Wallmasters and the Phantom Ganon boss fight. For the Switch 2 remake, he hopes for shortcuts to later winding pathways and a more detailed map.
Newegg is offering limited-time discounts today on PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch gift cards, each requiring a specific promo code at checkout. A $100 PlayStation Store card drops to $89, a $50 Xbox card to $45, and a $70 Nintendo eShop card to $63. The offers are limited and may sell out.
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said in a Variety interview that a Switch 2 version of GTA 6 would be "a conversation for Take Two and Rockstar," adding there is nothing to announce on her end. She did not outright deny the possibility. The article notes GTA 6 is expected to launch in November.
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Hazelight announced that It Takes Two will get a full Switch 2 upgrade on 15th October, free for owners of the Switch 1 version. The new version supports 1080p and 60fps in Docked Mode, faster load times, and more ways to play together via GameShare, with the Friend's Pass still available. Cross-play launches the same day, letting Switch 2 players team up with friends on PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4, or PS5, while Switch 1 players can only play online with a Switch 2 player who downgrades to the original Switch version.
Nintendo's boss has officially commented on whether Grand Theft Auto 6 could come to Switch, but a release may not be in the cards anytime soon. The game launches Nov. 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with PC players waiting as is Rockstar's tradition. Some had hoped the Switch 2 would prove powerful enough for a GTA 6 release.
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Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said a GTA 6 release on Switch 2 is "a conversation for Take-Two and Rockstar," with nothing to announce on Nintendo's end. She added that Nintendo has historically been "for ages 5 to 95" and wants to offer a diversity of experiences on its system. The Switch 2 is more powerful than its predecessor and can run games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 remaster.
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard declined to say whether GTA 6 is coming to Switch 2, saying that is a conversation for Take-Two and Rockstar and that she has nothing to announce. GTA 6 is currently confirmed only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S when it launches on November 19. A May 2025 report said Rockstar was running tests on bringing GTA 6 to Switch 2, though that did not mean the game was planned for the platform.
Nintendo Life has opened its six-monthly "Games We Missed" callout, asking the community to recommend Switch 1 and Switch 2 games the site has not reviewed. In April the feature highlighted 31 unreviewed Switch games. Submissions are capped at 100 words per game, one entry per game, and must be sent via the Contact page under the subject "Switch eShop Hidden Gems"; these games will not be reviewed.