The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings new games to the eShop, including KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III], Order of the Sinking Star and Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, all released on 8th October for Nintendo Switch 2 at $74.99, $29.99 and $39.99 respectively. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 9th October for $49.99.
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Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox available at Pokemon Center ($69.99) https://buff.ly/1tIPTiX
Evercade's Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack for the Nexus console has earned praise for its native Evercade versions of the two N64 games, featuring higher resolution, improved performance, adapted controls and extra features. GameXplain noted the Evercade release adds 60FPS gameplay while Xbox remains locked to 30FPS, calling it "kind of a game changer," though it lacks the Xbox versions' note and Jinjo saving features. The cartridge retails for £24.99 and works on any Evercade or Super Pocket device, with 60FPS only on the Evercade Nexus, Evercade Alpha or Super Pockets.
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Nintendo has launched a new free Game Trial for Switch Online members in North America, offering the Switch 1 version of Hello Kitty Island Adventure at no extra cost from 9th October to 15th October. Save data carries over, and the game is currently 45% off on the eShop until 18th October. It scored 8/10 in review, with its social sim elements compared to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Breath of the Wild.
Brian David Gilbert helps Bowser organize his military hierarchy in Unraveled, since failing to do so could mean committing a war crime.
As of October 2026, only one LEGO Legend of Zelda set is available for purchase: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle (#77093, 1003 pieces, $129.99, 18+, released 3/1/2026). The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (#77092, 2500 pieces, $299.99, released 9/1/2024) has since retired. A rumor suggests another adult-oriented Zelda set may launch before the end of the year, possibly around November, though its piece count and subject are unknown.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2 has dropped to just $25 at Amazon, a new all-time low for the RPG, and no Prime membership is required. The physical edition uses a Game-Key Card, so the game must be downloaded rather than played directly from the card. The Switch 2 version includes the full Midgar remake and the INTERmission episode starring Yuffie.
Kalypso Media confirmed that Tropico 7 will launch on Switch 2 and other platforms on 28 January 2027, with the Switch 2 version developed by Engine Software. That version is optimised for the console and supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls plus GameChat voice chat and screen sharing. A story trailer followed, marked as work in progress.
Lego leaker got.cooped says a Pokémon mystery bag series is coming on 1st March 2027, priced at $12.99 each. No photos or promotional images of these sets have been revealed yet. The bags are believed to feature characters built from regular Lego bricks, similar to the Super Mario ones.
Best Buy will offer limited numbers of the Zelda-themed Switch 2 system and Pro Controller at select US stores during its Ocarina of Time midnight launch. The extra units go on sale at midnight ET on Thursday, November 5, and participating stores can be found on the Best Buy website. Nintendo has also said it will restock the Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, with its Australian branch announcing a limited new shipment of the Zelda Pro Controller for pre-purchase exclusively from the Nintendo Store.
Songs from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask are now available on #NintendoMusic!
Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet required for certain features. Compatible smart device required to use app; data charges may apply. Terms apply. https://ninten.do/6014aUeAk
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask OST added to Nintendo Music https://music.nintendo.com/en-US/playlist/9d7073ac-06d5-4b5b-8faa-d8ce68165943/
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COCOON is $12.49 on US eShop https://buff.ly/KMRASsI
The Legend of Zelda series has never shied away from curses, ghosts, and the walking dead, and Nintendo tends to let those elements run wild in its optional side quests. While the main story hides its dread inside dungeons and boss fights, the side quests bring it into the house next door. The article rounds up nine Zelda side quests scarier than any horror game.
Can you use the power of a mysterious puzzle box to uphold a dangerous bargain?
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Rift of the NecroDancer is $5.99 on US eShop https://buff.ly/UqgjDqe
Sea of Stars is $17.49 on US eShop https://buff.ly/cZXvPfh
Muramasa: Revenant Blades is Vanillaware's first PC release, 17 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade launched on the Nintendo Wii. In a hands-on preview, the writer describes a new skill system for all 108 blades, with three ground and three air abilities equippable across three swappable swords. Enemies now have fixed levels instead of scaling with the player, and blocking wears down a sword until it snaps, pushing players toward combos and blade swapping.
CloverPit is $5.99 on US eShop https://buff.ly/OiWDhgU
IGN rounds up today's game and hardware deals, including Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box at $129.99 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition Switch Pro Controller at $69.99 on Woot. The Glorious Gaming Model D 2 Wireless mouse drops to $19.99 with code "GLORIOUS," alongside restocked Pokémon TCG sets, a 65-inch LG B6 4K OLED TV at $999.99 with a free soundbar, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A at $40.
#NintendoSwitchOnline members! From Oct 9 at 10am PT to Oct 15 at 11:59pm PT, you can download and try the full Hello Kitty Island Adventure game at no additional cost.
Among Us Story: On Guard will launch on February 17, 2027 for Switch 2, PC, iOS, and Android. The date was reported by Gematsu with a link to the original post.
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Circana's Mat Piscatella shared data from the firm's latest U.S. sales report showing spending on Switch 2 Game-Key Cards rose 631% in 2026, offsetting a 3% drop across all other physical media types and lifting total physical media spending by 5%. Major Game-Key Card releases this year include Pokémon Pokopia, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, and Resident Evil Requiem, with Elden Ring climbing from position 41 to position 7 on the charts. Piscatella also confirmed the Switch 2 led the U.S. hardware market in both unit and dollar sales for the August and 2026 year-to-date periods.
Best Buy announced a midnight launch event for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, and people who already preordered can switch to in-store pickup at midnight on November 5. Those without a preorder can also buy the game at the store, where the 40th-anniversary Zelda Switch 2 system and Switch 2 Pro Controller will be available in limited quantities. Nintendo showed the first gameplay footage of the remake in September, with a full visual overhaul and eight other big changes from the original, including the ability to jump at any time.
D3 Publisher announced Girls und Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival, a tank battle action game from the team behind Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match, due out in 2027 in Japan for Switch 2. It supports online real-time tank battles with up to 10 players, and lets players explore Oarai in a Panzer IV and talk to characters to trigger original story quests. An announcement trailer was also released.
Best Buy is reviving midnight launches for the Zelda-themed Switch 2 tied to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The Triforce-themed console has sold out within seconds since Nintendo announced it, even with constant restocks, and the in-store launch offers a bot-free way for fans to buy one.
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Best Buy will open select stores at midnight for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with a countdown to November 5 on its website. The midnight event also brings a fresh batch of the limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and matching Switch 2 Pro controllers, though Best Buy did not say how many units or which stores, and warned quantities are limited. Amazon and Walmart list the game at $59.88 instead of $69.99, while the special-edition console and accessories go on sale October 29 and are currently sold out at every major U.S. retailer.
Girls und Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival has been announced for Switch 2. Gematsu reported the news with a link to its site.
Best Buy will hold a midnight launch for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 at select U.S. stores on November 5th at midnight ET. Limited numbers of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 system and Switch 2 Pro Controller will also be available. Pre-orders for the console and controller are already sold out at Best Buy and Target.
The Pokémon Company is teaming up with skateboard brand Santa Cruz again this month on a new range of 'Blind Bag' decks celebrating the series' 30th anniversary. Each deck features one of 30 highlight Trading Card Game cards against a type-specific background, plus three rare gold 'Chase Decks'. The full collection, which also includes clothing and griptape, launches worldwide on 17th October.
IGN is offering unlimited checkmarks on its Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time guides and checklists for free from October 8th to November 5th, 2026. The walkthrough covers every puzzle and dungeon boss from Kokiri Forest to Ganon's Castle, plus collectible guides for Heart Pieces, Golden Skulltulas, and Big Poes. The original N64 version is playable via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, with an individual membership at $49.99.
US video game spending fell 9% year-on-year to $4.3B in August 2026, with content spending down 10% to $3.8B, per Circana. Switch 2 was the best-selling console by both units and revenue, while PS5 revenue grew 17% and Xbox and Switch 2 revenue dropped 13%. Hardware unit sales fell 15% to 559K, the lowest August total since 2013; NBA 2K27 was the month's top-selling game and Resident Evil: Requiem leads year-to-date.