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  1. Kotaku27

    9 Of The Best RPGs On Switch 2 Are Currently On Sale

    Nine RPGs on Switch 2 are currently discounted, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Final Fantasy VII Intergrade, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Persona 3 Reload, with discounts ranging from 20 to 50 percent. Persona 3 Reload is down to $30 (50 percent off), while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is $35 (30 percent off) and Pokémon Legends Z-A is $40 (43 percent off). The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection both launched earlier this year, so their smaller discounts are expected.

  2. IGN18

    Switch 2 Third-Party Controllers Drop to Reasonable Prices for October Prime Day

    On the final day of Amazon's October Prime sale, several Switch 2 third-party controllers are discounted, with some dropping under $30, while Nintendo's officially licensed Joy-Con and Pro controller see no discounts. Deals include Turtle Beach's Mario editions, PowerA's Advantage in Pokemon Mega Evolutions, 8BitDo's Ultimate 2, NYXI's Hyperion 3, and Kuitmor's Sanrio controller, with most offers exclusive to Prime members and ending tonight.

  3. GameSpot62

    Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition Announced for Switch 2, Launching October 28

    Paradox Interactive announced Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition, a Nintendo Switch 2 port of the 2015 city-builder developed by Tantalus Media, launching October 28 for $49. It includes 10 expansions, expands the buildable area to 25 tiles, supports keyboard and mouse, adds a map editor plus better precision placement and environmental controls, and offers 30fps and 60fps modes, with a 70% discount for owners of the Switch 1 version. Three content creator packs arrive the same day on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, while the console ports of Cities: Skylines 2 remain unreleased after repeated delays.

  4. Nintendo Life62

    Cities: Skylines Expanded Edition comes to Switch 2 on October 28

    Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition launches on Switch 2 on October 28, with reworked performance, visuals and controls for the console. The buildable tile limit rises from 9 to 25, and players can pick a Performance option targeting 60fps or a Quality option targeting 30fps, alongside mouse mode and a map editor. The edition includes 10 previous DLC expansions and content packs, priced at £41.49 / $49.00 / €41.00 on the eShop, with a 70% discount for owners of the Switch 1 version until April 28, 2027.

  5. Gematsu62

    Cities: Skylines Expanded Edition comes to Switch 2 on October 28 alongside new content

    Paradox Interactive and Tantalus Media announced Cities: Skylines Expanded Edition for Switch 2, launching October 28 for $49 / £41.49 / €49 with 25 buildable tiles, a map editor, keyboard and mouse support, and 10 DLC expansions and content packs included. Owners of the Switch version can get a 70 percent discount from October 28, 2026 to April 28, 2027. Two Content Creator Packs and a radio station also arrive the same day on PC, PS5, and Xbox, priced at $5.99 / £4.99 / €5.99 and $3.99 / £2.99 / €3.99, or in the $12.99 / £10.99 / €12.99 Estates & Escapes Bundle.

Oct 7Wed
  1. Game Informer22

    Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration — The Coolest Cards We Pulled

    The Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration expansion is out now, featuring all-new cards plus 30 classic reissued cards stamped with the 30th anniversary logo, and every card in the set is a foil card. The set introduces a new "Futuristic rare" rarity with art by Japanese artist Yoshirotten, and every booster pack includes one of 30 unique Pikachu cards from different artists. Booster packs aren't sold separately; the cards come in larger sets like the Elite Trainer Box, Poster Collection, Tech Sticker Collection, Pokémon ex Box, and Knock Out Collection.

  2. Nintendo Life62

    Review: Order Of The Sinking Star (Switch 2) - Intense, Sometimes Gruelling, But Always Inventive

    Order of the Sinking Star is a block-pushing puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) and developer Thekla, out now on Switch 2. It offers more than 1,000 puzzles in which players step through portals into characters who push, pull, teleport, reflect blocks through mirrors, or turn the environment into movable blocks. The review finds the mechanics simple yet inventive, with instant reset and rewind, but notes each puzzle steers toward a single intended solution and rejects clever workarounds.

  3. IGN22

    Pokémon Center Rolls Out Invite-Only Access for Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box

    The US Pokémon Center website has marked the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box listing as "Invite-Only," suggesting a new wave of restocks may be coming. The program lets selected newsletter subscribers in the US, Canada, and the UK get a unique, single-use invitation link, with limited supplies on a first-come, first-served basis. According to TCGplayer data, sealed Ascended Heroes ETB cases were selling for as high as $1,762.61, putting individual ETBs just over $176.

  4. Gematsu20

    Console Archives Ripple Island launches October 8 for PS5 and Switch 2

    Hamster has announced that Console Archives Ripple Island will launch for PS5 and Switch 2 on October 8 for $7.99 / 800 yen. The adventure game was originally released by SUNSOFT in 1988 for an 8-bit home console, with players controlling protagonist Kyle through nine command types to rescue Princess Nasareru. The release includes only the Japanese version, with all in-game text in Japanese.

  5. Nintendo Life15

    Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Available

    Pokémon Pokopia players can now redeem the Mystery Gift code D1VE1NTHESEA for a full set of Resort furniture (sofa, table, hammock, stool) and a Twisted potted plant, free of charge. The code can be redeemed until 29th February 2028, and the furniture can also be crafted by unlocking recipes through normal game progression.

  6. Nintendo Life42

    Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Now Live (Version 4.1.0)

    The Pokémon Company has released the Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 update, adding support for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen so players can transfer Pokémon to HOME after linking either version. Pokémon moved into HOME cannot return to FireRed or LeafGreen, and Pokémon from other series games cannot visit those titles. Players who complete the FireRed & LeafGreen Pokédex can receive the mythical Celebi on the mobile version of HOME, while paid premium plan storage rises to 9,000 Pokémon and Pokémon GO Pokémon caught in Safari Balls can now be transferred to HOME.

  7. Polygon18

    10 Essential GBA Games Still Missing From Switch Online

    The Game Boy Advance succeeded in replicating the Super Nintendo experience on a handheld, yet 10 essential GBA games are still missing from Switch Online. The piece traces the handheld line from the original Game Boy through the Game Boy Color to the GBA.

  8. Nintendo Life22

    Rise of the Tomb Raider Switch 2 Physical Release Announced by Limited Run Games

    Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for the Switch 2 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider, with standard and collector's editions and pre-orders opening later this week on 9th October 2026. The 20 year celebration release includes all DLC and bonus content, while the collector's edition adds a steelcase, trinity patch and desk ornament. The game got a surprise release on the Switch 2 back in June.

  9. IGN12

    Possibly Retired LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi 71438 Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day

    During Prime Day, Amazon is offering the LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi 71438 for $89.99 with free shipping after a 30% off instant discount. This is the lowest price ever seen for the set, which may be retired as it is currently sold out at the LEGO Shop with no restock ETA. The set stands nearly 16" tall and 5" wide with 1,215 pieces, and LEGO recommends it for builders ages 18 and up.

  10. Nintendo Life23

    EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience

    EB Games Canada has announced it is opening a Nintendo "store-within-a-store" at its flagship location at 267 Yonge Street in Toronto, which its PR calls Nintendo's first-ever such space in North America. The permanent 1,500-square-foot space opens at 10am on 17 October 2026, featuring Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software, playable demo systems, themed displays, merchandise and photo opportunities, plus some My Mario merchandise exclusive to Canada.

  11. IGN20

    Amazon Is Discounting All Things Pokémon for October Prime Day

    Amazon's October Prime Day sale is live with Pokémon deals across games, TCG, LEGO, apparel, and collectibles, all priced under $50. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is $20 off, one of the few first-party Switch 2 games discounted, and the LEGO Eevee set also drops $20 without requiring Prime membership. TCG offerings are mostly restocks, including the First Partner Illustration Series.