Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 is Nintendo's next-generation video game platform supporting 4K resolution and backward compatibility with enhanced editions of Switch titles.
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Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to the Nintendo Switch, serving as a video game platform capable of 4K output. It plays native versions of new titles like Splatoon Raiders and The Duskbloods, while also running enhanced 'Switch 2 Editions' of existing games such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with new content and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. The platform launched with titles including Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition and Stellar Blade, positioning it as Nintendo's current flagship gaming hardware.
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Disgaea Mayhem now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC NIS America has announced that Disgaea Mayhem is now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC ( Steam ). In case you missed it, we compared game performance on various platforms
Merc Assault finally lets you pilot Blades directly instead of menu-juggling Drivers, and MOMO's light-dark form swap isn't just fan service — it's Monolith Soft quietly stitching its pre-Nintendo legacy into the present.
Handheld 1080p60 finally delivers on the game's visual promise, though the $70 asking price for a seven-year-old port with modest additions will test even die-hard fans' loyalty.
Rhythm Heaven Groove is closing in on 600,000 copies sold, proving that Nintendo's rhythm game revival has serious legs in Japan.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster hits Switch 2 at full price with no upgrade path or cross-save support, and Square Enix isn't budging.
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Splatoon's chaotic creativity survives the looter-shooter pivot in a gadget system that turns ink into buildcraft, and the best loadouts feel like cheating until the Chinooks show up.
Insiders say a cult‑classic horror series is headed to the Switch 2, and early footage hints at a level of dread we haven't seen in years. If true, it might become the system's defining scare.
A trailer for the Pokémon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies expansion will be released on July 23 at 9 AM ET, with the expansion themed around Mega Rayquaza and launching on July 30. The game had surpassed 200 million downloads as of May.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game's new overview trailer showcases offline modes like Story, Arcade, Training, and Combo Trials, alongside online Casual and Ranked multiplayer with rollback netcode. The game launches on July 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and PC.
Registration for From Software's The Duskbloods Network Test on Nintendo Switch 2 is open from July 22 to July 28, with results announced on August 7. Applicants need a Nintendo Switch 2, a Nintendo Account, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate in the limited, order-based signups.
US video game industry spending dropped 21% in June compared to last year, with hardware spending falling 62% year-on-year. Xbox Series X/S sales more than doubled year-on-year, but this follows a May where sales were the lowest ever recorded for the platform.
Nintendo's European eShop Summer Sale offers discounts on numerous games until August 2nd, with a curated list of 88 titles that received a 9/10 or higher review score. The sale includes highlighted games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim at £12.49 and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition at £19.99.
Big Walk can be played solo, but it is designed for multiplayer and most puzzles require cooperation and voice communication. The game supports 2 to 12 players with crossplay across all platforms.
Sega has surprise-released Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The title is a pun on the character Shadow the Hedgehog.
Nintendo is seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit that demands the company refund customers for tariffs later ruled illegal, arguing customers received what they paid for. The company sued the US government for tariff refunds but refuses to pass those refunds to consumers, saying commercial transactions don't work retroactively.
Google's AI search has been fooled by elaborate jokes and fake lore posted on the r/TheDuskbloods subreddit, treating made-up characters like Bugout Billy and Lycan Vrykolakas as official information for the unreleased Switch 2 game. Despite the game not being out, the AI has repeatedly presented these Reddit fabrications as facts, even when asked for specific details about nonexistent features.
Splatoon Raiders, an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2, launches on July 23 with players taking on the role of the Mechanic to help Deep Cut find treasures guarded by Salmonids across the Spirhalite Islands. The game features a robust progression loop, an RPG-esque gear system, and both single-player and online options.
Stellar Blade has received an ESRB rating for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that its mature content, including revealing costumes and breast jiggle during combat, remains intact. The rating follows the game's official announcement for the platform during Nintendo's June Direct with a vague 2026 release window.
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Disgaea Mayhem now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC NIS America has announced that Disgaea Mayhem is now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC ( Steam ). In case you missed it, we compared game performance on various platforms
Merc Assault finally lets you pilot Blades directly instead of menu-juggling Drivers, and MOMO's light-dark form swap isn't just fan service — it's Monolith Soft quietly stitching its pre-Nintendo legacy into the present.
Handheld 1080p60 finally delivers on the game's visual promise, though the $70 asking price for a seven-year-old port with modest additions will test even die-hard fans' loyalty.
Rhythm Heaven Groove is closing in on 600,000 copies sold, proving that Nintendo's rhythm game revival has serious legs in Japan.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster hits Switch 2 at full price with no upgrade path or cross-save support, and Square Enix isn't budging.
Splatoon's chaotic creativity survives the looter-shooter pivot in a gadget system that turns ink into buildcraft, and the best loadouts feel like cheating until the Chinooks show up.
Insiders say a cult‑classic horror series is headed to the Switch 2, and early footage hints at a level of dread we haven't seen in years. If true, it might become the system's defining scare.
A trailer for the Pokémon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies expansion will be released on July 23 at 9 AM ET, with the expansion themed around Mega Rayquaza and launching on July 30. The game had surpassed 200 million downloads as of May.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game's new overview trailer showcases offline modes like Story, Arcade, Training, and Combo Trials, alongside online Casual and Ranked multiplayer with rollback netcode. The game launches on July 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and PC.
Registration for From Software's The Duskbloods Network Test on Nintendo Switch 2 is open from July 22 to July 28, with results announced on August 7. Applicants need a Nintendo Switch 2, a Nintendo Account, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate in the limited, order-based signups.
US video game industry spending dropped 21% in June compared to last year, with hardware spending falling 62% year-on-year. Xbox Series X/S sales more than doubled year-on-year, but this follows a May where sales were the lowest ever recorded for the platform.
Nintendo's European eShop Summer Sale offers discounts on numerous games until August 2nd, with a curated list of 88 titles that received a 9/10 or higher review score. The sale includes highlighted games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim at £12.49 and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition at £19.99.
Big Walk can be played solo, but it is designed for multiplayer and most puzzles require cooperation and voice communication. The game supports 2 to 12 players with crossplay across all platforms.
Sega has surprise-released Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The title is a pun on the character Shadow the Hedgehog.
Nintendo is seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit that demands the company refund customers for tariffs later ruled illegal, arguing customers received what they paid for. The company sued the US government for tariff refunds but refuses to pass those refunds to consumers, saying commercial transactions don't work retroactively.
Google's AI search has been fooled by elaborate jokes and fake lore posted on the r/TheDuskbloods subreddit, treating made-up characters like Bugout Billy and Lycan Vrykolakas as official information for the unreleased Switch 2 game. Despite the game not being out, the AI has repeatedly presented these Reddit fabrications as facts, even when asked for specific details about nonexistent features.
Splatoon Raiders, an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2, launches on July 23 with players taking on the role of the Mechanic to help Deep Cut find treasures guarded by Salmonids across the Spirhalite Islands. The game features a robust progression loop, an RPG-esque gear system, and both single-player and online options.
Stellar Blade has received an ESRB rating for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that its mature content, including revealing costumes and breast jiggle during combat, remains intact. The rating follows the game's official announcement for the platform during Nintendo's June Direct with a vague 2026 release window.