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The LEGO Mario Minifigure Sets Look Like a Much-Needed ‘Reset’ for the Mario Theme

For years, LEGO's Mario-themed sets for kids have felt lackluster. With the recently announced sets, it looks like that's changing.

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Poll: What's Your Verdict On Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Beta Campaign On Switch 2?

Oorah!Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now available in open beta form on the Switch 2 – well, the campaign mission at least, at the time of writing. For those looking to get in on some multiplayer action, you'll have to boot it up from tomorrow (Friday 28th…

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Nintendo Download: 27th August (North America)

MGS! Elden Ring! Orbitals! COD Beta!The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the…

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The Verge (Mastodon): Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air…

Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/985584/google-fitbit-air-pokemon-sleep

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Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air

The latest special-edition of Google's Fitbit Air is inspired by the Pokémon Sleep game, with a "Sleepy Blue" band emblazoned with a snoozing Pikachu. It's not exactly Snorlax blue, but matches the classic blue and gold of a Pokémon card pretty closely. The…

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Japanese Charts: Nintendo's Trio Of 2026 Smash Hits Keep It On Top

Spla-BOOM.The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and thanks to consistently strong sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove, Splatoon Raiders, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo has found itself once again dominating the top ten.The main…

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Newegg Has $200 Nintendo eShop Gift Cards at $173 For Today Only

You can currently get a $200 Nintendo eShop gift card for just $173, but the deal expires after today. If you're smart about it, you can also stack credit to save on the Nintendo Switch 2 before the incoming price increase on September 1.

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Beat 'Em Up 'TMNT: Wrath Of The Mutants' Gets A Switch 2 'Ninja Edition' Next Month

Not such a Cowabummer.It's been a while since we've had a TMNT game on Switch, huh? Well, next month, we'll be back to business as usual, as Trailmark Games has announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants - Ninja Edition, a Switch 2…

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Google is releasing a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September

You can get a special Fitbit Air with a sleeping Pikachu design next month.

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Critically-Acclaimed The Séance Of Blake Manor Is Coming To Switch 2

The spirits heard us.If you're a fan of detective games, then chances are you've caught a peek at The Séance of Blake Manor. Released in 2025 from developer Spooky Doorway (The Darkside Detective), it was critically-acclaimed for its haunting atmosphere and…

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Review: The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North - Legacy Edition (Switch 2) - A Middling Return To Middle-Earth

Orcs and trolls galore.In today’s world of expiring rights deals and IP constantly changing hands, it’s an unfortunate reality that many licensed games are doomed to forever languish in the gaming world of yesteryear. That’s what makes moments like the return…

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Mr. Records Could Be The Next Indie Sleeper Hit On Switch 2

Vinyl-ly.It's such a wonderful feeling when you watch a trailer for an upcoming game and just immediately think "oh yeah, this is gonna be good". Well, say hello to Mr. Records.Developed by Glee-Cheese and published by Wired Productions, this is a quirky tale…

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Dispatch Is Getting A Super Steelbook Release On Switch 2

Cool centre.Prepare yourselves, physical fans, because the superhero workplace comedy Dispatch is getting a rather swanky-looking steelbook release on Switch 2.This is one of the launch titles for publisher PM Studios' new physical games storefront, PANAX,…

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Stellar Blade Will Be Playable On Switch 2 At Tokyo Game Show 2026

Good Eve.Ahead of its release later this year, Stellar Blade: Complete Edition will be playable for the first time on Switch 2 at Tokyo Game Show 2026.Taking place from the 17th to 21st September, attendees can go hands-on with the upcoming port which, by the…

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PSA: Modern Warfare 4's Switch 2 Retail Version Is A Code-In-A-Box

Update: Amazon listing confirms it.If you're wondering how exactly Activision will distribute the retail version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the Switch 2, some new information has surfaced via social media.This update comes from Video Games Plus.…

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed

It's a big one!Ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's open beta this weekend, game pages and pre-orders for the Switch 2 version have gone live.This includes the estimated file size, which is subject to change between now and the game's October launch.…

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Video: Elden Ring Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5)

Out this week.Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition officially launches for the Switch 2 this week, and more footage of this version of the game is now surfacing online.YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has shared a "final graphics comparison", placing the Switch 2…

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NBA 2K27 Confirms 60 FPS Performance Mode For Switch 2

A baller move.The NBA series returns to the Switch 2 this September, and after a somewhat disappointing start last year, 2K has now shared an exciting update about NBA 2K27 for Nintendo ballers.Developer Visual Concepts has officially confirmed this latest…

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.1

Includes updates for the Switch 2 Edition.Nintendo recently released Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition, and now, to follow last month's release, it's bumped the game up to Version 3.0.1.This Switch 2 Edition update targets a bunch of bug fixes,…

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Warhammer 40K FPS 'Boltgun' Locks In Sequel For Switch 2

New trailer includes track from DOOM composer Mick Gordon.Developer Auroch Digital have this week announced Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is on its way to the Switch 2 later this year.The "brutal throwback shooter" is arriving on 14th October 2026 on PC, Xbox…

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Warhammer 40K's Boltgun Sequel Is On Its Way To Switch 2

Includes a cameo track from DOOM composer, Mick Gordon.Developer Auroch Digital have this week announced Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is on its way to the Switch 2 later this year.The "brutal throwback shooter" is arriving on 14th October 2026 on PC, Xbox and…

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Danganronpa 2x2 No Longer Getting A Full Cartridge Release On Switch 2

Spike Chunsoft opts for Game-Key Card.Spike Chunsoft has announced that its retail editions of Danganronpa 2x2 will no longer be released on a proper physical cartridge on Switch 2 when it launches early 2027.Instead, the game will be made available on a…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder

Preorders are live for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – but physical copies are just a code in a box.

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The Duskbloods Feels Like a Nintendo Party Game in a Bloody Wrapper

Once you go beneath the surface of its wonderfully grotesque, unwelcoming exterior that’s right in line with FromSoftware’s house style, The Duskbloods plays so much like a classic multiplayer Nintendo game.

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Danganronpa 2×2 Switch 2 Pre-Orders Canceled After It’s Forced To Be A Game-Key Card For ‘Unavoidable Reasons’

Pre-orders for a game-key version are going up today

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The Verge (Mastodon): The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week…

The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/984331/switch-2-price-increase-psa

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The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week

This is a friendly reminder that the Nintendo Switch 2 will jump in price by $50 starting on September 1st. That’s next Tuesday! The company gave plenty of notice, but the time has finally come. The base 256GB model that ships without a game will go from…

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The Wolf Among Us Remastered Goes Full Noir On Switch This October

Who needs colour?Telltale Games and PM Studios have given us another look at The Wolf Among Us Remastered, revealing that it'll launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 29th October.Aside from all the enhanced visuals, modern tweaks and behind-the-scenes material we knew…

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Switch 2 Footage Is Coming Out Of Gamescom, And It's Looking Tasty

Gamescomfort.Gamescom 2026 is underway following yesterday's Opening Night Live show, and footage from the various Switch 2 games playable at the show is starting to surface online.There are plenty of outlets putting out videos, including direct and…

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Random: This Zelda: TOTK Podracing Build Has Us Craving Galactic Racer On Switch 2

We have Star Wars: Galactic Racer at home.Our prayers for a Star Wars: Galactic Racer Switch 2 announcement still haven't been answered, so our minds have naturally started to drift to other Podracing alternatives on the system. We recalled a crafty little…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Beta Will Be Playable on Switch 2 for Free This Weekend

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be playable on Nintendo Switch 2 for free this weekend.

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Every LEGO Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026

Every LEGO game released for the Nintendo Switch between 2017 and 2026, from original LEGO worlds to collaborations with Fortnite.

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Elden Ring On Switch 2 Is A Compromise, But It’s A Surprisingly Good One

Elden Ring was in rough shape on Switch 2 when people first tried it out last year, leading publisher Bandai Namco to significantly delay its launch plans. It's now 2026, and ahead of its new release date of August 28, has that extra time in the development…

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Round Up: The Reviews For Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition On Switch 2 Are In

Emboldened by the flame of ambition.Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, one of the highlights of Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct back in April 2025, is finally upon us. Due for release on 28th August 2026, the review's for FromSoftware's remarkable port are now…

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Lego Officially Reveals New Mario Sets That Fans Have Been Begging For

Nintendo and Lego revealed the next Super Mario Lego set, with eight new builds that finally include highly requested minifigures.

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LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight DLC Trailer Showcases All-New Arkham Mission

Launching alongside the Switch 2 release.We've been patiently waiting for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to make its way to Switch 2, and next month's 18th September launch date is going to be all the sweeter since it also marks the arrival of the…

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The Verge (Mastodon): Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished…

Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/983307/elden-ring-nintendo-switch-2-review

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I Tested Elden Ring On Switch 2 In A Cozy Cafe And It Ran Just Fine, Which Is Great News For A Remarkable Game

You shouldn't play it in the rain/but you can play it on a train

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Should You Play Elden Ring On Switch 2?

From Software's masterpiece, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, finally hits the Nintendo Switch 2. Jake's spent the last week seeing how the game holds up on the handheld.

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Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished

FromSoftware is hoping to make a splash on the Switch 2 later this year when it launches The Duskbloods, a gothic competitive multiplayer game that's unlike anything the studio has made before. But before that, Switch 2 owners have a chance to experience the…

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Review: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (Switch 2) - An Outstanding Achievement In Open-World Design

Return of the king.At this point, what is there left to say about Elden Ring? FromSoftware has rightly become one of the most influential developers in the industry after its pioneering of the Soulslike genre, and Elden Ring is arguably its finest…

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Elden Ring plays much better than I'd expected on Switch 2, but it isn't without its flaws

The power of the Nintendo Switch 2 definitely knows its bounds, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo and its fellow publishers from trying to push the handheld device to its limits by porting some of the more demanding and gargantuan of games to the console. The…

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Here's What The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Looks Like On Switch 2

First screenshots released.After the announcement of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Remastered for the Switch 2, you're no doubt itching to see what the game looks like on Nintendo's console.Well, thanks to a listing on the Japanese eShop, we now have our first…

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Chinese Pokémon-like Open-World Game With 15 million Players Is Set to Launch Globally

After a successful launch in China in March, the cozy game Roco Kingdom is coming to players worldwide in a closed beta this October.

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Video: Here's Your Best Look At Mega Man: Dual Override Running On Switch 2

Almost 10 minutes of raw gameplay.The chaps over at VGC have posted a new gameplay video of Mega Man: Dual Override running on the Switch 2, and it's looking awesome.Having played a demo at Gamescom, VGC managed to experience three stages from the game,…

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Worms: Galactic Tactics Trailer Includes A Mysterious Tease For Another Project

A remake, perhaps?Gamescom ONL brought us a pretty sweet trailer to kick off the festivities with Worms: Galactic Tactics.Developed by Absolutely games and published by Team17, this is a fresh take on Worms that shifts the action to a more traditional…

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Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer

The Witcher 3! Lego Skylines! Mewgenics!Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 has now wrapped up after roughly 2 hours' worth of new gaming announcements and updates.As expected, trailers for titles on Switch 1 and 2 were a little thin on the ground, but we still…

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New Mario LEGO Minifigure Sets Are Small, But They Won't Break The Bank

LE(t's-a)GO.After being teased back in MAR10 Day earlier this year, it looks like LEGO is finally starting to lift the lid on its upcoming Minifigure-focused Mario sets, scheduled to release in 2027.While the Lego website doesn't host any info for the…

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Stage Tour Is Looking More And More Like The Guitar Hero Revival We Sorely Need

Bring down the roof this December.RedOctane has released a new trailer for its upcoming rhythm title Stage Tour, confirming a release date of 10th December 2026 for the Switch 2.Rocking out to Mötley Crüe's Kickstart Your Heart, the trailer is a perfect…

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LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Sets Unveiled, Including Bowser's Castle and Mario Kart

LEGO has finally revealed its Super Mario range that will include minifigures for the first time, including playsets for Bowser's Castle and numerous Mario Kart vehicles.

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The LEGO Mario Minifigure Sets Look Like a Much-Needed ‘Reset’ for the Mario Theme

Poll: What's Your Verdict On Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Beta Campaign On Switch 2?

Nintendo Download: 27th August (North America)

The Verge (Mastodon): Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air…

Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air

Japanese Charts: Nintendo's Trio Of 2026 Smash Hits Keep It On Top

Newegg Has $200 Nintendo eShop Gift Cards at $173 For Today Only

Beat 'Em Up 'TMNT: Wrath Of The Mutants' Gets A Switch 2 'Ninja Edition' Next Month

Google is releasing a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September

Critically-Acclaimed The Séance Of Blake Manor Is Coming To Switch 2

Review: The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North - Legacy Edition (Switch 2) - A Middling Return To Middle-Earth

Mr. Records Could Be The Next Indie Sleeper Hit On Switch 2

Dispatch Is Getting A Super Steelbook Release On Switch 2

Stellar Blade Will Be Playable On Switch 2 At Tokyo Game Show 2026

PSA: Modern Warfare 4's Switch 2 Retail Version Is A Code-In-A-Box

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed

Video: Elden Ring Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5)

NBA 2K27 Confirms 60 FPS Performance Mode For Switch 2

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.1

Warhammer 40K FPS 'Boltgun' Locks In Sequel For Switch 2

Warhammer 40K's Boltgun Sequel Is On Its Way To Switch 2

Danganronpa 2x2 No Longer Getting A Full Cartridge Release On Switch 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder

The Duskbloods Feels Like a Nintendo Party Game in a Bloody Wrapper

Danganronpa 2×2 Switch 2 Pre-Orders Canceled After It’s Forced To Be A Game-Key Card For ‘Unavoidable Reasons’

The Verge (Mastodon): The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week…

The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week

The Wolf Among Us Remastered Goes Full Noir On Switch This October

Switch 2 Footage Is Coming Out Of Gamescom, And It's Looking Tasty

Random: This Zelda: TOTK Podracing Build Has Us Craving Galactic Racer On Switch 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Beta Will Be Playable on Switch 2 for Free This Weekend

Every LEGO Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026

Elden Ring On Switch 2 Is A Compromise, But It’s A Surprisingly Good One

Round Up: The Reviews For Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition On Switch 2 Are In

Lego Officially Reveals New Mario Sets That Fans Have Been Begging For

LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight DLC Trailer Showcases All-New Arkham Mission

The Verge (Mastodon): Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished…

I Tested Elden Ring On Switch 2 In A Cozy Cafe And It Ran Just Fine, Which Is Great News For A Remarkable Game

Should You Play Elden Ring On Switch 2?

Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn&#8217;t tarnished

Review: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (Switch 2) - An Outstanding Achievement In Open-World Design

Elden Ring plays much better than I'd expected on Switch 2, but it isn't without its flaws

Here's What The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Looks Like On Switch 2

Chinese Pokémon-like Open-World Game With 15 million Players Is Set to Launch Globally

Video: Here's Your Best Look At Mega Man: Dual Override Running On Switch 2

Worms: Galactic Tactics Trailer Includes A Mysterious Tease For Another Project

Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer

New Mario LEGO Minifigure Sets Are Small, But They Won't Break The Bank

Stage Tour Is Looking More And More Like The Guitar Hero Revival We Sorely Need

LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Sets Unveiled, Including Bowser's Castle and Mario Kart

Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished