Nintendo maintenance schedule – April 5, 2026 – eShop and Switch Online sessions
Posted on 1 hour ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch 2, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of April 5, 2026:
Two new sessions have been added to the docket. With the first one, there’ll be a bit of eShop downtime. Following that, a session is planned involving Nintendo Switch Online on the Home Menu.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of April 5, 2026:
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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release
Posted on 3 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release.
This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s nothing really included. Rather than coming with all content, you’ll need to download the game first. After that you don’t need to connect online, but you need to insert the card each time you play.
List of all Nintendo Switch demos
Posted on 5 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Thousands of games are currently available on Nintendo Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Mouse: P.I. For Hire, People of Note, more
Posted on 10 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Mouse: P.I. For Hire, People of Note, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 5, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia with another strong week
Posted on 12 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 5, 2026 are now available.
No surprises here as Pokemon Pokopia is still #1. In terms of new titles, South of Midnight debuts at #9. Super Meat Boy 3D and Darwin’s Paradox are out of the top ten at #17 and #19 respectively.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 5, 2026:
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[Let’s Talk] Rate The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Posted on 16 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie finally released this week. Three years after the previous film, Nintendo’s famous plumber is back. There are even some unexpected inclusions this time with Fox McCloud from Star Fox making an appearance.
Did you get a chance to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this week? If so, what’s your rating for the film? Let us know in the comments below.
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Famitsu review scores – April 4, 2026 – MotionRec and more
Posted on 19 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
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Chucklefish on why Witchbrook has taken a decade to release
Posted on 20 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donna Orlowski, the COO of Chucklefish, has explained why Witchbrook has taken so long to release.
Back in 2016, the project was first teased. A year later, it was announced as Spellbrook, and then became Witchbrook in 2018. We’ve essentially seen the last decade fly by, but the game has still yet to debut.
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Next Level Games wanted Link in Mario Strikers Charged
Posted on 22 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
According to a developer that worked on Mario Strikers Charged, there was some consideration for having Link in Mario Strikers Charged.
As a Mario game, Strikers Charged expectedly stuck with characters associated with that franchise. However, there was the possibility of bringing in that famous character from The Legend of Zelda.
Pokemon Pokopia Mystery Gift codes list
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Pokemon Pokopia is now starting to receive codes for Mystery Gift, and this post will round them all up as they’re released. We’ll keep our list updated with expiring ones as well.
Fans can take advantage of codes and distributions to obtain different items. Expect to see decorations and more.
