You can now save $10 on physical Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in special pre-order sale for Nintendo Switch 2
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You almost never see a first-party Nintendo game on sale before release, but that’s exactly what’s happened with a couple of upcoming Switch 2 titles as Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book have been discounted.
Both games are currently $10 off. Splatoon Raiders is down to $50 while Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is available for $60. The actual prices you’ll find at most retailers is $60 and $70 respectively.
Miyamoto understands criticism of Peach always needing to be rescued in Mario games, wanted to make up for it in the movies
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Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has spoken about the approach to Peach’s character in the games and how he wanted to change things up for the movies.
In the mainline Super Mario titles, they’re typically about Peach being kidnapped. She’s essentially sidelined until the end when Mario rescues her. There’s been some criticism about this, which Miyamoto says he understands, but wanted to address this by changing things up with the movies.
Madden NFL 27 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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Madden NFL 27 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, a listing on the eShop reveals. Specifically, a page has been added to the Japanese store.
Madden NFL 27’s upcoming launch means we’re finally getting the series on a Nintendo console in back-to-back years once again. Madden NFL 26 released last year and it was the first time we saw it on a Nintendo console since the Wii U days.
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Axe Cop set for Nintendo Switch release
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Electric Airship, along with Red Triangle Games, have revealed plans to bring Axe Cop to Nintendo Switch. Look for it on May 4, 2026.
Axe Cop is a classic-style turn-based RPG, which was written by a literal five year old. Players will take on various villains such as Bad Santa Claus and Dr. Stinkyhead as they look to obtain three magic gems to power a device that can turn any bad guy into a good guy.
Learn more with the following overview:
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Magical Blush, a a spell-infused 2D action adventure game, announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Magical Blush is in the works for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Dangen Entertainment and Alkacer Game Studio revealed today. Release timing for these platforms will be shared later.
Magical Blush is a a spell-infused 2D action adventure game. It features a mix of fast-paced combat with exploration-driven design, offering a fresh take on the Metroidvania formula from a top-down perspective.
We’ve got much more information in the following overview:
Rumor: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie digital release happening next month [update: new date]
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April 27: Now that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has hit theaters, the next question is when it will be available for digital purchase. Apparently, it’s happening very soon.
When to Stream reports that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available to stream starting on May 5, 2026. In a way, that would be a quick turnaround considering the film just came to theaters this month. However, When to Stream does have a track record when it comes to nailing streaming dates. Whether that will happen again here remains to be seen – as of now there has been no official announcement.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game trailer introduces Sokka
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has released a new trailer specifically focusing on Sokka.
Sokka doesn’t have any special bending abilities like many characters in the universe do. However, he’s capable of using different weapons and tools, including boomerangs and swords.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth confirms Nintendo Switch 2 resolution, dev talks hair rendering changes
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Wondering what to expect from the resolution of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2? Thanks to director Naoki Hamaguchi, we now have that information.
Hamaguchi revealed in an interview that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has an internal resolution that ranges between 756p and 380p in handheld mode. For docked, the internal range is between 1080p and 540p. However, the actual output resolution is higher for both play styles due to DLSS.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reveals Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate, resolution, and DLSS usage
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With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in just a couple of weeks, we now have confirmed tech specs for this version with details available for frame rate, resolution, and DLSS usage. Axel Torvenius, creative director at MachineGames, provided the information in an interview with Nintendo Everything.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will have a resolution of 1080p in docked mode and 720p in handheld mode. We’ve also been told that a dynamic native resolution is used. Although the game runs at full resolution for much of the experience, when it drops to maintain frame rate, DLSS is implemented. DLSS essentially ensures the stable 1080p / 720p resolution.
Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes getting Zohar as new DLC character
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Today, Arc System Works and French-Bread made it known that they’re releasing Zohar as a new DLC character for Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes. Expect a release on Nintendo Switch this summer.
Here’s what Arc System Works had to say about the announcement:
