Falcom announces Kyoto Xanadu for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
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February 5: Today, Falcom unveiled Kyoto Xanadu for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s planned for this summer.
Kyoto Xanadu is the series’ next game following Tokyo Xanadu. In the action RPG, players will dive deep beneath Kyoto, Japan to beat the monsters and mysteries.
Here’s the official blurb:
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
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During a ceremony at this year’s GDCA, winners were announced for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards.
A number of titles on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch were nominated here. Donkey Kong Bananza was up in several categories, but ultimately fell short of picking up a win. Worth noting, Blue Prince earned a couple of selections.
The full list of winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards is as follows:
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Famitsu software sales (3/2/26 – 3/8/26) – Top 30
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Pokemon Company details fixes coming to Pokemon Pokopia in upcoming patch
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The Pokemon Company today outlined a number of fixes that are currently planned for Pokemon Pokopia.
There are several known issues that will be addressed with a patch. Additionally, a couple of small improvements are planned that will be included in the same update.
You can get the full details below. Note that the information is currently only available in Japanese and this is a rough machine translation.
More: Koei Tecmo, Pokemon Pokopia
Kirby Air Riders almost brought back the old City Trial map, Sakurai explains why it didn’t happen
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According to director Masahiro Sakurai, the Kirby Air Riders teamed considered bringing back the original City Trial map from the GameCube title.
That nugget of information was shared in a new developer post today. In it, Sakurai explained that despite that consideration, the team “just couldn’t pull it off” and bringing the map back would have required “tremendous cost and effort.”
Sakurai wrote in the post:
More: Bandai Namco, Kirby Air Riders
White House now using Wii to promote Operation Epic Fury attacks against Iran
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Earlier today, the White House posted a new video on social media for Operation Epic Fury, which has dragged Nintendo into the discussion for its use of Wii footage.
The clip starts out by offering a different take on the Wii Channels that were popular back in the day. After that, the clip is cut between gameplay from Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort as well as attacks on Iranian military infrastructure.
Pixel art roguelike space shooter Hyperwired lined up for Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Hyperwired is set for release on Nintendo Switch. SelectaPlay and SidralGames are bringing it out later in 2026.
Hyperwired is a top-down action shooter with roguelike elements featuring a spaceship that has a plug hanging from it. Players will wire into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as they explore a procedurally generated galaxy.
A bunch of information can be found in the following overview:
More: Hyperwired, SelectaPlay, SidralGames
Marvel Maximum Collection unveils Nintendo Switch release date, physical release, new trailer
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We’ve got a bunch of news about Marvel Maximum Collection, including its Nintendo Switch release date, physical release, and a new trailer.
The game will initially launch digitally on March 27, 2026. A physical release will be available from Limited Run Games with pre-orders starting one day later here. In each company, the company is including a sticker sheet and booklet.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
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The Remothered series is continuing on with the just-revealed Red Nun’s Legacy, which is planned for Nintendo Switch 2. The title is planned for 2026.
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy is the third entry in the psychological horror franchise. It’s said to be the final chapter of the trilogy.
First details are available in the following overview:
The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game, announced for Nintendo Switch
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Headup, in collaboration with FrameOver, today revealed The 9th Dragon for Nintendo Switch. The two sides are currently keeping quiet on launch timing.
The 9th Dragon is a narrative-driven action game featuring tactical combat and branching choices that impact the fate of the city. Along the way, players will fight through the criminal underworld of 1980s Kowloon Walled City.
Learn more about the project with the following rundown:
