Nintendo maintenance schedule – April 5, 2026 – eShop and Switch Online sessions
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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
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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.
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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Famitsu review scores – April 4, 2026 – MotionRec and more
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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.
More: Game Freak, Koei Tecmo, Pokemon Pokopia
Another Eden Begins gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
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Wright Flyer Studios just set the release date for Another Eden Begins on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Today, the company announced that the game is arriving for both systems on September 17, 2026.
We just heard about Another Eden Begins as part of a Nintendo Direct earlier this year. Previously, it had a summer launch window.
Those that need a recap on the game can check out the following overview:
Akuma Rise heading to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Kemco’s RPG lineup on Nintendo Switch will soon be expanding once again as the company has announced Akuma Rise for the platform. It’ll be ready to go on May 7, 2026.
Akuma Rise is an RPG made by Exe Create. In the game, you’ll journey through the Shadow Realm with three princesses.
Additional information can be found in the following store description:
