Nintendo has cut the price of some upcoming amiibo
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
These days we’re used to hearing about price increases, but in the case of amiibo, it looks like there’s a bit of a cut happening.
For now the news seems to be for three specific upcoming figures. First, for Meta Knight’s Kirby Air Riders amiibo, this was initially priced at $49.99, but is now down to $44.99. We also know that Mario will soon have his own figure along with Rosalina for Super Mario Galaxy. They were initially set at $39.99, but have dropped to $34.99.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for February 5, 2026
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of February 5, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Lovish.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – January 31, 2026 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays on top
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 31, 2026 are now available.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has had a renaissance this month thanks to its new 3.0.0 update (and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition). Because of that, it’s been able to stay at #1, which is the case again this time around.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 31, 2026:
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Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launch trailer
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Core Keeper just received a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition this week, and now we have a launch trailer. The game has arrived on Nintendo’s latest console with a few upgrades.
Here’s some information about what to expect:
More: Core Keeper, Fireshine Games, Pugstorm
Bandit Trap announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: delay]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
November 18: Bandit Trap will be released on Nintendo Switch 2, publisher PM Studios and developer Picomy announced today. The launch is taking place on February 6, 2025.
Bandit Trap is a three-versus-one multiplayer action game. In it, players take on the role of either scheming Bandit or intrepid Trapper, and it’s all about stealing treasure.
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
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Dispatch dev puts out lengthy statement about Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions, planning update to restore censored content
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
After what’s been a controversial past few days – to say the least – for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions of Dispatch, developer AdHoc has followed up with a lengthy statement of its own.
We technically already heard from the studio a few days ago, but that was a brief message. Now the team has taken to Discord and provided fans with a big explanation and hope regarding a future update.
More: AdHoc Studio, Dispatch, top
Greyhill Incident: Re-probed Edition heading to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Perp Games is planning a new Nintendo Switch version of Greyhill Incident with a “Re-probed Edition” release, the company has announced. It’ll be ready to go on February 10, 2026.
Greyhill Incident was a pretty anticipated horror game a few years back. While the reception didn’t live up to the initial hype, there’s now new content and an alternative ending which will hopefully prop up the experience a bit.
Here’s an official overview:
Apex Legends is shutting down on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Apex Legends is going offline on Nintendo Switch later this year, EA and Respawn Entertainment announced today. Those playing the game on the console will be unable to do so starting August 4, 2026.
For those playing on Nintendo Switch 2, that version will be unaffected. It can still be accessed going forward and there are currently no plans to shut down on that console.
Here’s the full rundown on everything happening with the shutdown of Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch:
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Octopath Traveler 0 update out now, patch notes – performance improvements and more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Square Enix has issued a new update for Octopath Traveler 0. If you’re not seeing it on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it should be available soon.
Octopath Traveler 0 has made improvements to performance as well as sound quality. Additionally, the team has addressed several fixes.
The full rundown is as follows:
Turn-based RPG musical People of Note announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Iridium Studios plan on bringing their upcoming title People of Note to Nintendo Switch 2, the two sides announced today. A release is expected in 2026.
People of Note is a turn-based RPG, but revolves around musical numbers. You’ll follow the journey of Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom.
Fans can find more details in the following overview:
