MotoGP 26 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: gameplay]
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March 5: Milestone today confirmed that it’s developing MotoGP 26, and it’s heading to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s slated for April 29, 2026.
MotoGP will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. The game will be introducing dynamic Rider Ratings, a rider-based handling system, and an expanded Career mode.
Here are the first details:
Pokemon Pokopia icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
March 4: To mark the launch of Pokemon Pokopia, new icons have just been made available on Nintendo Switch Online.
Designs are available for characters, backgrounds, and frames. For each character, it costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. Backgrounds and frames go for 5 Platinum Points each.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Mega Man DLC Pack release date, teaser trailer [update: full trailer]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
March 18: SEGA has just come through with the release date for the Mega Man DLC Pack in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. It’ll be available on March 25, 2026.
Even after the Mega Man DLC, there’ll still be more content to come. The full DLC lineup – both released as well as what’s upcoming – includes Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and Avatar Legends.
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Nintendo clarifies Switch 2 pricing changes in new statement, says physical prices aren’t going up
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We have an update from Nintendo regarding the price changes for Switch 2 which should clarify the situation.
In its announcement today, the company said that “new Nintendo published digital titles exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 will have an MSRP that is different from physical versions.” Some were confused about what that actually meant.
Essentially, what’s going on here is that the digital versions will have lower prices than physical moving forward. If you’re only buying games on the Nintendo eShop for Switch 2, you’ll basically be saving money on your purchases.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Richard Ford in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: March 26, 2026
Developer: AM2 and RGG Studio
Publisher: SEGA
Virtua Fighter 5 is back …again! Originally released in Japanese arcades back in July 2006, Virtua Fighter 5 is the most recent title in the legacy SEGA series that helped shape modern 3D fighters. There have been several revisions for arcades and consoles over its 20-year history. Now in 2026, we have another version that is almost unrecognizable from its first home release on the PlayStation 3. Running in RGG’s Dragon Engine, in use since Yakuza 6, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage has a whole new facelift, UI redesign, improved sound design, battle changes, new costumes, DLC and rollback netcode for online fighting at an optimal level. If Nintendo gamers want their first taste of the magic that made Virtua Fighter 5 a game so good they’ve been releasing it for two decades, the ultimate version of the martial arts masterpiece is here on Switch 2.
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Warframe Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – third-person action shooter upgraded for the new console
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Digital Extremes has come out with a fresh launch trailer for Warframe on Nintendo Switch 2. It launches alongside the newest major update, The Shadowgrapher, which is free to players.
Here’s some additional information about the game:
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Pokemon Champions dev talks future plans, could be around “forever”
Posted on 1 week ago by Carlos in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Pokemon Champions finally had its release date revealed yesterday, launching on April 8 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a strong promise to further expand the franchise’s competitive scene. According to the game’s producer, Masaaki Hoshino, the expectation is for the title to last for many years.
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Village in the Shade announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
NIS America is localizing Village in the Shade for release int he west, the company just announced. The game launches this fall on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Village in the Shade is known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan. The game will see its Japanese release on July 30, 2026.
Metacritic’s 16th annual game publisher rankings released, Nintendo ranks #12
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Metacritic just went live with its 16th annual publisher rankings, and as usual we’re able to get a look at Nintendo’s placement. The company did see an improvement this past year.
Previously, Nintendo ranked #22 in 2024. In 2025, the company was actually powered by past titles – Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom’s new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition scored well with critics and were some of the highest rated releases. Another game that did well was Donkey Kong Bananza, which had a score of 91. Drag x Drive was one title which lowered Nintendo’s Metascore.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Super Mario Bros. Wonder already receiving one update before the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launched, and another has just dropped with version 1.2.0.
One of the main highlights of the update is that it’ll be easier to collect decorative flowers on Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, Thai is now supported.
The full rundown is as follows:
