Nintendo is releasing a brand new mobile game titled Pictonico, the company just revealed. It will be available on May 28, 2026.
Pictonico is a mini-game experience centered around using photos. You can use your own face (or friends as well) across 80 different challenges. It’s already drawing comparisons to Face Raiders on Nintendo 3DS.
Unreal Engine 5 recently released a new preview for its version 5.8 update which could bring about benefits for Nintendo Switch 2 games.
The company is prioritizing performance advancements, which has become continually important over the past few months. As part of this, a new Lumen mode has been revealed that targets 60 FPS on all gaming systems, including handhelds. Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t specifically mentioned, but the platform stands to profit in the future.
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Original: Good news for Pokemon fans: if you missed out on the Pokemon Deluxe Character Guide Limited Edition after pre-orders went live a few days ago, they’re available once again.
The guide was revealed last week with two versions: a standard copy and the previously-mentioned limited edition. However, after about a day, pre-orders of the limited edition sold out on Amazon. Other than GameStop, there wasn’t anywhere you could get it.
A new version 1.7 update has been announced for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown. On Nintendo Switch 2, it should be out in early June.
Version 1.7 is highlighted by the Delta Flyer, completely free for all players. Also included is a brand-new questline with Tom Paris in Sector 7, construction mechanics, and a combat ally role that won’t split your rewards. That’s along with new Delta Flyer-specific branches in several existing quests, including Old Friends, New Enemies, The Drone, and Uprising.
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The character trailers continue for Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, and next up is a look at Nazamil.
Nazamil was born to a Renan lord and is a Dahnan slave. The young girl comes from a rare lineage age and has extraordinary powers. Because she feels like an outside, she’s given up on finding acceptance.
New information has been discovered that indicates Nintendo has been denied a patent for Poke Ball-style capture-and-release mechanics on touchscreen devices. This would apply to hardware like phones and tablets.
All of this goes back to Nintendo’s battle with Pocketpair and Palworld that’s been taking place for about a year now. The Big N, along with The Pokemon Company, was originally looking for an “injunction against infringement and compensation for damages”. The companies felt that Palworld “infringes multiple patent rights.” More information about what went on throughout 2025 between these companies can be found here.
Dotemu and Tribute Games revealed DLC plans for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, starting with the arrival of Cyclops and The Thing today.
This first DLC is out today on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Here’s some information about the new DLC characters:
Ratalaika Games, along with Burst Games, have announced the upcoming release of Chicken Climber on Nintendo Switch. The game will be available this Friday, May 22.
Chicken Climber is a vertical platformer. The only way to progress is the game is by jumping – there is no standard movement otherwise.
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Nintendo will be attending Gamescom 2026, it’s been announced.
Specifics about the company’s activities have yet to be confirmed. However, as always, you can expect playable demos, and attendees can also look forward to various events such as tournaments.
Thousands of games are currently available on Nintendo Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
