[Let’s Talk] Will you be giving Nintendo’s new game Pictonico a shot?
Posted on 22 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
Nintendo loves its surprises, and we got another one of those this week with Pictonico. Out of nowhere, the company revealed the new game for mobile, and we know it’s coming out in just a few days. You can learn more about it here.
Pictonico is all about having fun with your pictures with a collection of silly mini-games starring you and your friends / loved ones. Technically it’s free to start – you can try out the different games, but you’ll need to pay to experience everything it has to offer.
What do you make of Nintendo’s announcement this week? Will you be giving Pictonico a shot when it launches next week? Let us know in the comments.
Ranking the Zelda games on Nintendo Switch from best to worst
Posted on 1 day ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
As The Legend of Zelda celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, we’ve put together a ranking of the games on Nintendo Switch from best to worst.
Fans of the Zelda series have it very, very good on the console. You’ve got two new groundbreaking games, plenty of high-quality remakes, and access to a majority of past titles via Nintendo Switch Online. If you’re looking to get into the franchise for the first time, we’ve ranked every main series game released for Nintendo Switch from best to worst. Or, in this case, best to “least best” – since it’s extremely rare that the Zelda series gets an objectively bad game.
Do note, however, that we’re only including Nintendo Switch games here. Nintendo Switch Online includes tons of fantastic Zelda games like Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, but they’re not included on the list this time around. We did rank the top 10 Zelda games of all time back in 2024, if you’re interested in reading that first.
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Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 2 days ago by Ellie Lutes in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed) / Switch
Release date: May 28, 2026
Developer: Halfbrick Studios
Publisher: PM Studios
Capturing the hearts of kids and adults the world over, our favorite Blue Heeler and her family sit down at the table and embark on an adventure together. Bluey and Bingo start out doing a little artwork, but after Dad snarkily snatches the Gold Pen that Bluey needs to finish her drawing, the atmosphere changes and problem solving begins. Can Bluey and Bingo rise to the challenges that Dad sets in front of them, or will the drawing remain incomplete? This is what awaits us in Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen.
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Bubsy 4D review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 3 days ago by Richard Ford in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 / Switch (reviewed)
Release date: May 22, 2026
Developer: Fabraz
Publisher: Atari
I don’t need to talk about Bubsy’s standing in the wider gaming community; everyone knows about the bobcats much-maligned original releases during the big platformer mascot boom of the 90s. Still, perhaps in some capacity due to him being the target of many an online game reviewer’s ridicule, he has remained in the cultural zeitgeist. In the last decade, Bubsy has returned to the forefront with a few decent 2D platformers harkening back to his roots, and a collection last year of all his ‘greatest hits’ to get people up to speed ahead of the release of this new title, Bubsy 4D. By far and away, this is the most fun Bubsy title to date and indie developer Fabraz deserve massive credit for getting this bobcat into a place where I can say I thoroughly enjoyed my short but sweet experience with his latest title.
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 4 days ago by Ellie Lutes in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: May 22, 2026
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Two planets hurl together through the cosmos, entangled in a three hundred years’ long war with the planet Rena ruling over Dahna and its people. Dahna’s resources are mined and pillaged to benefit the ruling Renans, and the Dahnan people are subjugated and treated as work slaves. Two people born on different worlds decide to change fate and create a new path – and after doing so, the journey continues onward with the mysterious young Nazamil. Born of both Renan and Dahnan blood, Nazamil’s introduction leads the party down a new path of adventure and intrigues.
The best SD cards for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, today we’re going over the best SD cards you can get for the system.
In today’s world, digital gaming is more common than ever. It’s super easy to download a game from the Nintendo eShop without even having to leave your house – and on Switch, it was fairly easy, as big microSD cards weren’t terribly expensive. That said, the Nintendo Switch 2 only uses microSD Express cards, which are completely different – and as you may have guessed, much more expensive. There aren’t a ton of viable options on the market right now, and none of them are particularly cheap. That said, not only will we go over the best microSD cards for Nintendo Switch 2, but also some tips to help save on storage space.
The confusing discrepancies of Rosalina’s backstory
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we’re going over the differences between Rosalina’s backstory in the game and the film. Full spoilers ahead, so please be warned.
Super Mario Galaxy is one of the most beloved games in the series, and part of the reason why is that it introduced Rosalina and gave her a good deal of character development compared to others in the Mario series. Of course, her backstory isn’t some super-deep extreme lore type of thing, but it’s still much more than most other characters have received. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has its own take on her backstory, to say the least.
Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it in 2026? Our verdict
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over every single aspect of Nintendo Switch Online as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each one to answer the question of whether the service is worth it.
Believe it or not, Nintendo Switch Online is turning eight years old later this year. And needless to say, it didn’t go over all too well when it first launched all the way back in 2018. Up until then, online play in Nintendo games was free, and players weren’t too keen on turning that basic ability into a permanent subscription. Fast forward to now, though, and NSO offers all sorts of benefits beyond your typical online matches. So the question is, then: is Nintendo Switch Online worth it with a subscription in 2026?
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Best Nintendo Switch games for kids
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, we’re sharing out list of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids. Nintendo titles in particular have just about always been friendly for all ages, which also means a big portion of the system’s library is also accessible for gamers starting out.
Below are a few games that would be perfect for anyone looking to get into video games for the first time. We’re mostly sticking with Nintendo, but we’ll also throw in a couple of extras.
[Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2?
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Things were a bit quiet on the Nintendo front last week and this week due to holidays in Japan, but that changed very quickly towards the end of Wednesday. Out of nowhere, the company announced and immediately broadcasted a Star Fox Direct, which revealed a remake of Star Fox 64 for Nintendo Switch 2. The title is coming very soon with its launch planned for June 25, 2026.
As a remake, the graphics have been fully redone as you’d expect. Nintendo is throwing in some new elements, including a new 4-vs-4 multiplayer Battle Mode, new detailed cutscenes, and more. You can find all of the details here.
Based on what we’ve seen so far, how are you feeling about the game? Do you plan on picking up Star Fox when it launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next month? Let us know in the comments.
