4 ways Animal Crossing can learn from Pokemon Pokopia for its next game
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
When Pokemon Pokopia was first announced for Nintendo Switch 2, I don’t think any of us really saw the game’s incredible success coming. However, it released to rave reviews just recently, and it’s so polished and well thought-out that it truly gives Animal Crossing a run for its money. In fact, many of Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ biggest problems – namely its lackluster multiplayer and numerous design hurdles and limitations – feel like they were specifically addressed in Pokemon Pokopia. As a result, Pokopia actually feels like another Animal Crossing game – just with an overarching story and a bigger focus on progression. Compared to New Horizons, Pokopia has been met with an outpouring of love and support from the Pokemon community – in fact, it may be the best-received Pokemon title of the past several years. So today, we’re going over all of the bits and pieces Animal Crossing could lift from Pokopia for its next title.
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[Let’s Talk] Will you be buying more first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games digitally following pricing changes?
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Earlier in the week, Nintendo made a somewhat surprising announcement. Moving forward, first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games will be cheaper digitally in places like the US and Canada. So when this goes into effect with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, that game will be priced $70 and $80 digitally. You can read more about the situation here and here.
Now that the news is out there, are you rethinking your purchasing habits for Nintendo Switch 2? If you’ve been going physical, will the cheaper digital option entice you to buy more games on the eShop? Let us know in the comments.
Pokemon Champions price revealed
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Switch | 0 comments
One of the big questions surrounding Pokemon Champions is how much the price would be. Although the game is free to download, there are extras that core fans may be interested in that cost extra.
Information has now come in thanks to PanFro Games. Nintendo was on hand for a demo at PAX East 2026 and spoke about what to expect in terms of pricing.
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage launch trailer – SEGA puts fighter on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
As SEGA celebrates the launch of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on Nintendo Switch 2, a new launch trailer has been published. This gives fans another look at the 3D fighter.
If you’re interested in learning more about it, check out the following details:
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5 games that benefit from Nintendo Switch 2’s Handheld Mode Boost
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Well, it’s finally happened – after writing about it in editorials for almost a year, Nintendo has gone ahead and fixed the Switch 2’s biggest flaw, being that all unpatched Switch 1 software looks blurry in handheld mode. Up until now, Nintendo has addressed the situation by issuing Switch 2 Editions of its games that increase performance. That said, though, this isn’t a solution for every single Nintendo Switch game – some third-party developers that made games no longer exist, for instance, which means some titles will never receive Switch 2 patches. So today, we’re looking at five games that currently don’t have Nintendo Switch 2 patches that benefit from the new Handheld Mode Boost feature.
Rumor: Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Star Fox game coming this year, no 3D Mario until 2027
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Insider NateTheHate has provided an update on a variety of Nintendo projects, including rumors about Zelda remake, a new Star Fox game, and the lack of a 3D Mario in 2026. This comes from a new podcast published today.
It’s claimed that Star Fox will be making a return on Nintendo Switch 2 this summer. Apparently it’ll be a classic style Star Fox game, and “the visuals are supposed to be very good”. Online multiplayer is apparently in as well. This would make sense given the appearance of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Glen Powell revealed as the voice actor for Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
News has come in about the voice behind Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Glen Powell is leading the character, it’s been revealed.
The announcement about Fox McCloud in the film was shared yesterday, and it came as a surprise to many. Although the movie was previously confirmed to have cameos with Pikmin and R.O.B., Fox’s inclusion as a Star Fox representative is a big deal. It’s still unclear how exactly he’ll fit into the story.
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Blue Reflection Quartet announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo and Gust are making Blue Reflection Quartet for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the company revealed today. The game’s release date is set for July 30, 2026.
Blue Reflection Quartet combines all four entries in the series into a single package. New features will also be included, alongside graphical updates.
First details on what to expect can be found in the following rundown:
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Devil May Cry 5 seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch 2, getting new Devil Hunter Edition
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Devil May Cry 5 is apparently coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a brand new Devil Hunter Edition.
A rating for the game has now surfaced in Taiwan. There has been no official announcement from Capcom, but that could be coming soon.
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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Ellie Lutes in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 27, 2026
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
With the arrival of the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection on the Nintendo Switch, a long-dormant corner of the Mega Man universe finally gets its moment back in the spotlight. Originally released on Nintendo DS, the Mega Man Star Force trilogy carved out its own identity by blending real-time grid-based combat with a surprisingly heartfelt story about loneliness, connection, and the digital spaces we inhabit. This collection brings together all three core entries: Mega Man Star Force, Mega Man Star Force 2, and Mega Man Star Force 3 along with their multiple version variants, giving players the most complete way to experience the series to date – but how well does the franchise hold up in 2026? And does this collection do enough to modernize a series built originally for dual screens and stylus controls?
