It’s been revealed that longtime Nintendo designer Hideki Konno has left the company after about forty years.
Konno joined Nintendo way back in 1986. His first game was Super Mario Bros. 2, but he’s had quite the resume since. For a long time, he was the producer for most Mario Kart titles (director on Super Mario Kart) – though Kosuke Yabuki took over that job starting with Mario Kart 8. He was also the director of Luigi’s Mansion on GameCube. As the general producer of mobile development, Konno worked on Miitomo, Dr. Mario World, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Mario Kart Tour.
January 22: Nintendo is set to release three new amiibo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the company announced today. The full set is planned for March 26, 2026.
The new amiibo are for Elephant Mario, Poplin & Prince Florian, and Captain Toad & Talking Flower. Similar to other figures, they’ll have limited functionality. When scanning them in Super Mario Bros. Wonder or Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, you’ll get power-up items in courses.
A physical release is planned for Long Gone Days on Nintendo Switch, Serenity Forge has announced. Fans can look forward to boxed versions in Q2 2026.
Serenity Forge will offer a collector’s edition, which includes the game, a sticker sheet, an art book, luggage tag, CD soundtrack, acrylic chibi standees, and a special box. Of course, a standard copy will be available as well.
Wild Rooster is putting Astro Party EX on Nintendo Switch next week, the developer has announced. Fans can try it starting on January 27, 2026.
Astro Party EX is a multiplayer space brawler. The twist here is that ships in the game can only turn right.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
Going along with the arrival of Forgive Me Father 2 on Nintendo Switch, a launch trailer has come in. The Lovecraftian first-person shooter that melds grotesque cosmic horror with insane carnage just made it to the system.
Further details can be found in the following rundown:
Everwarder is coming to Nintendo Switch in just a few days, indie.io and qLate have announced. It’ll be out on January 29, 2026.
Everwarder features a mix of roguelite exploration and survival with strategic tower defense gameplay. The game takes place in a world beset by darkness and has players controlling a magical guardian tasked with pushing back the dark with dazzling neon lights and spawned defenders, protecting the life of a trapped spirit.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
Capcom is bringing both Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village to Nintendo Switch next month, and now gameplay has surfaced of both titles running on the hardware.
The latest episode of Capcom TV aired this week. During the show, extensive footage of both titles was shown. This is the first time we’ve seen gameplay of the ports.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct is taking place on January 25, Nintendo just announced. It will air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
The presentation promises “an exclusive look” at the upcoming film – so in other words, expect a new trailer. Unsurprisingly, there will not be any game information shared here.
Below is where you can watch the January 2026 Direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie:
Sonomio Games today announced Welcome To Mars 9, which is lined up for Nintendo Switch. It’s expected to launch later in 2026.
Welcome To Mars 9 is a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure game. In it, players will explore a mysterious space station orbiting Mars where comfort, luxury, and safety hide a disturbing truth.
Learn more about the project with the following information:
Level-5 has announced Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has sold over 800,000 copies, releasing a special artwork in commemoration of this milestone. They have also announced that the next major update to the title, will be released on January 28, 2026.
