[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – January 2026
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up last week. Now that we’re in January (and 2026), we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Given the holiday period and very start of the year, things have been slow for new releases. Still, it’s the perfect time to catch up on games you may have missed. No matter what you’re playing currently, let us know in the comments.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Taioh in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed) / Switch
Release date: January 15, 2026
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
For more than two decades, The Legend of Heroes has been quietly building one of the most intricate and patient narratives in video game history. What began in 2004 with Trails in the Sky evolved into a sprawling, interconnected saga spanning multiple arcs, continents, and generations of characters, all unfolding within a single, meticulously constructed world. Unlike many long-running RPG franchises that reset with each entry, the Trails series treats its timeline as sacred: political shifts linger, personal choices echo forward, and side characters return years later shaped by events players once thought complete. By the time Trails Beyond the Horizon arrives, it does not stand alone so much as it stands atop the accumulated weight of twenty years of storytelling ambition. With that legacy in mind, Trails Beyond the Horizon arrives with immense expectations.
Here’s what to expect from Nintendo in 2026
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Here’s what we can expect from Nintendo in 2026: video games. And also spending a ton of money on them. So far, Nintendo’s first and second-party output includes Mario Tennis Fever, Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and Switch 2 Editions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We’re already getting these games, so I won’t talk about any of these titles at length. Instead, we’re talking about all-new content we can potentially look forward to this year.
Images show rare prototype of Nintendo’s Wii U Pro Controller
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Have you ever wondered what the Wii U Pro Controller looked like during its early days? Thanks to some new photos, now you can see what Nintendo was cooking up during initial development.
Reddit user moreretrograde actually shared the shots a couple of months ago. However, they started to circulate more widely this week.
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Data points to slow Nintendo Switch 2 sales during holiday period
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According to data from The Game Business, Nintendo Switch 2 sales in the US and Europe during the last few weeks of 2025 were down compared to Switch 1.
Looking at the US, for the holiday period, we’re hearing that the new console saw sales that were 35 percent lower than the original Nintendo Switch. Circana previously reported that overall gaming sales had their worst November since 1995.
Nintendo Download – January 8, 2026 (North America) – Suika Game Planet, Big Hops, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of January 8, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Suika Game Planet, Big Hops, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (12/22/25 – 12/28/25) – Nintendo Switch 2 has another big week, Mario Kart World leads
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Mario Tennis Fever overview trailer just released, details amiibo support
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Nintendo has come out with a brand new overview trailer for Mario Tennis Fever.
Much of what we see here was initially covered as part of the initial reveal. Various aspects are explored in detail though, including amiibo support. In Mario Tennis Fever.
Bowser Jr., Bowser, Mario, Luigi, Peach, Rosalina, Yoshi, Waluigi, Wario, Toad, Daisy, and Donkey Kong are all compatible figures. Scan one of these amiibo in Mario Tennis Fever to use a tennis ball with the design based on the character.
Here’s the latest information about the game:
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Nintendo reveals light purple and light green Joy-Con 2 for Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo is preparing new light purple and light green Joy-Con 2 for Switch 2, the company just revealed. The controllers arrive on February 12, 2026, just in time for Mario Tennis Fever.
News about the light purple and light green Joy-Con 2 for Switch 2 just dropped on the Nintendo Today app. The announcement should be spreading elsewhere shortly.
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Pokemon Legends Arceus vs. Legends Z-A – comparison and deciding which is better
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Pokemon franchise has had a rocky few years, to say the least. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, and Violet all launched with shockingly poor optimization and performance, respectively, which understandably wound up damaging the franchise’s reputation. That said, things haven’t been all bad for Pokemon – Pokemon Legends: Arceus was by far and away the best-received Pokemon game on Nintendo Switch, and despite the recent backlash towards Pokemon Legends: Z-A that has become typical for the series, it’s been received very well too.
They say comparison is the thief of joy – but that phrase is tossed out the window when it comes to video games, because comparison is the foundation of most discussion around games these days. So today, we’re comparing Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Legends: Z-A to decide which one comes out on top. We’ll be looking at three categories: gameplay, presentation, and story. Do note that we’ll be discussing story spoilers for both games, so keep that in mind before you continue.
