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My Nintendo 2026 desktop calendar

We’re just a bit into 2026, and you can celebrate the start of the new year with a new reward on My Nintendo. The site has now added a 2026 desktop calendar for those in North America.

Various characters are featured for each month. The lineup includes Samus, Tom Nook, Yoshi, Rosalina, Donkey Kong, Pauline, and more. You’ll also get a stand here to display the calendar on your desk, shelf, or nightstand.

Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection

Limited Run Games is making Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection for Nintendo Switch, the company just announced. A release date was not shared, but we’ll keep you updated on that front.

Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection includes five different games. You’ll be getting the following:

Absolum 1.1 Threads of Fate update

December 18:Dotemu  and Guard Crush have unveiled the first post-launch update for Absolum, dubbed “Threads of Fate”. Fans can get their hands on it in early 2026.

New features are planned for the game. Players can expect new challenges, an evolving world, upgraded mounts, and new skins and emotes.

The full rundown is as follows:

Terraria 1.4.5 Bigger & Boulder update

505 Games, Re-Logic, and DR Studios today announced the release of version 1.4.5 for Terraria, dubbed the “Bigger & Boulder” update.

There’s a massive amount that’s here. It features IP crossover content from the open-world game Palworld, with its beloved pals landed now in Terraria, and additional weapons, combat accessories and items, directly from the acclaimed rogue-lite Dead Cells.

Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics release date launch lineup

Nintendo has now set confirmed launch lineup for Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics. This is going live on February 17, 2026 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

Galactic Pinball, 3D-Tetris, and Teleroboxer, Virtual Boy Wario Land, The Mansion of Innsmouth, Golf, and Red Alarm are due out at first. Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, Vertical Force, and V-Tetris are also planned for this year. Zero Racers and D-Hopper, which were previously unreleased, are slated for 2026 as well.

Splatoon 3 update 11.0.0

Nintendo is still delivering updates for Splatoon 3, and this week, version 11.0.0 is going live. Players can download it starting January 28 (January 29 in Europe).

The update includes Flow Aura, the ability to see an opponent’s remaining health, hit detection changes, and more. The latest balance adjustments and fixes are here as well.

The full rundown is as follows:

Fortuna Magus

Kemco has been bringing RPGs to Nintendo Switch pretty regularly, and next up is Fortuna Magus. The game is planned for this March with a specific date to be provided later.

Fortuna Magus will offer more turn-based battles. The game takes place in a world where magi are persecuted and has players going on a journey to rescue their missing father.

Further details can be found in the following overview:

Tales of Berseria Remastered Magilou

Tales of Berseria Remastered has received another character trailer, and now we have a look at Magilou.

This woman likes to be called the “Great Sorceress” or “Mistress of the Menagerie”. However, her reputation is more akin to “unlicensed witchcraft”.

Kirby Air Riders 1.3.0 update

Kirby Air Riders players can now access the game’s latest update with version 1.3.0.

This is a pretty big patch with some new features such as the ability to play online with two players on the same system in quick matches and paddocks. Elsewhere, a ton of balance adjustments have been implemented. A slew of bug fixes have been implemented as well.

The full rundown is as follows:

Fighting Force Collection trailer

To celebrate the recent launch of Fighting Force Collection, a new launch trailer has arrived. These classics, previously released on PlayStation, are back and give players a chance to jump back into the shoes of Hawk Manson (or one of four members of his hardcore crew) to break, smash, and pummel through baddies.

Here’s some additional information:


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