Off launch trailer – cult classic RPG comes to Nintendo Switch
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Fangamer and Mortis Ghost have a new launch trailer ready for Off. The cult-classic RPG has made it to Nintendo Switch as a reworked release that stays true to the original vision, but adds contributions from award-winning composers and brand-new bosses.
More information about what to expect can be found in the following overview:
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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga coming to Nintendo Switch [update: delay]
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December 20: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is on the way to Nintendo Switch, it’s just been revealed. The game launches in 2025.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga originally released in 2010 for the PSP. It has never left Japan and has not appeared on new platforms since then – until now.
Here’s a full overview of the game:
Beat ’em up game John Fox coming to Nintendo Switch
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Ratalaika Games, 9Ratones, and SergioPoverony have announced John Fox for Nintendo Switch. The title launches on February 6, 2026.
John Fox is a beat ’em up game. Playing as an elite warrior and super soldier, after your pet Milo is killed, you’ll go on a revenge mission.
Check out further details in the following rundown:
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New details on how Mega Evolution works in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, first look at Lumiose City map
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Hands-on impressions are starting to come in for Pokemon Legends: Z-A with the game making a playable appearance at the Pokemon World Championships, and new details have surfaced about how Mega Evolution works.
Mega Evolution is one of the key mechanics in the upcoming title. A feature returning from Pokemon X and Y, some creatures can become stronger and chance appearance when they transform. There’ll even be some new Mega Evolutions this time around.
Here’s the full roundup of how Mega Evolutions work in Pokemon Legends: Z-A:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
First images released from Sonic Mania 2 prototype
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Sonic Mania 2 never came to be, but a first look at the prototype has now been revealed with new images.
Director Christian Whitehead posted a few shots on social media. These images were shared in celebration of the game’s eighth anniversary.
More: SEGA, Sonic Mania, top
PETA calls for Nintendo to redesign Mario Kart World’s Cow without nose ring
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch 2 | 0 comments
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known as PETA, is now taking issue with Mario Kart World and specifically the Cow character.
Cow is playable for the first time in series history. With that new popularity and overall interest in the game, it’s caught the attention of PETA. The organization is requesting for the nose ring to be removed.
PETA says that in the real world, these rings “are used by the meat and dairy industries to exploit, control, and even drag animals to their deaths.” The letter further goes on to talk about issues with the piercing.
PETA’s full letter to Nintendo about Mario Kart World’s Cow is as follows:
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet just released special Farigiraf Mystery Gift distribution code for 2025 World Championships
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The 2025 Pokemon World Championships are now underway, and to celebrate, a special Mystery Gift code distribution has started for Ceribelli’s Farigiraf.
Ceribelli was the winner of last year’s event. With the Farigiraf featured in this distribution, it comes in at level 50 and is of the Water Tera Type. The creature’s lineup of moves include Psychic Noise, Foul Play, Helping Hand, and Trick Room with the Armor Tail ability and Electric Seed as a held item.
Here’s you can claim the new distribution for both games:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Drag x Drive made by just 20 devs, includes Hisashi Nogami of Animal Crossing and Splatoon fame
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Following the release of Drag x Drive, fans are diving into the game’s credits, which includes Hisashi Nogami – who previously worked on Animal Crossing and Splatoon.
Drag x Drive is one of Nintendo’s smaller teams in recent years. Looking at the core development team, it looks like there were just twenty people involved.
The full lineup is as follows:
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Tempered Hue announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Today, Zugalu Entertainment announced that it’s planning Tempered Hue for Nintendo Switch 2. The game is targeting a Q3 2026 launch.
Tempered Hue is all about about running a blacksmith shop. There’s crafting, material gathering in caverns, selling items, and more.
Additional information is available in the following overview:
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Borderlands 4 won’t have split-screen co-op on Nintendo Switch 2
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If you’re planning on picking up Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, you should keep in mind that split-screen co-op won’t be included. On the bright side, there is support for cross-play.
Split-screen co-op will be available on other consoles. However, it won’t be offered on Nintendo’s system, according to a support page. Specifics aren’t provided as to why that is.
A note in the FAQ states the following regarding split-screen co-op for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2:
