Rumor: EA survey may point to new MySims game for Nintendo Switch
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Although nothing is official at this time, there could be hints of a possible new MySims game coming to Nintendo Switch.
This week, EA allegedly sent a confidential survey to select Sims players. One of the questions is particularly interesting. it refers to a new MySims for Nintendo Switch that would be a “cozy, collaborative adventure simulation game”.
Bubsy 4D shares release date, confirms physical release [update: pre-orders]
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January 22: Bubsy 4D just received its release date, with the game coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on May 22, 2026. Additionally, a physical release has been confirmed with the full game on the cartridge.
Fans will be able to pick up the boxed Pawsome Edition ($40 on Nintendo Switch, $50 for Switch 2). This includes the game, a deluxe box, double-sided poster, booklet, and softcover art book.
List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs
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Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available.
There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties.
Here’s the full roundup:
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for January 29, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of January 29, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nickelodeon Splat Pack announced for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
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September 16: Nickelodeon Splat Pack is on the way to Nintendo Switch, Limited Run Games just revealed.
This is a new collection of classic titles. It comes with Aaahh Real Monsters (SNES and SEGA Genesis), G.U.T.S (SNES), and Rocko’s Modern Life: Spunky’s Dangerous Day (SNES).
Here’s some information about each title:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – January 24, 2026 – Animal Crossing leads, Dispatch approaches
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 24, 2026 are now available.
It’s a fairly quiet week this time around with the top three staying the same, meaning it’s still Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the top. One notable game though is Dispatch – it’s cracked the top ten with pre-loads alone.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 24, 2026:
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The Rumble Fish 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launch trailer
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Thanks to 3goo, we have the launch trailer for The Rumble Fish 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The fighter made it to the console this week with an exclusive Team Battle game mode.
Read up on the following overview for the game:
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Nintendo explains approach to Metroid Prime 4’s difficulty
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Bill Vandervoort the designer director of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, has commented on Nintendo’s approach to the game’s difficulty.
In an interview with Nintendo Dream, the Japanese magazine pointed out how this entry feels like more thought was put into the “ease of play”. Tanabe was asked if there was anything that was kept in mind with regard to the overall difficulty, to which he pointed out how the team wanted to appeal to both longtime fan and potential newcomers. That, along with achieving certain goals during development, meant toning down the backtracking a bit in terms of complexity.
We’ve translated Tanabe’s full words are as follows:
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Hideki Konno, who led Mario Kart, 3DS hardware, and more, is gone from Nintendo after 40 years
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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.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo announced [update: pre-orders live]
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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.
