Monster Train 2 “Lost Arsenal” update on the way, will include Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate unlock
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new Monster Train 2 “Lost Arsenal” update has been announced, which includes a special benefit for Nintendo Switch 2 players.
The game is getting a new option to unlock the frame rate. While also available on Nintendo Switch 1, it’s mainly targeted at Switch 2 users.
More: Monster Train 2, Shiny Shoe, title update
Football Manager 26 Touch announced for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Football Manager 26 Touch will be appearing on Nintendo Switch to close out the year. Today, SEGA and Sports Interactive announced that the game is planned for December 4, 2025.
The series previously took a year off following the cancellation of Football Manager 25. The new game is using Unity Engine for the first time, but with technology that converts your saved games to the new format, Football Manager 26 Touch will launch with save game compatibility for Football Manager 2024 and Football Manager 2023.
Here’s some additional information:
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds demo out on Nintendo Switch next week
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
SEGA is giving Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans another chance to try out the game with a newly-announced demo. Nintendo Switch players can download the trial on September 17, 2025.
Note that this is different from the online open beta that was recently held. According to SEGA, the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds demo is single-player only. We’re currently waiting to hear about what specific content will be included.
More: SEGA, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Mega Malamar revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Another Mega Evolution reveal has just taken place for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with the game now confirming Mega Malamar.
We’ve seen a number of other Mega Evolutions as well. Mega Dragonite was the first new one, but since then Mega Victreebel and Mega Hawlucha have also been announced.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
September 2025 Nintendo Direct announced
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new Nintendo Direct presentation will take place on Friday, September 12, it’s just been announced. It will air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. This will last about 60 minutes, covering games for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
This will be the first general Nintendo Direct of the Nintendo Switch 2 era. While we did see a broadcast earlier this summer, it was a Partner Showcase focused on third-parties.
More: Nintendo Direct, top
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf announced for Nintendo Switch [update: Switch 2]
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June 8: Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf is in the works for Nintendo Switch, Thunderful and Wishfully revealed today. The two sides did not comment on release timing.
Planet of Lana 2 builds on the previous game, which previously landed on Nintendo Switch. Lana and Mui will continue to uncover the mysterious past of their planet.
Additional information is available in the following rundown:
Video Hustler is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Another Arcade Archives game is bound for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, with Hamster preparing Video Hustler. It’ll be out for both systems tomorrow, September 11.
Konami was behind the original release, which happened in 1981. This is a fairly straightforward take on pool.
Here’s an official overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Famitsu review scores – September 10, 2025
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike release date shared for Nintendo Switch, new trailer
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Thanks to Kodansha and Mono Entertainment, the release date for The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is now in. The game is planned for November 5, 2025 on Nintendo Switch.
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike was first revealed about a year ago. Up until now, only a general 2025 launch window had been provided.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company pick up patent on summoning a character and letting it fight another
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have jointly secured a patent involving summoning a character and letting it fight another. It’s reminiscent of what we see in Pokemon games where players can send creatures out to battle.
A few days ago the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) approved the filing, which is for Patent No. 12,403,397. This also ties in with a separate patent (No. 12,409,387) related to the “smooth switching of riding objects” mechanism.









