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Nintendo has just added Metroid Prime 4: Beyond themed icons to Nintendo Switch Online. Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can grab them now.

Characters and backgrounds are currently available based on the game. For the former, it’s 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Backgrounds go for 5 Platinum Points each. You’ll always be able to keep them, even if your Nintendo Switch Online membership ends.

November 19: Nintendo Switch Online has added in a new set of icons, which celebrates the release of Kirby Air Riders. They can be claimed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Like most sets, there are characters, backgrounds, and frames available. If you’re going for a character, each one costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. The others are 5 Platinum Points each.

Nintendo Music list of all games

For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in.

Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music is coming in the future. Currently it seems that we can expect at least one new title to be brought to the service each week.

Publisher 3goo is bringing 4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix to both the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. The title will release digitally for both consoles on February 5, 2026.

4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix is an arcade racer developed by Vision Reelle. The title will be released digitally at $19.99 for the Nintendo Switch version, and at $24.99 for the Switch 2 version. There will also be a $4.99 Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack available.

Here’s some more information on the game:

Pikmin Bloom has had its best year yet in 2025 and has now reached $100 million in lifetime player spending. That milestone just took place on December 1, which is around four years after the initial launch.

It’s notable that Pikmin Bloom has continued to grow over the years. According to AppMagic, the game brought in $34.8 million in 2025, and there’s still a month remaining. Interestingly, there’s been growth every year.

Antonblast The End update

Summitsphere has announced a major update for Antonblast, which is known as “The End”. It’s releasing for PC on December 18, 2025. We’re unsure if this date applies to Nintendo Switch as well, but regardless, the patch should be going out soon.

The update is massive, bringing along new content, features, and bug fixes. Highlights include four new boss fights, the Big Tournament, Lime Trials, Hard Mode and Stage Mode, and much more.

The full rundown is as follows:

Mika and the Witch's Mountain physical

Limited Run Games is preparing a physical release for Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, the company has announced.

Currently there are only plans for a standard edition. However, each copy does come with a booklet – the specifics of which haven’t been shared just yet.

Assassin's Creed Shadows frame rate resolution

Following the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2, Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the port with a new technical analysis, which goes over frame rate, resolution, and more. Ubisoft clearer made some changes and cuts here, but it seems the game holds up well – though things aren’t perfect.

Here’s the roundup of details:

Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery

Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery, published by Fine and developed by Shadow Glove, has finally received a release date for Nintendo’s console. The game is set to launch on December 25, with English support confirmed.

Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery is a social deduction adventure inspired by Werewolf-style gameplay. Players take on the role of an apartment landlord trying to identify which of their residents is secretly a Yokai.

You can check out the full overview below:

Published by Running With Scissors and developed by Goonswarm Games, the first-person shooter Postal: Bullet Paradise is coming to Nintendo Switch, though a release date has not yet been announced.

Postal: Bullet Paradise is a fast-paced “bullet paradise” FPS featuring online co-op support, an arsenal of improvised weapons, and more psychopaths than the Dude has overdue parking tickets.

Check out more details about the game below:


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