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.
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VGP Switch physical release reprint updates
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VGP – or VideoGamesPlus – has started to make more noise in the video game space over the past few years. While the Canadian retailer has been selling games for awhile, it’s also now become known for restocks of physical releases on Switch. Titles that were generally sold out elsewhere or are hard to come by have been returning at VGP on a regular basis.
Going forward, we’ll be using this post to keep track of Switch physical release reprint / restock updates at VGP. Note that while the retailer is based in Canada, shipping is available in various regions including the United States and the UK. Also, keep in mind that some restocks sell out quickly so you may want to make a move sooner rather than later if you’re interested in a particular game.
PETA calls for Nintendo to redesign Mario Kart World’s Cow without nose ring
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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:
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Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection Nintendo Switch release date revealed with new trailer
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Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection now has a release date, and it’s less than a month away. Atari announced today that the package hits Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2025 digitally.
Remember that Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection includes four main games. You’ll get Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, Bubsy 2, Bubsy In: Fractured Furry Tales, and Bubsy 3D. The first two have multiple console versions.
