Looking back on and celebrating Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 11 years later
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Wii U | 0 comments
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U recently celebrated its 11th anniversary on November 21, 2025. Along with the game itself released the first-ever wave of amiibo figures, which included twelve new characters priced at $12.99 each. If you look at lists or rankings of the best Super Smash Bros. games, Wii U is almost always near or at the bottom – in other words, it’s often regarded as the “worst” entry in the series. Which isn’t saying much, because each Smash Bros. game is great in its own way, which is a testament to how well they’re made. So today, we’re focusing on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and celebrating its anniversary by discussing what it did right and what it did wrong, eleven years later.
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Nintendo explains approach to Metroid Prime 4’s difficulty
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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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Long Gone Days physical release on the way to Nintendo Switch, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A physical release is planned for Long Gone Days on Nintendo Switch, Serenity Forge has announced. Fans can look forward to boxed versions in Q2 2026.
Serenity Forge will offer a collector’s edition, which includes the game, a sticker sheet, an art book, luggage tag, CD soundtrack, acrylic chibi standees, and a special box. Of course, a standard copy will be available as well.
Astro Party EX out on Nintendo Switch next week
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Wild Rooster is putting Astro Party EX on Nintendo Switch next week, the developer has announced. Fans can try it starting on January 27, 2026.
Astro Party EX is a multiplayer space brawler. The twist here is that ships in the game can only turn right.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
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Forgive Me Father 2 launch trailer – Lovecraftian FPS arrives on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with the arrival of Forgive Me Father 2 on Nintendo Switch, a launch trailer has come in. The Lovecraftian first-person shooter that melds grotesque cosmic horror with insane carnage just made it to the system.
Further details can be found in the following rundown:
Everwarder to appear on Nintendo Switch next week
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Everwarder is coming to Nintendo Switch in just a few days, indie.io and qLate have announced. It’ll be out on January 29, 2026.
Everwarder features a mix of roguelite exploration and survival with strategic tower defense gameplay. The game takes place in a world beset by darkness and has players controlling a magical guardian tasked with pushing back the dark with dazzling neon lights and spawned defenders, protecting the life of a trapped spirit.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
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First gameplay revealed for Resident Evil 7 and Village on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Capcom is bringing both Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village to Nintendo Switch next month, and now gameplay has surfaced of both titles running on the hardware.
The latest episode of Capcom TV aired this week. During the show, extensive footage of both titles was shown. This is the first time we’ve seen gameplay of the ports.
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Welcome To Mars 9, a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure game, coming to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Sonomio Games today announced Welcome To Mars 9, which is lined up for Nintendo Switch. It’s expected to launch later in 2026.
Welcome To Mars 9 is a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure game. In it, players will explore a mysterious space station orbiting Mars where comfort, luxury, and safety hide a disturbing truth.
Learn more about the project with the following information:
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road sales surpass 800,000 copies, next major update announced for this month [update: Ares & Fabled Seed DLC trailer]
Posted on 1 week ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Level-5 has announced Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has sold over 800,000 copies, releasing a special artwork in commemoration of this milestone. They have also announced that the next major update to the title, will be released on January 28, 2026.
I Hate This Place confirms Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As announced by Meridiem today, I Hate This Place will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch. It will be available on April 9, 2026.
The title will be sold in stores as part of the “Elena’s Edition”. Each copy includes the game, a special effect cover, a secret letter from Elena, and an art book.
