Pokemon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles Season 5 incoming, rewards detailed including Sceptilite
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It’s been announced that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is soon set to kick off Ranked Battles Season 5, and we have details on rewards, including Sceptilite. The fun starts on January 7, lasting until January 28.
Those who reach Rank S will be given Sceptilite. This is used to Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile. Note that it can’t be obtained through normal gameplay. Greninjite, Delphoxite, Chesnaughtite, and Baxcalibrite Mega Stones will be returning as promotion rewards for Rank Y through Rank V.
By getting involved in Ranked Battles, players will always be provided with rewards at the end of each battle. There are also promotion rewards when you advance to the next rank, which include useful items for training Pokemon. Lastly, season rewards will be available, which are based on the ranking at which you finish when the season concludes.
Below is the full list of season rewards:
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Nintendo Download – January 1, 2026 (Europe)
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Nintendo Download – January 1, 2026 (North America) – Fairy Tail: Dungeons and more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of January 1, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Fairy Tail: Dungeons and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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New Splatoon 3 listing for Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared
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There could be something happening with Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch 2 as a new rating has now appeared. Over on the PEGI website, a separate entry has been added for that console.
Splatoon 3 actually already received a new update earlier this year targeted at Nintendo Switch 2 players. The patch brought along enhanced visuals and a better frame rate, particularly in locations like Splatsville and the Grand Festival Grounds. We have more information about that here.
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Space Invaders Part 2 is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Following up on the original game last week, Space Invaders Part 2 has been announced as the latest Arcade Archives game. Fans can grab it tomorrow, January 1.
The game launched in 1979, one year after the previous title. There’s more shooting gameplay to be found here, but now with new enemy tactics and the Rainbow Bonus.
Here’s an official overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Tying in with the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support GameShare. We’ll be updating this post over time as well.
GameShare is brand new for Nintendo Switch 2. With the feature, select titles allow you to play with others even if they don’t own a copy of the game. Even more interesting, you can share games locally with those that have the original Nintendo Switch. It’s possible to link up with up to three other systems at a time. We’ll also mention that GameShare supports online play with other Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
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Nintendo Switch 2 has outsold Wii U, SEGA Dreamcast, PS Vita in the UK
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We don’t have a ton of information about Nintendo Switch 2’s sales in the UK, but one interesting piece of data has now come in.
The new console has outsold Wii U, SEGA Dreamcast, and the PlayStation Vita. That’s according to the latest data provided by NielsenIQ.
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Psychological horror game Baptiste coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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A new psychological horror game is bound for Nintendo Switch 2 with the upcoming title Baptiste. The project is planned to launch in 2026.
Baptiste, which was funded on Kickstarter, comes from Firenut Games and Digital Dreams. The game follows Sara and her son Tom as they attempt to rebuild their shattered lives after a family tragedy, but in doing so, they awaken something that should have remained undisturbed.
Further information can be found in the following rundown:
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Nintendo reveals Metroid Prime 4 timeline placement
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If you’re curious about the timeline placement for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the overall series, we’ve got you covered with some new information directly from Nintendo.
The development team was talking with Japanese magazine Famitsu via a recent issue. While we don’t have a specific name, someone from Nintendo gave some insight.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land list of all Present Codes
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land just made it to Switch, and players can take advantage of several Present Codes. When registered in-game at Waddle Dee-liveries, they provide a variety of different items.
We have a complete list of all current Kirby and the Forgotten Land Present Codes below. End dates are also noted where applicable.
