Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launch trailer – tactical RPG comes to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Coinciding with the launch of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, we have a new launch trailer. The tactical RPG makes its comeback today, arriving on both Nintendo Switch and Switch.
Lots of details can be found in the following overview:
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 to offer mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 [update: details]
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September 15: Another tidbit has surfaced about Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, revealing that mouse controls will be supported on Nintendo Switch 2. This comes from Nintendo’s Japanese website.
Nintendo hasn’t fully detailed how mouse controls work, but we know that they’ll be enabled following a free update. Similar to other games, the feature can be used with the Joy-Con 2. This same update will enable 4K support when playing on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.5.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Starting today, Nintendo is now offering the latest firmware update on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, which is version 20.5.0.
You may not need us to tell you about this update if you’ve been keeping track of previous ones. That’s because we’re again treated to stability improvements, which keeps in line with tradition. Unfortunately, there’s nothing in the way of new functionality.
Nintendo shares the following regarding today’s firmware:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending September 27, 2025 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac debut
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending September 27, 2025 is now available.
There are a few new games this week, including Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds which debuts at #4 with 30 percent of the game’s sales on Nintendo Switch (55 percent for PS4, 11 percent for Xbox Series, 4 percent for PS4). Another new title is Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac at #14 – the split was 44 percent for Nintendo Switch, 48 percent for PS5, and 8 percent for Xbox Series. Meanwhile, the actual #1 was EA Sports FC 26 – we saw 7 percent of the sales were on Nintendo Switch, 67 percent on PS5, 14 percent on Xbox Series, and 8 percent on PS4.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending September 27, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 28, 2025 – Monster Hunter Stories 3 makes first appearance
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 10 and September 16.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 28, 2025 – Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties and more
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Blood: Refreshed Supply announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 – remaster of 1997 shooter
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Revealed today, Blood: Refreshed Supply is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The title launches on December 4, 2025 for Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 version follows in early 2026.
Blood: Refreshed Supply is the definitive remaster of the 1997 cult classic shooter. Originally made by Monolith Productions and released on MS-DOS PCs, there’ll now be technical enhancements for modern platforms, local split-screen and online co-op for up to eight players, a Vault with behind-the-scenes content from the development of Blood, and more. Players can access the original Blood campaign and the Plasma Pak and Cryptic Passage add-ons while Blood: Refreshed Supply features two new mission scenarios: Marrow (available at launch) and Death Wish (releasing post-launch).
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 28, 2025 – Hades 2 finding plenty of success
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of September 28, 2025 are now available.
Just like we saw on the Nintendo Switch eShop charts, Hades 2 holds on to the #1 spot. Also, pre-loads of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Nintendo Switch 2 Edition have pushed that one into the top three.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of September 28, 2025:
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake interview – director on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Taioh in Interviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Naoki Hamaguchi, co-director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and longtime member of Square Enix’s creative team, has been shaping the future of one of gaming’s most beloved stories. With Remake now arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 to kick off 2026, in an interview with Nintendo Everything, he recently reflected on the challenges and triumphs of bringing Cloud’s journey to a new audience, and what it means to see the series find a home on Nintendo hardware for the first time in over two decades.
Here’s our full discussion:
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. coming to Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Enter the World Stage trailer]
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May 11: SEGA is bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. to Nintendo Switch 2, the company just announced. A release window was not provided.
According to SEGA, “Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. takes the gameplay of Virtua Fighter 5 and raises it to new levels”. It features additional content, rollback netcode support, and more. Cross-play will be supported across all platforms.
