FMV game Akiba Lost announced for Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2
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Izanagi Games announced Akiba Lost for the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. The game is slated for 2026, with pre-orders for the Japanese physical editions opening up on September 24, 2025.
Izanagi Games partnered with Nippon TV and Ax-On to bring us the “full-scale live-action game” Akiba Lost. The full motion video game will receive a standard physical edition, as well as a special package box, and the release will have English support, as well as Japanese, traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese.
You can read more about the title in the following overview:
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Fire Emblem, F-Zero icons
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We’re in September, which means there’s a new set of classic icons available on Nintendo Switch Online – and now it’s time for Fire Emblem and F-Zero to shine. They’ll be up for the whole month.
Both of these have a “play to unlock” requirement. That means you’ll need to boot up F-Zero on the SNES app and Fire Emblem on the GBA app in order for them to be made available. Note that for Fire Emblem, you’ll need to be a part of the Expansion Pack tier on Nintendo Switch Online.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.4.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update is now live with version 20.4.0 starting to make its way out to all system owners.
The past few updates have been about stability improvements. Once again, that’s what we’re getting here. If you were hoping for new Nintendo Switch 2 features or functionality, you might be left disappointed.
Nintendo’s official notice is as follows:
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Capcom president says Nintendo Switch 2 response was better than the company expected
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
In a new interview, Capcom president and Haruhiro Tsujimoto shared some brief thoughts about Nintendo Switch 2, commenting that the response to the system was better than the company anticipated.
Tsujimoto remarks were interesting as they came about somewhat unprompted. He was recently asked about Monster Hunter Wilds and the game’s sales. While that title has sold ten million units, Capcom needs to find a way to push beyond that.
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007 First Light properly revealed with debut trailer [update: gameplay this week]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
June 4: IO Interactive has pulled back the curtain on 007 First Light, its upcoming James Bond game for Nintendo Switch 2. A first look was given today with a proper reveal trailer.
007 First Light was confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 during the system’s reveal back in April. Today’s trailer doesn’t contain gameplay, but gives us a first look at Bond himself and what to expect from the adventure.
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Gearbox boss heaps praise on Nintendo Switch 2, wants to bring more games to the system
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Nintendo Switch 2 has a big fan in Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford.
Pitchford, who just now wrapped up his work on Borderlands 4, told GamesRadar that “Nintendo Switch 2 is an awesome, awesome machine – I’m so grateful for it.” He feels that the platform is “less about innovating and more about perfecting, and giving us what we want and what works.”
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – August 31, 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake gets a lot of love
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. Two weeks of data is included due to recent holidays, but once again, it’s still Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake on top. Three versions of the RPG are in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 6 to August 19.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – August 31, 2025 – Yooka-Replaylee, Ys X: Proud Nordics, Corpse Party, more
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Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening in September
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August 25: Multiple sources are coming forward, claiming that a Nintendo Direct is happening in September.
Switch Force was the first to hint at a date of September 12. That would be a Friday, which would be abnormal, but it’s also possible that it could be September 11 in the west due to time zone differences.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 31, 2025 – Switch 2 and Switch eShops get a session
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of August 31, 2025.
It’s been a minute since the last official maintenance period was added, but there is something coming up. In a few days from now, the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops will be impacted slightly.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of August 31, 2025:
