Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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The next big third-party port is almost here on Nintendo Switch 2 with Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and now Digital Foundry has offered technical insight with various details including frame rate and resolution.
Overall it looks like Square Enix delivered a very solid port here. The game seems to be an improvement over the PS4 version and in some regards it’s comparable to the PS5 release.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
Labyrinth Runner is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on 18 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
For its latest Arcade Archives release, Hamster has announced Labyrinth Runner. The game will be available tomorrow, January 22, for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Labyrinth Runner, which came out in 1988, was originally made by Konami. The shooter has players going on a mission to rescue the kidnapped Princess Papaya.
Here’s an official overview:
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo announced
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is set to receive a demo on Nintendo Switch 2 in just a couple of days. Nintendo Switch 2 players can grab it on January 22, SEGA has confirmed.
The demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will let players experience both sides of the package. As of now we’re waiting on further details.
SEGA has provided the following information:
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes – Dixie Kong, Turbo Attack mode, Nintendo Switch 2 improvements
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo just announced a big update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD with version 1.1.0.
There’s a lot that’s new here, including Dixie Kong and a Turbo Attack mode. Elsewhere, for Nintendo Switch 2 players, the game supports GameShare, improved resolution, and faster load times.
The full rundown is as follows:
MIO: Memories in Orbit launch trailer – new Metroidvania game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixièmes have put out a launch trailer for MIO: Memories in Orbit. This week, the handcrafted Metroidvania adventure landed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Hitman World of Assassination will support cross-progression
Posted on 1 day ago by Carlos in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
IO Interactive has announced that Hitman World of Assassination will receive a cross-progression system on February 3. The feature will allow players who own the game on multiple platforms to carry over their progress and continue playing from the same point, no matter which system they choose.
Once enabled, progression will be stored online and shared across all supported platforms linked to an IOI Account. Cross-progression uses a primary account model, meaning players will select one platform profile as their main progression, with all other linked platforms syncing to it.
Koei Tecmo announces Winning Post 10 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: trailer]
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
November 20: Koei Tecmo’s long-running Winning Post series is returning with Winning Post 10 2026, which will release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Japan is getting it on March 26, 2026.
Winning Post 10 2026 is the latest entry int he hrose racing simulation series. However, this title is notable as it will be the first title on Nintendo Switch 2.
Here’s an official overview:
More: Koei Tecmo, Winning Post 10 2026
Japan’s top 10 best-selling games of 2025 revealed, hardware rankings – Nintendo Switch 2 dominates
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new report from Famitsu has revealed the best-selling games of 2025 and provides insight into hardware sales. The information is based on data collected between December 30, 2024 and December 28, 2025.
2025 was another strong year for Nintendo in Japan, propped up by Nintendo Switch 2 and some notable games. Mario Kart World was the best-selling title at 2,668,381 copies sold. Pokemon Legends: Z-A wasn’t far behind – it sold a little over 2.5 million units at retail.
The list of ten top best-selling games of 2025 in Japan is as follows:
UK software sales chart for the week ending January 17, 2026 – Mario Kart World is #1
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 17, 2026 is now available.
Mario Kart World was in second place last week, but is now #1 this time around. Another game that’s moved up is Animal Crossing: New Horizons from #11 to #2. For new releases, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is at #16 – the sales split was 80 percent for PS5, 9 percent for Nintendo Switch, 7 percent for Switch 2, and 5 percent for PS4.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 17, 2026:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 18, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia knocking on the door of #1
Posted on 3 days 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. We’ve seen Pokemon Pokopia move up as of late, and now it’s at second – with just a few votes out of #1.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 24 and January 6.
