Starsand Island confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
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Seed Lab will be bringing Starsand Island to Nintendo Switch 2, the company has announced. It will launch when the game is ready to go in early 2026.
Starsand Island will feature a Quality Mode targeting 45FPS at 1080p resolution and a Performance Mode with 60FPS at 1080p resolution in Performance Mode (both docked and handheld). GameChat during online multiplayer and mouse controls will be supported.
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Mario Kart World 1.4.0 update out now, patch notes – Custom Items, track layout changes, much more
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Mario Kart World has just received a brand new update with version 1.4.0.
There’s a lot that’s included here, including support for Custom Items in item rules. Some track layouts have been also been changed in Vs. Races and “Race” in online/wireless play.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
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Ubisoft is celebrating the new Nintendo Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows with a launch trailer. As of today, the action adventure game is out on the console.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
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Red Dead Redemption Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
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Rockstar Games has come through with a new Red Dead Redemption launch trailer, which promotes the new Nintendo Switch 2 version. The title is available on Nintendo’s latest console as of today.
Here’s an official overview:
Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle on sale for the first time ever [update: Amazon match]
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December 1: Nintendo is extremely unlikely to drop the Switch 2 price anytime soon, but that hasn’t stopped one retailer from putting the system’s Mario Kart World bundle on sale. Right now, Walmart has it available for $449.99.
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Ball x Pit free updates announced, game hits one million copies sold
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It’s been announced that Ball x Pit has sold over one million copies across all platforms, and to celebrate, free content updates are in the works. Three different drops are planned for 2026.
Each update will feature new balls, new evolutions, new buildings, new characters, and more. Here’s a look at what’s in the pipeline:
More: Ball x Pit, Devolver Digital, title update
Metroid Prime 4 has a new voice actor for Samus
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has made a voice actor change for Samus, as a new person has taken over the role. As revealed by the game’s credits, Erin Yvette now plays the role. Jennifer Hale handled Samus in the original Metroid Prime trilogy.
Erin Yvette has been involved with various games and anime over the years. Earlier this year, she played Nielnail in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Yvette also played Blonde Blazer in the recently-released Dispatch.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews roundup
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We’re just on the cusp of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s launch, and initial reviews have started to hit. Verdicts are dropping with the game coming in just a couple of days.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a significant launch as it’s one of the longest waits we’ve ever seen for a Nintendo game. First announced in 2017, it was rebooted in 2019 with Retro Studios being assigned to handle development at the time. Retro is revisiting what made the series so great with first-person adventure gameplay, but is throwing new wrinkles into the mix such as the motorcycle Vi-O-La that helps players explore planet Viewros and new psychic abilities.
Below is the roundup of initial reviews for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:
Yacht Club at a breaking point and needs Mina the Hollower to be a hit, 3D Shovel Knight has been in the works
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Bloomberg published a new report today delving into issues Yacht Club Games has faced in recent years, and also claims that the studio had been working on a 3D Shovel Knight which it still hopes to release at some point.
There’s a lot covered in the article, but Bloomberg says the company “is facing an existential struggle.” It notes that Yacht Club “has churned through most of its capital, forcing it to downsize and put a planned second project on hold so everyone can focus on Mina the Hollower.” Employees are burnt out and the game’s delay is further impacting finances.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A goes live with Mewtwonite X and Y Mega Stones distribution, Project M side mission
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A has just started a new distribution, which provides Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y Mega Stones plus access to a new Project M side mission.
You’ll want to head on over to Mystery Gift and select the “Receive via Internet” option. Things can start from there, but keep in mind that you’ll need to have completed the main story for the event to begin.
