Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has gone live with its big version 3.0.0 update, and we now have the official patch notes.
The update was revealed alongside a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition towards the end of last year. Lots of additional content has been made available, including a new resort hotel run by Kapp’n’s family, new themed items and characters, extra exclusives like Slumber Island for Nintendo Switch Online members, and more.
The full overview is as follows:
Madden NFL 26 is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, Nintendo announced Madden NFL 26 as the next Game Trial for its Switch Online service in North America. This is the first Nintendo Switch 2-only game that’s been a part of the promotion.
If you’re an active Nintendo Switch Online member, you can access the entirety of Madden NFL 26 starting on January 15 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Progress transfers to the full version for those that decide to purchase it later.
More: EA, Madden NFL 26, Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox give update on shared commitment to safer gaming
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have provide an update on their shared commitment to safer gaming.
At the end of 2020, the three sides announced their collaboration with a focus on online gaming. The three sides have been working behind-the-scenes on improving player safety across platforms since then.
An updated list of their shared principles was shared today. These “reflect new innovations in player safety that have evolved with technological advancements, and new ways in which we collaborate through key industry initiatives and with trade associations.”
You can get the full rundown below. You’ll notice that this is similar to what was posted in 2020, but with some additions.
The Disney Afternoon Collection seems to be coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Disney Afternoon Collection appears to be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
New listings for the game have just appeared on the ESRB website. Interestingly, Atari appears to be publishing.
Bomb Jack Twin is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The next entry in the Arcade Archives series is Bomb Jack Twin, Hamster announced today. It’ll be out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch tomorrow, January 15.
Bomb Jack Twin first launched in 1993. In the action game, you’ll dodge enemy attacks and collect combs on the stage.
Here’s an official overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl finally fixed on Nintendo Switch 2, plus other Switch 1 backwards compatibility updates
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It took a bit of time, but Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl have finally been fixed on Nintendo Switch 2 when playing the games via backwards compatibility. The Nintendo eShop pages confirm that everything is good to go.
We previously heard that both titles were causing crashing issues. It wasn’t something happening every time, but it was a problem that was fairly widespread within the Pokemon community.
Best Pokemon in Legends Z-A’s Season 5 Ranked Battles
Posted on 4 days ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A few weeks ago, we reported on the best Pokemon to use in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Season 4 Ranked Battles. For the most part, every Pokemon we listed there is still perfectly viable in Season 5. This time around, though, Season 5 allows both sub-Legendary Pokemon and Mythical Pokemon. Which means you’re going to see a lot of Magearna and Melmetal running around. They’re now some of the strongest Pokemon in the metagame, and today we’re going over some movesets you can expect to see on each of them.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review just released
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Switch 2 and Switch owners can now access their 2025 Year in Review from Nintendo. If you have a Nintendo Switch 2, that’s covered here. And if you’re still only playing on the previous system, you can still check out the review.
Various stats are available. It covers the amount of games and hours played and top games. There’s even a month-by-month breakdown showing the amount of hours played each month and what the top-played title was.
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Reanimal demo released on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 5 days ago by Carlos in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo Switch 2 has finally received a demo for the highly anticipated horror title Reanimal, the new game from Tarsier Studios, the team behind Little Nightmares I & II, and published by THQ Nordic.
Set to launch in exactly 30 days on February 13, Reanimal has just received a demo on the Nintendo eShop, allowing players to jump in and experience the game right now.
Reanimal is a cooperative horror adventure in which you play as a brother and sister who descend into hell to rescue their missing friends. Traveling by boat and on foot, you’ll need to rely on your wits to survive, work together to escape the nightmarish island, and uncover the dark secret that haunts you.
More: Reanimal, Tarsier Studios, THQ Nordic
Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 5 days ago by Carlos in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Gamexcite have announced that the survival strategy game Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 18.
The title is the newest entry based on one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises. Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown is a narrative-driven survival and strategy game in which players decide the fate of the legendary starship Voyager. Players will take command of the vessel, manage its crew and resources, and make difficult decisions that directly impact the journey through the Delta Quadrant.
