Nintendo maintenance schedule – January 5, 2026 – Nintendo Account downtime still coming
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of January 5, 2026:
There was one session that was previously announced, and that’s still planned. Later this month, a bit of Nintendo Account downtime will be happening.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of January 5, 2026:
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Shovel Knight Dig receiving Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Super Rare Games today announced its first physical release of 2026, which is Shovel Knight Dig.
The company will be producing 4,000 units. Each copy includes a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards.
UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World holds on to second
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 is now available.
We’re still in the holiday lull, so there’s not a ton to report this time around. That said, Mario Kart World is holding on strong to the top spot. Even Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which was #5 last week, is in the top ten – it only fell a couple of spots.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026:
Fitness Boxing 3 reveals Persona 5 Royal Pack DLC
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Support for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is continuing on, and now the game has revealed major DLC in the form of the Persona 5 Royal Pack. Fans can get their hands on it starting January 8, 2026.
The following songs will be included:
Nintendo pre-order updates – January 4, 2026
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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Pokemon Legends Arceus vs. Legends Z-A – comparison and deciding which is better
Posted on 4 days ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Pokemon franchise has had a rocky few years, to say the least. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, and Violet all launched with shockingly poor optimization and performance, respectively, which understandably wound up damaging the franchise’s reputation. That said, things haven’t been all bad for Pokemon – Pokemon Legends: Arceus was by far and away the best-received Pokemon game on Nintendo Switch, and despite the recent backlash towards Pokemon Legends: Z-A that has become typical for the series, it’s been received very well too.
They say comparison is the thief of joy – but that phrase is tossed out the window when it comes to video games, because comparison is the foundation of most discussion around games these days. So today, we’re comparing Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Legends: Z-A to decide which one comes out on top. We’ll be looking at three categories: gameplay, presentation, and story. Do note that we’ll be discussing story spoilers for both games, so keep that in mind before you continue.
Grid Legends will have graphics options on Nintendo Switch 2, NSO GameCube controller support
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Feral Interactive has shared more details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grid Legends, revealing plans for graphical modes and GameCube controller support.
Not only will there be specific modes for docked play, but also handheld use. When playing on TV, modes will be available for frame rate / graphical preference. Then in handheld mode, there’ll be “Balanced” and “Battery Saver” presets.
Feral Interactive said the following during a recent Reddit AMA:
Looking back at and reviewing Nintendo’s 2025 – Switch 2 launch, every major game, and more
Posted on 5 days ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
2025 was a huge year for Nintendo, to say the least. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2 for what feels like a lifetime – this even dates back to 2020 and 2021 with the then-endless “Switch Pro” rumors. But now, Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and it’s already cemented itself as one of the fastest-selling video game consoles of all time. Nintendo released a fair number of exclusives this year as well, including big titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, among many others. Given that 2025 is coming to an end, we figured it’s a better time than ever to take a look back at one of Nintendo’s busiest years. So today, we’re recounting Nintendo Switch 2’s reveal, its launch, and going over and reviewing every major Switch and Switch 2 game released this year.
Nintendo comments on controversial decision to feature Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has spoken about why it decided to feature Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has seen mixed feedback.
If you read previews for Metroid Prime 4 that were published before launch, you may have seen some controversy surrounding Myles MacKenzie. Myles is one of a few Galactic Federation members that accompanies Samus at different points of the journey. Reger Tokabi, Ezra Duke, Nora Armstrong, and VUE-995 are featured throughout as well.
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List of all Switch demos
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
