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July 16: EA Sports officially introduced FC 26 today – and for the first time, it’s appearing on Nintendo Switch 2.

The game will be showing up on both of Nintendo’s current systems. Fans will be able to pick it up on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch starting September 26, 2025. Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala are the cover athletes.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far:

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One game included in today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct which wasn’t present elsewhere was Hono Gurashi no Niwa, which is planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. A release is planned for July 30, 2026 in Japan.

Hono Gurashi no Niwa is a rural life simulation game. Yu Mizokami, who previously acted as a game designer on Yomawari, is leading this one.

Here’s an overview with more details:

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

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Square Enix shared a bit of news about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake today, revealing a free update for those on Nintendo Switch 2.

The remake of the classic RPG debuted on Nintendo Switch last year. While it hasn’t come to Nintendo Switch 2, those playing on the new console can get a technical boost. The update enhances both the resolution and frame rate.

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Today, PQube and PixelHeart announced Aggelos 2 for Nintendo Switch 2. It’s due out in 2026.

Aggelos 2 is a sequel to the original 2D action-platformer. This time around, the new title is going 16-bit, compared to the original 8-bit look. There’s also a new dual-realm mechanic that lets players flip the hero’s powers of Light and Darkness in real time and the two realms via portals.

Check out more information in the following overview:

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Nintendo just passed along its official recap announcement for the July Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. If you’re looking for a helpful rundown of everything shown during the presentation, the press release should come in handy.

A number of games were shown from third-parties. Monster Hunter Stories 3, Persona 3 Reload, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Octopath Traveler 0 were among the titles shown.

Below is the full Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase official recap announcement for July 2025:

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A new demo for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is arriving today, SEGA has announced. This comes ahead of next month’s launch.

The demo can be downloaded via the game’s official Nintendo eShop listing. With it, players can explore the first stage of the game, Oboro Village, battling enemies and traversing platforming obstacles through hand-drawn environments. After that, they can aim for the highest score in Arcade Mode and uncover hidden paths. Also worth noting, the demo unlocks certain gameplay abilities that are normally obtained later in the full game.

Here’s some information about the title:

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As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, we’ve learned when Goodnight Universe will be out. It’ll be heading to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 11, 2025.

We originally heard about Goodnight Universe earlier in the year. The emotional adventure game is a spiritual successor to the BAFTA-winning Before Your Eyes.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

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During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler 0. It will be available on December 4, 2025.

This is the third main entry in the Octopath Traveler series. We previously saw Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, though the franchise hadn’t appeared on Nintendo Switch 2 – until now.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far about the new title:

Start from zero in a personal quest of restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series, play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.

Get a look at the first trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 below.

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Further coverage from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct can be found here.

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Just announced, Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2 is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s due out on September 26, 2025.

This is a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 with fully updated graphics. Just like the original, it offers 3D platforming gameplay. Those who own the remake of the first title in the series, Pac-Man World Re-Pac, can unlock an exclusive Toc-Man costume once the game launches.

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