Submit a news tip



Switch 2

Nintendo has just added Metroid Prime 4: Beyond themed icons to Nintendo Switch Online. Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can grab them now.

Characters and backgrounds are currently available based on the game. For the former, it’s 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Backgrounds go for 5 Platinum Points each. You’ll always be able to keep them, even if your Nintendo Switch Online membership ends.

November 19: Nintendo Switch Online has added in a new set of icons, which celebrates the release of Kirby Air Riders. They can be claimed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Like most sets, there are characters, backgrounds, and frames available. If you’re going for a character, each one costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. The others are 5 Platinum Points each.

Publisher 3goo is bringing 4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix to both the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. The title will release digitally for both consoles on February 5, 2026.

4PGP Four-Player Grand Prix is an arcade racer developed by Vision Reelle. The title will be released digitally at $19.99 for the Nintendo Switch version, and at $24.99 for the Switch 2 version. There will also be a $4.99 Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack available.

Here’s some more information on the game:

Octopath Traveler 0 review

System: Switch 2
Release date: December 4, 2025
Developer: Square Enix, DOKIDOKI GROOVE WORKS
Publisher: Square Enix

The original Octopath Traveler was a milestone game, not only as the first major exclusive JRPG for Nintendo Switch, but also for the genre as a whole. It simultaneously reinvigorated a love in turn-based combat for many lapsed RPG fans, while also creating a visual style that has not only been wildly successful for Square Enix, but for imitators across other major studios and indie publishers. Octopath Traveler spawned not only a sequel title, but other games using the HD-2D style, including – critically for today’s discussion – Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent.

Assassin's Creed Shadows frame rate resolution

Following the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2, Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the port with a new technical analysis, which goes over frame rate, resolution, and more. Ubisoft clearer made some changes and cuts here, but it seems the game holds up well – though things aren’t perfect.

Here’s the roundup of details:

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 1.1.0 update

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the latest Nintendo game to have a day one update, and that’s with version 1.1.0.

One of the main things here is that the patch adds in proper amiibo support. There have been some notable adjustments as well, including controller vibration for cinematics, a few unlock requirement changes for the “Gallery”, and tweaks for some enemies in Hard Mode.

The full rundown is as follows:

Tomba 2

June 2024: Tomba 2 is on the way to Switch, Limited Run Games has announced. A release window was not provided.

This follows the original title which is set to appear on Switch this August (read more about that here). As for the sequel, Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return debuted in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in the west for the original PlayStation.

Here’s a brief overview:

Arcade Archives Bermuda Triangle

Hamster is bringing Bermuda Triangle to Nintendo Switch as its latest Arcade Archives game, the company has announced. It’ll drop tomorrow, December 4.

Bermuda Triangle, a shoot ’em up game, was originally made by SNK. The original release took place in 1987.

Here’s an official overview:

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of December 2, 2025 are as follows:

Metroid Prime 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch comparison

A new comparison video is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Both are pretty similar. However, Nintendo Switch 2 has advantages with frame rate and resolution. When playing on the new platform, you can experience up to 120 FPS and up to 4K resolution. As previously mentioned, there are Performance and Quality Modes.


Manage Cookie Settings