Tomba Special Edition just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version, comes with improvements
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Today, Limited Run Games released a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 version for Tomba Special Edition.
The classic title previously landed on the original Nintendo Switch last year. With this version, there are a number of improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, Tomba Special Edition has an increased resolution, improved performance, higher quality assets, and downsampled display mode.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World holds on to second
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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:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – MIO: Memories in Orbit, Big Hops, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include MIO: Memories in Orbit, Big Hops, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – January 4, 2026
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Pokemon Legends Arceus vs. Legends Z-A – comparison and deciding which is better
Posted on 21 hours 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.
Ark Survival Ascended “in active development” for Nintendo Switch 2
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Ark Survival Ascended hasn’t been officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s a good chance that a port will eventually release.
In a new interview, Studio Wildcard co-founder and development director Jeremy Stieglitz said the game is in “active development” for Nintendo’s console and it’s something the team is “currently exploring”. While it wouldn’t have been possible previously, thanks to Unreal Engine 5.7, big improvements have been made that makes the system is a more realistic target. Studio Wildcard has been on Unreal Engine 5.5, but is “already working on upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.7 and we expect to have that out by the end of March 2026.”
Stieglitz told PGamesN:
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 4, 2026 – Donkey Kong Bananza starts new streak
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2026 are now available.
Donkey Kong Bananza made it to the top again last week, and is now starting up a new streak as it’s held on to the same spot again. That’s the main point of business this time around as there isn’t any other major activity.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2026:
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Nintendo and Koei Tecmo explain how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment producers Yosuke Hayashi and Ryota Matsushita recently spoke about the origins of the game, explaining how it came to be.
Rather than Nintendo approaching Koei Tecmo, it was actually the other way around. Hayashi and Matsushita both felt that the Imprisoning War would make be a good fit for a Warriors title. Nintendo had its own interest in making it happen, with Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi wanting to make something happen, but Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma wanted Koei Tecmo to reach out.
Hayashi, Matsushita, and Aonuma said the following in a 4Gamer interview:
Looking back at and reviewing Nintendo’s 2025 – Switch 2 launch, every major game, and more
Posted on 1 day 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 2 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.
