This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s nothing really included. Rather than coming with all content, you’ll need to download the game first. After that you don’t need to connect online, but you need to insert the card each time you play.

Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for December 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 in top 10 for Switch 2, but absent on Switch 1

Posted on 14 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo recently shared new data revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for December 2025.

December brought along a couple of notable games, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – it hits #8 on Nintendo Switch 2, but isn’t in the top 20 on Switch. Metroid hasn’t been a particularly popular franchise in Japan and Beyond has been pushed as a game for Nintendo’s latest console, so that likely impacted placement. Meanwhile, Octopath Traveler 0 places on both charts.

The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch 2 and Switch eShops for December 2025 is as follows:

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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Dispatch, They Are Billions, more

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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Dispatch, They Are Billions, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 18, 2026 – Animal Crossing leads, Final Fantasy approaches

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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 18, 2026 are now available.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons still has its upgrade at the top spot. However, with pre-loads starting for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, it’s already at #2 (with the Digital Deluxe Edition just out of the top five as well).

Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 18, 2026:

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Why 2025 was the year of one of Nintendo’s best villains

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2025 was a big year for Nintendo in many ways, but it was also arguably the biggest year yet for King K. Rool, one of the company’s most beloved villains. You could argue that 2018 was the king’s best year, given the announcement of his inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a new fighter. 2025 was at least a close second, then – thanks to King K. Rool’s appearances in games and even on the Nintendo Today app, it seems his future could be brighter than ever. Note that there will be spoilers in this post.

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Koei Tecmo discusses the possibility of a Fatal Frame 1 remake

Posted on 22 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Koei Tecmo has has commented on the possibility of giving the very first Fatal Frame remake. This comes as part of an interview with 4Gamer.

Next month, we’ll be seeing Fatal Frame 2 Remake. Some might be wondering why Koei Tecmo didn’t start with the first entry in the series. That would make logical sense, and we did technically see Project Zero 2: Wii Edition back in the day (although that one never came to North America).

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon launch trailer – series’ latest RPG on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments

NIS America readied a launch trailer for the RPG The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, which made its way to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch this week. The west is now caught up on Trails games for the first time ever.

Find more information about the game with the following rundown:

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List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

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Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available.

There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties.

Here’s the full roundup:

Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for January 22, 2026

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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of January 22, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Fairy Tail: Dungeons.

Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: