GameCube game Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance has just dropped on Nintendo Switch 2 [update: English trailer]
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January 8: The next GameCube release on Nintendo Switch 2 is now confirmed, as Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance has just launched. It can be accessed as part of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library. Note that you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership in order to access it.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance originally launched in 2005. Below is an official overview:
High On Life Nintendo Switch 2 physical release revealed
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Today, Limited Run Games announced High On Life for physical release on Nintendo Switch 2. This is the company’s first boxed edition for the console.
High On Life will be sold standalone. However, each copy comes with a booklet and the High On Knife DLC.
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Nintendo starts new Supercharge Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, full list of discounts
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It’s time for a new round of discounts on the Nintendo eShop with the Supercharge Sale. A bunch of games can be had for cheaper prices on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Nintendo itself has some games included here, but there are many third-party titles as well. There are some new lows here including Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Here’s the full lineup:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending January 10, 2026 – Mario Kart World maintains its spot, Animal Crossing gets a boost
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 10, 2026 is now available.
It’s still mostly business as usual following the slow start to the year without new releases. Just like last week, Mario Kart World is in second. But one Nintendo game that’s moved up a few spots is Animal Crossing: New Horizons – it’s out of the top ten, but is at #11 in light of this week’s big update (and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition).
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 10, 2026:
Nintendo president on Nintendo Switch 2 price, franchise games and new titles, movies, anime streaming, more
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Kyoto Shimbun has published a new interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa. A wide range of topics were covered in the discussion, ranging from the topic of Nintendo Switch 2’s price, franchise games and new titles, movies, the possibility of anime streaming, and more.
Nintendo Patents Watch was kind enough to summarize various points from the interview. You can find the full roundup below.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 11, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia in top 3
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. There’s not too much activity this time around, but Pokemon Pokopia has now entered the top three.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 17 and December 23.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – January 11, 2026 – light purple / light green Joy-Con 2 and more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – January 11, 2026 – several sessions planned for Switch
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Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of January 11, 2026:
A few more sessions have been added to the lineup. Over the next few days, there’s a lot happening with Nintendo Switch in particular.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of January 11, 2026:
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Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for December 2025 – Metroid on top for Switch 2
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This week, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for December 2025. We have data for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch here.
Over on Nintendo Switch 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond comes out on top with Assassin’s Creed Shadows (#5) and Octopath Traveler 0 (#11) appearing as new releases as well. Metroid also shows up for the previous system, but down at #13.
The full list of Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for both Switch and Switch for December 2025 is as follows:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
