Badass Mongoose today confirmed that Helix: Descent N Ascent will be heading to Nintendo Switch. We don’t have a release date just yet, but it’s planned for Q2 2026.
Helix: Descent N Ascent is an atmospheric puzzle adventure game that has players exploring a world that evokes the dichotomy of light and darkness. It features a monochrome artstyle, which draws inspiration from 1980s black-and-white indie comics, 1990s manga, and 1970s Franco-Belgian comics.
We have more information in the following overview:
Today, Hamster announced that Quester will be joining the Arcade Archives line on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’ll be out tomorrow, January 29.
Namco initially launched the game in 1987. This is a brick breaker that tasks players with safely returning to Earth as they defeat enemies, which come in the form of blocks.
Here’s an official overview:
This week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed Villion: Code, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. A release is planned for May 25, 2026 in Japan.
This is a new school RPG from Kouji Okada, the co-creator of Megami Tensei and Persona. It takes place in a university town of an isolated island floating in Tokyo Bay in the near future. Here students and teachers who have mutated into monsters are present. The game features procedurally generated dungeons and there’s “real-time speed action” combat”.
Today, City Connection and Granzella revealed that FZ: Formation Z will be released on Nintendo Switch 2. The two sides are bringing it out on May 21, 2026.
FZ: Formation Z is a side-scrolling robot shooter. This is a completely upgraded version of the 1984 game.
Here’s a bunch of information about it:
Koei Tecmo is readying a demo for Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, the company just announced. It’s due out on March 5, 2026.
Right now we’re waiting to hear about further details. However, we do know that save data will transfer to the full game.
Nekotokage Games is bringing Monster Girls and the Mysterious Adventure Remastered Edition to Nintendo Switch 2, the developer has announced. Waku Waku Games will be publishing it this spring.
Monster Girls and the Mysterious Adventure Remastered Edition is a roguelike game. If you’re a fan of the Mystery Dungeon titles, you might like this one as well.
Here’s some information about the title:
We’re just a bit into 2026, and you can celebrate the start of the new year with a new reward on My Nintendo. The site has now added a 2026 desktop calendar for those in North America.
Various characters are featured for each month. The lineup includes Samus, Tom Nook, Yoshi, Rosalina, Donkey Kong, Pauline, and more. You’ll also get a stand here to display the calendar on your desk, shelf, or nightstand.
Limited Run Games is making Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection for Nintendo Switch, the company just announced. A release date was not shared, but we’ll keep you updated on that front.
Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection includes five different games. You’ll be getting the following:
After the Wane, a new game produced by Nova-box, has just been confirmed for Nintendo Switch, with a planned release window set for late 2026. The title is an interactive graphic novel that follows the developer’s signature style, blending magical realism, hand-illustrated panels, choices with sinister consequences, and a beautifully crafted soundtrack.
In the game, players step into the role of Lena, a young woman trying her luck as a dancer in the city. Caught in the middle of a rivalry between dance companies, dealing with love, heartbreak, and the challenges of adult life, she must also confront a mysterious voice inside her head.
MLB The Show 26 will be launching on Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced. The game will be available on March 17, 2026.
The big news today is that Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees will be starring on the cover. The 3x American League MVP, 3-time AL MVP, 7-time All-Star, 5-time Silver Slugger award winner, AL single-season home run record holder with 62 homers, and the 2026 Team USA World Baseball Classic Captain was previously the cover athlete in 2018.
