Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Taioh in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch 2, Switch (reviewed)
Release date: September 30, 2025
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
It has been more than twenty-five years since Final Fantasy Tactics first landed on the original PlayStation, quietly establishing itself as one of the most influential tactical RPGs ever made. While its initial release was overshadowed by the mainstream success of Final Fantasy 7, the game steadily built a reputation as a genre-defining classic. Now Square Enix has brought it back with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a rerelease that preserves the essence of the original while finally delivering content that western audiences never had access to. The timing is no accident. Tactical RPGs are enjoying renewed popularity, and Square Enix appears to recognize that players – both veterans and newcomers – are ready to experience adventure in Ivalice once more.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 30, 2025
Developer: Petit Fabrik and Fair Play Labs
Publisher: GameMill Entertainment
Everyone has a generation of Nickelodeon that they grew up on. As someone born in the late 90s, my association with the brand comes from the cartoons and shows they were airing between 2000 and 2009. Although I would catch some older Nicktoons on repeat broadcasts growing up, like Rugrats and Ah! Real Monsters, the shows I most associate with the kings of slime include SpongeBob SquarePants, Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, Jimmy Neutron and Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Legend of Aang back home in Ireland), which all aired their runs in that period, aside from the first two, which had incredible staying power and carried on airing for much longer. SpongeBob right now seems stronger than ever, in fact. I now think of this time as a happy childhood memory of loving Nickelodeon.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.5.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Starting today, Nintendo is now offering the latest firmware update on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, which is version 20.5.0.
You may not need us to tell you about this update if you’ve been keeping track of previous ones. That’s because we’re again treated to stability improvements, which keeps in line with tradition. Unfortunately, there’s nothing in the way of new functionality.
Nintendo shares the following regarding today’s firmware:
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 25, 2025
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA
By complete coincidence, 2025 is the year of racing games – we’ve got Mario Kart World, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Kirby Air Riders yet to come. This means that in terms of online discourse, you’ll almost always see at least two of these games compared to each other. In the past, Sonic has starred in several high-quality racing games – Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed was fairly popular back in its day, and some would even say it rivaled your typical Mario Kart title. Continuing that trend, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds absolutely stands its ground in the kart racer scene – but as you might expect, there are some compromises on the Nintendo Switch version.
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Blood: Refreshed Supply announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 – remaster of 1997 shooter
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Revealed today, Blood: Refreshed Supply is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The title launches on December 4, 2025 for Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 version follows in early 2026.
Blood: Refreshed Supply is the definitive remaster of the 1997 cult classic shooter. Originally made by Monolith Productions and released on MS-DOS PCs, there’ll now be technical enhancements for modern platforms, local split-screen and online co-op for up to eight players, a Vault with behind-the-scenes content from the development of Blood, and more. Players can access the original Blood campaign and the Plasma Pak and Cryptic Passage add-ons while Blood: Refreshed Supply features two new mission scenarios: Marrow (available at launch) and Death Wish (releasing post-launch).
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake interview – director on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Taioh in Interviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Naoki Hamaguchi, co-director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and longtime member of Square Enix’s creative team, has been shaping the future of one of gaming’s most beloved stories. With Remake now arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 to kick off 2026, in an interview with Nintendo Everything, he recently reflected on the challenges and triumphs of bringing Cloud’s journey to a new audience, and what it means to see the series find a home on Nintendo hardware for the first time in over two decades.
Here’s our full discussion:
Dev behind Nintendo’s Elite Beat Agents toyed around with for new 3DS entry
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Nintendo’s Elite Beat Agents series never left the DS, but fans might be interested to hear that the game’s developers tinkered around for a prototype on 3DS.
Elite Beat Agents is a bit of a niche franchise and hasn’t been seen for quite some time, so some Nintendo fans may not have heard about the IP previously. Essentially, it was a western version of iNiS’ rhythm game Osu Tatakae Ouendan.
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[Let’s Talk] Which game should get a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next?
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you were wondering what Nintendo would replace its Wii U-Switch ports with on Switch 2, it looks like we have the answer with Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. We’ve seen a smattering of these over the past few months and it looks like things are continuing into 2026. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the latest Nintendo Switch 2 Edition following a recent Nintendo Direct reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 Editions are a way to bring back games we saw during the Switch generation. Some emphasize technical upgrades while others focus more on new content.
For titles that have yet to receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, what are you hoping to see in the future? Let us know in the comments.
Octopath Traveler 0 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: TGS 2025 gameplay]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 31: During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler 0. It will be available on December 4, 2025.
This is the third main entry in the Octopath Traveler series. We previously saw Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, though the franchise hadn’t appeared on Nintendo Switch 2 – until now.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far about the new title:
Start from zero in a personal quest of restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series, play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.
Get a look at the first trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 below.
Announcement Trailer
Further coverage from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct can be found here.
September 23: Square Enix has now issued a new trailer for the 2025 Tokyo Game Show. Watch it below.
TGS 2025 Trailer
September 27: Square Enix has now shown off gameplay as part of the 2025 Tokyo Game Show. Find that below, starting at the 40-minute mark.
TGS 2025 Gameplay
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges with the Nintendo Switch 2 version
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, has spoken about the challenges involved with getting the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hamaguchi recently spoke with us about how portable play was a particular focus. Square Enix wanted to “deliver strong performance in handheld mode without sacrificing quality.”
