Leaked documents detail why Junichi Masuda is no longer directing Pokemon games
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
As more information comes online through a previous Game Freak hack, we now have insight into some behind-the-scenes happenings at the studio, including why Junichi Masuda is no longer directing Pokemon games.
You may recall that in 2018, Masuda indicated he was pretty much done with the role following Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee. That has largely been the case – with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl as exceptions.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows looking like a lock for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: possible release date]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
October 10: Evidence continues to mount that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. A retailer listing has now listed the game, which is a strong sign that an announcement is on the way.
French retailer Auchan is now listing Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2. The page even includes the boxart, shown above. Unsurprisingly, we’re looking at another game-key card here.
More: Assassin's Creed Shadows, top, Ubisoft
Leak reveals plans for Pokemon Legends 3, multi-region Pokemon remake, Gen 11 in 2030
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Original: A few more major Pokemon Leaks have appeared, outing the existence of Pokemon Legends 3 and a multi-region Pokemon remake.
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Details revealed for scrapped Pokemon Legends: Ho-Oh and Lugia
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s been a wild past few days for Pokemon leaks, and even more news is surfacing from the “Teraleak” – specifically about original plans for Pokemon Legends 2 before it became Z-A.
First, Game Freak was originally planning on having the game set in Johto. Something changed along the way and the final title takes place in Kalos. As of now it’s unclear why the swap happened.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
Rumor: Pokemon Gen 10 details leaked, tentatively known as Pokemon Wind and Waves
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
New details about Pokemon Gen 10 may have surfaced, with leaks now supposedly making the rounds. They are tentatively going by the names Pokemon Wind and Pokemon Waves, which are planned as Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives. Everything stems from the Pokemon “Teraleak” that previously happened.
We’ll be sharing what’s been posted online after the break. Keep that in mind before proceeding. Note that some of the details are machine translations, so some tidbits may be a bit wonky. Also, some aspects may have change during development.
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game (tentative title) is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s just been revealed. The game launches Summer 2026.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a fast-paced 1v1 fighter with ahnd-drawn 2D animation, lets players battle it out with characters from the Avatar franchise. It features proprietary rollback netcode and full cross-play support.
Here’s some additional information:
[Let’s Talk] Do you use Nintendo Today?
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Mobile | 0 comments
Earlier in the year, Nintendo Today was announced and released. This is Nintendo’s own app intended to keep fans in the know about various happenings with the company. More recently, some pretty important news has even be shared there before it’s delivered elsewhere. We’ve seen things like Nintendo Directs announced there first, and this week, that’s where the “Close to You” videos debuted.
Nintendo is clearly trying to do what it can to incentivize fans to check out the Nintendo Today app. In fact, the second “Close to You” video has still yet to appear on Nintendo’s own YouTube channels (though we did upload it here). Still, it seems like there hasn’t been a whole lot of interest in the app.
So what are your thoughts on Nintendo Today? Have you downloaded it / used it at all? Let us know in the comments.
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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Taioh in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2, Switch (reviewed)
Release date: October 9, 2025
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment
It’s safe to say at this point that Falcom’s beautifully interwoven Trails series is a hit among RPG players. Trails in the Sky originally saw release in 2004 in Japan, but wouldn’t arrive for western audiences until 2011, a full seven years and four games later, be mindful. In a series of games that is currently thirteen titles long, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter arrives at a pivotal point. We have a jump in graphics, a rehash of mechanics, and plenty of beefy consoles to experience it on. Does the game play well on the original Nintendo Switch? Does the game hold up to the original experience?
Dragon Ball FighterZ reveals Goku (SS4, Daima) as new DLC character
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During Evo France 2025, a new character was just revealed for Dragon Ball FighterZ, with Goku (SS4, Daima) set to join the fray. He’ll be appearing as DLC in Spring 2026.
Also announced today is that a new update is about to release. On October 12, fans can look forward to a balance patch. Full details will be available soon, though we do know that the team has touched up everyone on the roster.
More: Arc System Works, Bandai Namco, DLC, Dragon Ball FighterZ, top
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 launches compared, and choosing which is better
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Switch 2 is Nintendo’s first major console that simply adds a “2” to the name of its predecessor. So naturally, it makes sense to compare the two – and today, we’re looking at the launch of the original Nintendo Switch in 2017 and the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year in June.
