Six of the strongest Nintendo characters, according to canon
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over an age-old question: who are the strongest Nintendo characters according to canon? The answer to that is usually Kirby, but it’s not quite that simple when you lay things out. With that said, it’s impossible to talk about strong Nintendo characters without going over spoilers. This post contains hefty spoilers for Kirby, Bayonetta, Zelda, Metroid, and Xenoblade – so if you’re trying to avoid story details for any of those games, you might want to come back later.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 2, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
The 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series is finally here, and Nintendo’s most notable offering for the event has now arrived as well. By now, there isn’t too much to say about Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario Galaxy 2 that hasn’t already been said – they’re absolutely brilliant 3D platformers and are properly rated as some of the greatest games of all time. Thankfully, that brilliance continues to shine bright on Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) with the new re-release. Long story short: if you can stomach the $70 asking price, this is the best official way to play two of Nintendo’s greatest games. The developers have made a whole host of minor changes to these titles that make them a joy to play through, even to this day.
Yooka-Replaylee reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer [update: physical date]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
August 29: Playtonic has just come through with a release date for Yooka-Replaylee, their new Nintendo Switch 2 game. Fans can pick it up on October 9, 2025.
Yooka-Replaylee is a remake of the original Yooka-Laylee, which previously came to Nintendo Switch.
If you need a refresher on the upcoming title, read the following overview:
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Wander Stars review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 19, 2025
Developer: Paper Castle Games
Publisher: Fellow Traveller
What if Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother wasn’t some frail old woman, unable to defend herself from the Big Bad Wolf? What if instead, she came with a professional wrestler’s physique and a chip on her shoulder? What if Little Red was her grandmother’s prized student, more than capable of taking down a dangerous predator? And what if their story took place not in some secluded forest, but across wide galaxy of wacky anthropomorphic characters all ready to beat the stuffing out of each other to prove who’s the strongest? Wander Stars, the new turn-based RPG from Paper Castle Games, has your answer. With an art style and narrative tone that borrows heavily from Japanese anime, Wander Stars looks to answer these questions and more in a tight and imminently replayable package.
Atlus explains why Persona 3 Reload is only on Nintendo Switch 2, not Switch 1
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Persona 3 Reload will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2 later this month, but it turns out there was once consideration for a Switch 1 version as well.
According to P-Studio general producer Kazuhisa Wada, releasing the RPG on Nintendo hardware was always the goal, “but simultaneous development was inevitably difficult.” Following the announcement of Nintendo Switch 2, Atlus wanted to obtain a development kit as soon as possible and deliver on fan requests.
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Star Wars Outlaws second Nintendo Switch 2 update out now, patch notes – further performance and visual improvements, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Ubisoft today issued its second update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws. This is version 8969792.TU2.
The update includes improvements to general stability, fixes, and visual quality. Performance has also been improved.
Below is the full rundown:
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Nintendo Download – October 2, 2025 (North America) – Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of October 2, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (9/22/25 – 9/28/25) – first week sales revealed for Atelier Resleriana, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
EA Sports FC 26 review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: September 26, 2025
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA Sports
As a longtime football/soccer fanatic, I’ve played a whole bunch of different video game adaptations of the sport over the years – from ill-fated attempts like Mega Man Soccer, to really fun and engaging versions of the sport like in Mario Strikers or Virtua Striker 2. These are usually exaggerated or watered down versions of the beautiful game that don’t entirely reflect the appeal or the intricacies of the sport at its core, so although they can be serious arcade-y fun, they don’t always scratch the same itch of doing a Cruyff turn and smashing the ball top bins. This is why we have had direct football simulator games, like PES and FIFA, even Football Manager to an extent, really get popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. Getting a red card from a referee in FIFA International Soccer on SEGA Genesis, and choosing to endlessly run away from the official instead of accepting your punishment and coming off the pitch is very silly and fun, but not entirely accurate to the sport itself. As the years have gone on, I’ve played almost every entry in the EA FC/FIFA series, often with my dad. Some of my earliest memories of gaming come from playing against him on the PS1 in FIFA ’99, and as the games have improved in detail and range of play modes, my fondness for the series has grown. I think the newest entry in the series, EA Sports FC 26, truly rivals the best the series has to offer in every department.
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week 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.
