Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac gains Sonic the Hedgehog DLC today, new trailer
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We’ve been waiting to hear about the Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac x Sonic the Hedgehog DLC, and it turns out it’s coming today.
The DLC features a brand new area to explore. Players can also obtain three Sonic-themed stages including a multi-phase battle with Dr. Eggman. That’s along with twenty new collectible figures and a Sonic costume for Pac-Man.
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Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
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Previously announced during a Nintendo Direct, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake secured its release date today. It’ll head to Nintendo Switch 2 on March 12, 2026.
We initially heard about Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake in September. However, now we have a proper release date.
For those that need a refresher, check out the following game details:
The Legend of Zelda is getting a new LEGO set in 2026
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
A new LEGO set for The Legend of Zelda is in the pipeline. That information was just revealed on social media, alongside a 2026 launch window.
Not much is known at present. In the 12-second teaser, Link is shown in his attire from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Navi is there as well, along with Zelda – who’s in the background and out of focus. Ganon / Ganondorf will likely be appearing as well.
Below is the teaser that went out today:
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Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime on Switch 2 launch lineup: “I scratched my head a little bit”
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Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has commented on the launch lineup for Switch 2, which he seemed to be a bit puzzled by at first.
The Game Business‘ Christopher Dring was speaking about the initial wave of games for the console in comparison to its predecessor. On Switch, within the system’s first few months, Nintendo came out with megahits like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. We also saw a new IP in Arms, Splatoon 2 which did very well (especially in Japan), and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – one of Nintendo’s best-selling games ever.
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Pikmin 4 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
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The Pikmin 4 content update, which is version 1.1.0, is now available.
This was announced a little while back. As a reminder, it includes new difficulty options, the ability to take pictures with the “Field Camera” item, Decor Pikmin, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 21.0.0 out now, patch notes
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The next Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch firmware update was just released with version 21.0.0.
Compared to some of the more recent patches, there’s quite a bit here. There are subtle additions like software symbol icons on the home menu to designate between physical and digital software. Elsewhere, we see that new Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 transfers have been given options to disable downloading software and album transfers.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie happening on November 12
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Cris-(chito) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo has just announced that a direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will premiere on November 12. The upcoming presentation is set to feature the first full trailer for the film. Note that there will be no game news here.
The presentation will air at the following times:
Nintendo reveals Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 sales and deals
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Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025, Nintendo has come forward with its list of sales, deals, and offers.
Starting on November 23, select retailers in the United States as well as official Nintendo US stores will have physical versions of Princess Peach: Showtime, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe for $39.99 each. Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo Switch Sports, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Splatoon 3 will be down to $29.99 each.
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Nintendo goes live with Switch compatibility website for Switch 2
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A new website has gone live from Nintendo that lets Switch 2 owners easily check to see which Switch 1 games are compatible with the system.
An overwhelming majority of titles from the previous console work with the new one. However, there are some exceptions here and there. For instance, NieR: Automata – widely considered to be an excellent port on Nintendo Switch – is broken on Switch 2 (at least for the time being).
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Shigeru Miyamoto discusses his current involvement with Mario games and more
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Casa Brutus, a Japanese magazine focused on design and architecture, recently spoke with Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto in celebration of Super Mario’s 40th anniversary.
As we know, Miyamoto isn’t as involved with game development these days. Still, he plays roughly the first 30 minutes of each title to ensure that Nintendo is still capturing that Mario feel.
Miyamoto said:
