Final Fantasy 7 Remake interview – director on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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.”
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: September 26, 2025
Developer: Now Production
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Pac-Man World Re-Pac was a huge surprise for dedicated fans of the franchise when it was first revealed in 2022. Pac-Man World was a big hit on the original PlayStation – it was remembered fondly for its charm, level design, and soundtrack – but most of all, it showed players that the IP could be more than your typical maze game. That remake was great and all, it gave hope that we’d see Bandai Namco revisit Pac-Man World 2, which is the fan favorite of the trilogy. 23 years later, here we are with a full remake that Pac-Man once thought was an impossibility with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Famitsu software sales (9/15/25 – 9/21/25) – Top 30
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 33,861 / 1,766,296
2. [PS5] Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – 21,511 / NEW
3. [NSW] Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – 21,453 / NEW
4. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 11,300 / 318,441
5. [NSW] Castlevania Dominus Collection – 9,503 / NEW
6. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – 7,170 / 123,697
7. [NSW] Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – 6,059 / 74,697
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,762 / 4,007,619
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 5,203 / 6,445,312
10. [NSW] The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and the Magic Academy – 5,077 / NEW
Drag x Drive 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes – local wireless support and more
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo just sent out a major version 1.1.0 update for Drag x Drive.
New features are included, highlighted by the addition of local wireless games. Also included is a play history, a wait list when the public park or friend park your friend is in is full, and more.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following information:
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Doug Bowser retiring from Nintendo of America, Devon Pritchard taking over
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Doug Bowser, who has been the current president of Nintendo of America, has announced his departure from the company. Devon Pritchard is now set to take over.
Bowser will depart from Nintendo on December 31, 2025. On January 1, 2026, he’ll hand things off to Pritchard. Additionally, Nintendo says that Satoru Shibata will join NOA as chief executive officer.
The full announcement is as follows:
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Nintendo Download – September 25, 2025 (North America) – Hades 2, Final Fantasy Tactics, more
Posted on 3 weeks 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 September 25, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Hades 2, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
