Guide: 21 Best Switch 2 Games Under $25
Bang for your buck.Since launch back in June 2025, Switch 2 has steadily accrued a solid library of games that take advantage of the system's improved specs and features. While many titles are also available on Switch 1, perks like better frame rates, sharper visuals, and easy chat and…
ICYMI: Next Triple-i Initiative Showcase Promises Reveals For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & More
iiinteresting.For the third year running, Evil Empire has announced that its Triple-i Initiative Showcase will be bringing 45 minutes of uninterrupted game trailers (featuring eight world premieres) our way this week.The showcase is set to kick off tomorrow (9th April) at 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 9am PT…
"Feels Like A Fleshed Out Beta" - Fans Are Unhappy With Pokémon Champions At Launch
Players use Work Up.Pokémon Champions, which stands to become the place for competitive VGC for Pokémon going forward, has arrived on the Switch today as a free-to-start experience. But early impressions from fans and competitive players has been... mixed, to say the least.Promising snappy…
Mini Review: Beyond Words (Switch) - Addictive In The Best Ways, But Totally Copies Balatro's Homework
Upping the ante.Back in 2024, Balatro made big waves in the indie roguelike space, offering a relatively simple but incredibly addictive take on the age-old game of poker. After selling millions of copies, it’s now spun off its own sort of sub-genre inspired by its mechanics, and one such game is…
007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
A summer stir.Just a month and a half out from James Bond's next video game outing, Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is being delayed.Now, instead of landing on the newest Nintendo console on 27th May 2026, the same day as PS5, Xbox Series,…
No Man's Sky Goes Full Pokémon In New Creature-Catching 'Xeno Arena' Update
No Man's Skarmory.We've seen Hello Games add all kinds of crazy content to No Man's Sky over the last 10 years (!!), but today's update might take the biscuit for the feature we were least expecting to see.The new Xeno Arena update is Pokémon. Nope, we're not joking. The latest patch adds…
Talking Point: Which Zelda Game Would You Most Like To See Remade?
Spirit Tracks - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Chuchu Train.Another year, another jaunt on the Rumour Express, right? Yes, whispers of a new Zelda remake are making the rounds once again following a recent claim that Ocarina of Time is making a big comeback on the Switch 2 later this year.We've been…
PowerWash Simulator 2's First DLC Pack Lands Last-Minute Delay On Switch 2
Update: UNACCEPTABLE!!PowerWash Simulator racked up some pretty impressive crossover DLC in its time, and its sequel looks like it'll start doing the same next year.FuturLab has today lifted the lid on PowerWash Simulator 2's first DLC pack, featuring none other than a handful of locales from the…
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Has Received An Update For Switch 1 & 2 Today
Dealing with some pesky progression bugs.Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined arrived for the Switch and Switch 2 in February, and if you were hoping for some fixes, you're in luck! Square Enix has today rolled out a new patch for the Switch and Switch 2.It's available right now, and according to a rough…
PSA: You Can Now Download Pokémon Champions On Switch
There's also a free update for Switch 2.Pokémon battles level-up today with the release of Pokémon Champions on the Switch eShop. If you aren't already playing it, here's our reminder that this free download is now officially available across Nintendo's storefronts around the globe.Before you…
F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.1, Here Are The Patch Notes
Addressing multiple issues.Nintendo's battle royale racer F-Zero 99 has today received its first update of 2026, bumping the game up to Version 1.7.1.This follows the major 1.7.0 update last December. This one is a lot smaller and addresses multiple issues with the game. Here's the full rundown,…
Exterminate Even More Spiders In Kill It With Fire 2, Coming Soon To Switch
Including co-op extermination.If you enjoyed exterminating hordes of spiders in the original Kill It With Fire game on Switch, you'll be pleased to hear Kill It With Fire 2 is scuttling onto the system next month.This title is described as the "ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience" and will…
Exterminate Even More Spiders On Switch In Kill It With Fire 2, Out Next Month
Including co-op extermination.If you enjoyed exterminating spiders in the original Kill It With Fire on Switch, you'll be pleased to hear Kill It With Fire 2 is on the way to the system next month.This title is described as the "ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience" and will launch for…
Nickelodeon's All-Star Cast Returns To The Tennis Court Next Month
Move aside, Mario Tennis.Gameloft and Old Skull Games have this week announced Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! will be coming to the Switch on 28th May 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Poll: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Characters Compared, Film Vs. Game Designs - Which Are Best?
Galaxy gallery.The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been out in the wild for nearly a week now, so we thought it was only right to take a look at its new faces and see how they match up to their game counterparts.Those with a really good memory might remember that we did something similar for…
Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 Patch Notes Seem To Confirm That Switch Is Being Left Out
Switch 2 Edition when..?Arc System Works is getting ready to unleash a massive 2.0 update for Guilty Gear -Strive-, paving the way for the Season Pass 5 content while making some significant changes to mechanics, UI, character intros, and more.Unfortunately, however, it seems like the Switch…
Fantastic Fantasy Roguelike Absolum Is Getting The Full Physical Treatment On Switch 2
Not a Game-Key Card in sight.After getting its hooks in us last year with its addictive 'rogue 'em up' gameplay loop, Absolum is heading to Switch 2 later this year... with a full physical release.Silver Lining Interactive today announced that the fantasy roguelike's next-gen physical is now…
UK Charts: Mario Galaxy Jumps Up The Rankings Thanks To A Big-Screen Boost
Movie Star.After a short pause for the Easter Bank Holiday, this week's UK charts are finally in, and no, it's not the most surprising ranking this time.The top 10 is much as you might expect, with EA SPORTS FC 26 holding onto the top spot once again, and Switch 2 hits like Mario Kart World,…
New Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Trailer Continues Hugh Morris' Rejected Romance Drama
Clowning around.Despite rejecting Direct protagonist Angie in favour of Dr. Winters, Hugh Morris was undoubtedly the star of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's solo January Direct. This jolly little heartbreaker pulled in quite the online following after his Direct debut, so it makes sense that…
Rumour: The Legend Of Zelda Movie May Have Found Its Composer
Break out the ocarinas.Nintendo and Columbia Pictures have been pretty quiet when it comes to information regarding the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, but according to an updated IMDB page (thanks, Go Nintendo), it seems that the project's composer may have been confirmed.We're not going to…