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Rise Of The Tomb Raider Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes

Available now.Aspyr has released a new patch for Rise of the Tomb Raider on Switch 2, targeting performance issues, crashes, glitches, and more.It's available now, so you can go ahead and upgrade to version 1.0.2 as soon as you're able. In the meantime, if you're on the fence, then why not check out our full review on Nintendo Life. We awarded Rise of the Tomb Raider an 8/10 and praised it for well-paced narrative, satisfying tombs, and sense of exploration:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Fallout 3 And New Vegas Remasters Announced, But No Release Date Yet

War... war changes when remastered for modern consoles.After much speculation, Bethesda has finally confirmed that it has been working on remasters for both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.This comes via a new 'Note from Bethesda Game Studios' post on its official website, in which it states that Fallout is "one of our biggest priorities today". It confirms that pre-production on Fallout 5 is now ongoing alongside full production for The Elder Scrolls VI, while also quietly announcing the two remasters.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Opinion: Nintendo Gains A Rep Boost As Sony & Microsoft Lay Waste To The Industry

Players' choice.With the Northern Hemisphere's summer months producing a slightly lighter news cycle on the Nintendo front, we at NL Towers have been getting hot and sweaty with the latest first-party-published release, Fitness Boxing 3 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Yes, yes, don't worry, gamers — Splatoon's coming next week, and Sony and Microsoft have been generously keeping the first-party news feeds flowing in the meantime.If you've somehow missed the wider industry news this month, Sony announced that PlayStation games will be digital-only from 2028. This felt like the worst gaming news of the summer until Xbox boss Asha Sharma handed someone her beer and rattled through Microsoft's latest round of mass layoffs and studio departures.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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'Stage Tour' Looks To Revive Guitar Hero's Golden Era On Switch 2

Rock on.Stage Tour, the new rhythm game from Guitar Hero and DJ Hero veterans, has been confirmed for the Switch 2.Launching toward the end of 2026, Stage Tour will support guitar controllers along with microphones and drums, replicating the golden era of rhythm games for new audiences. Granted, we think it might have a bit of an uphill battle on its hands with a bunch of free options on the market right now, including Fortnite Festival, but we've got our fingers crossed that it'll be a good one.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Culdcept BEGINS - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Great Distillation Of This Addictive Series' Mechanics

Stone culd classic.Culdcept has been around since the days of the Sega Saturn, but the odds are pretty good that you’ve never heard of it, let alone played it. Not all of the handful of titles released have left Japan’s shores, and of those that did, sales were low and reviews mixed. It’s the kind of game that either really clicks with you or feels too confusing or arcane to understand and stick with.After the last release, Culdcept Revolt, came out a decade ago on the 3DS, the franchise is now being dusted off and soft-rebooted with Culdcept Begins. Offering a somewhat simplified and newcomer-friendly take on the notoriously complicated board game, it does a fantastic job of showcasing why this unique series deserves a lot more love and attention. It’s fun, addictive, and strange all at the same time, making for the kind of experience that you could easily drop dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into once it gets its hooks in.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Round Up: "The Game F***ing Rules" - The First Previews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In

Alucards on the table.Konami revealed earlier this week that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would launch on the Switch on the same day as other platforms, extinguishing any fears of a potential delay. So mark 15th October 2026 in your diaries, folks, because it sounds like it's going to be a banger.Yes, a handful of outlets have gone live with their first previews of Belmont's Curse, and it seems developer Evil Empire (Dead Cells) has got a pretty good handle on what makes a good 2D Castlevania game. Granted, we're not expecting Symphony of the Night levels of genius here, but if it comes close, then it'll be more than worth the wait.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Shares 13-Step Procedure Detailing How To Replace Your Switch Joy-Con Battery

It requires a "Battery Replacement Kit".Earlier this month, Nintendo officially confirmed it would release hardware revisions in Europe featuring replaceable batteries.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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GameStop CEO Says Video Game Software Makes Up Less Than 12% Of The Business

As he dismisses concerns about physical game sales.Despite its $56 billion offer being rejected, GameStop still intends to purchase the online marketplace eBay.If you're curious to know how exactly video games slot into the overall business plan for this combined entity, it's apparently not a concern for the company's CEO, Ryan Cohen.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Races Onto Switch 2 This September With New Open World Gameplay

Update: It's now arriving a little earlier than expected.:At the Summer Games Fest this year, Mattel and Milestone lifted the lid on a brand new open-world Hot Wheels game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Donkey Kong Bananza's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music This Week

Featuring more than eight hours of music!Nintendo Music has delivered a huge update this week, adding the Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 soundtrack.This latest update for the Switch Online app comes loaded with a whopping 229 tracks, with a runtime of 8 hours and 36 minutes. Nintendo further notes how this features "tracks for all of the Bananza transformations" and suggests activating the "spoiler block" if you haven't completed the game yet.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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PSA: Disney Speedstorm - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available

"See you on the track".Gameloft has this week released a dedicated Switch 2 Edition of its free-to-play racing title Disney Speedstorm on the eShop.As highlighted in the official announcement, this version of Speedstorm offers improved resolution in docked mode. Existing Switch users can also update their version of the game via the free upgrade pack on the eShop page.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Video: Why All The Remakes, Nintendo?

Why?With Nintendo launching remakes of Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in 2026, it's only natural that fans are beginning to wonder whether it's all just a bit too much.It's not a new thing for Nintendo, of course, with the company flexing its remake chops back in the '90s with Super Mario All-Stars for the SNES. Since then, we've had the likes of Metroid: Zero Mission, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and many, many more.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Hasbro And Nintendo Partner Up On New Legend Of Zelda Toys

A multi-year collaboration.Hasbro has announced a new licensing partnership with Nintendo to produce toys based on The Legend of Zelda.This new multi-year collaboration is set to commence in 2027, but the first official reveal actually isn't far off at all. Three 6" scale figures will be shown off at the San Diego Comic-Con taking place from 23rd-26th July 2026.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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First Impressions: Nintendo's Latest 'Switch 2 Edition' Is Here, And It'll Really Make You Sweat

Towel at the ready.I like to think of myself as a pretty fit person. I go to the gym and run multiple times a week, I watch my diet, I go on walks. Nintendo's latest addition to the Switch 2 Edition catalogue has convinced me that, actually, I'm not as ship-shape as I thought.You see, I just finished a few sessions of Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer's new 'Boost Up' mode, and I'm currently more sweat than man.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Nintendo Download: 16th July (North America)

Denshattack! Culdcept Begins! Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator!The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived (we had to skip last week's download - apologies!), and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!Switch eShop - HighlightsFitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Nintendo, 16th Jul, $59.99) – Punch and dodge to the beat in the latest entry in the Fitness Boxing series, now with enhanced resolution and frame rate. Advanced Scoring Mode accounts for the speed and timing of each hit, while the new Boost Up feature gradually increases the workout speed with each round. Plus, CameraPlay allows players to see themselves on screen and adjust their form in real time, and GameShare allows up to three players to work out side-by-side via local wireless! If you already own the Nintendo Switch version, you can purchase the upgrade pack.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Consoles Sold

And Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to dominate.The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and golly gosh, there are quite a few new entries this week.Rhythm Heaven Groove is at the top again with another 126,073 copies to its name, taking its running total to over 500,000. Awesome job. Magical Girl with Trials comes in at number two for its debut, while the Switch and Switch 2 ports for the excellent Digimon Story Time Stranger land at numbers eight and six respectively.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Disgaea Mayhem (Switch 2) - The Tactical RPG Series Tackles Action To Mixed Results

It’s rough, dood!If I asked you to close your eyes and picture a Disgaea game, what images come to mind? Ludicrously high damage number pop-ups? Oodles of customisation menus? A penguin-esque creature enthusiastically exclaiming “DOOD!” perhaps?Any of those answers would be fitting, but chances are you’d also envision some permutation of characters spread out across an isometric map filled with enemies, treasure chests, and colored movement tiles. Disgaea is a strategy RPG series after all, and it has historically stayed close to those roots.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Sega's Gamescom Line-up Includes Alien: Isolation 2 And Crazy Taxi: World Tour

It's Xenomorphin' time.Sega has announced its playable line-up for this year's Gamescom event, taking place at Cologne, Germany from 26th - 30th August 2026.Titles include Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, both of which are scheduled to launch on the Switch 2. Keep in mind that you'll likely be playing PC builds of each during the event, or possibly PS5, but don't expect to go hands-on with the Switch 2 versions just yet.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Leon Kennedy Actor Recalls His Favourite Cut Line From Resident Evil Requiem

"It would have been a banger".Voice actor Nick Apostolides returned as Leon Kennedy in this year's excellent Resident Evil Requiem, depicting a character who is not only more jaded and haunted by the past, but also battling against a deadly virus of his own.Despite this, Leon still has a few awesome quips and one-liners sprinkled throughout the campaign – one of our favourites being his desire to seek "a second opinion" as a zombie doctor is advancing upon him with a chainsaw. Nice.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch

The HD-2D RPG adventure unfolds this October.In June, Square Enix announced it was bringing a brand-new HD-2D Final Fantasy turn-based adventure to the Switch 1 & 2.Following the initial reveal, it has now released a new trailer highlighting the art style of Final Fantasy Resonance and it looks just as stunning as previous Square Enix games featuring HD-2D graphics.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Pokémon Unite Officially Dropped From 2027 Pokémon World Championships

The beginning of the end?The free-to-play Switch and mobile title Pokémon Unite has received countless updates since it arrived in 2021, but official support for the competitive MOBA isn't looking quite as strong this week based on the latest announcement.In a new update on the game's website, The Pokémon Company has announced it will be dropping Unite from the Pokémon World Championships in 2027. It will instead opt for a separate tournament in Tokyo:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Surprise! Square Enix Has Released A Switch 2 Version Of Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Just don't expect an upgrade pathway.The sci-fi series Star Ocean is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, and as part of this, Square Enix has today released a Switch 2 version of the action RPG remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R.It's available on the eShop for $49.99 (or your regional equivalent). Like Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 earlier this week, there's no upgrade pathway for the existing Switch version, and save data won't carry over. Here's the official fine print about this from Nintendo's store page:Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Mario Tennis Fever Free 'Super Mario Galaxy' Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Including a new court, GameShare and much more.Nintendo has today released a free update for Mario Tennis Fever on the Switch 2. It bumps the game up to Version 1.1.0 and adds a new court and much more inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy series.Apart from this, there's also a new special match, new colors for Luma, Mario's Classic outfit, new fever racket and also sorts of balance changes. Nintendo has also added GameShare and GameChat functionality.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Ubisoft Shows Off Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition In First Gameplay Trailer

Returning alongside Retold.Following the announcement of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms, Ubisoft has now shared the first gameplay trailer.Once again, the title is included with every edition of Rayman Legends Retold, and will be added to your game library on 1st October 2026 (the same day as the release of Retold).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Ubisoft Shares First Gameplay Trailer Of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition

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Review: Go-Go Town! - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – A SimCity / Animal Crossing Blend To Boost Your Serotonin (And Stress)

Never stop never stopping.Management sims sit at the busy intersection of stressful and fun. Now joining the pile-up is Go-Go Town, a city builder from Australian dev Prideful Sloth (Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles). It certainly is stressful in parts — hustle is implied in the name — but somehow manages to make that stress fun.When the game boots up, you can opt for Story mode or Create mode. In Story, things unlock when you meet certain milestones. Meanwhile, in Create, everything is accessible immediately, so it’s more relaxed and open.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Review: Denshattack! (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Yet Bloated Dreamcast Homage

Onsen-sational?From the moment I laid eyes on Denshattack!, there was something about it that had me instantly enamoured. Was it the Dreamcast-inspired bright, blocky colours? The upbeat music? Or the fact that you’re pulling off sick tricks and grinding rails on a freakin’ train? Probably all three, come to think of it.The only sticking point was the gameplay. Would this offer depth and longevity to go with its stellar presentation, or would it be little more than a glorified knock-off of Subway Surfers? Well, I’m happy to say that Denshattack is a joyous time that recaptures that distinctive early ’00s vibe of games like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi. The downside is that it’s surrounded by superfluous fluff that brings down the overall experience.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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The Duskbloods Network Test Kicks Off On Switch 2 Next Month

Applications open next week.During Nintendo's most recent Direct broadcast, many were hoping for a final release date for The Duskbloods when it appeared mid-presentation. Alas, that didn't happen, but FromSoftware instead promised a network test for the summer, and now we have a date.Relaying the news on social media, Nintendo announced that the network test will take place from 21st August to the 24th August. So basically a long weekend's worth of gameplay. Well, sort of.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Once Upon A Katamari Is The Latest Game To Roll Onto Switch 2

Plus new DLC is announced.Bandai Namco has announced that Once Upon a Katamari will be making its way to the Switch 2 later this year on 8th October 2026.As to be expected with the new release, players can expect improved resolution and higher frame rates. Mouse controls have also been added in which you 'roll' the Joy-Con forwards, kinda like Drag x Drive (yeah, you forgot about that game, didn't you).Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Revealed For Switch 2, Launches End Of July

You say you want an Evolution.Frontier Developments (RollerCoaster Tycoon, LostWinds, Planet Zoo) is bringing Jurassic World Evolution 2 to Switch 2 in Complete Edition form on 30th July.The follow-up to Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, which launched on Switch back in 2020, this second entry in the park-planning and dino-management series is following the same CE pattern, bundling everything added to the base game since its 2021 PC and (other) console launch, including "every piece of DLC released".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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Rise Of The Tomb Raider Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes

Fallout 3 And New Vegas Remasters Announced, But No Release Date Yet

Opinion: Nintendo Gains A Rep Boost As Sony & Microsoft Lay Waste To The Industry

'Stage Tour' Looks To Revive Guitar Hero's Golden Era On Switch 2

Review: Culdcept BEGINS - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Great Distillation Of This Addictive Series' Mechanics

Round Up: "The Game F***ing Rules" - The First Previews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In

Nintendo Shares 13-Step Procedure Detailing How To Replace Your Switch Joy-Con Battery

GameStop CEO Says Video Game Software Makes Up Less Than 12% Of The Business

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Races Onto Switch 2 This September With New Open World Gameplay

Donkey Kong Bananza's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music This Week

PSA: Disney Speedstorm - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available

Video: Why All The Remakes, Nintendo?

Hasbro And Nintendo Partner Up On New Legend Of Zelda Toys

First Impressions: Nintendo's Latest 'Switch 2 Edition' Is Here, And It'll Really Make You Sweat

Nintendo Download: 16th July (North America)

Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Consoles Sold

Review: Disgaea Mayhem (Switch 2) - The Tactical RPG Series Tackles Action To Mixed Results

Sega's Gamescom Line-up Includes Alien: Isolation 2 And Crazy Taxi: World Tour

Leon Kennedy Actor Recalls His Favourite Cut Line From Resident Evil Requiem

Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch

Pokémon Unite Officially Dropped From 2027 Pokémon World Championships

Surprise! Square Enix Has Released A Switch 2 Version Of Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Mario Tennis Fever Free 'Super Mario Galaxy' Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Ubisoft Shows Off Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition In First Gameplay Trailer

Ubisoft Shares First Gameplay Trailer Of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition

Review: Go-Go Town! - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – A SimCity / Animal Crossing Blend To Boost Your Serotonin (And Stress)

Review: Denshattack! (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Yet Bloated Dreamcast Homage

The Duskbloods Network Test Kicks Off On Switch 2 Next Month

Once Upon A Katamari Is The Latest Game To Roll Onto Switch 2

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Revealed For Switch 2, Launches End Of July

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