Category: Nintendo News

It’s been another action-packed week for Nintendo, and on top of all the Partner Showcase announcements it’s also been rolling out a bunch of new updates for select first-party titles.

Earlier this week, Switch and Switch 2 players got new updates for Splatoon 3, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Drag x Drive, and today Nintendo has now released an update for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.

This bumps the games up to Version 1.3.1 and follows the release of Version 1.3.0 in December last year. Nintendo’s latest patch notes don’t go into any specific details, but it does not how “no in-game content has been changed”. If anything else about these latest game updates are discovered, we’ll be sure to let you know.

For now, here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo’s official support page:

General

Software information has been updated. No in-game content has been changed.

Note: The software must be updated to Ver. 1.2.0 or later to play on Nintendo Switch 2.

General

Software information has been updated. No in-game content has been changed.

Note: The software must be updated to Ver. 1.2.0 or later to play on Nintendo Switch 2.

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This is the third update for these titles since they arrived on the Switch last October. The previous patches have addressed multiple issues with the titles. In case you missed it, these games also include some enhancements on the Switch 2 such as higher resolution and Joy-Con 2 mouse support.

You can find out more about the Switch versions and enhancements in our reviews here on Nintendo Life.

Have you downloaded this update yet? Notice anything else after this latest update? Let us know in the comments.

If you’re a fan of the Goemon and Mystical Ninja series, there was a rather exciting 40th anniversary announcement shared during this week’s Japanese Partner Showcase.

Konami and the emulation experts at M2 are teaming up to release Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugo – a new retro collection coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms in Japan on 2nd July 2026.

This package will include 13 titles from across the series. More specifically, it includes releases from the Famicom, Super Famicom and Game Boy era. Here’s the full list (thanks, Time Extension):

– Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu (Famicom, 1986)
– Ganbare Goemon 2 (Famicom, 1989)
– Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru (Famicom, 1990)
– Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2: Tenka no Zaihou (Famicom, 1992)
– Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki (Super Famicom, 1991)
– Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shōgun McGuiness (Super Famicom, 1993)
– Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishi Jūrokubē no Karakuri Manjigatame (Super Famicom, 1994)
– Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Dōchū: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake (Super Famicom, 1995)
– Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!! (Super Famicom, 1996)
– Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! (Game Boy, 1991)
– Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tō no Nazo (Game Boy, 1997)
– Ganbare Goemon: Tengu-tō no Gyakushū! (Game Boy Color, 1999)
– Ganbare Goemon: Seikūshi Dynamites Arawaru!! (Game Boy Color, 2000)

Once again, the catch is that this collection has only been announced for Japan. If there are any major updates about the collection’s availability or news about online pre-orders for the physical release, we’ll let you know.

In some other Partner Showcase news, Konami also announced a new Super Bomberman Collection and it’s available right now (and locally) on the Switch eShop.

Would you be interested in this Goemon collection? Tell us in the comments.

In case you missed it, Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available. If you are wondering how the Switch 2 version holds up, the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has released a side-by-side graphics and performance comparison, showing it alongside the original Switch release.

The Switch 2 Edition runs at 4K at 60fps docked, and there’s also a 120fps option – lowering the game’s resolution to 1080p. As for handheld mode, players can expect a bump from 720p on Switch to 1080p on the Switch 2, with the game running at 120fps. You can see it in motion in the video above.

As also displayed, the game’s frame rate on the Switch 2 is mostly consistent when it comes to reaching its target frames, even on the higher 120fps setting. As we mentioned in the announcement post, this is a free upgrade if you already own the Switch version of the title. You can access this download from the eShop.

And if you don’t own Hollow Knight on either of these platforms, it will set you back $15.00 / £10.99 (or your regional equivalent).

Will you be revisiting this title on the Switch 2? Let us know in the comments.

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, you may have caught a glimpse at a cute-looking RPG called Another Eden Begins. Coming to Switch 2 and Switch 1 this summer, it features time travel, turn-based combat, ten different endings, and New Game+.

What if we also told you that the creator was none other than Masato Kato, one of the writers of acclaimed ’90s Squaresoft RPGs Chrono Trigger and Xenogears, as well as the director of Chrono Cross? And that the game’s music is composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, who also worked on all three of those games? The pieces are starting to fall into place now.

Yep, while it may have been a footnote during the Direct, this sounds like a big one for classic RPG fans. Plus, while it’s not immediately clear from the trailer, this is almost-definitely a reworking of Kato’s free-to-play mobile RPG Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space, which came out in 2017 and is still ongoing.

Fans online seem to think so, highlighting that Begins appears to only cover the first “arc” of the mobile game, while highlighting some of the differences, including a few character redesigns.

Taking place across multiple timelines, Aldo’s younger sister is kidnapped by the Beast King. Forced to pursue them, the young hero finds himself falling through spacetime, where he awakens 800 years in the future.

As Aldo, you’ll gather 18 different companions, including an android, a feisty hunter, and a noble frog samurai. Look, you’re thinking it, not us (Okay, maybe us too) to help traverse the timelines and save the world. Blend in some strategic turn-based combat and you have a JRPG that feels ripped right out of the SNES and PSOne era.

So, this seems to be following the Octopath Traveler 0 formula of reworking a mobile favourite to remove the gacha elements and make it fit on home consoles. We’ll have to wait for more details, but for now, this looks promising.

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Are you looking forward to Another Eden Begins? Let us know in the comments.

The Tales of series is on a bit of a roll at the moment, and Switch 2 owners have something to celebrate, as Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition is coming to the console on 22nd May 2026. it’s getting both a physical and digital release.

For those not in the know, Tales of Arise is the most-recent entry in Bandai Namco’s action RPG series; it came out on other platforms back in 2021, with the Beyond the Dawn expansion following in 2023. The Switch 2 release will include the expansion as-standard.

Interestingly, this is the first Tales of game to get a native Switch 2 version — even Tales of Berseria Remastered, which comes out at the end of the month, is only on Switch 1. But Tales of Arise also isn’t part of the recent slate of remasters, making this a straight port of the critically-acclaimed game.

If you’re curious, here are some more details on the game courtesy of Bandai Namco:

Tales of ARISE immerses players into a conflict between two worlds. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet’s resources and stripping its people of dignity and freedom.

The story begins with two individuals, born in different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, an intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world, Tales of ARISE delivers a first-class JRPG experience.

Players will follow Alphen, a masked amnesic man who can’t feel pain as he encounters Shionne, the cursed woman that inflicts agony upon everything she touches. They will both get to know each other and meet a varied cast of allies to take on the Renan Lords, powerful foes, in order to free Dahna.

We’ve had four Tales games on Switch 1 and Switch 2 between the start of 2025 and 2026, with Tales of Graces f Remastered, Tales of Xillia Remastered, and the aforementioned Tales of Berseria Remastered and Tales of Arise. Where will the series take us next on Nintendo’s hybrid console? We’ll have to wait and see.

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Are you looking forward to Tales of Arise on Switch 2? Take hold of fate in the comments and let us know.

Konami had a pretty presence during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. But Bomberman wasn’t the only franchise making its appearance on Switch 2, as Konami announced eFootball: Kick-Off!, which will be exclusive to Nintendo’ newest console when it launches this summer.

Amazingly, this is the first time eFootball has appeared on a Nintendo console since it started in 2021, but the series has a much-bigger history. It’s actually an evolution of Konami’s iconic footy franchise, Pro Evolution Soccer, known as Winning Eleven in Japan.

And while this isn’t the free-to-play mainline game, eFootball: Kick-Off! promises plenty of content, with a World Tour mode that allows you to create your own club and team, an International Cup mode (which is coming a DLC), Beginner-friendly modes, and local and online play.

Here’s a rundown of the game from Konami:

Game Modes & Features

– World Tour: Establish your own club team and compete in tournaments across the globe. Win matches to acquire players from defeated opponents or use currency earned through play to sign legendary footballers. Build your original team and aim to conquer the world.

– International Cup: The world’s most prestigious international competition returns once every four years. Take charge of your national team and compete on football’s grandest stage, where history is written and global supremacy is decided.
*The ‘International Cup’ mode is scheduled for release as additional downloadable content.

– Beginner-Friendly Modes: Jump into fun and accessible experiences such as 6-on-6 football, designed to create fast-paced action and plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. The Rank system evaluates performance and allows players to naturally progress as they improve.

– Local & Online Play: Enjoy matches anytime, anywhere, playing solo, challenge friends via local wireless, or test your skills against players worldwide in online competitions.

Built specifically for Nintendo Switch™ 2, eFootball™ Kick-Off! features responsive controls and pick-up-and-play gameplay that welcomes newcomers while still rewarding smart tactics and competitive mastery.

As the eyes of the football world turn to North America this summer, Nintendo players can find their own path to victory. Big goals, dramatic moments, and pure football fun define this new chapter.

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Are you a PES fan? Will you be grabbing Kick-Off! ahead of the World Cup? Let us know in the comments.

Gameloft’s smash hit Disney life sim, Disney Dreamlight Valley, is getting a native Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on 25th March 2026.

The game briefly popped up during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase as part of the sizzle reel, confirming the tease that the developer dropped last summer along with a date.

In a blog post, Gameloft shared some Switch 2 gameplay footage, featuring a character walking through the Valley and doing a bit of decorating.

In the post, the developer detailed that the game will feel “smoother and easier to enjoy” on the newer console. Improvements come in the form of better frame rates, higher resolution, faster load times, and a much higher item limit of 6,000.

Plus, if you already own the game on Switch, the upgrade will be completely free. That’s pretty handy.

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have you played Disney Dreamlight Valley on Switch? Looking forward to the Switch 2 Edition? Let us know in the comments.

In case you missed the update last October, Yacht Club’s new game Mina the Hollower has been delayed, although it’s not a “major” one.

In saying this, there have been some posts circulating online about the current date listed on the Switch eShop. If you haven’t already noticed in recent months, the title has currently got an “estimated release date” on the storefront of “2030”.

Now, while game development cycles can sometimes take an incredibly long time (we’re looking at you, Metroid Prime 4), this is not one of those cases. The developer’s communications team has once again taken to social media to clarify (and reassure) fans this week that this is just a “placeholder date”. So, there’s no need to worry!

YachtClubGames: It’s a placeholder date! I wanted to put something ridiculous like 2077 haha. We’ll update it once we finish development.

MiffedScientist: These platforms should just start accepting 20XX as a date for these circumstances.

YachtClubGames: Right? We appreciate you reaching out for clarification though!!!! We’re just as excited to get it into your hands TY for your patience.

So, there’s no specific update about when exactly this Zelda-inspired adventure will arrive on the Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms just yet, but we’ll hopefully be hearing about it at some point in 2026. The team has also been asked about the possibility of a physical release when Mina does arrive, but it all depends on the game’s “success”.

More recently, in December, the Shovel Knight developers described their new title starring Mina as a “make-or-break” scenario for the future of the company.

Would you be interested in playing this title if it showed up on the Switch and Switch 2 in the near future? Have you tried out the demo yet? Let us know in the comments.

There was some shock earlier this week when Nintendo’s financials seemingly confirmed that neither the Switch or Switch 2 version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had cracked one million sales. So, how about the combined figures?

Well, Game File journalist Stephen Totilo has now reached out to Nintendo and got an official confirmation from a representative that the “combined sales” of the two titles have surpassed the one million mark. Here’s the message relayed on social media:

“Following some consternation yesterday about neither the Switch nor Switch 2 versions of Metroid Prime 4 (Dec. 4) making Nintendo’s million-seller list for the period ending Dec 31, a Nintendo rep confirmed to me today that the combined sales of those 2 versions have in fact passed a million copies”

Again, Nintendo hasn’t released the exact sales figures for either version, or the combined figures in this case, but this latest update likely puts these sales more in line with the typical performance of the Prime series, even if the individual releases got off to a slow start.

The side-scroller entry Metroid Dread, which released on the Switch in 2021, is currently the Metroid series’ best-selling game, with over three million sales. As for how Beyond stacks up against other Prime releases, the original Metroid Prime game remains the most successful entry, and the more recent Remaster on the Switch was able to surpass the million mark in a matter of months.

Of course, it’s not known if Beyond has actually met Nintendo’s sales expectations at this early stage, and there are many other factors to consider, including the title’s lengthy development cycle, its cross-generation release, and a launch window in one of the busiest years on record for Nintendo – with the Switch 2 just getting started.

If Nintendo shares the official sales data for Metroid Prime 4 on the Switch and Switch 2, we’ll be sure to provide an update.

Here’s a blast from the past! Developer Skunkape Games (the team founded by former Telltale employees who revived the Sam & Max series) has today announced the return of Poker Night at the Inventory.

This poker title featuring an all-star cast of video game characters (Max – Sam & Max, Strong Bad – Homestar Runner, Tycho – Penny Arcade and The Heavy – Team Fortress 2) was originally developed by Telltale Games for Steam in 2010 and was delisted in 2019.

The new version has been “lovingly remastered” and will be reopening its doors for Switch and multiple other platforms on 5th March 2026. Players can expect overhauled graphics and lighting, along with gameplay fixes to improve the overall poker simulation.

There are also new unlockables (including the return of TF2 items on Steam) and quality-of-life features – with the game updated using the “same engine as the team’s recent remasters of the Sam & Max trilogy”. Here’s some additional information via the Steam listing, and you can check out the official trailer above.

Recently reopened following a seismic retrofit, the Inventory is once again the hottest gathering place for video game characters to unwind after a long day on the job. Drop in to play No Limit Texas Hold’em with four familiar faces: Max, Strong Bad, Tycho, and The Heavy.

From the archives of Telltale Games, this jokey poker game pits iconic characters against the Player (that’s you!) in a high-stakes battle of cards, bets, and trash talk.

Each tournament you win brings you closer to unlocking a new hidden table design or custom card deck, each with new art unique to one of your opponent’s home franchises. Some of the decks and table felts have hidden properties that change the look of a character at the table, or the game itself. Keep an eye out for new unlocks created just for this release.

The Inventory and its guests look better than ever, with a top-to-bottom visual refresh, featuring higher resolution models, a more detailed environment, crisper animation, and new lighting.

In addition to tuning how much table talk you want to hear, you can now change the starting buy-in amount to literally raise or lower the stakes. There are also some new graphics features to up the filmic ambiance, like optional cinematic motion blur and film grain (they’re off by default).

The team stripped Poker Night’s original poker code down to parts, scraped the gunk away, and rebuilt it better than new. Poker Night at the Inventory now plays a far more accurate game of poker, and your opponents will make more informed decisions that better fit their play style and personality.

Will you be revisiting this game when it returns in March? Let us know in the comments.