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Orbitals dev explains why the team ditched single-player and went multiplayer only
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Orbitals dev explains why the team ditched single-player and went multiplayer only

Orbitals game director Jakob Lundgren has spoken about the decision to focus on multiplayer only and forgo single-player entirely. Interestingly, there was one point very early on in development in which single-player was supported. However, that was ultimately scrapped. Lundgren explained in an interview with MinnMax that Shapefarm needed to go all in with multiplayer. Having a single-player option wouldn’t... The post Orbitals dev explains why the team ditched single-player and went mult

Dragon Quest creator comments on why DQ9 was a Nintendo DS exclusive, team was “a little disheartened” by the fan reaction
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Dragon Quest creator comments on why DQ9 was a Nintendo DS exclusive, team was “a little disheartened” by the fan reaction

Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest 9, recently reflected on the decision to make the game exclusive to Nintendo DS. Before that RPG, new mainline entries were known for debuting on home consoles. On top of that, Square Enix was coming off of Dragon Quest 8 on PlayStation 2, which was the first time the series that fans were... The post Dragon Quest creator comments on why DQ9 was a Nintendo DS exclusive, team was “a little disheartened” by the fan reaction appeared first on Nint

TCG Card Shop Simulator gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
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TCG Card Shop Simulator gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer

O.P. Neon Games has set a release date for version 1.0 of TCG Card Shop Simulator. With that, we now know that the game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on September 15, 2026. The 1.0 update will let players battle with the cards they collect. Also planned is a Tournament Mode, “which allows players to host high-stakes... The post TCG Card Shop Simulator gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Platonica Space in the works for Nintendo Switch
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Platonica Space in the works for Nintendo Switch

Kamitsubaki Studio and Kazuhide Oka are readying a Nintendo Switch version of Platonica Space, they’ve confirmed. Fans will be able to pick it up on August 27, 2026. Platonica Space is a psychological space exploration adventure title. In it, you’ll be searching countless rooms to recover lost memories. Lots of additional information can be found in the following overview: Open... The post Platonica Space in the works for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Berry Bury Berry heading to Nintendo Switch
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Berry Bury Berry heading to Nintendo Switch

Get Color Games has announced its popular PC title Berry Bury Berry for consoles, including Nintendo Switch. You can grab it on August 20, 2026. Berry Bury Berry is described as a “first-person incremental game about growing berries and tossing them down an ominous hole.” Money flies out, you can pick it up, throw in more berries, get more money,... The post Berry Bury Berry heading to Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Disney says Kingdom Hearts series is now a $1 billion franchise

Disney has said that the long-running Kingdom Hearts franchise is now a $1 billion franchise spread across all the games. Disney’s executive vice president of global games, Sean Shoptaw, said that the series is now one of “nine games that have grossed over $1 billion at retail” and emphasised the importance of “telling truly original… Read More »Disney says Kingdom Hearts series is now a $1 billion franchise Source

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The Simpsons Hit & Run could make a return “in some form”

Fans have been clamouring for a new entry in the beloved The Simpsons Hit & Run for quite some time now and at a D23 panel this week Simpsons creator Matt Groening may have announced that something new is happening with the franchise ahead of time. There have been rumours that something is happening with the… Read More »The Simpsons Hit & Run could make a return “in some form” Source

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 15, 2026 – Tomodachi Life still winning, The Lord of the Rings debuts
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 15, 2026 – Tomodachi Life still winning, The Lord of the Rings debuts

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 15, 2026 are now available. We’ve been saying it for awhile now, but yes, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is still safely in the top spot. At this point, it might taken an unexpected big release or a notable sale to overthrow it. There is something worth talking about... The post Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 15, 2026 – Tomodachi Life still winning, The Lord of the Rings debuts appeared first on Nintendo Ev

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns launch trailer – classic game rebuilt for Nintendo Switch
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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns launch trailer – classic game rebuilt for Nintendo Switch

The launch trailer has come in for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns. A celebration of the game’s 40th anniversary, the title has been rebuilt from the ground up on Nintendo Switch with modernized visuals, refined mechanics, and a new roguelite mode. You can learn more with the following overview: In the 1980s, Defender of the Crown helped define... The post Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns launch trailer – classic game rebuilt for Nintendo Switch appeared first on N

Star Fox 100 percent completion criteria list
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Star Fox 100 percent completion criteria list

You may have noticed we’re posting this Star Fox 100% completion criteria list over a month after the game originally released on Switch 2. Why so long? Because one month is, give or take, about how long it took this writer to fully complete the game! There are quite a few tasks to fulfill if you want to go for... The post Star Fox 100 percent completion criteria list appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

8 of the most unexpected games Nintendo has ever released
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8 of the most unexpected games Nintendo has ever released

If you’re on social media these days, you might occasionally hear the claim that Nintendo only releases games for the same few franchises over and over again – Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, and the like. Yes, the company does definitely release titles for these properties very often, but they’ve also released some unexpected and even impossible titles for less-loved franchises over... The post 8 of the most unexpected games Nintendo has ever released appeared first on Nintendo Everyth

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Kingdom Hearts 4 launches late 2027, anime series announced for Disney+

Looks like the rumors were true, as the beloved Kingdom Hearts series from developer Square Enix had a strong presence at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase. The anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV, previously confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, was announced at the panel to be launching in late 2027, alongside the reveal that the game will… Read More »Kingdom Hearts 4 launches late 2027, anime series announced for Disney+ Source

Brand new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer released, confirmed for late 2027, anime series announced
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Brand new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer released, confirmed for late 2027, anime series announced

Two major Kingdom Hearts announcements were just made with Kingdom Hearts 4 confirmed for late 2027 and a new anime series on the way. Kingdom Hearts 4 was shown off at D23 minutes ago. In the latest trailer, we learn that Pixar’s Coco will be one of the featured worlds.  Here’s the new video: D23 2026 Showcase Trailer The Kingdom... The post Brand new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer released, confirmed for late 2027, anime series announced appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals The Keepsake Sea expansion, Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection, more
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Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals The Keepsake Sea expansion, Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection, more

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event today, Disney Dreamlight Valley revealed what lies ahead for the game, including The Keepsake Sea expansion, Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection, and more. Disney & Pixar Games team sat down for a special panel celebrating the game. Courtney Shannon-Caines, Community Manager, was joined by Joshua Labelle, Game Director, Riley Wignall, Lead Narrative... The post Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals The Keepsake Sea expansion, Hannah Montana &

Tower Dominion launch trailer – roguelike tower defense game makes it to Nintendo Switch
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Tower Dominion launch trailer – roguelike tower defense game makes it to Nintendo Switch

Tower Dominion has received a new launch trailer to promote its Nintendo Switch release. The game was a hit on PC, and now Nintendo fans can experience the roguelike tower defense game. Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview: Tower Dominion is a roguelike tower defense game built around strategic freedom and replayability. Each playthrough... The post Tower Dominion launch trailer – roguelike tower defense game makes it to Nintendo Switch appeared first on Ninte

Arcade Archives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live, lowest price ever for Ridge Racer and more
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Arcade Archives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live, lowest price ever for Ridge Racer and more

A new Arcade Archives sale is here on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, with games at new low prices, including Ridge Racer. There’s actually a specific theme here. All of the discounts are for titles originally made by Namco. One of these is Libble Rabble, which was conceived by Toru Iwatani, the creator of Pac-Man. The full lineup of discounts... The post Arcade Archives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live, lowest price ever for Ridge Racer and more appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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US: My Nintendo offering collectible card set for completing the DK Challenge

Nintendo has announced a new promotion which sees those who successfully complete the DK Challenge being awarded a physical collectible 39-card set with card case. To get the cards along with the case you will need to complete all challenges by 1st September. Nintendo notes that the DK Challenge event is open to all Nintendo Switch 2 users… Read More »US: My Nintendo offering collectible card set for completing the DK Challenge Source

Nintendo reveals physical reward for completing the DK Challenge
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Nintendo reveals physical reward for completing the DK Challenge

Nintendo has just announced a physical collectible card set based on the digital rewards for the DK Challenge. Only players who are able to complete every mission in the DK Challenge before the end of the event will be able to receive it. There are a total of 39 cards to be produced with 24 from the featured challenges in... The post Nintendo reveals physical reward for completing the DK Challenge appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Duskfade launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets new 3D platformer
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Duskfade launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets new 3D platformer

Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga have issued a launch trailer for Duskfade, their new 3D platformer. The title just released on Nintendo Switch 2. Find some information about this one in the following rundown: When the world is plunged into an eternal night and his sister is trapped in a mysterious Clock Tower by Despair, Zirian must take up his... The post Duskfade launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets new 3D platformer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Fractured Worlds announced for Nintendo Switch
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Fractured Worlds announced for Nintendo Switch

Laser Guided Games is bringing Fractured Worlds to Nintendo Switch, the studio confirmed today. It’s release is scheduled for August 26, 2026. Fractured Worlds is an old-school dark fantasy action RPG from industry veteran Matt Oelfke (Gears of War, Unreal Tournament). Players will explore a reality shattered into fragmented realms, fight challenging bosses with deliberate skill-based combat, experiment with a... The post Fractured Worlds announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nin

Maestro receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo, new trailer
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Maestro receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo, new trailer

Maestro, which was recently announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, has received a demo on both platforms. The demo lets fans step onto the conductor’s podium. It begins with the Masterclass narrative tutorial where you’ll learn about the core gameplay mechanics. Players can then conduct Verdi’s Requiem across four difficulty levels. Here’s an overview of the game: Maestro is... The post Maestro receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo, new trailer appeared first on

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave difficulty modes detailed
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave difficulty modes detailed

When you start up Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, you’ll be able to choose between different difficultly modes. We now have information about what they entail. First up are Normal and Hard modes. With the first one, it’s recommended for beginners and intermediate players. Hard mode is for advanced players. You’ll also be able to choose between Casual and Classic. If... The post Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave difficulty modes detailed appeared first on Nintendo Everythin

Ark: Survival Evolved official servers are shutting down on Nintendo Switch
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Ark: Survival Evolved official servers are shutting down on Nintendo Switch

Ark: Survival Evolved is shutting down on Nintendo Switch – at least when it comes to support for official servers on the console. The announcement was made this week. It mentions that the official servers are going offline for Nintendo Switch on August 31, 2026, so there are only a couple of weeks until that happens. The good news is... The post Ark: Survival Evolved official servers are shutting down on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Splatoon 3 update announced, adding Plastic-Bottle Splattershot Replica as part of Splatoon Raiders tie-in
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Splatoon 3 update announced, adding Plastic-Bottle Splattershot Replica as part of Splatoon Raiders tie-in

Nintendo has announced another update for Splatoon 3, which is a special collaboration of sorts with Splatoon Raiders. Do you have Splatoon Raiders save data on your system? Have you completed the main story? If so, you’ll be able to receive the Plastic-Bottle Splattershot Replica. This weapon has the same features as the Tentatek Splattershot. Here’s a look at the... The post Splatoon 3 update announced, adding Plastic-Bottle Splattershot Replica as part of Splatoon Raiders tie-in a