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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds shares Pac-Man DLC release date
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds shares Pac-Man DLC release date

The next piece of major Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC is coming very shortly as the game now confirmed its release date for the Pac-Man Pack. Players can get their hands on it starting January 7, 2026. You’ll be getting more than just Pac-Man as a new character here. SEGA is also bringing along a new track, a new vehicle, and... The post Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds shares Pac-Man DLC release date appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Shovel Knight Dig receiving Nintendo Switch physical release
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Shovel Knight Dig receiving Nintendo Switch physical release

Super Rare Games today announced its first physical release of 2026, which is Shovel Knight Dig. The company will be producing 4,000 units. Each copy includes a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards. Shovel Knight Dig first came to Nintendo Switch digitally back in 2022. Below is an official overview: When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast... The post Shovel Knight Dig receiving Nintendo Switch physical release appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Chainsaw Man x Fortnite is coming

The individual that leaked that Bleach was coming to Fortnite has news of a new coloration coming and it’s sure to be a winner amongst anime and manga fans. The next franchise arriving in the popular free-to-play game is Chainsaw Man. It is not clear when the collaboration is set to happen, but it seems… Read More »Chainsaw Man x Fortnite is coming Source

Final Fantasy 9 character designer Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix
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Final Fantasy 9 character designer Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix

Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer for Final Fantasy 9, announced today that he’s departed from Square Enix. Itahana also worked on many other Final Fantasy-related projects during his time at the company. He only directed two games – one of these was the Wii-exclusive Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers.  Toshiyuki shared a lengthy message today about his decision,... The post Final Fantasy 9 character designer Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix app

Tomba Special Edition just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version, comes with improvements
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Tomba Special Edition just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version, comes with improvements

Today, Limited Run Games released a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 version for Tomba Special Edition. The classic title previously landed on the original Nintendo Switch last year. With this version, there are a number of improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, Tomba Special Edition has an increased resolution, improved performance, higher quality assets, and downsampled display mode. Below is an... The post Tomba Special Edition just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version, comes with improvements ap

UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World holds on to second
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UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World holds on to second

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 is now available. We’re still in the holiday lull, so there’s not a ton to report this time around. That said, Mario Kart World is holding on strong to the top spot. Even Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which was #5 last week, is in the top ten... The post UK software sales chart for the week ending January 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World holds on to second appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Persona 5 Royal Pack DLC announced

We know that Fitness Boxing was teasing some sort of Persona collaboration and now it has been revealed. Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Persona 5 Royal Pack DLC has now been announced and is due to be released very soon on Thursday, 8th January. The add-on for Fitness boxing will contain the following: Source

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Unannounced Konami game for Nintendo Switch Enchanted Wonderland rated

Enchanted Wonderland, which is described as a game which invites players to explore a magic world to gather joy and resurrect a theme park, has recently been rated for the Nintendo Switch by Konami. Enchanted Wonderland was given an E for Everyone rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board and will hopefully be unveiled soon.… Read More »Unannounced Konami game for Nintendo Switch Enchanted Wonderland rated Source

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Kirby Air Riders main menu and paddock have switched to limited New Years theme

Kirby Air Riders has received an update today for the arrival of a limited time New Years theme to bring that little bit of festivity to the proceedings. The limited time New Years theme for the main menu and the paddock will be available today until 13th January. You can check out what it looks… Read More »Kirby Air Riders main menu and paddock have switched to limited New Years theme Source

Fitness Boxing 3 reveals Persona 5 Royal Pack DLC
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Fitness Boxing 3 reveals Persona 5 Royal Pack DLC

Support for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is continuing on, and now the game has revealed major DLC in the form of the Persona 5 Royal Pack. Fans can get their hands on it starting January 8, 2026. The following songs will be included: Arranged Music Tracks “Wake Up, Get Up, Get Out There” “Life Will Change” “I Believe”... The post Fitness Boxing 3 reveals Persona 5 Royal Pack DLC appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – MIO: Memories in Orbit, Big Hops, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – MIO: Memories in Orbit, Big Hops, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include MIO: Memories in Orbit, Big Hops, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 MIO: Memories in Orbit – 3.4GB Switch Big Hops – 3.9GB Owlen and the Spirits of the Past – 3.9GB Zumba – Marble Candy Rush – 3.9GB... The post Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – MIO: Memories in Orbit, Big Hops, more appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo pre-order updates – January 4, 2026
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Nintendo pre-order updates – January 4, 2026

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch 2 Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 15 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new) The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon: Deluxe Edition – January 16 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – January... The post Nintendo pre-order updates – January 4, 2026 appeared first on Nintendo Everythi

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Nintendo and Koei Tecmo talk about how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be

Yosuke Hayashi and Ryota Matsushita, who were the producers behind Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment have revealed that this time it was Koei Tecmo who approached Nintendo with an idea, rather than the other way round. Hayashi and Matsushita, both felt that the overall theme of the Imprisoning War would be ideal for a new Warriors… Read More »Nintendo and Koei Tecmo talk about how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be Source

Pokemon Legends Arceus vs. Legends Z-A – comparison and deciding which is better
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Pokemon Legends Arceus vs. Legends Z-A – comparison and deciding which is better

The Pokemon franchise has had a rocky few years, to say the least. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, and Violet all launched with shockingly poor optimization and performance, respectively, which understandably wound up damaging the franchise’s reputation. That said, things haven’t been all bad for Pokemon – Pokemon Legends: Arceus was by far and away the best-received Pokemon game... The post Pokemon Legends Arceus vs. Legends Z-A – comparison and decidi

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Digital Foundry’s Oliver MacKenzie chooses Switch 2 games for best of 2025

Digital Foundry staff members have been picking their games of 2025 and one of the involved is Oliver MacKenzie who has clearly enjoyed Nintendo’s output this year. MacKenzie chose four first party Nintendo games and one third party exclusive, Fast Fusion, from the technical wizard at Shin’en. You can check out the video down below… Read More »Digital Foundry’s Oliver MacKenzie chooses Switch 2 games for best of 2025 Source

Ark Survival Ascended “in active development” for Nintendo Switch 2
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Ark Survival Ascended “in active development” for Nintendo Switch 2

Ark Survival Ascended hasn’t been officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s a good chance that a port will eventually release. In a new interview, Studio Wildcard co-founder and development director Jeremy Stieglitz said the game is in “active development” for Nintendo’s console and it’s something the team is “currently exploring”. While it wouldn’t have been possible previously, thanks... The post Ark Survival Ascended “i

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Electric Airship and Starseed Games have come through with a release date for Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass. The game hits Nintendo Switch on February 5, 2026. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, a Japanese-style RPG, was confirmed for Nintendo Switch last year. When it heads to the platform, it’ll include new levels, enhanced visuals, a new font, CRT filter, expert difficulty... The post Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer appeared first on Nintendo E

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Splatoon 3 Frosty Fest faction icons available Nintendo Switch Online members

Nintendo has been rerunning various user icons for Nintendo Switch Online members that they may have missed out on when they first appeared. However, they have also been adding new ones too. Nintendo previously revealed that the first Splatfest for 2026 in Splatoon 3 is the Frosty Fest which kicks off on 10th January and… Read More »Splatoon 3 Frosty Fest faction icons available Nintendo Switch Online members Source

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Brandon Sanderson looking to adapt Mistborn into a video game

Popular fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson has revealed in his end of year message that he’s close to adapting his exhilarating Mistborn novels into a video game. He said that he’s currently talking to AAA video game developers about the interest in adapting the books into a video game series and says if anyone is interested… Read More »Brandon Sanderson looking to adapt Mistborn into a video game Source

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The Sims Project X character designs seemingly leak

EA is busy developing the next big Sims release as well as a remake or remaster of The Sims 4. Today, Sims Community were given a look at how the characters are set to look in the next big new entry and comparisons have been made between the popular free-to-play game Fortnite. As you can… Read More »The Sims Project X character designs seemingly leak Source

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 4, 2026 – Donkey Kong Bananza starts new streak
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 4, 2026 – Donkey Kong Bananza starts new streak

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2026 are now available. Donkey Kong Bananza made it to the top again last week, and is now starting up a new streak as it’s held on to the same spot again. That’s the main point of business this time around as there isn’t any other major... The post Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 4, 2026 – Donkey Kong Bananza starts new streak appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo and Koei Tecmo explain how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be
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Nintendo and Koei Tecmo explain how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment producers Yosuke Hayashi and Ryota Matsushita recently spoke about the origins of the game, explaining how it came to be. Rather than Nintendo approaching Koei Tecmo, it was actually the other way around. Hayashi and Matsushita both felt that the Imprisoning War would make be a good fit for a Warriors title. Nintendo had its... The post Nintendo and Koei Tecmo explain how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

[Let’s Talk] Your most anticipated game of 2026
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[Let’s Talk] Your most anticipated game of 2026

Move over 2025 – we’re officially in the year 2026. A new year brings new hope and excitement, and that pertains to games as well. Looking strictly at Nintendo, we actually know quite a bit about the company’s slate for 2026. Several titles have been announced to be launching over the next few months. We should be seeing Mario Tennis... The post [Let’s Talk] Your most anticipated game of 2026 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Grid Legends will have graphics options on Nintendo Switch 2, NSO GameCube controller support
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Grid Legends will have graphics options on Nintendo Switch 2, NSO GameCube controller support

Feral Interactive has shared more details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grid Legends, revealing plans for graphical modes and GameCube controller support. Not only will there be specific modes for docked play, but also handheld use. When playing on TV, modes will be available for frame rate / graphical preference. Then in handheld mode, there’ll be “Balanced”... The post Grid Legends will have graphics options on Nintendo Switch 2, NSO GameCube controller supp