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Nintendo launches Spotlight Sale for Switch 2 and Switch with deep discounts
technology1 month ago

Nintendo launches Spotlight Sale for Switch 2 and Switch with deep discounts

Nintendo has kicked off a Spotlight Sale for Switch 2 and the original Switch, discounting a wide range of third-party titles with several at new low prices. Notable deals include Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Yooka-Replaylee, and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, among many others. The sale runs until April 30, 2026, and the full lineup is available on the Nintendo eShop with links to track additional deals.

Hello, Yoshi! Lands on Western Switch eShops as My Mario Expands
gaming1 month ago

Hello, Yoshi! Lands on Western Switch eShops as My Mario Expands

Nintendo's kid-friendly Hello, Yoshi! app is now available on Western Switch eShops after its November 2025 Japan debut. The free, offline app lets kids stretch and poke a cartoon Yoshi, spawn items like Super Mushroom, Super Star, or pipes via icons, play a peekaboo game, and enjoy a built-in sleep mode to curb screen time. It's part of Nintendo's My Mario lineup, with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book coming soon.

Nintendo Sets Higher Bar for Switch 2, Slop-Free eShop in Sight
gaming2 months ago

Nintendo Sets Higher Bar for Switch 2, Slop-Free eShop in Sight

Nintendo says Switch 2 will be more selective about which games launch on its new console to avoid a repeat of the Switch 1 eShop’s shovelware era. Dev kits are circulating and titles like New Blood’s Dusk have demonstrated Switch 2 performance, but Nintendo remains cagey about launches. The Switch 2 eShop is showing improved curation and a red banner to identify Switch 2 titles, yet concerns persist about AI-generated or low-quality Switch 1 games leaking over. Fans hope ongoing pruning and better filters will elevate the catalog, especially for indie games.

FireRed & LeafGreen Blaze to Top Switch eShop Charts
technology3 months ago

FireRed & LeafGreen Blaze to Top Switch eShop Charts

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch released Feb 27, 2026 at £16.99/$19.99 and have already topped the Switch eShop charts in the US, UK, Japan, and Australia, with FireRed in first and LeafGreen second. Nintendo confirms the ports contain the same content as the originals but add modern connectivity and Pokémon Home support; it’s a special 30th‑anniversary release with no Virtual Console revival planned. Reactions are mixed, with critics arguing about price and hoping for more classic titles in the future.

Nintendo refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 upgrade after player backlash
gaming3 months ago

Nintendo refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 upgrade after player backlash

Nintendo is issuing refunds for the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition upgrade after complaints that the paid visual upgrade looks worse than the original; the patch offered 4K/60fps on TV and 1080p/60fps handheld, but users report mixed results and some have successfully obtained refunds via Nintendo support and the eShop refund form.

Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Point to a Storage-Heavy Launch Library
gaming3 months ago

Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Point to a Storage-Heavy Launch Library

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop listings reveal file sizes for a mix of large and small games, with Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition at 61GB and Resident Evil Requiem at 29.3GB among others like Tales of Berseria Remastered (8.4GB) and Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen (40MB each). The roundup compiles listings from North America, Europe, and Japan to illustrate expected storage demands for Switch 2 titles, highlighting a wide range of file sizes from indie titles to AAA-era ports.