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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight debuts at No. 1 in the UK charts, followed by Forza Horizon 6 at No. 2 and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book at No. 3; Nintendo titles and Switch 2 presence shape a busy week, Tomodachi Life slips to seventh, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle tumbles from second to 17th as the rest of the top 40 plays out.
Square Enix announced a 10-minute Update from the Dragon Quest team live stream to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary, with no specific details shared yet but expectations of future announcements, including a possible Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI.
The Switch 2 launch title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book has critics split—Nintendo Life gave it 6/10 and Metacritic sits at 81—while the site invites readers to rate the game themselves in a community poll.
Atari and Nightdive Studios release a Nintendo Switch 2 version of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, adding Cross-Play Co-Op, enhanced character and weapon models, updated animations, optimized controller support, and QoL improvements; players can choose from three branches (OS A, Marines, Navy) and the game is priced at $29.99, with the original System Shock also available on Switch 2.
Metal Gear Solid 4 is joining modern consoles via Master Collection Vol. 2, landing on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S on August 27, 2026; a PS5 gameplay clip shows the opening act with a modest resolution and frame-rate boost rather than a full remaster, with updates to the main menu and save/load while quirks like the iPod and the 'No Place for Hideo' box stay; Peace Walker and other extras are included, but Metal Gear Online is not, and Assassin's Creed content is part of the PS5 version.
Gematsu highlights a busy week of Japanese game releases across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, led by 007 First Light and Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, with titles like Mina the Hollower, Schrodinger’s Call, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar appearing in various editions and regional versions.
USB-C chargers with USB PD can top up the Switch in handheld mode, but charging in TV/dock mode requires higher power: first-gen Switch needs up to 39W (15V at 2.6A) and a 45W+ brick; Switch 2 needs 54W (20V at 3A) for TV mode, meaning a 60W USB PD charger is ideal for docking. For handheld use, standard PD chargers that provide 5V/9V are fine, but for TV mode you’ll want the official Nintendo power adapter or a higher-wattage brick.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for Switch 2 is a playful, experimental adventure that turns a memory‑lost book into a living encyclopedia. You study how eight color‑variant Yoshis and other creatures react to feeding, stomping, and environmental interactions across diverse worlds to refill Mr. E’s pages. While base difficulty is gentle and family‑friendly, achieving 100% and post‑game tasks offers harder challenges and keeps the experience rewarding.
Nintendo published its maintenance schedule for the week of May 24, 2026, adding a one-hour session that will affect Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The window runs from 9:30 PM PT on May 25 to 1:30 AM ET on May 26, with corresponding UK/Europe times, and is not expected to disrupt other services.
Psyonix unveils a 'new era' for Rocket League alongside the Unreal Engine 6 reveal, signaling a future shift from UE3 to Epic's latest engine; the Switch version has recent performance updates and Fortnite is teased in the trailer.
Nintendo Life reports that North America’s My Nintendo Store has added a new Yoshi-themed reward: the Super Mario - Yoshi Egg Zipper Pouch for 800 Platinum Points. The 9.75" x 4" slim pouch is portable for on‑the‑go use, and Nintendo also released new Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Switch Online icons; UK players can grab a Yoshi sticky notes set for 400 Platinum Points. The My Nintendo Store is set to rename to the Nintendo Store on May 27, 2026.
Ahead of Star Fox's Switch 2 release on June 25, 2026, Nintendo confirms a day-one update is required to unlock online Battle Mode (4v4), GameChat avatars, and AR features; online play also requires an active Switch Online membership and possibly the latest firmware. Pre-orders are live on the eShop and Nintendo storefront.
Digital Foundry argues the Switch 2’s modern hardware (SSD, ray tracing, ML/upsampling) and strong first‑party software help it stay relevant through the 2030s, narrowing the gap with next-gen rivals like PS6 and Project Helix and making a Switch 3 less urgent for now.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 game Yoshi and the Mysterious Book includes 10 gravity-based worlds, with a moon stage that pays homage to Mario Galaxy and Yoshi’s Island through a Raven/ Raphael-inspired sequence and Star Bits, a nod that fans are noticing; Nintendo Life’s review gave it 6/10, praising charm but noting repetitive elements.
Nintendo Life unboxes Bubsy 4D: Pawsome Edition for Switch 2, showing off a glossy outer box, a standard Switch 2 case with a 34-page manual, an 83-page art book, and a double-sided poster; the edition includes the full game on cartridge plus a day-one patch, priced £44.99 / $49.99 (digital £17.99) with a free demo and a 7/10 review.