Category: News
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Mario Paint Joins Switch Online’s SNES Library with Mouse Support
Nintendo has added Mario Paint to the SNES lineup on Switch Online. Originally released in 1992, the game was one of the first to use mouse controls on consoles, bundled back then with the SNES Mouse. The re-release on Switch Online supports mouse input only. On Switch 2, users can take advantage of the system’s…
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Did Nintendo Just Tease Super Smash Bros. for Switch Online?
In a recent Nintendo trailer from May, eagle-eyed fans spotted blurred N64 box art in the background that may hint at upcoming additions to the Nintendo Switch Online library. The artwork appears to resemble games like Donkey Kong 64, Super Smash Bros., Glover, and Forsaken 64 — titles not yet available on Nintendo Switch Online.…
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Nintendo Just Dropped Big News About Donkey Kong Bananza’s Development Team
Nintendo has confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza, coming to Switch 2 on July 17, is being developed by the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey — likely Nintendo EPD Tokyo. At a recent media preview, Nintendo revealed the developer is based in Tokyo, but stopped short of confirming if key Odyssey staff are involved. In…
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Super Mario Strikers Coming to Nintendo Switch Online July 3
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Strikers, the classic 2005 GameCube soccer game, will be added to the GameCube app for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on July 3. The game will be the fourth available title in the app, alongside F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Soulcalibur II. Access requires the…
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Drag x Drive Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has officially confirmed that Drag x Drive will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14, as revealed in a brief trailer shared via the Nintendo Today app. Drag x Drive is a wheelchair basketball game that uses both Joy-Con 2 controllers, with players pushing them forward and backward to simulate wheelchair movement.…
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$1.4 Million Worth of Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Stolen in Major Heist
Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, has become a global sensation. Launched on June 5, it sold over 3.5 million units in just four days—making it the fastest-selling game console in history. With upgraded hardware and features like GameChat and GameShare, the Switch 2 is in high demand, prompting Nintendo and retailers to work hard…
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Nintendo reveal new Donkey Kong Bananza details
Nintendo just dropped new gameplay details for Donkey Kong Bananza! One big surprise—Donkey Kong is teaming up with a younger version of Pauline, who dreams of becoming a singer. We also got a look at the new Bananza transformations, letting DK morph into different animals like a zebra or an ostrich to tackle unique challenges. The…
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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct announced for this week but other questions remain
Nintendo has announced a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct presentation for Wednesday 18th June 2025. Rumours had been swirling of a June Nintendo Direct and it looks like this is it. While a deep-dive into Donkey Kong is great, many more questions remain about other release dates and game announcements. Today I’m going to dive into…
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Nintendo has revealed Splatoon Raiders, an all-new spin-off title exclusive to the Switch 2.
Taking place on the Spirhalite Islands, Splatoon Raiders is a single-player story-focused experience in which you play as a mechanic investigating some strange goings on alongside Deep Cut. Gameplay looks reasonably familiar, from what little we’ve seen of it so far. We’re definitely excited to see how this one mixes up the formula for the…
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Team Cherry confirms Hollow Knight Silksong is coming this year
Team Cherry have confirmed that Hollow Knight Silksong will be coming out before the holiday season this year, following the game’s appearance at last night’s Xbox Games Showcase. Writing on the official Silksong Discord, Team Cherry’s Matthew Griffon wrote: “I confirmed BEFORE holiday – we are not tied to a console release.” The reason for…