Hint: it’s the same as Japan!
Clear River Games has announced that R-Type Delta: HD Boosted will launch on Switch in the West on 20th November 2025. That’s the same date as Japan!
Developed by City Connection Co. Ltd, the game will receive a physical edition in addition to the usual digital release on Switch, a whopping 27 years after its original release on the PlayStation in 1998.
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Small docks, big impact.
Whether you want a spare dock for a second TV, a travel-friendly option for gaming on the go, or simply a cheaper alternative to Nintendo’s official model, third-party Switch 2 TV docks are a great way to keep your console charged and ready for big-screen action.
The best options combine reliable charging, solid build quality, and smooth HDMI output, so you can swap between handheld and TV mode without fuss. In this guide, we’ve rounded up the top third-party docks available right now, covering everything from compact portable units to feature-packed hubs that can handle all your gaming and media needs.
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The marketing campaign begins.
We’re slowly learning more about the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, and following the reveal of the first cast members in July, it appears an official social media account has now been opened on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
It’s tagged as @The_Zelda_Movie and in the bio mentions how the film is coming “exclusively to theatres in 2027”. This follows the previous confirmation that the film would arrive on 7th May 2027.
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Evil Marian and Super Anubis join the fight.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is the gift that keeps on giving, with Maximum Entertainment and developer Secret Base today adding two more playable characters to the beat ’em up as a free DLC update.
This time it’s the “Evil Marian” and “Super Anubis”, which follow on from the release of Jeff and Abore earlier this year in April. Here’s the official rundown about each fighter:
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No “download required” banner in sight.
Since the arrival of Game-Key Cards on the Switch 2, there has been ongoing discussion about the future of third-party physical releases. Even during the Switch generation, certain hard copy releases didn’t always live up to expectations, opting to include a download code instead of the actual game.
Fortunately, some companies are still making an effort, and with this in mind, there’s news today that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy is now available as a proper physical release on the original Switch platform after all this time.
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Our pick of impeccable pixels.
Updated this list with the wonderful Until Then and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound!
Of all the art styles in video games, none has a stronger chokehold on developers and players alike than the humble pixel. Whether it’s a fantastically detailed modern take on what is possible in pixels, or something made in homage to NES and SNES games of yore, pixel art can be found everywhere — in every genre of game, on every console (no matter how powerful), and in every generation of games, too.
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Better together.
Nintendo of America and Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance (ISEA) have announced a partnership “to make gaming competitions more social, accessible, and rewarding”.
Starting later this year, school-organized tournaments and events for grades 4 through 12 will be able to utilise Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 3, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for competitive play on the Switch and Switch – OLED Model, with the partnership potentially reaching “80,000 elementary, middle, and high school students across 23 states”.
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aaaaaaaaa I don’t know.
Fans have recently been pondering over a mysterious X/Twitter account that seemingly directly references Super Mario’s upcoming 40th anniversary.
As reported by The Gamer, X account @supermario40th has been causing a bit of a kerfuffle, with some suspecting that it might be legit, thus indicating that Nintendo will indeed celebrate the plumber’s anniversary with a number of key announcements. At the moment, it’s completely blank bar the handle, the ‘aaaaaaaaa’ name, and a single follow for Nintendo’s Japanese account.
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And it looks terrible.
Developer Pocketpair is still very much in the midst of a lawsuit from Nintendo over its smash-hit title Palworld, but it may have another issue on its hands.
As covered by The Gamer, a new title by the name of Palland is now available via the Switch eShop, and everything from its basic description to its screenshots indicate that it’s a blatant rip-off of Palworld. Does that also make it a rip-off of Pokémon..? Well, Nintendo would probably say so, yes. We’re not so sure about Pocketpair.
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Bringing the fight to Switch soon.
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The manga series Baki the Grappler will be getting a Super Punch-Out!! style 2D action game for Switch this September.
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