Category: Nintendo

ICYMI: Switch 2 Mouse Mode Is Supported In Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, But There’s A Catch

It only works in two-player mode.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is out this week, and in case you missed it, it comes with all sorts of enhancements. Apart from the resolution boost on the Switch 2, the game also supports the system’s Joy-Con 2 mouse mode feature, which is a welcome bonus.

Before you jump in and try this out, there’s one thing you might want to know. This mode can only be accessed in the ‘Co-Star Mode’ with a second player. Here’s the full rundown about this from our Nintendo Life review:

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Fantasy Roguelike ‘Absolum’ Isn’t Out Yet, But It’s Already Getting An Animated Series

Absolumely.

From everything we’ve seen, Dotemu and Guard Crush Games’ fantasy ‘Rogue ’em Up’, Absolum, is shaping up to be a decent slice of stylish fun. It arrives on Switch in just a few weeks on 9th October, but before we get to see the finished product for ourselves, the studios have made a surprise reveal about the original fantasy IP: an animated series is in the works.

The series is set to be developed by animation studio Supamonks, and will set out to “build upon Absolum’s lore and narrative, expanding its universe beyond the game,” the press release reads.

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Gets Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes

Fixes aplenty.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has received another update following a recent patch to improve the game’s frame rate when played on Switch 2.

This one is more focused on general bug fixes and gameplay improvements, but it’s a welcome update nonetheless. Highlights include fixes to soft-locks and freezing scenarios, collision issues, improved visual consistency, and more.

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“I Feel A Great Responsibility To Get It Right” – Naoki Hamaguchi On The Pressure Of Remaking Final Fantasy VII

“I find myself torn about how best to adapt it on a daily basis”.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will finally make its way onto the Switch 2 early next year on 22nd January 2026.

For many, the 1997 original stands as one of the most iconic games of all time, and it’s certainly up there as one of the best entries in the long-running series. For Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of the Remake Trilogy (of which the latter two entries have also been confirmed for Switch 2), tackling such a monumental project comes with its own sense of pressure.

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Nintendo Announces Establishment Of New Local Entity In Singapore

Nintendo Singapore aims to accelerate business.

Nintendo is continually growing its business in all sorts of ways, and today it’s announced the establishment of a new local entity located in the Republic of Singapore.

According to the official press release, Nintendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. was established last week on 26th September 2025. It aims to accelerate the growth of the company’s business in Southeast Asia and will be led by managing director Takahiro Miura. Here’s the announcement:

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Nintendo Music App Update Adds Princess Peach Game Album

It’s showtime!

The Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers has received all sorts of themed music in recent weeks and months, and now to add to this, Nintendo has released the Princess Peach: Showtime! album on the service.

Princess Peach: Showtime! originally made its debut on the Switch in March last year. According to Nintendo, this album contains 73 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Terminator 2D: No Fate Has Been Delayed On All Consoles

Not for too long, though.

Bitmap Bureau has announced that Terminator 2D: NO FATE has been delayed on all consoles and will now launch on 26th November 2025.

Originally scheduled for the end of October, the company confirmed that the delay is due to “trade and tariff changes” affecting the Day One and Collector’s Editions. Not content to force physical enthusiasts to wait longer, all editions of the game have subsequently been pushed back.

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