Category: Nintendo

An evolution on Switch 1, but not a Mega one.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch is ‘fine’. For a lot of people, that’ll be enough. And certainly, even I’m surprised it’s as stable as it is after Legends: Arceus and Scarlet & Violet had more than their fair share of performance woes — the latter of which is almost a completely different game with the free Switch 2 patch.

But, this should go without saying, If you have the newer console and you want Legends: Z-A, get it on there. You can read my general thoughts on the entire game in my review, but performance-wise, 60fps, sharper image quality, and better stability means it’s a stronger experience overall by a wide margin on the Switch 2.

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Now that be some Mario magic.

Nintendo has apparently requested its global suppliers to pump out as many as 25 million Switch 2 console units by the end of March 2026, Bloomberg reports (paywalled).

If the Big N can manage this, it would set the company up for meeting the demands of what’s set to be a record-breaking first year of sales for the new console.

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You and meme.

Ah, the humble Metroidvania. We’ve seen more additions to this genre than we can count in recent years and now — with all other bases covered, presumably — even memes are being adapted into the format of non-linear exploration.

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, This is Fine: Maximum Cope takes KC Green’s iconic dog meme and bends it into a metroidvania complete with perilous platforming, challenging bosses, nasty enemies and unlockable abilities. Oh yes, and it all takes place in the anxiety-riddled mind of the central character, Question Hound.

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Update: It’s the ‘Mad Dog’ from Yakuza and Like A Dragon.

In case you missed it, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is getting Sega Villains Stage DLC next year, which will see Joe Musashi face off against classic bad guys from past releases.

In August, we found out Sonic’s Dr. Eggman would be first up, and now Sega and Lizardcube have lifted the lid on the second character. It’s Death Adder – the fearsome giant from the Golden Axe series. Here’s a teaser:

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Update: Now available for Nintendo platforms.

: Following last month’s release, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is now getting updated to Version 1.05 on the Switch and Switch 2.

Perhaps, most notably, the Switch 2 update will add “image quality and performance settings”. Additionally, there is also a first-person perspective mode. Here’s the translation from the official Falcom website (via Gematsu):

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“This item can’t be obtained through normal gameplay”.

In case you missed it, the first season of Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles is already underway. It will run from now until 4th November 2025, and gives trainers who reach ‘Rank K’ a special reward of Greninjite. This item can be used to Mega Evolve Greninja into Mega Greninja, and “can’t be obtained through normal gameplay”.

The official Pokémon website further explains the three types of rewards for Ranked Battles. You’ll get rewards at the end of the battle (regardless of your performance), and promotion rewards are gained when you advance to the next rank (this includes items for training such as Mega Shards). The last type of reward is a seasonal reward, which is based on your ranking at the end of a season.

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A Mario Kart Live anniversary blowout.

We may only be a few months into a shiny, new Mario Kart game with lush open worlds and challenges aplenty, but as I scrap it out in yet another Knockout Tour or pootle about for P Switches and Peach Coins, I can’t help but yearn for something a little more familiar.

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Combined sales put it just behind Mario Kart World.

Famitsu has published the latest boxed charts from Japan and, as seems to be the norm at the moment, there are a couple of newcomers to take note of this week.

First up is Little Nightmares III which debuts at numbers 5, 7, and 8 for the Switch, PS5, and Switch 2 respectively. Combining the sales yields a total of 31,770, which puts the game just behind Mario Kart World at 37,502. A decent start for the sequel, then, despite some middling reviews.

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Sorry, Space Marine II, your time will come.

Switch 1 was home to plenty of Warhammer 40,000 titles, so it was only a matter of time before Switch 2 got in on the fun. Well, that time is finally upon us, and the first series title on the new hardware is… the classic RPG Rogue Trader! Wait, that’s not Space Marine II.

Yep, there was a part of us that expected to see the immensely popular 2024 shooter as the one to lead the 40k charge on Switch 2, but it looks like we’re going for something different.

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Will you be getting it?

Apart from the anticipated arrival of Pokémon Legends: Z-A this week, Nintendo has also released a new Switch 2 bundle.

Here’s your reminder that it’s now available in stores for $499.99 / £429.99 (or your regional equivalent). It comes packed with Nintendo’s new hardware and everything else required, as well as a full game download for the new entry in the series.

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