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Pragmata update adds Hugh's Scribble Suit from the Sketchbook demo. The update includes minor difficulty tweaks and text fixes. Capcom released a music video for the song Memories Are You. The update is available worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom indicates potential future expansion of the Pragmata series.

A community port of Windows NT for PowerPC runs on Nintendo GameCube through efforts by Rairii NTx86 and stonedDiscord. The port is available on GitHub and works on GameCube Wii and Wii-U vWii mode. Text input requires keyboard-equipped controllers or workaround methods due to lack of native keyboard support.

AI demand is driving up prices for Nintendo and Sony products, turning them into accidental luxury goods. The trend reflects how semiconductor shortages and AI chip competition affect consumer electronics.

AI demand is driving up prices for Nintendo and Sony products, making them accidental luxury goods. The Financial Times reports that scarcity and high demand for gaming hardware are pushing costs higher. This trend positions these items as premium purchases rather than standard consumer electronics.

Pokémon Pokopia version 1.1.1 fixes Ditto's facial expression in photos and a bug with placed items in large areas. The update follows the June Expansion Pass launch and the 'Wish Upon A Jirachi' event. The Expansion Pass starts with Bubbly Basin in August 2026 and includes two more parts in 2026 and 2027.

Bandai Namco releases free update for Digimon Story Time Stranger on 10 July 2026 adding Terriermon Assistant as playable character photo mode field exploration Digivolution Conditions screen and graphics mode selection including 60 fps 4K HDR on Switch 2 docked play.

SEGA announced Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing September 24, 2026. The 2D action platformer from the Streets of Rage 4 team features improved resolution on the new console. Players control ninja Joe Musashi on a quest for vengeance.

Nintendo Switch versions of Glover and Street Racer Collection receive free 2027 updates adding PlayStation 1 content. The PS1 ports feature downgraded graphics, pre-rendered cutscenes, different physics, and altered track designs. Updates include full 3D polygonal tracks and new track layouts for Street Racer.

Nintendo of America confirmed threat actors stole internal survey data from third-party service TinyPulse. The Shadowbyt3$ extortion group claims to have exfiltrated nearly 1GB of data, including employee personal details. Nintendo stated its own systems were not compromised and no customer or financial data was accessed.

AdHoc released the HR Violations Pack for Dispatch on Switch, letting players toggle nudity and obscene gestures. Nintendo's hard requirements remain, muting sexual moans and blocking penises. Players can cover genitals with a jam donut or jorts. Steam and PS5 default to uncensored. Xbox arrives this summer.

Anbernic revealed the RG55G1, an Android-powered retro handheld resembling the Nintendo Switch Lite. The device features Hall-Effect joysticks and triggers, 2.5D glass, double-shot face buttons, a USB-C port, and an SD card slot. It will launch in Indigo, Black, and Retro Gray.

A fan-made port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time called Ship of Harkinian adds functional multiplayer co-op. The project reverse-engineered the original Nintendo 64 machine code into human-readable C code, running natively on PC. It surpasses Nintendo's official remake by enabling cooperative play.

Tobi Friedly released a Nintendo DS port of Super Mario 64 on GitHub with multiplayer support. The port uses NitroFS for asset streaming to work around the original DS's RAM limitations. Two DS systems can play cooperatively or explore the full 120-star game together.

Capcom confirmed Yasmine, a new Street Fighter 6 DLC fighter from the Philippines using Eskrima, arrives August 3, 2026. She is part of the Year 4 Character Pass or available separately. Future DLC includes Arjun, Bosch, and Final Fantasy guest character Tifa.

Square Enix released The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Switch 2. The game features HD-2D art, action combat, exploration, and Faie abilities. Reviews praise its gameplay, world, and story but note minor performance issues and depth perception flaws. The title is highlighted as a strong action-adventure entry in the HD-2D genre.

Epic Games released Unreal Engine 5.8, adding a Lumen Lite mode for dynamic global illumination. The mode runs twice as fast as Lumen High Quality and targets 60 fps on Nintendo Switch 2, including handheld mode. UE 5.8 is the last planned major UE5 update before work ramps on Unreal Engine 6.

Nearly 20 million Switch 2 consoles have sold since its June 2025 launch. Must-play exclusives include Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokemon Pokopia. The console also benefits from an incredible library of games carried over from the original Switch.

Nintendo of America confirmed a third-party data breach via TinyPulse, an employee survey service, but stated its own systems were not compromised. The hacking group ShadowByte$ allegedly stole 859MB of data including employee surveys and names, demanding $2 million in ransom. Nintendo downplayed the incident, calling the data limited and dated.

Epic released Unreal Engine 5.8 with a new Lumen Lite lighting system that runs twice as fast as the previous version. The update allows games using global illumination to run on Nintendo Switch 2 at 60 fps. Lumen Lite preserves visual quality at a lower GPU cost.

AdHoc Studio released the HR Violations update for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, reducing censorship that sparked controversy at launch. Genitalia remains censored and Invisigal's dream audio is muted due to Nintendo requirements, but other content is now uncensored in the western version.

Pokémon Champions launches on iOS and Android today with Version 1.1.0 update. The update adds 12 Pokémon and held items for Regulation Set M-B and includes cross-save support between Switch and mobile. Players receive Raichu, Raichunite X and Y Mega Stones in mailbox during event period.

Square Enix updated Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles to version 1.5.0 for Switch 1 and 2. The patch adds New Game+ with carryover of levels and item data, a Zodiac Compatibility function, stability improvements, new language support, and settings like Ability Incantations Guaranteed and Ability Cursor Memory.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles releases version 1.5.0 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The update includes New Game+ and a Zodiac Compatibility function. Several new game options are available. The update is live today.

Nintendo offers a free bonus month for US users purchasing or renewing a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion Pack premium tier membership before 28th July 2026. Existing members renewing or adding a year gain the bonus month within three business days. The bonus applies to individual or family memberships and requires upgrading from Switch Online to Expansion Pack tier.

Sega unveiled a life-sized Sonic statue containing the character's DNA inside a Chaos Emerald, created with the science collective Transeeds. The DNA includes buzzwords like Sonic biOS and boost system. The statue will be displayed at Sega Store Tokyo on June 23rd for Sonic's 35th anniversary.

Nintendo updated the Switch eShop to a native app, making browsing much faster and more responsive. The update adds dark mode support, PIN locking for the eShop and saved payment methods, and 10-second skip controls for videos in the eShop and News app.

Nintendo reported Switch 2 software sales of 48.71 million units in the fiscal year ended March 2026, with hardware sales at 19.86 million units. Mario Kart World sold 14.70 million units, Donkey Kong Bananza sold 4.52 million, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition sold 3.94 million.

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked launched on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a free update adding a new playable orc druid character. The game is a Dungeons & Dragons themed version of the digital board game Demeo with eight playable heroes and two story campaigns.

Aspyr shadow-dropped Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration during the June Nintendo Direct for Switch 2. The port combines big set-piece action with puzzle-solving, Metroidvania-style exploration, gorgeous graphics, and all original DLC. Slight performance hits occur due to advanced graphics, but the port is solid.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched just over a year ago as a larger, more premium hybrid console with a higher-resolution display and improved Joy-Con controllers. Strong exclusives and third-party ports like Pragmata and Resident Evil: Requiem arrived, but affordability concerns and a price increase tempered enthusiasm.

Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.1.11 as its last content drop, including GPU performance improvements for Switch 2 handheld mode. The 9.5GB patch adds new crossover projects and bug fixes, though Switch 2 misses Black Flag Resynced crossover content.

Nintendo released firmware version 22.5.0 for the Switch 2, now a year into its life. The update includes stability improvements and language support updates. A separate update for the original Switch redesigned the eShop layout. This is the first update since April 2026.

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 now run firmware 22.5.0. The original Switch features a redesigned eShop with Basic Dark color theme and 10-second video rewind/advance. Switch 2 gains Dutch and Russian accessibility options. The update improves user navigation and content interaction.

A Walmart employee leaked box art for Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. The package includes all updates, DLC, and gameplay improvements since launch. The box confirms enhanced performance, better graphics, and reduced loading times for Switch 2.

Ubisoft announced version 1.1.11 of Assassin's Creed Shadows, releasing June 16 as the final content drop. The update adds a free story quest involving two elite Templars called Black Cross, a new Animus activity with 10 challenge levels, and Nintendo Switch 2 handheld GPU improvements.

June's Nintendo Direct peaked at 3.8 million concurrent viewers, surpassing Summer Game Fest's 3.7 million. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer led all trailers with 115 million views across platforms in three days. The remake launches for Switch 2 later this year.

Fans discovered a hidden description for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo's website code. The text called it a full remake with stunning visuals and updated designs. Nintendo promptly deleted the summary, leading fans to speculate about the game's scope.

Nintendo quietly altered the description of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, according to Insider Gaming. The change was made without any public announcement or explanation from the company. The specific nature of the description alteration has not been detailed.

An official description for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2 says it will feature "timeless gameplay," implying no massive overhaul. The description, found in metadata before its removal, promises stunning visuals and updated designs but suggests the structure and style remain close to the N64 original.

A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for the NES sold for $3 million at Heritage Auctions on June 12, setting a new video game record. The PSA 9.6 A++ graded copy is from a rare gloss-sticker second-production run, with only three sealed copies known. It was discovered inside a Control Deck NES bundle after nearly 40 years.

Nintendo will raise the Switch 2 Australian price from AU$699.95 to AU$769.95 on September 1, citing higher component costs from AI-driven shortages. An Amazon EOFY deal offers the console for AU$629, roughly 22% cheaper than the post-hike price. The Switch 2 supports 4K, 120Hz, and backward compatibility.

The Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo shows the Nintendo Switch 2 version offers two modes: a 60 FPS performance mode with lower resolution and a Quality Mode reaching upscaled 4K docked or 1080p portable. The Switch version holds its own but cannot match the frame rate or resolution of Switch 2 or PS5.

Nintendo's maintenance schedule for the week of June 14, 2026, includes only a session for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. The maintenance will affect Nintendo Network ID on both systems. No maintenance is scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch.

Nintendo Life staff shared their essential Switch 2 games and accessories for new buyers. A price increase arrives in September, raising the console from $449.99 USD to $499.99 USD. Bundles are available worldwide, including a North American Choose your Game bundle offering Mario Kart World, Pokémon Pokopia, or Donkey Kong Bananza.

Nintendo's website briefly described the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake as having "stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay." The description was later changed to say the N64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026. The remake was announced at a Nintendo Direct with only a teaser trailer.

Nintendo eShop listings show file sizes for The Adventures of Elliot, #Drive Rally, and other titles. Sizes vary by region across North America, Europe, and Japan. Data includes specific game file sizes from official eShop entries.

Ubisoft remakes Rayman Legends with full 3D/2.5D graphical upgrade and new content. The remake features expanded world lore and a restructured narrative. Developers Alessandro Arndt Mucchi and Marco Renso led the engine and content redesign. New content includes Kung Foot's return and enhanced world exploration.

Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $50 more in September 2026, currently priced at $450. The console only supports microSD Express cards, not standard microSD cards. Recommended accessories and games remain at roughly the same cost, with Nintendo lowering digital game prices.

Ubisoft confirms the original Rayman Legends will remain available indefinitely. The 2017 Definitive Edition on Switch and other platforms will not be delisted. A 3D remake titled Rayman Legends Retold launches October 1 2026 for Switch 2 and other platforms. The original game retains its digital availability despite the remake.

Nintendo now requires a Nintendo Account with at least 50 hours of playtime on the original Switch by May 31, 2026 to buy the multi-language Switch 2 in Japan. The rule targets scalpers exploiting the price gap between Japan and other markets. Sales of the multi-language model are temporarily paused.

The Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection will receive an update on June 15, 2026. The patch fixes bugs, improves functionality, and adds the ability to swap the Confirm and Cancel button assignments. The update is required to continue using online features and modes.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword runs at 1080p in TV mode and 900p in handheld mode on Switch 2, both with upscaling. Frame rate is 30fps, with an optional variable setting between 30 and 40fps. Other platforms support 60fps and 4K resolution. The game launches September 25, 2026.

Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka wants every Sonic game playable on modern hardware, calling it a magical wish. The cost of porting or remaking old titles equals making a new game, so the team focuses on new experiences instead of remasters.

Famitsu published review scores for the week of June 13, 2026, with four editors rating each game out of a combined 40-point scale. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales received its first Famitsu score during this period. The outlet's standard review process assigns individual scores that aggregate to a maximum of 40 points total.

Final Fantasy Resonance on Nintendo Switch has no upgrade path to the Switch 2 version. Save data from the Switch version will not transfer to the Switch 2 version. This pattern has occurred with other Square Enix releases.