Nintendo Switch update 23.0.0 adds Virtual Game Card settings and online license option

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Nintendo has released system update version 23.0.0 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model, adding new options for managing Virtual Game Cards from the HOME Menu. Players can now review and edit which Nintendo Switch systems are permitted to use their virtual game cards and access other related settings. The update … Continue reading Nintendo Switch update 23.0.0 adds Virtual Game Card settings and online license option

Pokémon Champions Version 1.2.0 update adds Regulation Set M-C content and battle features

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Pokémon Champions has received its Version 1.2.0 update, which is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. Released Sept. 8, the update adds Pokémon and held items for Regulation Set M-C, makes several battle balance changes and introduces new tools for competitive play. Politoed can no longer use Pound, while … Continue reading Pokémon Champions Version 1.2.0 update adds Regulation Set M-C content and battle features

Nintendo Blockbuster Sale ends tomorrow with discounts on select Switch 2 and Switch games

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Nintendo’s Blockbuster Sale is ending tomorrow, Sept. 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT, giving players limited time to save on select digital games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The promotion includes discounts on a selection of major digital titles, with eligible games available to purchase and download immediately through Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop. … Continue reading Nintendo Blockbuster Sale ends tomorrow with discounts on select Switch 2 and Switch games

My Nintendo Classic Fun Sweepstakes enters final chance to win retro Nintendo swag

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Nintendo of America is reminding fans that time is running out to enter the My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes, which offers a chance to win a retro-themed prize pack inspired by Nintendo Classics. The sweepstakes, promoted through Nintendo’s official social channels, celebrates the old-school appeal of classic Nintendo games and gives … Continue reading My Nintendo Classic Fun Sweepstakes enters final chance to win retro Nintendo swag

Pokémon Champions Junior Launches Sept. 9 in Germany and Brazil for Younger VGC Players

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Pokémon Champions Junior will launch on Nintendo eShop in Germany and Brazil on Sept. 9, 2026, giving younger players access to a version of the game designed to meet regional age-rating requirements and remain eligible for Pokémon Championship Series events. The lower-rated version is largely identical to standard Pokémon Champions but removes select features, including … Continue reading Pokémon Champions Junior Launches Sept. 9 in Germany and Brazil for Younger VGC Players

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Bring Back Mighty Meowscarada in 7-Star Tera Raids

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Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet players can once again challenge Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark in special 7-star black crystal Tera Raid Battles from Sept. 4 at 12 a.m. UTC through Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m. UTC. The featured Meowscarada has the Grass Tera Type and can be caught once per save data, although players … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Bring Back Mighty Meowscarada in 7-Star Tera Raids

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gets first new update in more than a year with version 13.0.5

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has received its first software update in more than a year, with Nintendo releasing Version 13.0.5 on Sept. 1, 2026 to address an issue involving invalid data in online battles. The update is required to use Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's internet features, while online play continues to require a Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gets first new update in more than a year with version 13.0.5