Pokémon Sword and Shield turns 7 as Shigeru Ohmori reflects on Dynamax

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are celebrating their seventh anniversary, with Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori marking the occasion with artwork of Marnie and Gloria. Ohmori said Dynamax was conceived from the idea of making Pokémon appear larger when playing on a television, sharing the feature’s origin alongside his anniversary tribute. https://twitter.com/Shigeru_Ohmori/status/2121641857998553294 Source: Game Freak

Play Nintendo shares family-friendly Zelda: Ocarina of Time gameplay on Switch 2

Play Nintendo has released a family-friendly Let’s Play video of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, following Jordan as she begins her adventure on Nintendo Switch 2. The video visits Kokiri Forest, where she meets Navi and Saria, searches for rupees, finds a sword and shield, and explores the Great Deku Tree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrli-KM58AM Source: … Continue reading Play Nintendo shares family-friendly Zelda: Ocarina of Time gameplay on Switch 2

Nintendo announces 2026 Black Friday deals on Switch 2 bundles and games

Nintendo’s 2026 Black Friday offers include a Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle for $499.99, a $50 savings, available Nov. 22-Dec. 5 while supplies last. A second bundle with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will sell for $529.99, a $27.98 savings. From Nov. 22-29, select physical games will be $20 off, including Donkey Kong … Continue reading Nintendo announces 2026 Black Friday deals on Switch 2 bundles and games

Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy launches with new features

Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is available now for $69.99, bringing enhanced visuals, voice commands for Oatchi through the Nintendo Switch 2 microphone and Dandori Academy, a series of 72 exam stages releasing over time. Players can also compete in Dandori Battles with a friend locally or through GameShare, including … Continue reading Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy launches with new features

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sets Switch 2 sales record, surpassing Pokémon Pokopia

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold more than 5.2 million copies worldwide in its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2, setting a new record for a Nintendo-published game on the console. That tops Pokémon Pokopia’s 2.2 million copies during its first four days. The full remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sets Switch 2 sales record, surpassing Pokémon Pokopia

Nintendo eShop digital game gifting arrives Nov. 16 for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo will add digital gifting to the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 16, letting users buy eligible games, DLC and upgrade packs for members of their Nintendo Account family group. Gifts are delivered immediately to the recipient’s HOME Menu, where they can be accepted and played. Family groups can … Continue reading Nintendo eShop digital game gifting arrives Nov. 16 for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 update 23.5.0 adds setup accessibility options and eShop gifting support

Nintendo Switch 2 system update 23.5.0 adds accessibility settings to the console’s first-time setup and support for an upcoming feature that will let users gift Nintendo eShop products to members of their Nintendo Account family group. The gifting feature is scheduled to arrive after an eShop update on Nov. 17, 2026. The update also adds … Continue reading Nintendo Switch 2 update 23.5.0 adds setup accessibility options and eShop gifting support