We got a first look at Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2, here are our thoughts
Posted on 18 hours ago by Richard Ford in Previews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
I can’t speak for others, but it really caught me off-guard with how big a splash Stellar Blade made when it launched back in 2024. It felt like the game came out of left field and immediately built a large fanbase, sold brilliantly well, and led to a sequel getting put into production quite rapidly afterwards. Stellar Blade was a really graphically intense video game, however, so it wasn’t able to make it to Nintendo Switch players’ hands. Well, I’m happy to say that the version of Stellar Blade for Nintendo Switch 2 I played at Gamescom 2026 was a very strong, competent port that is of comparable quality to other versions already released.
Inside a booth at Gamescom, I found myself sat at a table with ShiftUp’s DongKi Lee opposite me, a translator sat to my left. In the middle of the small table between was an undocked Nintendo Switch 2 with Stellar Blade booted up. As I played the game, Mr. Lee would provide some tips and tricks for me after learning I hadn’t played the game previously.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – August 30, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave overtakes Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been making a charge as of late, climbing as high as #2 last week. However, it has now fallen to #5. One game that has overtaken it is Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, which is now in the second spot. The recent Nintendo Direct and upcoming launch hype likely gave it a boost.
We’ll also mention that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has now appeared for the first time. It’s at the very end all the way down at #30.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 5 and August 18.
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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Darksiders 2, Etrian Odyssey, Lunar, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, more
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever Darksiders 2, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Lunar Remastered Collection, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Brigandine Abyss launch trailer – latest entry in the series arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with the game’s release, Brigandine Abyss has received a launch trailer. Nintendo Switch 2 players can command troops, develop bases, and take control of the continent of Meltitea in the tactical strategy RPG.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – August 30, 2026 – Stage Tour, Dispatch, more
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of August 30, 2026:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 30, 2026 – friends features on Switch 2 and Switch impacted, Switch Parental Controls
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of August 30, 2026.
Two more sessions are lined up for the coming days. The first one will impact friends features on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for a bit. After that, Nintendo Switch Parental Controls will be affected.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of August 30, 2026:
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Video: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 comparison
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
A couple of comparison videos have emerged for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Something we had initially heard last week is that the shooter was targeting 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch 2. While that’s technically the case, what we’ve learned since then is that the campaign is a different story.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 3, 2026
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of September 3, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Orbitals, Wo Long, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, more
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Orbitals, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 30, 2026 – Elden Ring and Metal Gear Solid battle for first
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 30, 2026 are now available.
Elden Ring supplanted itself at #1 last week with pre-loads, and now that it’s actually launched, it stays at that spot. Having said that, it had competition – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 was a new release and comes in at second. Elden Ring costs more ($80 vs. $50 for Metal Gear), and since the rankings are based on revenue, that definitely helped here.
More new games are coming soon. Orbitals pre-loads have started – it has two spots at #7 and #13 with different editions. The same goes for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, with spots at #21 and #24.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 30, 2026:
