Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 2, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Online session approaches
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of August 2, 2026.
We’ve known that a bit of downtime for Nintendo Switch Online is planned, and that’s still on the docket. That’s actually the only session planned that’s been officially announced. This will be happening a bit later in the month.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of August 2, 2026:
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Famitsu review scores – August 2, 2026 – Kusan: City of Wolves and more
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The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of August 2, 2026 are as follows:
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Annapurna Interactive sale: lowest prices ever for Outer Wilds, LEGO Voyagers, more
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new eShop sale from Annapurna Interactive is live, which brings discounts of up to 80 percent on Switch 2 and Switch games.
A number of titles are at new low prices. These include the acclaimed Outer Wilds and LEGO Voyagers, just to name a couple.
You can find the full lineup of discounts below.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis including frame rate and resolution, Switch 1 comparison
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to see how it’s improved from a technical standpoint, with the analysis covering frame rate, resolution, and more. We also get to see how it compares to the original Nintendo Switch release.
Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:
Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Tales of Graces f Remastered, Little Nightmares 3, and more at new low prices
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Bandai Namco fans can get involved in a new August 2026 sale for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch as games like Tales of Graces f Remastered and Little Nightmares 3 are at new low prices.
Most of what’s included here is for Nintendo Switch. That said, these titles can also be played on Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to backwards compatibility.
You can find the full lineup of discounts below.
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Ground Zero Hero now coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s been a minute since we last heard about Ground Zero Hero, but it now looks like the game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. A listing on the Nintendo eShop has it down for August 20, 2026.
Originally, Acclaim announced that Ground Zero Hero would be appearing on Nintendo Switch. However, we’re not seeing a listing for that console – only Nintendo Switch 2. This version has either been scrapped or will launch later.
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Kusan: City of Wolves launch trailer – brutal neon-soaked adventure reaches Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Following its release this week, Kusan: City of Wolves has received a launch trailer. Fans can get a final look at the brutal neon-soaked adventure title, which is out on Nintendo Switch.
Full details can be found in the following overview:
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Stray Children to receive Nintendo Switch Treasure Box physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 month ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Onion Game has announced a special physical release for Stray Children. This new “Treasure Box” release will be available on December 10, 2026 in Japan.
Alongside with a standard physical copy of Stray Children for Nintendo Switch, the new edition is to include an art book, a CD contains music from the game, a cloth map, and an acrylic keychain. Although this new release has only been confirmed for Japan, the physical cartridge will run in English if it’s the language set in your console settings.
You can read up on the game itself in the description below:
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CloverPit coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
CloverPit is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Future Friends Games and Panik Arcade revealed today. Both versions are slated for August 13, 2026.
CloverPit, described as “a rogue-lite slot machine nightmare”, has seen a lot of success since its initial launch last year. Players will be able to purchase the Unholy Fusion DLC on the same day. On Nintendo Switch 2, optional mouse controls are included along with a performance boost.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest announced
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Splatoon 3 is bringing back its Summer Nights event with a 2026 event, which will feature a Splatfest.
This time around, Nintendo is asking players which event they’d reserve for the day. The options are visiting a palace, theme park, or beach.
