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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card releaseFollowing the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release. This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s... The post List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release appeared first on Nintendo Everything .

Nintendo EverythingJan 18

Talking Point: Metroid Prime 4 And The Burden Of Being 'Good Enough'When legacy becomes a liability. After nearly two decades of dormancy for the series and an infamously drawn-out development cycle, it feels slightly surreal to now have Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the rearview. The game arrived under immense expectation, and it’s fair to say it ultimately proved more divisive than Nintendo and developer Retro Studios had hoped. If Metacritic scores are anything to go by, Prime 4 reviewed well but stopped short of the near-universal acclaim enjoyed by the original trilogy. It’s been described as a game of ‘high highs and low lows,’ a characterisation that I feel broadly holds true. In hindsight, though, it’s a game I wish I could have experienced with less of the noise that surrounded it. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Nintendo Life | Latest UpdatesJan 18

Heart of Crown launch trailer – deckbuilder card game arrives on Nintendo SwitchOne last trailer has been released to celebrate the launch of Heart of Crown. This is a new deck-building game of royal succession for Nintendo Switch. For more information about the game, read the following overview: Support your chosen princess. The legendary deck-building game of royal succession is back! Expand your territory, earn the backing of influential figures, and seize... The post Heart of Crown launch trailer – deckbuilder card game arrives on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything .

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Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for December 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 in top 10 for Switch 2, but absent on Switch 1Nintendo recently shared new data revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for December 2025. December brought along a couple of notable games, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – it hits #8 on Nintendo Switch 2, but isn’t in the top 20 on Switch. Metroid hasn’t been a particularly popular franchise in Japan and Beyond... The post Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for December 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 in top 10 for Switch 2, but absent on Switch 1 appeared first on Nintendo Everything .

Nintendo EverythingJan 18

Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS)Regional rift. Welcome, folks, to another edition of Box Art Brawl ! Last week , we checked out Mario Power Tennis for the GameCube and, as expected, the results weren't even remotely close. With a much more interesting cover, Europe and North America easily won the day with 70% of the vote, leaving Japan to mop up the remaining 30%. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Nintendo Life | Latest UpdatesJan 18

PSA: Dynasty Warriors: Origins On Switch 2 Includes A Variable Frame Rate OptionOr you can run it at a "stable" 30fps. Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force are bringing Dynasty Warriors: Origins to the Switch 2 next week. It was previously revealed the Musou would run at a fixed but "stable" 30fps on Nintendo's new hybrid platform, and now that reviews have gone live, it's been confirmed there's also a 'variable' option. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Nintendo Life | Latest UpdatesJan 18

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Dispatch, They Are Billions, moreListings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Dispatch, They Are Billions, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Dispatch – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 28.5GB Citadelum – 2.9GB Isekai Rondo – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 1.8GB They Are Billions – 1.5GB The Rumble Fish 2... The post Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Dispatch, They Are Billions, more appeared first on Nintendo Everything .

Nintendo EverythingJan 18

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 18, 2026 – Animal Crossing leads, Final Fantasy approachesThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 18, 2026 are now available. Animal Crossing: New Horizons still has its upgrade at the top spot. However, with pre-loads starting for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, it’s already at #2 (with the Digital Deluxe Edition just out of the top five as well). Below are the full... The post Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 18, 2026 – Animal Crossing leads, Final Fantasy approaches appeared first on Nintendo Everything .

Nintendo EverythingJan 18

Random: Nintendo Apparently Wasn't Happy About Sonic's Foot Being In Front Of Mario's FootFormer Sega producer reveals "funny" Mario & Sonic demand. Developers who have worked with Nintendo's intellectual properties have often shared stories about odd requests and demands from the video game giant. With this in mind, the latest story to surface comes from former Sega of Japan producer, Ryoichi Hasegawa. During a chat with Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Network recently, the Sega legend (who was at the company between 1992-98 and 2007-12) retold a "funny story" about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games and a certain demand Nintendo apparently made at the time. Here it is in full: Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Nintendo Life | Latest UpdatesJan 18

Why 2025 was the year of one of Nintendo’s best villains2025 was a big year for Nintendo in many ways, but it was also arguably the biggest year yet for King K. Rool, one of the company’s most beloved villains. You could argue that 2018 was the king’s best year, given the announcement of his inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a new fighter. 2025 was at least a... The post Why 2025 was the year of one of Nintendo’s best villains appeared first on Nintendo Everything .

Nintendo EverythingJan 18