Square Enix reveals that Steam Deck optimization played a major role in improving Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s performance and file size on Nintendo Switch 2.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 Looks Better Optimised Than Expected Thanks to Steam Deck

By Barkeeper February 10, 2026

Square Enix says Steam Deck optimisation helped shape Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2.

Nintendo confirms the Switch has sold over 155 million units worldwide, surpassing the Nintendo DS to become its best-selling console ever.

Nintendo Switch Officially Overtakes the DS to Become Nintendo’s Most Successful Console

By Barkeeper February 4, 2026

Nintendo Switch surpasses the DS to become Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time.

Dispatch’s Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions will ship with enforced censorship, as AdHoc adjusts the game’s mature content to meet Nintendo’s platform requirements.

Dispatch Heads to Nintendo Switch With Mandatory Censorship Confirmed

By Barkeeper January 29, 2026

Dispatch arrives on Switch with platform-mandated content changes.

Switch 2 Pricing Won’t Change Soon, Nintendo Assures Amid Global RAM Shortage

By Barkeeper January 14, 2026

Nintendo reassures players that Switch 2 pricing remains stable despite rising hardware costs.

Monster Hunter Wilds is rumored to be heading to Nintendo Switch 2, according to recent datamining discoveries.

Monster Hunter Wilds May Be Headed to Nintendo Switch 2, Datamine Suggests

By Barkeeper January 6, 2026

Datamined files hint that Monster Hunter Wilds could be preparing a Nintendo Switch 2 release.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review – Reverent, Restrained, & Reluctant to Evolve

By Jesse Lab December 16, 2025

A faithful return that respects Metroid’s legacy but rarely challenges it.

Star Wars Outlaws & Assassin’s Creed Shadows Prove Ubisoft Is Leading Nintendo Switch 2 Port Race

By Fran J. Ruiz December 8, 2025

Ubisoft’s first Switch 2 ports prove how ambitious third-party games can truly be.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Review – Smooth but Compromised Adventuring

By Fran J. Ruiz November 27, 2025

Lara Croft’s fiercest reboot lands on Switch 2 with strong performance and caveats.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Returns on Switch 2 with Major Upgrades and New Features

By Barkeeper October 31, 2025

Nintendo brings back Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Switch 2 with new features, 12-player multiplayer, and a free 3.0 update in 2026.

Ubisoft Brings Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Nintendo Switch 2 in December

By Jake Su October 25, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this December with full optimisation, touch support, and cross-progression.

FromSoftware delays Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 to 2026, citing performance optimization issues.

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 Delayed to 2026 Amid Performance Setbacks

By Barkeeper October 24, 2025

FromSoftware delays Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 to 2026 due to technical challenges.

Nintendo eShop and Switch Online Launch in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand This November

By Jake Su October 15, 2025

Nintendo eShop and Switch Online officially launch across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand on 18 November.

Gearbox delays Borderlands 4 Switch 2 release indefinitely due to severe performance issues across all platforms.

Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Release Delayed Indefinitely Amid Performance Issues

By Barkeeper September 24, 2025

Borderlands 4 faces criticism over performance as Gearbox delays the Switch 2 version indefinitely.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Review – Brutal, Gorgeous, and Worth the Wait

By Jesse Lab September 17, 2025

A breathtaking but punishing Metroidvania, Silksong rewards patience with beauty and discovery.

Nintendo Reveals Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2 in 2026

By Barkeeper September 13, 2025

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches on Switch 2 in 2026 with branching storylines.

Ubisoft reveals Switch 2 cartridges are too slow to run Star Wars Outlaws, forcing a Game-Key Card release.

Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2: Ubisoft Explains Cartridge Limitations

By Barkeeper September 8, 2025

Ubisoft says Switch 2 cartridge read speeds can’t handle Star Wars Outlaws, making Game-Key Cards essential.

Switch 2 Dev Kit Shortages Leave Indie and AAA Developers Frustrated

By Barkeeper August 26, 2025

Nintendo faces criticism for reportedly restricting Switch 2 dev kit access, with both indie and AAA studios left waiting.

Nintendo Mario Kart World gameplay featuring cow

PETA Criticises Mario Kart World: Calls for Removal of Cow’s Nose Ring

By Barkeeper August 18, 2025

PETA urges Nintendo to remove Mario Kart World’s cow nose ring, calling it a symbol of animal cruelty.

Pokémon Presents July 2025 – More Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A & Everything Else Announced

By Jake Su July 23, 2025

Making a play for more of your time.

Donkey Kong Bananza Review – Yearning For The Bananium Mines

By Jesse Lab July 23, 2025

A smashing good time and a console must-have.

It wasn’t just about visuals—the limited performance of the original Switch also forced the Donkey Kong Bananza team to scrap several gameplay ideas.

Donkey Kong Bananza Full Potential Was Only Possible on Nintendo Switch 2

By Barkeeper July 17, 2025

Taking a giant swing and nailing it.

GameStop Auctioning Infamous Nintendo Switch 2 Damaging Stapler

By Barkeeper July 11, 2025

A punctuation for good.

Nintendo has confirmed that the development team behind Donkey Kong Bananza is the same as the team behind Super Mario Odyssey.

Donkey Kong Bananza is Developed by Super Mario Odyssey Team, Which is Great News

By Barkeeper July 2, 2025

Quality across the board, hopefully.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Disconnection Issues Linked to HDMI Cable

By Jake Su July 1, 2025

Making the right connections.

Several Switch 2 users have reported issues with the back panel.

Nintendo Looking Into Back Panel Issues on Switch 2

By Barkeeper June 17, 2025

Not the sexy back you'd want.

Mario Kart World Review - A Whole New World

Mario Kart World Review – A Whole New Race

By Harry Kalogirou June 16, 2025

Paving new roads for the franchise.

Nintendo Switch 2 is Company’s Most Successful Hardware Launch Ever

By Barkeeper June 12, 2025

Moving units like it's nothing.

Deltarune Chapter 3 & 4 Review - Tomorrow Comes Today

Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 Review – Tomorrow Comes Today

By Jesse Lab June 12, 2025

The cult favourite RPG gets even more interesting.

Splatoon Raiders will feature the Deep Cut trio as the "stars" of the game.

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Exclusive Splatoon Raiders Spin-Off

By Barkeeper June 11, 2025

Get a taste of the wider world of Splatoon.

Nintendo Switch 2 Singapore Pre-Orders Bring June 9 From S$719 Onwards

By Innkeeper June 9, 2025

Time to get your wallet ready.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Set for October Release With Switch 2 Enhancements

By Jake Su May 29, 2025

Trainers, time to warm up.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 26 in Singapore, Thailand & Philippines

By Jake Su May 29, 2025

Better late than never.

Nintendo Switch 2 Arrival Ushers in Major Improvements in Mobile App

By Jake Su May 29, 2025

Giving players more features to enhance their experience.

Enjoy Limitless Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming With PNY microSD Express Memory Cards

By Innkeeper May 21, 2025

More room for more games.

GameChat on the Switch 2 will feature live-captioning, displaying your conversations in real-time within a separate chat window.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat to Feature Live Transcription

By Barkeeper May 19, 2025

Making sure everyone is keeping up.

Nintendo Switch 2 now has an option to limit charging to 90% to preserve lithium battery durability.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Have Option to Limit Battery Charging to 90%

By Barkeeper May 13, 2025

A little trade-off for a longer life.

Genki is ready to respond to the lawsuit filed by Nintendo regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 mockup.

Nintendo Sues Accessory Maker Genki Over Switch 2 Mockups

By Barkeeper May 5, 2025

Swinging the legal hammer.

Most third-party Switch 2 games that are currently available for pre-order in Japan use the Game-Key Card format.

All Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are Apparently Using Game-Key Cards

By Barkeeper April 25, 2025

More downloads, more time.

Mario Kart World Direct – All You Need to Know About Courses, Characters & More

By Jake Su April 18, 2025

Racers, start your engines!

The removal of the VRR claim, which had previously been included as part of the console's feature list, was done quietly and without any official explanation from Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch 2 Quietly Removes VRR Feature From Official Websites

By Barkeeper April 18, 2025

One to keep an eye on.

In his latest interview, former Sony veteran Shuhei Yoshida stated that Nintendo seems to have lost its identity with the Switch 2.

Sony Vet Shuhei Yoshida Thinks Nintendo Has Lost Its Identity with the Switch 2

By Barkeeper April 15, 2025

Can this really be true?

Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Can Still Be Resold

By Barkeeper April 10, 2025

The used games market rejoices.

The GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is said to only be usable for playing classic GameCube games that will be offered through the NSO (Nintendo Switch Online) service.

GameCube Controller for Switch 2 Reportedly Only Compatible With Gamecube Classics

By Barkeeper April 10, 2025

Going retro may have some issues.

Just So You Know, Nintendo Switch 2 Cartridges Will Still Taste Bitter

By Barkeeper April 8, 2025

Don't put things where they don't belong.

All You Need to Know About the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

By Jake Su April 3, 2025

Prepare fully for the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Southeast Asia Launch Set Between July and September 2025

By Barkeeper April 3, 2025

Official support comes to the region.

Set for an exclusive release on the Nintendo Switch 2, The Duskbloods is designed as a multiplayer-focused title with both cooperative and competitive modes.

FromSoftware Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods, a PvPvE Experience

By Barkeeper April 3, 2025

Not Bloodborne 2, but close enough.

The physical edition of Mario Kart World will be priced at $80—a notably high price point by today’s standards.

Mario Kart World Available at Nintendo Switch 2 Launch for US$80

By Barkeeper April 3, 2025

A high price to pay for a likely great racer.

Nintendo Switch 2 to Launch in June 2025, Priced at US$449.99

By Barkeeper April 2, 2025

Time to get your Nintendo on.

Analysts Predict Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Success Even at US$400

By Barkeeper March 17, 2025

Nintendo's success is a given.

Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Announced With New Mario Kart

By Barkeeper January 16, 2025

The long awaited console is officially here.