Game Reviews: Nintendo Games & Systems

Overwatch framerate update for Nintendo Switch 2 now available
Thu Apr 16 4:42 pm
Activision-Blizzard have been quite quick to fix the framerate issue in the free-to-play hero game Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2 as the issue has seemingly been resolved in a new update. However, some early reports suggest that while the framerate is improved, there are a few dips here and there when the action gets intense… Read More »Overwatch framerate update for Nintendo Switch 2 now available

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US: Nintendo of America announces Spring 2026 eShop sale
Thu Apr 16 2:34 pm
Get ready to part with some money from your wallet as a new Spring Sale has started on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. It seems to be mainly third party games which are on sale and some highlights include Monster Hunter Stories Deluxe Collection, Yooka-Replaylee, which has just had a Performance Mode added,… Read More »US: Nintendo of America announces Spring 2026 eShop sale

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Overwatch director confirms Nintendo Switch 2 port fixes “in next few days”
Thu Apr 16 2:06 pm
Overwatch fans have been waiting a while for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the free-to-play game and sadly the release wasn’t quite what fans expected with framerate issues and generally wasn’t quite up to snuff. Overwatch director Aaron Keller says that the team are busy working on fixes and he hopes to have the… Read More »Overwatch director confirms Nintendo Switch 2 port fixes “in next few days”

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Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 gets Performance Mode but visuals take a hit
Thu Apr 16 1:57 pm
PlayTonic has finally done it and have gotten Yooka-Replaylee running at 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2, but only when you play the game in the newly added Performance Mode in settings. There’s now Fidelity Mode which is basically like playing the original Nintendo Switch 2 version and the newly added Performance Mode which whacks the… Read More »Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 gets Performance Mode but visuals take a hit

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Digital Foundry: Pragmata Switch 2 is ambitious port held back by performance
Thu Apr 16 1:48 pm
Digital Foundry have gotten their hands on the intriguing Pragmata on the Nintendo Switch 2 and as always have been testing the game’s performance. While the visuals look great, thanks in no small part to DLSS, the performance of the game leaves a little to be desired. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Pragmata features… Read More »Digital Foundry: Pragmata Switch 2 is ambitious port held back by performance

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Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 reigns supreme and Pokemon Pokopia remains No.1
Thu Apr 16 10:57 am
The latest physical video game software and hardware sales have come through from the team at Famitsu for the week 6th April, 2026 to 12th April, 2026. The best-selling hardware was once again the Nintendo Switch 2 which sold 52,058 units, the Switch family sold 21,134 units, the PlayStation 5 family sold 8,673 units, and… Read More »Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 reigns supreme and Pokemon Pokopia remains No.1

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US: Nintendo Download for 16th April, 2026
Thu Apr 16 10:44 am
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo Music: Activities: Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: Nintendo of America

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Leaker: Nintendo Switch 2 code-in-box physical Red Dead Redemption set for 7th May
Thu Apr 16 6:39 am
Reliable retail leaker Bilibili-kun has stated that the Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition of Red Dead Redemption will be a code-in-box affair and is due to be released in stores on the 7th May. The code-in-box release can be yours for €34.99.

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Free Angry Birds content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds available now
Thu Apr 16 6:30 am
Today, SEGA officially released the free Angry Birds content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Players can now fly high around the track as Red. Starting tomorrow Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 PM PT and until Sunday, April 19, 4:59 PM PT fans can jump in and earn festival points for decals, gadgets and more! The free Angry Birds Content Drop includes… Read More »Free Angry Birds content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds available now

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Tomodachi Life Nintendo Switch Online icons now available
Thu Apr 16 12:46 am
Nintendo has announced that Switch user profile icons themed after Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream are being released for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The first wave is available today, with three more waves rolling out over the coming weeks. These new icons arrive just in time for the launch of the game, available now for Switch and… Read More »Tomodachi Life Nintendo Switch Online icons now available

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder updated to Version 1.2.1 (patch notes)
Thu Apr 16 12:19 am
Nintendo has released an update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, pushing the wonderful 2D platformer to Version 1.2.1. The patch notes for the update are about as vague as they come, making “adjustments and fixes” to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which launched last month. No changes were made to the original Nintendo Switch version.… Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder updated to Version 1.2.1 (patch notes)

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Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 looks set to receive 60fps update
Wed Apr 15 5:27 pm
The team at Playtonic are seemingly teasing a 60fps update for the well-received Yooka-Replaylee on the Nintendo Switch 2. One of the main criticisms of the Nintendo Switch 2 version was that it ran at 30fps, when it could have been 60fps. This could be set to change as a patch looks set to be… Read More »Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 looks set to receive 60fps update

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