The September Nintendo Direct today had a lot of news about upcoming Switch 2 games, but that wasn't all. During the Super Mario Bros. Wonder segment where a Switch 2 edition was announced, Nintendo also revealed something totally unexpected: a talking flower product you can buy.
Based on the talking flowers from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the real, physical product can speak on their own and say things like, "We kinda look alike, huh?" In the Direct, we saw Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi speak...
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One of the most surprising reveals during today's Nintendo Direct is that Pokemon has a new game, Pokemon Pokopia, coming next year, and it's a big departure for the franchise. From the reveal trailer, Pokopia looks like a cross between Minecraft and Animal Crossing set in the Pokemon universe.
There are no battles to fight in this cozy game, so this might be a utopia for any battle-weary Pokemon. Players assume control of a Ditto--a Pokemon that can mimic other creatures--who has taken on...
The Switch 2 is about to become a hub for horror, as during the September Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced that it was bringing ports of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village to the Switch 2, while Resident Evil 9: Requiem will come to the console as well. All three games are launching for Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.
Switch 2 gets more Resident Evil games.
Following the lukewarm reception and sales generated by Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil 7 is considered to be a major turning...
Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Capcom announced that the next chapter in its storied horror franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026--the same day as the other consoles and PC.
The announcement came alongside news that Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village will be ported to the Switch 2 on the same day.
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More than a month before the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo announced that paid DLC is already on the way to the upcoming monster-catching title during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.
Titled Mega Dimension, the DLC will have additional story content and feature two Mega Evolutions for Raichu: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. The DLC is available for preorder starting today on the Nintendo eShop.
The brief teaser for Mega Dimension didn't show any story details, but it looks...
After years and years of waiting, Metroid Prime 4 is set to launch on December 4. The release date for the Switch and Switch 2 game was revealed at today's Nintendo Direct, alongside a new trailer showcasing Samus riding a futuristic motorcycle.
The video starts with Samus getting on the motorbike, which is called Vi-O-La. The bounty hunter is then seen speeding across a large desert open-world area and fighting on the motorcycle. Other locales include a snowy setting where Samus fights...
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo finally confirmed that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will be releasing on November 6, 2025.
Some new details were revealed about the game as well. For one, much like in Tears of the Kingdom, you'll be able to use Zonai Devices to fend off enemies. The game is also available to play in two-player, split-screen co-op. While the spin-off won't be available on the original Nintendo Switch, through the GameShare function you can play online co-op...
We've known for a while that Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are headed to the Switch 2, and during today's big Nintendo Direct livestream, we officially got the first date for one of those games. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will arrive first on January 22, 2026 on Switch 2. After the Direct, we learned it'll also launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on that day as well.
The announcement confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will have a physical and...
Stardew Valley is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a number of additional features, including mouse support.
As shown in the latest Nintendo Direct, Stardew Valley for Switch 2 will take advantage of Nintendo's new console and allow mouse controls--which may prove superior to gamepad-style controls. Switch 2 Joy-Con 2's can be used as mice in certain games, allowing for more granular control.
The Switch 2 version of the popular farming sim will also include four-player local...
After months of speculation, it was announced during Friday's Nintendo Direct that Dragon Quest VII will be the next entry in the long-running JRPG series to get a facelift; it's coming to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined will be released February 5, 2026, and preorders begin today on the Nintendo eShop.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined is a full-scale remake of the classic 2000 PlayStation title, looking very similar to Dragon Quest XI with updated...
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass is adding another platform to its line-up, and it's one that has become infamous for Nintendo. The Virtual Boy functionality is coming February 17, 2026--but you'll need a special accessory to play it, since Virtual Boy games are designed for a stereoscopic 3D effect.
The new accessory is modeled after the original Virtual Boy, and you slide your Switch or Switch 2 system into it and place your face against the game, just like the original Virtual...
After a productive early access period--and a few "final" patches--Hades 2 is ready for its full release. During the September Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that Hades 2 will launch digitally for Switch 2 and the original Switch on September 25. It will be a timed-exclusive on console for Switch, but is also launching that day for Steam and the Epic Games Store.
A physical version of Hades 2 for Switch 2 will arrive on November 20.
Hades 2 has spent just over a year in early access...
Nintendo has revealed Mario Tennis Fever, a new installment in the sports series coming exclusively to Switch 2. Announced at today's Nintendo Direct, the game is set to launch February 12, 2026.
The big new feature for Mario Tennis Fever is found in the name--Fever rackets. These special rackets have a Fever gauge that can be built up to "unleash a Fever shot," like blasting the court with fire or ice. Another example is the Mini Mushroom racket, which will litter your opponent's side of...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 edition, one that will include a new suite of multiplayer modes called Meetup in Bellabel Park.
Bellabel Park is a large plaza filled with various minigames where players can team up or compete against one another. On the competitive side, there is a coin-collecting game, a Smash Bros.-esque platformer battle game where players use items to push others off the level, a version of hide-and-seek where players can transform into objects...
Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo revealed that both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in a single bundle and individually on October 2.
The bundle will be part of the Super Mario 40th Anniversary celebration, which also includes the newly-titled Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which was teased just before the Galaxy announcement. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters in April 2026.
The two space-faring adventures weren't...
Astro Bot fans have another chance to get a DualSense Controller themed around the adorable little robot. Preorders for PlayStation's Astro Bot Joyful Limited Edition DualSense open tomorrow, September 12, at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. The remixed version of the incredibly popular DualSense launches October 30.
PlayStation hasn't officially confirmed pricing details, but we'd expect the controller to retail for $85 like other recent Limited Edition DualSense models. Like the original, the Astro...
The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 1 was released several years ago, giving fans of Hydaelyn a chance to bring its best virtual dishes to their real-life dining table. With recipes for all skill levels and meals that run the gamut from snacks to desserts, it simplified the process of preparing Final Fantasy 14's best delicacies. This year, you'll get to dive into The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook Vol. 2, which is up for preorder ahead of its October 21 release. Much like the...
Borderlands 4 is chock-full of more loot than you'll know what to do with during your time on Kairos. From ordinance to weapons to shields, the amount of loot you can acquire in just a brief playthrough is staggering. Of course, most of this loot will end up sold to a vending machine or left on the ground for some wandering Psychos to pick up.
However, the same can't be said for loot that you receive from a Golden Chest. Golden Chests offer extremely rare items in Borderlands 4 that will...
Borderlands 4 is out now on PC, and a number of issues have cropped up as the game sets records on Steam. On the Borderlands Support site, Gearbox lays out some of the known issues so far and has provided workarounds for some issues.
Compiling shaders
To begin with, Gearbox reminded people that it's a good idea to ensure your drivers are updated, since doing that alone can fix some issues. For issues compiling shaders, Gearbox said they should take about 10 minutes to compile, and if it's...
Developer Gearbox has revealed that Borderlands 4 players can pick up two legendary weapons by watching the looter-shooter on Twitch. To start, the Midnight Defiance sniper rifle will be available by viewing two hours of partnered creators playing the game from now through September 30.
Players can also claim a legendary shotgun called the Forsaken Chaos by viewing two hours of the game via the Borderlands 4 category on Twitch (just make sure Drops are enabled). Gearbox notes on the...