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Splatoon Raiders launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets single-player-focused action-shooter
Nintendo has released the official launch trailer for Splatoon Raiders, an action-shooter game for the Nintendo Switch. The game features players as mechanics working with the musical trio Deep Cut to raid the Spirhalite Islands for treasure while fending off Salmonids. Splatoon Raiders supports online and local co-op for up to four players, with options for solo play and online assistance.
Hasbro reveals first The Legend of Zelda action figures, and Ganondorf is an absolute unit
Hasbro has revealed its first The Legend of Zelda action figures, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganondorf. These figures are the initial products from a new multi-year licensing partnership with Nintendo, with a broader range of toys planned for 2027. The figures were showcased at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with the Link and Ganondorf figures already listed as sold out.
"It's a massive failure": Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto slams short-term profit gains that have "burned through the talents of so many people"
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto criticized the focus on short-term profits and recouping investments in game development, stating it leads to a "massive failure" by burning through talent. He believes games that resonate most are created from fundamental ideas and unique concepts, rather than chasing market trends or immediate financial returns.
Nintendo Download – July 23, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 23, 2026. The list includes new retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring a variety of genres and indie games.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.4 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released update Version 1.0.4 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update addresses various bugs and gameplay issues, including a rare save data corruption problem and a crash related to Mii character resolutions.
Nine tracks from Splatoon Raiders added to Nintendo Music
Nine tracks from the newly released game Splatoon Raiders have been added to Nintendo Music for the Nintendo Switch. While Nintendo has previously released partial soundtracks for newer titles, it is currently unknown if the full soundtrack will become available.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.4 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo has released version 1.0.4 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update primarily focuses on fixing various bugs, including issues with save data corruption after using Island Builder, game progression errors after resolving Mii concerns, and incorrect Mii character displays on posters and at the news station.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons
Nintendo Switch Online has added new icons themed around Splatoon Raiders, available for purchase with My Nintendo Platinum Points. New designs will be released weekly until August 19, 2026. These icons remain accessible even if a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires.
Games Inbox: Is buying second-hand video games going to end?
Readers discuss the potential end of second-hand physical game sales due to the increasing prevalence of digital distribution. Concerns are raised about the loss of ownership and the impact on retailers like CeX. The convenience of digital is acknowledged as a major factor driving this shift, with some lamenting the decline of physical media.
EA Sports UFC 6 and Meccha Chameleon Dominated US Software Sales Charts for June
US video game software sales in June saw EA Sports UFC 6 top the charts, followed by Meccha Chameleon. Despite strong individual game sales and upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto 6, overall spending dropped 12 percent year-on-year, with hardware sales also experiencing a significant decline.
Nintendo Switch 2 Tops US Charts in June as Hardware Spending Plummets by 62 Percent Year-Over-Year
US video game spending in June plummeted by 62% year-over-year to $383 million, largely due to the absence of a major new console launch like the previous year's Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top-selling platform in units and dollars, though its sales also declined. Despite overall spending drops, the first six months of the year saw only a one percent decrease compared to last year, with Grand Theft Auto 6's upcoming November release anticipated to boost numbers significantly.
ShackStream: The Adventures of Elliot on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 730
The Stevetendo Show continues its playthrough of Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a game reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda. Tonight's stream will feature the exploration of the Age of Reconstruction and the use of newly acquired bombs to access caves. The show also teased upcoming streams including Splatoon Raiders, a Wario Land Retro Night, and a Shacker's Choice for Wednesday.
Miyamoto says Nintendo receives global support because it thinks of fun and its fans first instead of what’s trending, not interested in terms like ‘recouping costs’
Shigeru Miyamoto states that Nintendo's enduring global support stems from prioritizing fun and fans over trends or short-term financial goals like recouping costs. He emphasizes creating unique, appealing products by focusing on the core fun of gameplay, citing examples like Splatoon and Pokémon. Miyamoto also touched upon the development pipeline influenced by the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Nintendo's approach to creating new characters.
The Japanese Patent Office has officially had enough of Nintendo, rejecting a patent attached to the Palworld lawsuit…
The Japanese Patent Office is reviewing a rejection decision for a Nintendo patent related to Pokemon's monster-capturing system, which is part of a patent family relevant to the ongoing lawsuit against Palworld. Nintendo argued against the rejection, citing the Patent Office's inappropriate use of a copyright-infringing game in its assessment.
"You saved the entire industry": The 13-year-old video of a Pokemon fan game now cited in the rejection of a Nintendo patent is being celebrated by fans happy to see creative freedom win
A 13-year-old fan-made Pokemon game, Pokemon: Generations, has been cited by the Japanese Patent Office to reject a Nintendo patent for an in-game monster-capturing system. This decision, which argues a lack of "inventive step," has been celebrated by fans as a win for creative freedom and potentially impacts Nintendo's ongoing legal actions against Palworld.
Shigeru Miyamoto admits Nintendo's been pumping out "a lot of remakes" as Ocarina of Time approaches, but says most people stopped playing the original games within 5 years anyway
Shigeru Miyamoto acknowledges Nintendo's frequent use of remakes, suggesting it's a valid approach given players' tendency to stop playing older titles within five years. He also notes that remakes provide younger generations with access to classic games they might otherwise miss, though the article questions this by pointing to the discontinuation of servers for older hardware.
Miyamoto: Yoshi and Mysterious Book and Star Fox developed because of Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto stated in an interview that the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie influenced the decision to create new games based on characters featured in the films. This includes the development of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Star Fox.
Nintendo and Hasbro unveil Zelda figures
Nintendo and Hasbro have unveiled The Legend of Zelda-themed figures set to release next year, coinciding with a film of the same name. The first wave of figures has been revealed, though pricing details are still pending.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Remakes Ahead Of Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Remake
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defended the practice of remaking older games, stating that it allows younger generations to experience titles they might have missed. He also noted that successful remakes can provide resources for developing entirely new projects. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is slated for a remake on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo talks about why they decided on Splatoon Raiders rather than Splatoon 4
Nintendo discussed the decision to develop Splatoon Raiders as a spin-off rather than immediately proceeding with Splatoon 4. The team explored this direction as development for Splatoon 3 was concluding.