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Our time at PAX Aus 2026! Pure Nintendo Podcast E184
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode E184 covers Jemma's experience at PAX Aus 2026, highlighting Nintendo, SEGA, Square Enix, and indie developers. The hosts also discuss the final DLC for Dave the Diver, a scary Halloween game recommendation, and various titles they are currently playing, including Resident Evil remakes, LEGO Batman, Woodo, Defender of the Crown, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
This week in PC games: play a human-eating Katamari from outer space, take over a nature reserve in Planet Zoo 2, and battle Napoleonic body horror in Valor Mortis
This week in PC games features a variety of new and upcoming titles, including Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis with Napoleonic body horror, and a Katamari-like tentacle rolling game. Other notable mentions include a stealth game, a strategy game, a sheep herding simulator, and a space whale city builder.
Nintendo executive confirms company has "no plans to ditch physical games"
Nintendo of America's VP and general manager, Bill van Zyll, confirmed that the company has no plans to discontinue physical game releases. He stated that Nintendo remains agnostic and will continue to support physical media as long as consumers prefer it, contrasting with Sony's move towards an all-digital future.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch digital games for September 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShops for September 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Rhythm Heaven Groove led on the Switch. The lists include a variety of new and established titles.
‘I hope Sony takes notice’: Nintendo says it has ‘no plans’ to ditch physical media as GTA 6…
Nintendo has stated it has no current plans to abandon physical game media, with Vice President & General Manager of Nintendo Latin America, Bill van Zyll, emphasizing that the company follows consumer preference. This contrasts with Sony's stated goal to move away from physical releases entirely by 2028. While Nintendo remains committed to physical for now, the article notes the industry's overall shift towards digital distribution, citing Take-Two Interactive's CEO on the prevalence of digital sales.
This tiny E-ink Game Boy can run games at 30fps and docks into a NES controller, and it has sold me on the idea of paper…
A modder named Bo Made It has created the Ink-Boy, a Game Boy emulator utilizing an E-ink display that achieves 30fps gameplay and docks into an NES controller. This innovative portable overcomes the typical slow refresh rates of E-ink screens by employing custom display drivers, offering a unique retro gaming experience.
Nintendo has "no plans to ditch physical games," exec says amid PlayStation disc backlash: "We go off of…
Nintendo's vice president Bill van Zyll stated the company has no plans to abandon physical media, contrasting with Sony's decision to end disc support for new PlayStation games in 2028. Van Zyll emphasized Nintendo's agnostic approach, considering consumer preference and the continued support for physical games on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Exec Says There Are “No Plans to Ditch Physical”
Nintendo of America's Bill van Zyll stated that the company has no plans to abandon physical game media, emphasizing their agnostic approach and the Nintendo Switch's capability for both physical and digital formats. This comes amid industry discussions about the future of physical media, with Sony ending PlayStation disc production in 2028 and former Sony executive Shawn Layden expressing concerns about game ownership.
Nintendo explains how it prices games, including impact of physical vs. digital
Nintendo's Bill van Zyll explained that game pricing considers value, playtime, complexity, and development costs. The divergence between physical and digital prices on the Nintendo Switch is attributed to the rising costs of manufacturing physical media, such as cartridges and chips, compared to digital distribution.
Nintendo says it has no plans to ditch physical games, knows how much fans like it
Nintendo of America's VP and general manager, Bill van Zyll, stated that the company has no plans to discontinue physical game releases. He acknowledged the strong fan preference for physical media and confirmed that the Nintendo Switch supports both digital and physical formats. While full cartridges are preferred by collectors, game-key card sales have seen significant growth.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 11, 2026 – eShop downtime still planned
Nintendo has announced its maintenance schedule for the week of October 11, 2026, which includes planned downtime for the Nintendo eShop. The eShop will be unavailable during specific hours on October 19 and 20, impacting services like using prepaid funds cards and download codes.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 15, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for the week of October 15, 2026. New titles include various Resident Evil remakes, Ratatan, and Tales of Eternia Remastered, alongside numerous other digital downloads and retail releases.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games to play on Halloween
This article highlights several Nintendo Switch and upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games perfect for playing during the Halloween season. Titles like the Luigi's Mansion series, Metroid Dread, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Persona 3 Reload, and visual novels like Paranormasight are recommended for their spooky or autumnal themes.
F-Zero GX fans uncover new cheat codes after more than 20 years
After more than 20 years, new cheat codes for the Nintendo GameCube racing game F-Zero GX have been discovered. These codes unlock all content, including Japan-exclusive arcade event items and machines, bypassing difficult in-game requirements. Some codes require four controllers to be used simultaneously.
GTA 6 on Switch 2 is “A Conversation For Take-Two and Rockstar,” Says Nintendo
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard stated that the possibility of Grand Theft Auto 6 releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a conversation for Take-Two and Rockstar Games, with no announcements to make at this time. While a former designer expressed doubt about the Switch audience for the game, Nintendo is exploring the capabilities of the new hardware.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – A Timeless Masterpiece?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains a timeless masterpiece, lauded for its revolutionary Z-targeting and immersive 3D world that influenced countless action-adventure games. Despite some aged movement mechanics, its superb dungeon design, engaging gameplay loop, and universally relatable themes of growing up continue to resonate. Koji Kondo's exceptional soundtrack further solidifies its legendary status.
Shack Chat: What gaming series do you want to see get a racing game?
Shacknews staff members discuss which gaming series they would like to see adapted into a racing game. Suggestions range from PlayStation's first-party characters and Hollow Knight to F-ZERO, Destiny's Sparrow Racing League, Shovel Knight, Halo, Pokemon, and The Legend of Zelda.
Nintendo talks about how it made GameChat on Switch 2
Nintendo details the development of the GameChat feature for the Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on user testing and UI simplification. The feature aims to recreate the experience of playing games with friends in person through voice chat, screen sharing, and video calls, with a streamlined interface featuring only three core buttons.
The best and worst Nintendo music of all time
This article ranks Nintendo video game music, highlighting both the best and worst soundtracks. Games like Xenoblade Chronicles, Yoshi's Woolly World, and Paper Mario: The Origami King are praised for their excellent music, while Yoshi's New Island and Metroid 2: Return of Samus are criticized for grating or uncreative compositions. Animal Crossing: New Horizons receives mixed reviews, with its hourly themes being a point of contention.
Evening Reading - October 9, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on Dead by Daylight, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Gears of War: E-Day, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. There are also previews for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode and Armatus, alongside news about Bungie's Marathon and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on video game maps, download deals, and speedrunning events.
