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Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend ShowcasesSummer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous announcements for the Nintendo Switch, including a variety of indie titles and some ports of existing games. Showcases like Geoff Keighley's Opening Show, Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, and others revealed new games and DLC across multiple genres.
All the SGF 2026 Wholesome Direct Cozy Games We Saw TodayThe Wholesome Direct, part of Summer Game Fest 2026, showcased numerous cozy games with new announcements and release dates. The puzzle game Momento received a shadowdrop release on PC today, with console versions to follow. Many featured titles will be available on PC via a dedicated Steam page, and several demos are now live.
Japan: Nintendo Indie World announces its 17 game line up for BitSummitNintendo has announced its lineup of 17 indie games that will be showcased at the upcoming BitSummit event in Kyoto. The titles, divided into multiplayer and single-player experiences, include "Heave Ho 2," "Unrailed 2," "Moonlighter 2," and "Ratatan," among others. The event is scheduled to take place from May 22-24, 2026.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for March 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Mega Man debutNintendo has released the top-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShops for March 2026. Pokemon Pokopia led sales on the Switch 2, followed by Monster Hunter Stories 3. On the original Switch, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number three.
Nintendo Download: 12th March (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and numerous other indie titles across various genres.
Nintendo Download: Dragon SuplexNintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases like WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The update also includes classic titles from Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance, alongside ongoing sales and information about Nintendo Switch Online services.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 7, 2026 – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen lead againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 7, 2026, show Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen retaining their top positions. These titles are expected to hold their spots until the upcoming release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream next month.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase March 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, TrailerNintendo's March 2026 Indie World showcase revealed numerous upcoming indie titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The presentation featured announcements for games like Denshattack!, My Little Puppy, Heave Ho 2, and Rotwood, with some titles releasing immediately. The showcase highlighted a variety of genres, including action-adventure, puzzle, and multiplayer experiences.