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List of every free Nintendo Switch 2 game
This article lists free-to-play games available on the Nintendo Switch 2, including titles like Fortnite and Overwatch. It also details games that offer a 'Friend's Pass,' allowing players to join a friend who owns the full game.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 16: PlayStation Player's Choice second chance
This weekend's digital sales include a second chance for the PlayStation Player's Choice sale, featuring discounts on numerous titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also get select games for free, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to further deals.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Orbitals Is An Antidote For Hazelight’s Miserable Characters
Orbitals, a Nintendo Switch exclusive, offers a refreshing take on cooperative gameplay by featuring protagonists who genuinely enjoy each other's company, unlike the often-combative characters in Hazelight Studios' titles like A Way Out and It Takes Two. While Orbitals' minimalist approach to character backstories might leave some lore enthusiasts wanting, its focus on positive character dynamics and infectious energy provides a more palatable and joyful cooperative experience.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
Recension – Orbitals bär sitt anime-hjärta från 90-talet till en succé för två
Orbitals is a highly successful co-op adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2, developed by the Swedish studio Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive. It masterfully captures the 80s and 90s anime aesthetic with vibrant colors and pop-culture references, offering a delightful experience for fans of classic Japanese animation. While its core tools could offer more variation and its playtime is on the shorter side, the game is a polished and charming triumph, particularly for its visual and audio design.
PS4, PS5 Hardware Architect Says He’s “Nearing the End” Of His Career, Announces Nova Foundation
PlayStation 4 and 5 lead architect Mark Cerny, nearing the end of his career, has partnered with Geoff Keighley to launch the Nova Foundation. This initiative aims to foster independent game development by offering six-figure grants and mentorship to aspiring designers, with applications opening in December. Cerny and Keighley have personally donated to establish the foundation, emphasizing its philanthropic nature.
Recension – Recension: Orbitals bär sitt anime-hjärta från 90-talet till en succé för två
Orbitals is a co-op adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2, developed by Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive. It successfully captures the 80s and 90s anime aesthetic with vibrant colors and pop-inspired sound effects. The game features two protagonists, Omu and Maki, and requires cooperative puzzle-solving and gameplay, drawing comparisons to Hazelight Studios' titles like It Takes Two and Split Fiction.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 6, 2026 – Orbitals takes down Elden Ring
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for September 6, 2026, show Orbitals taking the top spot, dethroning Elden Ring. New releases like Onimusha: Way of the Sword and NBA 2K27 also entered the top rankings.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 4: Last chance for PlayStation's Gamescom Sale
This weekend features significant sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles, with many deals ending soon. Notable discounts include God of War Ragnarok, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles from Capcom and the PlayStation Gamescom Sale.
Age Twisters is a simple yet charming spin on the co-op adventure that aims to feel like watching a Pixar movie
Age Twisters is a charming co-op adventure from Piccolo Studios aiming to evoke the feeling of watching a Pixar movie. Players control a granddaughter-grandfather duo who can manipulate their age using special bracelets, unlocking unique abilities for puzzle-solving. While the story touches on themes of loss and bridging generational gaps, the game's approachable puzzles and cooperative gameplay are highlighted as its main strengths, making it suitable for families or friends.
Orbitals is a gorgeous anime throwback, but I've had a tough time enjoying its mandatory co-op
Orbitals is a visually stunning game with a strong anime aesthetic, but its mandatory co-op requirement presents a significant barrier to enjoyment for players without a compatible partner. The game's design, while appealing artistically, demands a level of coordination that can be difficult for casual players or those with less gaming experience to meet.
Orbitals Review – An anime-zing adventure
Orbitals is a co-op puzzle-platformer that serves as a beautiful homage to 20th-century anime, featuring faithful animation, a strong soundtrack, and excellent voice acting. Players control siblings Maki and Omura, working together to solve clever puzzles and navigate space to save their colony. Despite minor issues with checkpoint frequency and online play, the game is a joyful and polished adventure.
Orbitals review: We walk together, we fly together
Orbitals is a charming co-op splitscreen platformer with a retro anime-style sci-fi adventure, developed by Shapefarm. Players control Maki and Omura as they scavenge a broken space station to find parts to escape, utilizing unique tools and coordinating ship maintenance and piloting. Despite occasional camera issues and momentum-based puzzle frustrations, the game offers a heartwarming experience with solid voice acting and a forgiving checkpoint system.
Orbitals review - gorgeous anime stylings from breakaway It Takes Two devs only make for a lesser light of the co-op renaissance
Orbitals, a co-op puzzle platformer from former It Takes Two developers, features gorgeous anime stylings and charming characters but ultimately falls short of its inspirations. While the game's presentation and character interactions are endearing, its core gameplay mechanics and narrative feel derivative and lack memorable moments, making it a lesser entry in the co-op genre.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 30, 2026 – Elden Ring and Metal Gear Solid battle for first
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 30, 2026, show Elden Ring retaining the top spot, driven by its recent launch and higher price point. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuted at second place, with other new releases like Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword also appearing on the revenue-based charts.
Nintendo announces 2026 Blockbuster sale for Switch 2 and Switch, the full list of deals
Nintendo has launched a "2026 Blockbuster" sale on the eShop, featuring discounts of up to 80% on a wide range of third-party titles for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The sale includes popular games like Dave the Diver, Persona 3 Reload, and Red Dead Redemption, and will run until September 9th.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life, and Mario Kart in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 26 reclaiming the top spot. Nintendo titles remain strong, with Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #2 and #3, and Mario Kart World at #5. Mortal Shell II entered the top 5 at #4.
