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Nintendo Download – October 29, 2026 (Europe)
The European Nintendo Download for the week of October 29, 2026, features a variety of new titles for the Nintendo Switch. Retail releases include Hello Kitty Party Land, One Piece: Grand Gourmet, and Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, among others. Digital downloads offer games such as Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition, Minecraft, and Joe & Mac Retro Collection.
ShackStream: Dead Reset on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 765
The Stevetendo Show will feature a two-for-one special with a playthrough of Dead Reset and Elden Ring. Host Steve plans to finish Dead Reset, which features branching story paths, and then continue his Elden Ring playthrough. The stream will also touch on the recent Nintendo Indie World showcase.
ShackStream: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 763
The Stevetendo Show is kicking off spooky week with a playthrough of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, featuring challenging platforming and voice acting by Abby Trott. The stream will also include Dead Reset and Elden Ring later in the week, with plans to cover The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake upon its release.
Evening Reading - October 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Tape To Tape and Village in the Shade, and mentions of upcoming titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Palworld. Shigeru Miyamoto received Japan's Order of Culture and commented on AI's role in game design. There are also reports of Arkane Studios potentially facing closure and Helen Chiang's departure from Xbox.
Tape To Tape review: Hockey Game of the Year
Tape to Tape masterfully blends roguelite progression with engaging hockey gameplay, earning its place as one of the best sports titles of 2026. The game features a fast-paced campaign with challenging boss battles, crisp mechanics, and a humorous tone that enhances the experience. Available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC, it offers robust co-op and creation modes, though it lacks a season or dynasty mode.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 762
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Elden Ring playthrough, with host Steve having recently defeated the boss Margit. The stream will feature more Elden Ring gameplay, potentially alongside titles like Castlevania and Mega Man 7, with a focus on Nintendo Switch games. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
Tape to Tape coming to Nintendo Switch
Excellent Rectangle announced that its roguelite hockey game, Tape to Tape, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 23, 2026. The 1.0 release will include a remade campaign, new content, upgraded visuals, and more features for the simcade hockey experience.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 759
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 759, with host Steve aiming to defeat the boss Margit. Steve has been leveling up off-stream to prepare for the challenge. The stream will also feature upcoming games like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside discussions about potential Nintendo Switch Online announcements.