Tokyo Xanadu
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Rurui character trailer released for Kyoto XanaduFalcom has released a new character trailer for Rurui, a mysterious girl featured in their upcoming action RPG, Kyoto Xanadu. The game is scheduled for release in Japan on July 16, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a western release also planned.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets a surprise boost mode that fans call a 'game changer'Nintendo has quietly released a "boost mode" for the Nintendo Switch 2 that allows backward-compatible Switch 1 games to run with performance similar to TV mode when in handheld mode. While this feature may drain the battery faster and disables touchscreen functionality, fans are praising the visual improvements seen in games like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Persona 5 Royal. The boost mode is accessible via the console's system settings after a software update.- Falcom announces Kyoto Xanadu for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]Falcom has announced Kyoto Xanadu, the next installment in the Tokyo Xanadu series, for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The action RPG is scheduled for release this summer and will feature players exploring beneath Kyoto to combat monsters and uncover mysteries.
- Falcom to announce final Trails game during 50th anniversaryNihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo stated in a Weekly Famitsu interview that the company will announce the final game in The Legend of Heroes series during its 50th anniversary. Kondo also touched upon the company's other ongoing projects like Tokyo Xanadu, Ys, and Dragon Slayer.