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Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Broken Porcelain Remastered will have free Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade for a limited time
Stormind Games announced that Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered will launch in Q1 2027. Owners of the original games will receive a free upgrade to the remastered versions for a limited time after launch. The remasters will feature Unreal Engine 5, improved lighting, higher detail environments, updated character models, and a redesigned UI.
You can now watch one of this year's best orchestral game-music performances, celebrating Hades 1 and 2, online for free
The "Ballads of the Underworld" orchestral concert celebrating music from Supergiant Games' Hades and Hades II is now available to watch online for free. The performance features the London Mozart Players conducted by Hades co-composer Austin Wintory, with vocals from game actors and composers.
CRKD launches its first Switch 2 pro controller, and the ULT PRO is coming for 8BitDo's lunch
CRKD has launched its first pro controller, the ULT PRO, for $69.99, targeting Nintendo Switch 2 players with features like TMR thumbsticks and trigger stops. The controller is positioned as a value alternative to premium options from companies like SteelSeries and Razer, and directly competes with the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.
Sturmjager announced for Nintendo Switch
Byteproduct announced that its new science-fiction shoot 'em up game, Sturmjager, will be released on Nintendo Switch on January 14, 2027. The game features ten action-packed levels, epic boss fights, local co-op, three game modes, and adjustable difficulty settings. It also includes a deep scoring system and an exclusive soundtrack by Rafael Dyll.
PAX West 2026 - Obakeidoro 2 Chase & Seek: Dead by Daylight for the Whole Family
Obakeidoro 2 is an upcoming asymmetrical hide-and-seek horror game from FREE STYLE, showcased at PAX West 2026. It allows up to 8 players, with customizable monster-to-survivor ratios, and features a charming art style inspired by Japanese folklore. Unlike Dead by Daylight, survivors focus on evasion and using lanterns to stun monsters, with captured players being freed from cages, similar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Renegade Roundup mode. The game is already available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
Ex-PlayStation lead thinks Sony and Nintendo "should try to keep the current generation as long as possible" amid hardware price hikes: "People are very happy using PS5 and Switch 2"
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida believes Sony and Nintendo should extend their current console generations due to rising hardware costs. He suggests that players are content with existing hardware like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and that extending the lifecycle would be beneficial given the increased price of components.
The Witcher 3 Remastered launch trailer – acclaimed RPG returns on Nintendo Switch 2
CD Projekt Red has released a new launch trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, which is now available on Nintendo Switch. This version features upgraded graphics, gameplay improvements, and includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. It is a free upgrade for existing owners of the original Nintendo Switch game.
Nitrome bringing Super Leap Day to Nintendo Switch
Developer Nitrome has announced that its one-button precision platformer, Super Leap Day, is coming to Nintendo Switch. The game features a new level every day, multiplayer support for up to four players, and various unlockable characters and power-ups. Release timing for the Nintendo Switch version has not yet been confirmed.
GTA 5 For Switch Mod Project Shuts Down, Dev Thanks Take-Two For Its “Mercy”
The creator of a Grand Theft Auto 5 mod project for the Nintendo Switch has shut down the initiative following a cease-and-desist notice from Take-Two Interactive. The developer expressed gratitude for what they perceived as Take-Two's leniency, suggesting the situation could have been worse. Rockstar Games recently updated its mod guidelines, prohibiting modifications for unsupported platforms.
Geralt Returns! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Launches With Major Upgrades
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is now available with significant visual, gameplay, and performance upgrades. Priced at £39.99, it is a free upgrade for eligible owners on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, including the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Mexican lawmakers join the fight for digital games ownership with a new consumer rights initiative
Mexican lawmakers Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas and Iraís Reyes are proposing legislation to enhance consumer rights regarding digital game ownership. The initiative aims to clarify whether consumers are buying a product or a license, push for digital preservation after server shutdowns, and enforce accountability for companies selling digital goods in Mexico.
GTA 5 is finally on Nintendo Switch but Rockstar has already blocked it
A team of modders successfully ran Grand Theft Auto 5 on the Nintendo Switch, but Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive quickly intervened, threatening legal action and forcing the mod's removal. The modders complied, citing the companies' strict rules against modifying games for unsupported platforms.
Arthur And Lancelot Team Up In Blades & Battles
Blades & Battles, a new 2.5D fantasy beat 'em up from developer and publisher QUByte Interactive, is now available for PC, PlayStation, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features Arthur and Lancelot battling supernatural creatures in a mythical Camelot, offering both single-player and local co-op modes with retro arcade combat.
Sadla Roach! Nya Witcher 3 är här
The free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch for owners of the original game. This update introduces a revamped skill tree system, improved combat mechanics with new enemy patterns and a dynamic camera, and enhanced animations for movement and Roach. Visual upgrades include new lighting, shadows, grass, and textures, with PC featuring path tracing. Additional features include equipment transmog, improved inventory management, a more robust photo mode, and new accessibility options.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets Ras character trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered, showcasing the character Ras. The trailer highlights Ras's sword skills and aptitude for aurora artes, detailing his role in the story as a former knight who eventually aids the protagonist Reid Hershel. The game features a dual-world setting and the Aggressive Linear Motion Battle System, with quality-of-life improvements and graphical options. Tales of Eternia Remastered is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026.
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top, Village in the Shade has a strong debut
Famitsu has released Japan's best-selling games for August 2026, with Rhythm Heaven Groove topping the charts for the second month. Village in the Shade debuted strongly, while Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition also saw significant sales. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales saw a slight increase.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score places it as the best version of the RPG yet and the top-scoring game of 2026
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a Metascore of 94 on PC, making it the highest-rated version of the game and currently the top-scoring game of 2026. While the original release and its Complete Edition had strong scores, the remastered version surpasses them, particularly when compared to the mixed reception of the Nintendo Switch port.
Five Hearts Under One Roof Season 2 – New Romances And Familiar Faces Hit Xbox
Five Hearts Under One Roof Season 2 has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support for £19.24. Developed and published by StoryTaco.inc, the romance simulation game introduces three new heroines alongside returning characters, offering deeper story branches and new gameplay systems. The sequel previously received Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Nintendo Switch Online app update datamine shows new Event Gifts system
Dataminers have discovered a new event-based gift system within the Nintendo Switch Online app following a recent update. This new system appears capable of running multiple concurrent events, according to findings published by user idocode01.
GTA 5 modder behind Switch 1 port using Rockstar's leaked code says it's "shutting down" following action from the devs: "I am thankful for Take-Two's mercy"
A modder known as Mojso, who was developing an unofficial port of Grand Theft Auto 5 for the Nintendo Switch using leaked code, has announced the project is shutting down. This action follows new modding guidelines from Rockstar Games and a notice from parent company Take-Two Interactive, with Mojso expressing gratitude for leniency instead of legal action.
