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'Basically Lego for gamers': This new game controller has modular buttons, sticks, grips, and even vibration…Beitong has unveiled its PanGu controller, described as 'Lego for gamers,' featuring modular joysticks, buttons, grips, and vibration motors that can be swapped without tools. The controller supports up to 1,000 Hz polling rate and is compatible with PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. While the design is noted as blocky, its customization options are extensive, with pricing for bundles reportedly exceeding $100.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo chartsTomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
Nintendo discovers Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game-breaking bug with a fix on wayNintendo has acknowledged a game-breaking bug in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, discovered through user reports. The company is preparing an update to fix the issue, which prevents players from exiting the Index page under specific conditions after clearing four chapters. Nintendo has apologized for the inconvenience and requested player patience.
Stray free upgrade to Nintendo Switch 2 not being applied due to an errorAnnapurna Interactive has announced an issue with the free upgrade for Stray on Nintendo Switch, where the intended 100% owner's discount is not being applied due to a storefront error. The company is working with Nintendo to resolve the problem within the next few days and apologizes for the inconvenience.
"We're Working With Nintendo To Get This Fixed" - Stray's Free Switch 2 Upgrade Is MissingAnnapurna Interactive has apologized for the lack of a free upgrade path for Stray on Nintendo Switch 2 for existing digital owners of the Switch 1 version. The publisher is working with Nintendo to resolve the storefront backend error over the next few days. The physical version upgrade path remains unconfirmed.
Nintendo Investigating Reports Of Game-Breaking Bug In Yoshi's New Switch 2 Outing, Update On The WayNintendo is investigating reports of a game-breaking bug in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Nintendo Switch. The company has acknowledged the issue, which occurs under specific conditions related to the game's index feature, and is preparing an update to resolve it. An apology has been issued for any inconvenience caused.- Nintendo Investigating Reports Of Game-Breaking Bug In Yoshi's New Switch 2 OutingNintendo is investigating a game-breaking bug reported in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2. The issue prevents players from progressing under specific conditions, such as starting an investigation before receiving an explanation about the 'index' page. A patch, version 1.0.1, has since been released to address this problem.
- This Week in Switch 2 - 007 First Light review & Bloomberg busts its own Nintendo (NTDOY) FUDThis episode features a review of the game 007 First Light and discusses recent Nintendo news. It also addresses a report from Bloomberg concerning Nintendo.
Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Includes Joy-Con 2 Mouse Support, Cross-Play & Cross-ProgressionCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2026, featuring cross-play and cross-progression with other platforms. The Switch 2 version will also include optional Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, a feature previously seen in titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Pikmin added to Nintendo MusicNintendo has added music from the classic GameCube title Pikmin to its Nintendo Music app, which is available for iOS and Android devices. The update includes 33 tracks and is available to Nintendo Switch Online members. This expansion continues Nintendo's strategy of adding game soundtracks to the service.
The Original Pikmin Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo MusicThe original Pikmin soundtrack, composed by Hajime Wakai, has been added to the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The album features 33 tracks with a runtime of one hour. The original Pikmin game is also available on Nintendo Switch.
Donkey Kong 64 beat Pokemon mania to become the best-selling game of 1999 in the USDonkey Kong 64 was the best-selling video game in the US for 1999, surpassing even the immense popularity of Pokemon Red and Blue. Despite launching in late November, the Nintendo 64 title achieved this feat by selling over 2.3 million units in the US. The article also lists other notable games from 1999 that Donkey Kong 64 outsold.
Pictonico launch trailer – Nintendo’s newest game for mobileNintendo has released Pictonico, a new mobile game where players use their own photos to participate in various minigames. The game is available now on iOS and Android, with additional content volumes available for purchase.
Nintendo goes live with indie sale for Switch 2 and Switch – Hollow Knight: Silksong and moreNintendo has launched a new indie game sale on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The sale includes popular titles such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, No Man's Sky, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Slay the Spire, with various discounts available. Specific end dates for the sale vary per title.
Switch spring 2026 sale includes Silksong and more favoritesNintendo is holding an Indie Sale offering discounts on numerous titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable games on sale include Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hollow Knight, UFO 50, Untitled Goose Game, Cuphead, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Balatro, Slay the Spire, and No Man's Sky. The sale runs until June 7.
Nintendo Download – May 28, 2026 (North America) – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Mina the Hollower, moreThe North American Nintendo Download report for the week of May 28, 2026, highlights new releases on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Mina the Hollower, and Lollipop Chainsaw Repop, alongside numerous other indie and digital-only games.
"Right now, we support crossplay between Switch 2 and the rest of the platforms": Modern Warfare 4 ends the…Modern Warfare 4 is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, with Infinity Ward developing the title alongside Digital Legends. The game will feature crossplay support between the Switch 2 and other platforms like PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. This marks the return of Call of Duty to Nintendo hardware after a decade, facilitated by a 10-year agreement ensuring content parity following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The 100-Yen DemocracyThis article argues that the core value of video games lies in their inherent democracy and equality, symbolized by the '100-yen coin' philosophy. It critiques modern industry trends like free-to-play and subscriptions for potentially undermining this principle, contrasting them with Nintendo's consistent focus on accessible and equitable gaming experiences across platforms like the Famicom and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Equality of Entertainment Born from Soup, a Plate, and Coins - Part 1This article argues that video games embody a form of democracy, offering equal experiences regardless of player background, symbolized by the insertion of a single coin. It contrasts this ideal with modern trends like subscription models and hardware spec races, emphasizing Nintendo's historical commitment to providing a consistent and fair gameplay experience across its platforms, from the Famicom to the Nintendo Switch.- If You Hate Yourself, You Can Soon Play This N64 Game On Switch And Switch 2Donkey Kong 64 is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch Online service's Nintendo 64 app on June 4. The game, originally released for the Nintendo 64, features Donkey Kong and his companions on an adventure to stop King K. Rool. Despite its initial praise for 3D platforming, the game has since been criticized for tedious tasks and difficult minigames.