Capcom showcased Mega Man Dual Override at Tokyo Game Show, featuring dual protagonists Mega Man and Proto Man with distinct playstyles, over 50 custom chips, three areas per stage, and a new Override ability. The game introduces Twinkle Girl as the first Robot Master and launches Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
The Nintendo Store in North America has added exclusive merchandise for Switch Online members, including a metal desktop display of the original 1987 Legend of Zelda game (1,000 Platinum Points) and a Virtual Boy-inspired sunglasses case (800 Platinum Points), both available while supplies last.
Pokémon TCG's 30th anniversary global product launch faced severe supply shortages as demand vastly exceeded availability, with scalpers exacerbating the problem by bulk-purchasing items in the UK and elsewhere. Despite ongoing popularity and high collector prices, fans expressed frustration about limited access to new releases.
Masahiro Sakurai has discontinued The Game Designer award at the Japan Game Awards after 16 years, unable to find a successor to continue it. He emphasized that the gaming industry risks dying without continued innovation and creativity, even though original ideas don't always guarantee profitability.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Switch 2 features a single save file system designed to track multiple story paths simultaneously. Intelligent Systems chose this approach to prevent progress loss and avoid system complications, though they added creative features like chapter checkpoints for each protagonist to allow replaying and reviewing content.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is launching Year Two with a free update featuring Bayonetta as a playable character, including her signature machine and cosmetics. Additional content packs for Godzilla and Evangelion are also coming, with full details to be revealed at a livestream event on October 9th, 2026.
Nightdive Studios head Stephen Kick teased the possibility of an Eternal Darkness remaster on social media, calling it one of his favorites and directing fans to watch for announcements. However, past licensing discussions with Nintendo have been unsuccessful, though circumstances may have changed in recent years.
007 First Light's Nintendo Switch 2 port has been delayed from summer 2026 to March 2027 to allow additional time for performance optimization. Developer IO Interactive cited the need to deliver the quality players expect, and the game will be playable at Tokyo Game Show.
Blizzard announced official performance specs for Diablo IV on Switch 2, offering Quality Mode at 1440p/30fps docked and Performance Mode at 1080p/40fps, along with features like touch controls, cross-progression, and cross-play support.
Nintendo has officially revealed the English-language voice cast for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, an exclusive Switch 2 release arriving this week. The announcement, shared through the Nintendo Today! app and social media, includes main characters voiced by actors like Zeno Robinson, Xander Mobus, and Cassandra Lee Morris, along with an extensive supporting cast.
Nintendo and accessory maker HORI are releasing an electric Ocarina controller for the Switch 2 version of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, available for pre-order at $49.99 USD on the Nintendo Store with a November 5, 2026 release date. The device features sound recognition technology that lets players interact with the game by playing songs, with options for free play and auto-play modes, plus volume control and a headphone jack.
Rayman Legends Retold has been delayed from October 1st to December 3rd on Switch 2. Ubisoft Montpellier cited the need for additional polish, though a game overview trailer is scheduled for September 22nd.
Nintendo released a seven-minute overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the latest tactical RPG entry and first for Switch 2, launching September 17, 2026. The trailer recaps previously shown battle and exploration gameplay ahead of the game's release.
Diablo IV revealed its 30th anniversary plans at BlizzCon 2026, launching Season of Hell's Legacy on September 15, 2026, featuring the return of Deckard Cain, Prime Evil encounters, and legacy dungeons from previous games. The Amazon Class will arrive in the first half of 2027 as a paid Class Pack, designed around battle expertise, athleticism, and mythical magic with four distinct archetypes.
Overwatch announced Season 5 arriving October 6, 2026, featuring vampire-inspired hero Doctrine and concluding the year-long 'Reign of Talon' story arc. The season will include a new map, hero reworks for Sombra and Roadhog, and a teased Hero 55 for 2027, alongside a collaboration with Cyberpunk Edgerunners.
CD Projekt Red and Blizzard announced a Diablo IV x Witcher III collaboration featuring a Geralt-style Barbarian skin available when purchasing the Witcher III expansion Songs of the Past on Battle.net. The skin launches on PC, with additional crossover content planned for 2027, and an Overwatch x Cyberpunk Edgerunners crossover was also revealed at BlizzCon 2026.
Nintendo and Capcom announced a Switch 2 bundle for Monster Hunter Wilds, launching December 4, 2026 in Japan, priced at 61,980 yen and including the console, controllers, digital game copy, and three months of Switch Online. The physical retail version costs $39.99 while the digital version is discounted to $29.99, with an expansion planned for 2027.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for Switch 2 requires 29.5GB of storage, significantly larger than previous Switch Fire Emblem titles. The game launches September 17, 2026, and features the Dagdan Empire setting with complexity compared to the Three Houses formula.
Nintendo added Star Fox Adventures to Switch Online, a 2002 GameCube title that supports native widescreen mode alongside F-Zero GX and SoulCalibur II. Players can enable widescreen through the options menu under 'Screen Ratio'. A free update for the original Star Fox adds new Battle Mode stages and split-screen multiplayer for up to four players.
Blizzard announced Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection for Switch 2, launching September 15, 2026 for $69.99 USD, including the Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred expansions. The game requires an internet connection, Battle.net account, and Nintendo Switch Online membership to play with cross-play support.