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Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Reportedly Arrives 27 October
GameRant reports a native Minecraft Switch 2 edition for 27 October, with Vibrant Visuals, a Super Mario Mash-Up pack and a limited free digital upgrade.
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Nintendo schedules 3DS, Switch, and Switch 2 maintenance for late October
Nintendo has announced maintenance windows across its console lineup for the week of October 25, 2026, including a second 3DS downtime session and service interruptions for Switch and Switch 2.
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GameStop and Major Retailers List Used PlayStation 5 Pro at 66 Percent Over MSRP
GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are now pricing used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles between $1,399.99 and $1,499.99, more than double the original $699.99 launch price as supply remains constrained.
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Pokémon HOME Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Link on October 7, Free Celebi Included
Pokémon HOME will support FireRed and LeafGreen starting October 7, letting players transfer Pokémon and claim a free Lv. 50 Celebi by completing the Kanto Pokédex.
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Nintendo Switch Excavation Game Isekibori Launches in Japan with Guitar Controller Shovel Mechanic
Isekibori, an unusual excavation simulator developed by Takahiro Miyazawa, has launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Japan. The game repurposes the HORI Guitar Life controller as a makeshift shovel, using motion tracking to let players dig up buried
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WarioWare Director Goro Abe on Life After Nintendo
The creative mind behind WarioWare reflects on how leaving Nintendo for teaching reshaped his approach to game design.
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Donkey Kong Bananza's Limited-Time DLC Events Return With Monthly Rotation
Nintendo has restarted the monthly event cycle for Donkey Kong Bananza's paid DLC, bringing back limited-time challenges that reward exclusive statues. The rotation began October 1st, 2026.
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The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Gets Unofficial PC Port with 4K Support and Keyboard Controls
A new PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker brings the GameCube classic to Windows with native support for 4K resolution, 120 FPS, widescreen, and keyboard and mouse controls alongside gamepad options.
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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Coming to Switch 2 on Game-Key Card in Japan
The Pokémon Company confirmed a new packaged release of Pokémon Pokopia with the Expansion Pass arriving in Japan on October 29, 2026, on a single Game-Key Card alongside future DLC.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Getting Physical Bundle With DLC on Single Cartridge
Nintendo is releasing a bundled physical version of Pokemon Legends: Z-A with the Mega Dimension DLC on one cartridge for Switch 2 in North America and Europe on October 29, 2026.
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Sno: Ultimate Freeriding comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 21, 2026
The minimalistic skiing game Sno: Ultimate Freeriding will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this October, offering procedurally generated mountains, leaderboard competition, and a relaxing Zen mode.
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GamesBeat Insider Series explores how brands can authentically advertise in games
At the inaugural GamesBeat Insider NY event, industry leaders discussed integrating brand messaging into gaming without disrupting player experience, featuring insights from Ogilvy, Overwolf, JBL, Take-Two Interactive, and former Nintendo of America
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Monster Hunter Wilds runs at stable 30FPS on Switch 2 after Capcom's painstaking optimization effort
Capcom's Switch 2 port of Monster Hunter Wilds maintains a solid 30 frames per second in handheld mode, even during multiplayer hunts. The achievement came after what producer Genki Sunano called a painstaking optimization process to preserve the core
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Pokemon Pokopia Halloween Event Adds Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist
A Halloween event begins October 17 in Pokemon Pokopia, introducing Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist. Players collect Pumpkin Candy by transforming into items to surprise Pokemon, then exchange the currency for themed furniture.
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Housemarque and Bithell Games join Game Republic New Horizons speaker lineup
Housemarque VFX lead and Bithell Games director Mike Bithell will speak at the October event in Middlesborough. Nintendo is hosting a breakfast session for developers and publishers.
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Pokémon HOME Gets FireRed and LeafGreen Support Next Week
Pokémon HOME maintenance on October 7 will enable transfers from the remakes, though Pokémon moved to other games cannot return.
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The Stevetendo Show streams Zelda: Ocarina of Time on ShackStream
Shacknews' The Stevetendo Show featured The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in episode 753, available on the Shacknews Twitch channel. The show airs Monday through Wednesday, with Wednesday episodes at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
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Ex-PlayStation Boss Yoshida: Sony and Nintendo Should Extend Current Generation
Shuhei Yoshida believes rising hardware costs mean PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 owners won't rush to upgrade. Speaking on The Vergecast, the former PlayStation executive suggests delaying next-generation consoles indefinitely.
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CRKD launches ULT PRO Switch 2 controller at $69.99, matching 8BitDo's price with extra back buttons
CRKD has released its first Switch 2 pro controller, the ULT PRO, priced at $69.99 with TMR thumbsticks, trigger stops, four back paddles, and swappable components. The controller competes directly with 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 at the same price point but
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The Tower of Zeldaga Blends Zelda and Druaga in Free Browser Mash-Up
A new free browser game from creator Osmose remixes the NES-era Legend of Zelda with Namco's The Tower of Druaga, casting players as rescuers of Prince Ganondorf from the evil Queen Zeldaga.
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GTA 5 Switch Port Project Shuts Down After Take-Two Takedown
Paralympics Productions ends its unofficial Nintendo Switch port of GTA 5 following legal action from Rockstar's parent company. The project lead says he's grateful Take-Two didn't pursue a full lawsuit.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave returns to The Stevetendo Show
Shacknews continues its playthrough of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on The Stevetendo Show, streaming Monday through Wednesday on Twitch.
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Sony Ends 60-Year CES Streak, Skipping 2027 Show
Sony will not attend the Consumer Electronics Show for the first time since 1967, marking the end of six decades of consecutive appearances at the annual tech event.
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Metroid Prime 4 Hard Mode Can Be Trivialized With an Amiibo Trick
A Metroid Prime 4 Samus amiibo provides a full health restore once per day, but players can bypass the daily limit by adjusting their system clock to make hard mode significantly easier.
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