2025-07

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Picks Up Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Port With November Release Date

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is flying over to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a November 14, 2025, release date....
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The 10 Best Battlefield Games

From the grimy campaigns of the 1940s to the high-tech fights of modern and future wars, these are the best Battlefield games....
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Tekken 8 Tournament Won by 73-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Draws Attention to How Games Are Helping Care Home Residents in Japan

Recently, a 73-year-old woman (playing as the pink version of Panda no less) beat a 73-year-old man in the finals of the Tekken 8 portion of the 11th biannual Amigo Club Cup, an esports competition for elderly care home residents in Japan. YouTube livestreams and videos of this feat have drawn attention to the event, and the benefits that gaming can give players, regardless of their age....
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Plants vs Zombies: Replanted Is a New ‘Anchor for the Franchise,’ PopCap Boss Says, and a Chance to Reacknowledge the Series’ Roots

As PopCap announces a "definitive" new version of its beloved Plants vs Zombies, the studio has reflected on the evolution of its garden tower defense franchise — and why now is the right time to go back to its roots on PC and consoles, after a pair of sequels focused on smartphones....
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Octopath Traveler 0 Is Coming This December

The final announcement of today's Nintendo Partner Direct was the reveal of Octopath Traveler 0. The upcoming RPG launches on December 4 for Switch 2 and Switch, along with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The debut trailer sets the tone for the adventure while showing off the series' trademark HD-2D graphics. The trailer's description teases new features such as Path Actions, a system allowing for more varied interactions with characters, and a battle mechanic called Break and Boost. Another new feature is that players control a custom protagonist, who must rebuild their hometown following its destruction.  For more on Octopath Traveler, check out our reviews of the original game and its 2023 sequel. ...
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Square Enix Announces Octopath Traveler 0 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

There's a brand new entry in the Octopath Traveler series for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Square Enix announced in today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentation....
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Cronos: The New Dawn Is Coming To All Platforms Including Switch 2 In September

Cronos: The New Dawn, the upcoming original sci-fi horror game from Bloober Team (the developer behind the recent Silent Hill 2 remake), is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Switch 2 on September 5. The release date and a new trailer was revealed during today's Nintendo Partner Direct. Gameplay of the Switch 2 version (which does not look as sharp as its PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC counterparts) was shown during the presentation.Until today, Cronos: The New Dawn has only had a 2025 release window. The September 5 release date is officially confirmed for all platforms, including Switch 2....
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Cronos: The New Dawn Is Coming To Switch 2 In September

Cronos: The New Dawn, the upcoming original sci-fi horror game from Bloober Team (the developer behind the recent Silent Hill 2 remake), is coming to Switch 2 on September 5. The release date and new trailer was revealed during today's Nintendo Partner Direct. Gameplay of the Switch 2 version (which does not look as sharp as its PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC counterparts) was shown during the presentation.Until today, Cronos: The New Dawn has only had a 2025 release window. The September 5 release date is so far only officially confirmed for Switch 2, but it's safe to presume that is also the release date for the other platforms, as well, but at the the time of publication, Bloober has not made that clear....
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Is Square Enix’s Latest New Action RPG Coming to Switch 2

Today's Nintendo Partner Direct ended on a Square Enix double-whammy. One of the games is a brand new HD-2D action-RPG entitled The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and it's coming to Switch 2 in 2026....
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Cronos: The New Dawn Confirms Bloober Horror for Nintendo Switch 2 Alongside September Release Date

Bloober Team’s twisted sci-fi nightmare, Cronos: The New Dawn, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a September release date....