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I wasn't really keeping an eye on PRAGMATA, but after trying the demo on both PS5 and Switch 2 it has got me very excited. Even better, that Switch 2 version plays incredibly well. Our short preview for @nintendonwr.bsky.social with @jtsknight92.bsky.social doing tech analysis! youtu.be/yiobLgzxOv4
PRAGMATA on Switch 2 Looks Very Impressive (Preview) - NWRTV
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February 11, 2026 at 9:12 AM
I wasn't really keeping an eye on PRAGMATA, but after trying the demo on both PS5 and Switch 2 it has got me very excited. Even better, that Switch 2 version plays incredibly well. Our short preview for @nintendonwr.bsky.social with @jtsknight92.bsky.social doing tech analysis! youtu.be/yiobLgzxOv4
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Took a look at Bethesda's three upcoming Switch 2 titles and our first look at these ports all tell very different stories. youtu.be/8Q83oBL12gc
Three More Xbox Games Coming to Switch 2 - Technical Preview
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February 6, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Took a look at Bethesda's three upcoming Switch 2 titles and our first look at these ports all tell very different stories. youtu.be/8Q83oBL12gc
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that's it for Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. another Direct with no Silksong.
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
that's it for Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. another Direct with no Silksong.
We've added a note here: The Japanese GB library added the 2000 Game Boy Color version of Balloon Kid.
It's time for another Good Idea, Bad Idea.
Good idea: Play an oft-missed sequel to Balloon Fight including its more accessible Versus mode.
Bad idea: Play Yoshi. The end.
Good idea: Play an oft-missed sequel to Balloon Fight including its more accessible Versus mode.
Bad idea: Play Yoshi. The end.
Game Boy Nintendo Classics Library Adds Balloon Fight, Game Freak Developed Puzzle Games - News
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February 4, 2026 at 1:38 AM
We've added a note here: The Japanese GB library added the 2000 Game Boy Color version of Balloon Kid.
The options for playing the Virtual Boy library in a couple of weeks (if thou must) have grown by 50% thanks to something that dropped a century ago in 2019.
Labo VR Kit To Also Serve As A Play Option For Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Library - News
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February 4, 2026 at 1:29 AM
The options for playing the Virtual Boy library in a couple of weeks (if thou must) have grown by 50% thanks to something that dropped a century ago in 2019.
It's time for another Good Idea, Bad Idea.
Good idea: Play an oft-missed sequel to Balloon Fight including its more accessible Versus mode.
Bad idea: Play Yoshi. The end.
Good idea: Play an oft-missed sequel to Balloon Fight including its more accessible Versus mode.
Bad idea: Play Yoshi. The end.
Game Boy Nintendo Classics Library Adds Balloon Fight, Game Freak Developed Puzzle Games - News
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February 4, 2026 at 1:19 AM
It's time for another Good Idea, Bad Idea.
Good idea: Play an oft-missed sequel to Balloon Fight including its more accessible Versus mode.
Bad idea: Play Yoshi. The end.
Good idea: Play an oft-missed sequel to Balloon Fight including its more accessible Versus mode.
Bad idea: Play Yoshi. The end.
There are several hundred dollars in Medieval Times gift certificates waiting for the person who can get Borderlands 4 to release on Switch 2 following the game's development pause.
Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Edition Development Paused - News
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February 3, 2026 at 11:27 PM
There are several hundred dollars in Medieval Times gift certificates waiting for the person who can get Borderlands 4 to release on Switch 2 following the game's development pause.
It's a happening at the Nintendo home office this morning, as history has been made on two fronts related to their hardware.
Nintendo Updates Results For 2025-26 Fiscal Year Holiday Quarter, Switch 2 Outsells Wii U, Switch Outsells DS - News
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February 3, 2026 at 11:36 AM
It's a happening at the Nintendo home office this morning, as history has been made on two fronts related to their hardware.
Dragon Quest VII has been beautifully reimagined, but has the underlying game survived the journey unscathed? youtu.be/tIPgdZEoGSI?...
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined (Switch 2) Review - NWRTV
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February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Dragon Quest VII has been beautifully reimagined, but has the underlying game survived the journey unscathed? youtu.be/tIPgdZEoGSI?...
It took 12 years, but they were telling the truth. www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/37387/n...
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
It took 12 years, but they were telling the truth. www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/37387/n...
The Tomodachi Life Direct had it all: pathos, pet creation, and a retired professional wrestler.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct Recap - News
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January 29, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The Tomodachi Life Direct had it all: pathos, pet creation, and a retired professional wrestler.
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It only took 28 days, but here's my first @nintendonwr.bsky.social review of 2026: Dispatch
A wonderful narrative game with great writing and voicework that fans of TellTale and mature superhero stories should definitely check out:
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/74103...
A wonderful narrative game with great writing and voicework that fans of TellTale and mature superhero stories should definitely check out:
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/74103...
Dispatch Review - Review
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January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
It only took 28 days, but here's my first @nintendonwr.bsky.social review of 2026: Dispatch
A wonderful narrative game with great writing and voicework that fans of TellTale and mature superhero stories should definitely check out:
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/74103...
A wonderful narrative game with great writing and voicework that fans of TellTale and mature superhero stories should definitely check out:
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/74103...
Will we see same sex relationships or continued worship of the Virtual Boy in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream? We'll find out on Thursday.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct To Air January 29 - News
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January 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Will we see same sex relationships or continued worship of the Virtual Boy in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream? We'll find out on Thursday.
A couple of minor updates for games in the Switch 2 boxes are available which include remembering Poland and a count going over 9,000.
Mario Kart World, Pokemon Legends Z-A Updates Available - News
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January 22, 2026 at 2:47 AM
A couple of minor updates for games in the Switch 2 boxes are available which include remembering Poland and a count going over 9,000.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives on Switch 2 with a title almost as long as our wait for it. @nron10.bsky.social takes a look in his full review: youtu.be/3AfzTuXGkaM?...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) Review
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January 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives on Switch 2 with a title almost as long as our wait for it. @nron10.bsky.social takes a look in his full review: youtu.be/3AfzTuXGkaM?...
About a year ago, Donkey Kong Country returned again on Switch - and now it's got an update for best Kong and more Switch 2 support.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:58 AM
About a year ago, Donkey Kong Country returned again on Switch - and now it's got an update for best Kong and more Switch 2 support.
www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/74016/d...
www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/74016/d...
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My first review of 2026 for @nintendonwr.bsky.social is on MIO: Memories in Orbit. An absolutely stunning audiovisual treat of a Metroidvania that was quite hard for me to truly love. Fans of this genre shouldn't overlook it however! 👇
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/73964...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
My first review of 2026 for @nintendonwr.bsky.social is on MIO: Memories in Orbit. An absolutely stunning audiovisual treat of a Metroidvania that was quite hard for me to truly love. Fans of this genre shouldn't overlook it however! 👇
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/73964...
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/73964...
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Although Ty from @nintendonwr.bsky.social only gave Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak a 5/10 when it came out, I immediately played it and finished it because of this amazing paragraph in his review
I knew nothing about the Ham-Hams, but this sounded amazing
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/4081/...
I knew nothing about the Ham-Hams, but this sounded amazing
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/4081/...
January 18, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Although Ty from @nintendonwr.bsky.social only gave Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak a 5/10 when it came out, I immediately played it and finished it because of this amazing paragraph in his review
I knew nothing about the Ham-Hams, but this sounded amazing
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/4081/...
I knew nothing about the Ham-Hams, but this sounded amazing
www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/4081/...
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Our already small following never really recovered from the move off Twitter, so it would really really help if folks could talk us up to your friends, leave us reviews on both apple podcasts and spotify, and share our stuff around bsky as well.
January 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Our already small following never really recovered from the move off Twitter, so it would really really help if folks could talk us up to your friends, leave us reviews on both apple podcasts and spotify, and share our stuff around bsky as well.
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Holding off on giving it a score until I can test an upcoming patch but as long as some stability/performance issues (on Switch 1) are ironed out Big Hops is fantastic. youtu.be/YnyQGXT9Go8
Big Hops (Switch & Switch 2) Review in Progress
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January 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Holding off on giving it a score until I can test an upcoming patch but as long as some stability/performance issues (on Switch 1) are ironed out Big Hops is fantastic. youtu.be/YnyQGXT9Go8
This is not a drill: Path of Radiance is now out for the first time in more than two decades and without dropping three bills.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Added To GameCube Nintendo Classics Library - News
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January 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
This is not a drill: Path of Radiance is now out for the first time in more than two decades and without dropping three bills.
The Trails subset of The Legend of Heroes may be winding down next week, but is it going out with a bang? @nwrdonald.bsky.social reports live from the launchpad in Calvard.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon Review - Review
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January 8, 2026 at 11:42 PM
The Trails subset of The Legend of Heroes may be winding down next week, but is it going out with a bang? @nwrdonald.bsky.social reports live from the launchpad in Calvard.
Unfortunately, Nintendo could not come to an agreement with Excalibur to appear in the next Mario Tennis so the Talking Flower will be on the call.
More in the game's overview trailer:
More in the game's overview trailer:
Mario Tennis Fever Confirms GameShare And Amiibo Support - News
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January 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Unfortunately, Nintendo could not come to an agreement with Excalibur to appear in the next Mario Tennis so the Talking Flower will be on the call.
More in the game's overview trailer:
More in the game's overview trailer:
An early morning (EST) check of Nintendo Today just dropped some new looks for the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers.
New Color Option For Joy-Con 2 Revealed - News
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January 8, 2026 at 12:44 PM
An early morning (EST) check of Nintendo Today just dropped some new looks for the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers.
The 12th day of Christmas is apparently the 14th day of Festivus, because @nwrdonald.bsky.social has a lot of grievances to air - and you're gonna read them.
2025 In Review: The Games That Angry Up The Blood - Editorial
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January 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The 12th day of Christmas is apparently the 14th day of Festivus, because @nwrdonald.bsky.social has a lot of grievances to air - and you're gonna read them.