Guide 21 Best Switch 2 Games Under $25
Bang for your buck
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Talking Point Which Zelda Game Would You Most Like To See Remade?
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ICYMI Next Triple-i Initiative Showcase Promises Reveals For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & More
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News "Feels Like A Fleshed Out Beta" - Fans Are Unhappy With Pokémon Champions At Launch
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News 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
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Guide 21 Best Switch 2 Games Under $25
Bang for your buck
Since launch back in June 2025, Switch 2 has steadily accrued a solid library of games that take advantage of the system's improved specs and features. While many titles are also available on Switch 1, perks like better frame rates, sharper visuals, and easy chat and screen-sharing, not to mention game-sharing, make it hard to go...
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ICYMI Next Triple-i Initiative Showcase Promises Reveals For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & More
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For the third year running, Evil Empire has announced that its Triple-i Initiative Showcase will be bringing 45 minutes of uninterrupted game trailers (featuring eight world premieres) our way this week. The showcase is set to kick off tomorrow (9th April) at 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 9am PT / 12pm ET, and you'll be able to watch along on a...
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News "Feels Like A Fleshed Out Beta" - Fans Are Unhappy With Pokémon Champions At Launch
Players use Work Up
Pokémon Champions, which stands to become the place for competitive VGC for Pokémon going forward, has arrived on the Switch today as a free-to-start experience. But early impressions from fans and competitive players has been... mixed, to say the least. Promising snappy competitive battles and a way for newcomers to get into...
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Upping the ante
Back in 2024, Balatro made big waves in the indie roguelike space, offering a relatively simple but incredibly addictive take on the age-old game of poker. After selling millions of copies, it’s now spun off its own sort of sub-genre inspired by its mechanics, and one such game is called Beyond Words from MindFuel Games, a new...
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News 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
A summer stir
Just a month and a half out from James Bond's next video game outing, Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is being delayed. Now, instead of landing on the newest Nintendo console on 27th May 2026, the same day as PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, we'll have to wait until "later this...
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News No Man's Sky Goes Full Pokémon In New Creature-Catching 'Xeno Arena' Update
No Man's Skarmory
We've seen Hello Games add all kinds of crazy content to No Man's Sky over the last 10 years (!!), but today's update might take the biscuit for the feature we were least expecting to see. The new Xeno Arena update is Pokémon. Nope, we're not joking. The latest patch adds mechanics that cover everything from creature catching to...
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Talking Point Which Zelda Game Would You Most Like To See Remade?
Spirit Tracks - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Chuchu Train
Another year, another jaunt on the Rumour Express, right? Yes, whispers of a new Zelda remake are making the rounds once again following a recent claim that Ocarina of Time is making a big comeback on the Switch 2 later this year. We've been here before and we'll probably be here again, but...
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News PowerWash Simulator 2's First DLC Pack Lands Last-Minute Delay On Switch 2
Update: UNACCEPTABLE!!
PowerWash Simulator racked up some pretty impressive crossover DLC in its time, and its sequel looks like it'll start doing the same next year. FuturLab has today lifted the lid on PowerWash Simulator 2's first DLC pack, featuring none other than a handful of locales from the beloved Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time. We...
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News Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Has Received An Update For Switch 1 & 2 Today
Dealing with some pesky progression bugs
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined arrived for the Switch and Switch 2 in February, and if you were hoping for some fixes, you're in luck! Square Enix has today rolled out a new patch for the Switch and Switch 2. It's available right now, and according to a rough translation from the official Japanese game...
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PSA You Can Now Download Pokémon Champions On Switch
There's also a free update for Switch 2
Pokémon battles level-up today with the release of Pokémon Champions on the Switch eShop. If you aren't already playing it, here's our reminder that this free download is now officially available across Nintendo's storefronts around the globe. Before you jump in, it's worth noting that there's a starter...
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News F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.1, Here Are The Patch Notes
Addressing multiple issues
Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale racer F-Zero 99 has today received its first update of 2026, bumping the game up to Version 1.7.1. This follows a major 1.7.0 update last December, which included some new additions, adjustments and changes. As for the latest update, it's a lot smaller and addresses multiple issues...
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News Exterminate Even More Spiders In Kill It With Fire 2, Coming Soon To Switch
Including co-op extermination
If you enjoyed exterminating hordes of spiders in the original Kill It With Fire game on Switch, you'll be pleased to hear Kill It With Fire 2 is scuttling onto the system next month. This title is described as the "ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience" and will launch for Nintendo's hybrid platform on 7th May...
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News Nickelodeon's All-Star Cast Returns To The Tennis Court Next Month
Move aside, Mario Tennis
Gameloft and Old Skull Games have this week announced Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! will be coming to the Switch on 28th May 2026. This follows Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis, which was released as part of the Apple Arcade subscription service in 2022 and was removed a year later. The Switch release comes with 15 "iconic"...
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YesterdayTue, 7th Apr 2026
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A small but stable update
Following a major system update for the Switch 1 and 2 last month, Nintendo has now released a much smaller firmware update for both hybrid platforms. Version 22.1.0 includes "system stability improvements" following the rollout of Version 22.0.0, which introduced a lot of improvements and adjustments. So, this latest...
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Poll Super Mario Galaxy Movie Characters Compared, Film Vs. Game Designs - Which Are Best?
Galaxy gallery
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been out in the wild for nearly a week now, so we thought it was only right to take a look at its new faces and see how they match up to their game counterparts. Those with a really good memory might remember that we did something similar for Illumination's first Mario Movie back in 2023, though it's...
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News Capcom Teases Okami 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Taking place later this month
Apart from the release of Pragmata this month, Capcom has announced it will be celebrating 20 years of Okami. This anniversary date takes place later this month on 20th April 2026, lining up with the title's original Japanese release on the PlayStation 2 in 2006. As part of this, the Okami team says it's currently...
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Rumour The Legend Of Zelda Movie May Have Found Its Composer
Break out the ocarinas
Nintendo and Columbia Pictures have been pretty quiet when it comes to information regarding the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, but according to an updated IMDB page (thanks, Go Nintendo), it seems that the project's composer may have been confirmed. We're not going to treat this as gospel until it's officially...
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UK Charts Mario Galaxy Jumps Up The Rankings Thanks To A Big-Screen Boost
Movie Star
After a short pause for the Easter Bank Holiday, this week's UK charts are finally in, and no, it's not the most surprising ranking this time. The top 10 is much as you might expect, with EA SPORTS FC 26 holding onto the top spot once again, and Switch 2 hits like Mario Kart World, Pokopia, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A hanging around with...
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News Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 Patch Notes Seem To Confirm That Switch Is Being Left Out
Switch 2 Edition when..?
Arc System Works is getting ready to unleash a massive 2.0 update for Guilty Gear -Strive-, paving the way for the Season Pass 5 content while making some significant changes to mechanics, UI, character intros, and more. Unfortunately, however, it seems like the Switch version will be left out entirely. We had a feeling...
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News Fantastic Fantasy Roguelike Absolum Is Getting The Full Physical Treatment On Switch 2
Not a Game-Key Card in sight
After getting its hooks in us last year with its addictive 'rogue 'em up' gameplay loop, Absolum is heading to Switch 2 later this year... with a full physical release. Silver Lining Interactive today announced that the fantasy roguelike's next-gen physical is now available to pre-order from its online store for £44.99...
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News Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Update Adds Mouse And Keyboard Support
Included in the new game update
Ubisoft has announced it's releasing a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows this week across all platforms. Title Update 1.1.10 comes loaded with all sorts of gameplay improvements. Most notably on the Switch 2, you can look forward to mouse and keyboard support - allowing you to take "full control of Naoe and...
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News Bleak Survival City-Builder 'Frostpunk' Is Finally Coming To The Switch
Manage your society's survival "on the go"
The city-building survival series Frostpunk recently held a special broadcast about "all things Frostpunk", and during this event, developer '11 bit studios' announced a Switch version of the original title. Yes, after years of community requests for a Nintendo version, it's finally happening. This was...
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News New Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Trailer Continues Hugh Morris' Rejected Romance Drama
Clowning around
Despite rejecting Direct protagonist Angie in favour of Dr. Winters, Hugh Morris was undoubtedly the star of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's solo January Direct. This jolly little heartbreaker pulled in quite the online following after his Direct debut, so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to wheel him out again in the...
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News More Splatoon 3 Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
A side order of music
Nintendo Music continues to add new tracks to its library, and this week sees the arrival of more songs for the Splatoon 3 album. As described in the mobile app, this new update adds a total of 112 tracks to the service. This includes tracks from the DLC Side Order, the Grand Festival and "more". You'll be able to listen to...
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Monday6th Apr 2026
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Roguelikes, Roguelites & Run-Based Games
Like Rogue?
We've given this list a little spring clean and updated it with Blue Prince and Caves of Qud. Enjoy! When it comes to modern video games, there are few more polarising genre terms than 'roguelike'. That divisive descriptor draws some players like moths to a flame, while others run a mile at its mere whisper. It often feels like...
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News New Limited-Time Switch 2 Offer Features A Small Saving On Mario Galaxy
And Mario Galaxy 2, of course
Well, what a convenient bit of timing! Hot on the heels of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's release last week, Nintendo has today announced an all-new limited-time Switch 2 offer, featuring (you guessed it) Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. Yep, the Switch 1 game! From 12th April - 9th May, you can pick up a...
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News Holy Moly, The Eternal Life Of Goldman Is Looking Really Darn Good
New gameplay trailer released
A new gameplay trailer for The Eternal Life of Goldman has been uploaded to Nintendo of America's YouTube channel, and we felt utterly compelled to highlight it. It looks so good, man! Currently scheduled to launch at some point in 2026, Goldman is described as a "breathtaking platformer adventure" that utilises...
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News Level-5 Will Finally Share News On Its Upcoming Titles In 'Vision 2026' Showcase
Coming this week!
Level-5 has announced that it's finally ready to share some updates about its upcoming titles in a new 'Vision 2026' showcase. The presentation will air on the Level-5 YouTube channel on Friday, 10th April 2026 at 1pm BST / 2pm CET / 5am PT / 8am ET. While the precise contents of the event are being kept under wraps to maintain...
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"They didn't know"
One of the biggest highlights of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in our opinion, was its exceptional score. Not only does the sequel pull back on the licensed pop tracks that plagued the original, but it's also chock-full of delightful Mario (and Star Fox) music from composer Brian Tyler. But what the production studios weren't...
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News Monolith Soft Talks Up Ganondorf's "Alluring Charm" In New Interview
"You witness a king's revival"
Developer Monolith Soft has published a new interview discussing its involvement with the production of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (thanks, Go Nintendo). The interview focuses on the creation and modelling of the game's characters, creatures, and items, which
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News Uniqlo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Clothing Range Is Now Available
Wardrobe 1-Up
Hot on the heels of last month's Pokémon 30th anniversary range, Uniqlo has now launched another Nintendo collection to celebrate The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The clothing line-up is now live on the Uniqlo website, consisting of four different graphic tees in adult sizes (XS-3XL) for £19.90 / $29.90 and four in kids' (3-13 years)...
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Feature The DNA Of Hideo Kojima, Video Gaming's Greatest Auteur
Time Extension "So much can be offered only through the medium of games"
There are few game developers as influential, internationally well-known, or renowned as Hideo Kojima. He transcends regional boundaries, languages, hardware platforms, and has a portfolio dating back nearly 40 years. Online, you will find innumerable interviews and thousands of deeply...
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Sunday5th Apr 2026
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In April 2026
Pokémon, Pragmata, Tomodachi Life and more!
April is officially underway, and it's another action-packed month for the Switch 1 & 2 in terms of new releases. There's a little bit of something for everyone - starting with Goat Simulator 3 on Switch 2, which is already available! Next week we've got Pokémon Champions, and in the middle of the month...
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Video Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
Introducing two characters from Frontier City
The new "free-to-start" battle title Pokémon Champions is out next week for the Switch on 8th April 2026, and to help build some excitement, The Pokémon Company has released a new "world overview" trailer. As you might have guessed from the title, this cinematic introduces trainers to the world of...
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Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (March 2026)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in March
As early signs of spring emerge after a pretty rough winter, there's only one thing we can think about right now: what's waiting for us on the eShop. Yep, it's eShop Selects for March 2026, and yes, believe it or not, there's lots to dig into besides building and breaking things in Pokémon...
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Feature "Stop Tagging Us About Bubsy!" - Fabraz On Being Bullied Into Reviving A Maligned Mascot
"We were blown away by the reception"
Bubsy, it's safe to say, doesn't have the greatest reputation in the world. So when Bubsy 4D was announced at Gamescom 2025, we were honestly pretty floored. Not only was Atari reviving a series that's arguably had far more misses than hits in its 30+ year history, but it was bringing on critically-acclaimed...
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Led by the writer behind Chrono Trigger and Xenogears
In February, Wright Flyer Studios announced the turn-based RPG Another Eden Begins would be coming to Switch 1 & 2. Alongside a new trailer today, the developer and publisher has now confirmed this time-travelling adventure will be launching for both platforms on 17th September 2026. The new and...
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Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Star Fox Assault (GameCube)
Team Star Fox, ready for duty!
Welcome welcome welcome, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we stepped into the ring with Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO for the GameCube, as this was a really close one, folks. Both designs are really cool, but in the end, Japan and Europe won the day with 53% of the vote, leaving North America to mop up the...
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News Super Rare Announces 'Toree & Friends' Physical Switch Collection, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
"5 titles featuring 9 vibrant games"
If you're a fan of short and sweet experiences such as Toree 3D and Macbat 64, physical distributor Super Rare Games has announced the Toree & Friends Collection for Switch. This package contains a colourful mix of fast-paced platforming, quirky characters and nostalgic-style adventures. Players can expect "5...
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Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (April 5th 2026)
Time Extension Ninja Gaiden! Evercade Nexus! Lego PSP!
Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. After A Decade Of Attempts, One Of The Hardest PlayStation Platinums Has Finally Been Achieved: A Japanese Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus player...
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Saturday4th Apr 2026
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Short Games
Blast through these games in a single sitting
We've given this list a little spring clean adding the excellent Despelote. Enjoy! A Switch 1 or 2 is the perfect console if you travel a lot, for work or pleasure. The consoles' portability make them the perfect choice if you're spending any time at all in planes, trains, and automobiles. Of course,...
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News Ratatan Dev Cancels The Switch Version
The rhythm game is not coming to "legacy hardware"
The rhythm roguelike Ratatan was originally planned for the Switch, but in an update this week, developer Ratata Arts has announced it will no longer be coming to Nintendo's original hybrid platform or the PlayStation 4. Fortunately, it's still on the way to the Switch 2. The team, which was also...
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Pot, Kettle, Black
Now fully aware of fire-hungry crawling monsters lurking in the shadows, I jump out of my skin at scuttling sounds behind me. I swing around and breathe a sigh of relief. It is just my house, which has sprouted legs and is dutifully following me on my odyssey to Moon Mountain. First released on PS5 and PC in May 2025, The...
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PSA System Shock Remake Gets A Switch 2 Demo
Following performance improvements last month
If you've been wanting to try out the System Shock Remake and happen to have access to a Switch 2, Nightdive Studios has now released a demo on the eShop. This follows an update for the title on Switch 1 and 2 last month, which included some massive performance improvements on both platforms and should...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
Catching a talkie?
Hello there, lovely people. (Hey, Alex is off right now, so I'm nabbing the catchphrase.) It's been a Mario-filled week with the launch of a certain record-breaking motion picture. Yes, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie came out fire flowers blazing this week. Reviews followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, with critics failing...
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News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Monopoly Set Is Now Officially Available
Buy up the galaxy
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie goes beyond the cinema with merchandise and much more. Now, to add to the new movie's launch, Monopoly is back with a new Galaxy-themed board. This new edition of Monopoly is priced at $24.99 (or your regional equivalent) and will allow you to visit the many locations from Mario's new movie. It follows...
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News Super Mario Run Celebrates The Super Mario Galaxy Movie With A New Event
Unlock some themed statues
Nintendo is celebrating The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in all sorts of ways, and as part of this, a new event has now officially gone live in its free-to-download mobile runner, Super Mario Run. This event will take place from now until 29th May 2026. When you complete missions in the game during this event, you'll unlock...
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Friday3rd Apr 2026
Time Extension "It's more so about the achievement of making it possible and solving it"
Super Mario Bros., as we know, is now over 40 years old – so you'd expect every secret contained within the game's code to have been uncovered by this point. However, as reported by Polygon, a new glitch was recently found in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels which caused...
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News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opening Day Breaks Multiple Records Worldwide
The total figure is a "bigger result" than the first movie
Following the first day box office results for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in the US, the opening day performance of Mario's movie sequel globally has now been revealed. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially opened with a global box office figure of $68.4 million, putting it ahead of
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News Nintendo Details The Benefits Of Playing Tomodachi Life On Switch 2
Just don't expect everything
If you plan to play the Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on your Switch 2, there will be some slight improvements. As detailed in Nintendo's recently published FAQ, while there are "no differences in the software content", the gameplay will take advantage of the Switch 2's capabilities. For starters, this...
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