Watch Nintendo Treehouse February 2026 - Live!
80 minutes of Mario Wonder and Pokopia
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Anything Qud happen
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News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New amiibo support and more!
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Kirby
- Nintendo
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0
A tiny patch addressing "several issues"
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
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- PSA
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper DLC Pack Launches For Free This Week
The IDW duo is here
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Sega
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News Fallout 4 Switch 2 Launch Trailer Gives Us A Better Glimpse At The Wasteland
Derelict in the best way
- Nintendo Switch 2
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TodayWed, 25th Feb 2026
News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New amiibo support and more!
Alongside an update to Donkey Kong Bananza, a new update for Kirby Air Riders has also been released this week. This particular update adds support for three more amiibo. This includes the Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki figures. Apart from this, Version 1.3.1 also includes multiple balance adjustments, and a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Kirby
- Nintendo
- Updates
- amiibo
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0
A tiny patch addressing "several issues"
Nintendo has already released an update for the Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza this year, and it has now rolled out another one. So, if you like staying on top of your game updates, consider this a PSA and get downloading! This latest update follows on from Version 3.1.0 (which added Polish as a...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
- Updates
- PSA
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper DLC Pack Launches For Free This Week
The IDW duo is here
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to release regular character updates, and following the release of the Monkey Ball character AiAi earlier this month, the next free DLC character pack is out this week. This particular update contains the IDW comic book duo Tangle & Whisper. They'll also be joined by their very own festival:...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Sega
- Updates
YesterdayTue, 24th Feb 2026
Watch Nintendo Treehouse February 2026 - Live!
80 minutes of Mario Wonder and Pokopia
You might think that we've already seen all there is to see about upcoming Switch 2 titles Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park and Pokémon Pokopia, but you'd be mistaken. Here to show even more in the gameplay department for both games is a brand new Nintendo...
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- Watch
- Live
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
Anything Qud happen
The legends of Caves of Qud stretch back into the ancient times, through mists of lore, to a moment of destiny. That’s right – all the way back to 2007, when American team Freehold Games began development on this ambitious roguelike RPG. After a 17-year journey to version 1.0 in 2024, gathering a devoted PC following, this...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Fallout 4 Switch 2 Launch Trailer Gives Us A Better Glimpse At The Wasteland
Derelict in the best way
Bethesda has released a new launch trailer for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Switch 2, celebrating the release of what might be the ultimate version of the post-apocalyptic RPG. It gives us a proper good look at some of the characters and locations you'll see on your journey through The Wasteland, and while the recent...
- Nintendo Switch 2
News TMNT: Splintered Fate's New DLC Adds Another Fighter To The Roguelike Action
Alo there
Super Evil Megacorp has continued to support its Hades-inspired roguelike, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, ever since it first arrived on Switch back in 2024. We've already seen new fighters and game modes get in on the action since launch, and today, the team has revealed that it has even more in store for 2026. Splintered...
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- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch 2
- TMNT
- DLC
News Prepare Your Wallets, Fangamer's 'Carnival Sale' Is Packed With Delicious Gaming Merch (Europe)
Just one week to go!
With all of Nintendo's surprise announcements in recent weeks, there's every chance that you missed the start of Fangamer's Carnival Sale. Well, have no fear, because we were delighted to spot this morning that we still have almost a whole week to make the most of the sweet discounts. The sale is now live on the Fangamer EU...
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- Switch eShop
- Merchandise
- Europe
News Resident Evil Requiem 'Creator's Voice' Video Dives Into The Switch 2 Release
"I feel like GameChat was made just for Resident Evil'
Nintendo has released a new Creator's Voice video, this time focused on Koshi Nakanishi, the director of Resident Evil Requiem. With the game launching later this week on 27th February 2026, the video focuses on providing an introduction to the story along with the wider franchise itself. It...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Resident Evil
PSA 'One More Catch' Is A Brand New Destination For All Your Pokémon Needs
GO check it out
It's a busy week in the world of Pokémon, with the franchise's 30th anniversary fast approaching and the 10th anniversary of Pokémon GO coming up in July. Yes, it's been nearly a decade since we began scouring the great outdoors for Pocket Monsters, wandering head-down into restricted areas, and giving ourselves Poké Ball-based...
- PSA
- Pokemon GO
Mini Review Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Nicely Orchestrated But Misses A Key Note
Ray of light
Rayman was Ubisoft’s first major commercial success, the company going public a year after its release in 1996. A PlayStation launch title, it was originally conceived for the unreleased Super Nintendo CD-ROM before being developed for Atari’s Jaguar. A fantasy platform game that pops with oil paint colour, its stages encompass...
- Mini Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Party Platformer 'King Of Meat' Bites The Dust Before It Could Make It To Switch
Ends Meat
Despite being announced for Switch back in 2024 and even being given an "early 2026" release window last year, Amazon Games and Glowmade have today announced that the party platformer King of Meat will be shutting up shop before it could make the jump to Nintendo systems. While the game has now been removed from all storefronts to prevent...
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- Switch eShop
Guide Pokémon Presents February 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch
Where to catch 'em all
The annual Pokémon Day Presents showcase is rolling around once again this year, though there's a big birthday to celebrate this time as the series turns 30. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have already been revealed for Switch, but there's every chance that this year's event still has a surprise or two in store — and with...
- Guides
- Pokemon
- Pokemon Presents
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition And Upgrade Delayed Again
No lollipop for you
In some other game delay news this week, Dragami Games has announced Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition (and its upgrade pack) will no longer arrive on 26th March 2026. In a post on social media, the team has revealed how "significant updates" for both the Switch 2 and Swit
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
News Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
FireRed leads in top spot
Following a surprise announcement at the end of last week, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen from the Game Boy Advance generation are making a grand return on 27th February 2026. There has been a lot of conversation online about the Switch eShop versions, which are priced at £16.99 / $19.99 each. Some trainers are ready for...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Upcoming Releases
News Switch 2 Noir-Fueled Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Has Been Slightly Delayed
April is the new March
The noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. for Hire was scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 next month, but it seems there's been a slight delay. Instead of its 19th March 2026 release, this title will launch for Nintendo's new hybrid system (and other platforms) on 16th April 2026. In a new notice on social media, Fumi...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Album, Here's Every Song Included
It's time to blast "Mario Land" and other bangers
After the surprise release of the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Game Boy Advance album last week, Nintendo Music is seemingly back to its regular schedule in terms of weekly updates. With this in mind, today it's added an absolute banger - it's the soundtrack for the 1992 Game Boy title Super Mario...
- Nintendo Music
- Super Mario
- Game Boy
- Updates
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Team Consistently Aiming For 30fps On Switch 2 "Wherever Possible"
It's a more "challenging production process"
Earlier this month, Square Enix confirmed it would be bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the Switch 2 in June 2026. Compared to the first entry, part two is a significantly larger game with small but intricately detailed open-world zones. Despite this, the target goal apparently remains the same,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
Monday23rd Feb 2026
News Fans Are Asking Nintendo To Refund Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 Upgrade
Potential upscaling issues are being called out
Colour us surprised, and delighted, when Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition dropped last week. Silky smooth 60fps with updated textures and resolutions? Count us in. And while, initially, we were in awe of how Mira looked on the newest Nintendo console, as time has...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xenoblade
Mini Review Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (Switch 2) - A Solid First-Person Follow Up
Lady D-ecent
With Resident Evil Village, Capcom wisely leaned into the success of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, presenting a direct sequel that continues the story of protagonist Ethan Winters. This time, he winds up in a rural village overlooked by a vast, elegant castle as he strives to locate his kidnapped daughter, Rose. It’s no secret that...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Description Straight Up Spoils An Unannounced Character
Enter if ye dare
A new description for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has seemingly spoiled an unannounced character ahead of its official release on 1st April 2026. As covered by IGN, the description comes from UK cinema firm Everyman, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie featured in its 'Coming Soon' section. If you really don't want this spoiled...
- Nintendo
- Mario Movie
- Illumination
Go tell Aunt Rhody
Just in case you need yet another reminder of how old you’re getting, Capcom first revealed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard all the way back in June 2016 – almost a decade ago. Following its release in 2017 and a rather unsavoury cloud port on the Switch in 2021, Nintendo fans can finally experience Capcom’s soft reboot on Switch...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
News Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya
Bit extreme, don't you think?
Resident Evil Requiem has, unfortunately, leaked ahead of its release later this week on 27th February 2026. Capcom itself has already posted a message on social media urging fans to refrain from sharing any potential spoilers, but now game developer Hideki Kamiya has also offered his own two cents
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Resident Evil
News Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With A Pair Of Gameplay Showcases
Mario Wonder and Pokopia return
Another week, another Nintendo surprise. Okay, perhaps this one isn't quite as big as those in recent memory, but Nintendo has announced that it's bringing back its Treehouse showcase this week with gameplay presentations for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario
- Pokemon
UK Charts Mario Tennis Fever Gets Lobbed By Old Favourites
Serve and turf
Our latest look at the UK charts has arrived, and Nintendo's latest has taken a bit of a tumble since its silver-medal debut last week. Yes, Mario Tennis Fever now finds itself down in seventh after two weeks on the market, overtaken by the likes of EA SPORTS FC 26, Mario Kart World, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Minecraft — come on,...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
Sunday22nd Feb 2026
Gallery Here's A Look At Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch
"Shades of your journey await!"
In the lead up to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration, Nintendo officially lifted the lid on the return of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. They're arriving on the Switch eShop on 27th February 2026, and ahead of this release, Nintendo has shared not only an official trailer but also some direct screenshots,...
- Gallery
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Link Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Look
Pre-orders open next week
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and it appears First 4 Figures will be joining in on the fun. In a new announcement this week, the statue maker has given its followers on social media and YouTube a "sneak peek" of a new Tears of the Kingdom - Link statue. If it looks familiar,...
- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- First 4 Figures
Poll Will You Be Getting Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen On Switch?
To Green, or not to Green?
After years of waiting, we are finally getting some classic Pokémon on Switch! Nintendo and TPC surprised us all with the announcement that FireRed and LeafGreen will arrive on the Switch eShop immediately after the annual Pokémon Presents on 27th February (with a swanky Special Editi
- Polls
- Switch eShop
- Pokemon
- Upcoming Releases
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked
All the VB games on NSO
Of all of Nintendo's consoles, the Virtual Boy is one of the most fascinating due to being a rare hardware flop in the company's storied history. It might be the worst-selling Nintendo system ever (and it never even launched in Europe), but there's some great software and intriguing curios in the VB library. With just 22...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Virtual Boy
- Best Games
- Retro
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Places Second In January 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
It also made the "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" of last month
It's a new year, and following new releases in January 2026, Circana's Mat Piscatella has now shared chart data for the "Top 10 Best-Selling Premium Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month. As you can see, Square Enix's latest Switch 2 release Final Fantasy VII Remake...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Square Enix
- US
- North America
Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (February 22nd 2026)
Time Extension Bangai-O! Castlevania! Sonic!
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. Treasure's Bangai-O Gets Not One But Two New English Translations: RoboVerse Translations and GammaTrove, as well as the editor Whowasphone404, have...
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- Retro Recap
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Koholint clash
HYYAAGGHH! *cough*, Sorry about that. Hello there, folks! Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! That little Hylian slip-up might be a hint of things to come, but first, let's take a look at what happened last time, when a trio of covers for the Game Boy Color's Rayman went head-to-head (to-head). The votes were pretty evenly...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- Zelda
- Game Boy
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 9 Pokémon?
Good Paldea
Phew, we're finally at the last (for now) generation! Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we've run a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the...
- Polls
- Features
- Pokémon
- Retro
- Anniversaries
Mailbox A Good Switch 2 Console Pairing, Fun With Strangers, Sterility - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #33 - February 2026
Welcome back, lovely people, to the Nintendo Life Mailbox. This month's been a surprisingly busy one for games, and we're all on tenterhooks, waiting to see if RE9 is any good. Perhaps all that excitement was too distracting, as correspondence (and, indeed, correspondents) have been few and far between. So, prepare...
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Video Capcom Releases New Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Trailer
Alongside a 13-minute dev walkthrough
Capcom is gearing up for the release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on the Switch 2 next month, and today, it has released a brand new trailer. It's officially titled "Go Forth" and gives hunters another look at what's on the way when the game arrives on 13th March 2026. "There’s something...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Monster Hunter
- Capcom
Saturday21st Feb 2026
Pokémon GBA's Switch eShop release is a special occasion
Nintendo has already ruled out the Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen coming to the Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' service, so how about the possibility of more Game Boy purchases via the eShop, similar to the Virtual Console releases during the 3DS and Wii U generations...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo
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PSA Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Preloads Are Now Live
The countdown begins!
It's all happening so fast with the upcoming Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Switch eShop releases! If you've already preordered these games for £16.99 / $19.99 each, here's your reminder that the preloads for the game have now officially gone live in select regions around the globe. So, you'll have an entire week to...
- PSA
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Nintendo
- Switch eShop
Anniversary The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
And we've never looked back
We all pulled a 'Wait, Mario is how old??' last year as the prized plumber and the NES celebrated their 40th anniversaries, and what do you know, we're about to do it all over again for little old Link. Yes, The Legend of Zelda is 40 years old today (in Japan, at least). On 21st February 1986, Nintendo introduced the...
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Guide Every Shining Game, Ranked
Time Extension A light in the darkness
The Shining series may well be best known for its line of tactics RPGs, most notably the Shining Force sub-series, but the 35-year-old franchise actually started out as a first-person perspective dungeon crawler and went on to span many different sub-genres, making it one of the most diverse RPG series to dive into. The...
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Video Pokémon Shares Side-By-Side FireRed And LeafGreen Opening Theme
Releasing on Switch next week!
A week out from Pokémon Day and Pokémon's official 30th anniversary celebrations, Nintendo has officially announced the return of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as standalone eShop releases. The announcement has surprised (and shocked) trainers around the globe in all sorts of ways and if the existing info dump...
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- Switch eShop
- Pokemon
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st February)
X-tra work
Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! What a week, eh? Clearly not content with just the one surprise announcement this week, Nintendo delivered two almighty news drops to our door. First, we got an out-of-the-blue shadow drop for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (which looks
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"Our legal department will continue to issue takedowns"
We're fast approaching the release of Resident Evil Requiem on the Switch 2, and ahead of what might just be one of the most-anticipated games of 2026, Capcom has issued a special notice to the "Resident Evil community" about spoilers and leaks. In a message on social media, it asks fans to...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
- Upcoming Releases
- Leaks
Poll What's Your Favourite Gen 8 Pokémon?
Galar-vanting
Pokémon turns 30 on 27th February, and in honour of this momentous anniversary, we're running a series of polls leading up to the big day, asking you to vote for your favourite Pokémon from each generation. The nine winners will then go head-to-head in a final poll at the end of the month. We're covering a generation a day until...
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Friday20th Feb 2026
"We have nothing to announce regarding any other potential titles"
The news that the GBA Gen 1 refreshes, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, are coming to Switch next week has gotten us excited this morning, but it's also raised some questions with fans. How come these games aren't coming to Nintendo Switch Online like the other GBA games in the...
- Pokemon
- Nintendo
News Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Officially Revealed For Switch
Coming next week
Nintendo has seemingly revealed Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Switch earlier than planned, as a whole bunch of eShop listings are now live on the eShop. [Update: The reveal has now been officially announced - see the trailer below.] Priced at £16.99 / $19.99 each with a launch date of 27th February (Pokémon Day, of...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Pokemon
News Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Is Getting A Stunning 'Special Edition' Release In Japan
Still just a download code, mind
It's official, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will arrive on the Switch eShop right after the Pokémon Presents wraps up next week on 27th February. It's a cause for celebration, of course, but there's a part of us that can't help but feel a pang of envy after realising that Japan is getting treated to a 'Special...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Japan
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News Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
Pure Xbox A massive shakeup for Microsoft Gaming
Posting out to his personal LinkedIn account today, Phil Spencer has announced that he's retiring from Xbox, with the current President of Microsoft's CoreAI product Asha Sharma taking over from the long-time chief of Microsoft's gaming division. Phil
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News DOOM's Compatibility Issue On Switch 2 Has Been Resolved
Bethesda confirms
[Wed 28th Jan, 2026 03:45 GMT]: Since the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo and developers have been working to make as many Switch games as possible compatible with the new system. One of the many titles that has experienced issues on this hybrid device is Bethesda's DOOM reboot, which launched in 2016 and eventually made its way...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February, 2026
What a surprise!
Just like clockwork, The Pokémon Company has announced that its annual Pokémon Presents showcase will once again arrive to celebrate the series' birthday on 27th February. The Presents is scheduled to kick off at 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 6am PT / 9am ET, and you'll be able to watch along on The Pokémon Company YouTube channel. Here's...
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Review Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
Virtual insanity?
Only Nintendo could get its fans excited about a re-release of one of its most dramatic commercial flops, and, as somebody who is old and grey enough to recall the disaster that was the Virtual Boy the first time around, I find it endlessly amusing that its resurrection as a Switch accessory has caused such interest. But then...
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