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Latest Nintendo Switch stories, releases and platform updates.
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Nitro Gen Omega has reached its full 1.0 release after Steam Early Access, with PlayStation's launch trailer putting the mecha tactical RPG back in front of console players. The game is out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
DOOM
DOOM reached PC 10 years ago today, turning a risky reboot into a blistering reminder that first-person shooters could still live on speed, pressure and heavy metal fury.
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Nintendo shares dropped after the company forecast 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware sales for the current fiscal year, below the console's launch-year total. The move follows planned Switch 2 price hikes in Japan, the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Roundup
This week’s most interesting new releases range from Subnautica 2 and Directive 8020 to Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition early access, a Switch 2 Indiana Jones port and several sharp PC indies. Here are the games worth keeping on your radar from May 11 to May 17, 2026.
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will lean on a stronger Switch 2 software lineup after the console's price increase. The US price rises from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1.
Diablo
Diablo 2 Resurrected's next ladder reset is set for May 22. Patch 3.2 also brings post-PTR Warlock balance changes, Terror Zone tuning and a long list of fixes.
Roundup
This week's strongest game trailers range from RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven and Genshin Impact's snowy next-region teaser to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2, Mixtape's launch and new horror from Nacon.
Pokemon
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold more than 4 million copies globally in six weeks. The paid Switch releases cleared that mark despite pricing complaints and changes tied to modern Pokémon compatibility.
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Nintendo is raising the price of Switch 2 hardware across several major regions, including a US increase from $449.99 to $499.99. Japan will see the earliest change on May 25, with US, Canada and Europe prices moving on September 1.
Wizardry
Atari now owns the first five Wizardry games and their underlying IP, opening the door to republishing, remasters, console ports and physical releases. Drecom still holds the Wizardry trademark and rights to later entries.
Multi-platform
Yacht Club Games has set a May 29 release date for Mina the Hollower after its earlier delay. The pixel-art action-adventure is headed to Switch, Switch 2, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Legend of Zelda
A new Zelda rumor says Nintendo and Grezzo may be preparing another 2D entry for 2027, and this one could put Ganondorf in the spotlight. The claim is specific enough to get attention, but Nintendo has not announced the project.
