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TheGamer reports a court has ordered a Reddit moderator to pay Nintendo $4.5 million in damages after a two-year lawsuit over Switch piracy. TheGamer's coverage labels the defendant a 'Switch pirate' and says the case concluded with the damages award. TheGamer described Nintendo as highly litigious and called the moderator the latest in a long line of individuals targeted by Nintendo's legal action. The story was published by Josh Coulson on Sep 25, 2026, according to TheGamer.

Nintendo Life reports Square Enix will include an exclusive sleeve with the packaged Nintendo Switch 2 edition of DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition in Japan. Nintendo Life says Japanese retailers are stocking a GKC version that comes with a "special sleeve." The sleeve's artwork uses the existing cover with added gold details and trim, and the back features an emblem and pixel art, according to images noted by Nintendo Life. Nintendo Life also reported that the Switch 2 edition has no upgrade path from the original Switch, save data is not compatible between the Switch and Switch 2 versions, and that the game-key card release offers little extra incentive.

Nintendo Life reports Jagex has acknowledged visual problems with the Switch 2 build of RuneScape: Dragonwilds and said it will improve the game's visuals over time. The developer said it prioritised framerate stability over resolution and visual fidelity during development and described the current framerate as a "good start." Jagex told players there will not be a single update to fix the issues but rather a "long-term commitment" and "incremental" improvements. The Switch 2 version launched last week and player reports of blurry visuals were raised earlier this week, according to Nintendo Life.

PC Gamer's Wes Fenlon reported seeing imagery that appears to show Mario and Luigi at a barbershop in Harajuku. Fenlon described the sighting as the brothers "getting lit at this barbershop" and referenced the Super Mario Bros. Super Show lyric "hooked on the brothers." The article was published on 24 September 2026 and included a rhetorical question asking whether anyone from Nintendo had visited a shop called "Mr. Brothers" for a haircut. PC Gamer did not present confirmation in the piece that the display is an official Nintendo collaboration.

TheGamer reports Nintendo cancelled a planned The Legend of Zelda game that would have starred Ganondorf. TheGamer says the project was described as one of the series' most ambitious entries and will never see the light. TheGamer places the reveal alongside Nintendo's recent commitment to physical releases and the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. TheGamer does not confirm whether Nintendo will revisit the concept or release further details.

TheGamer reports Pokemon TCG Pocket confirmed that Deluxe packs will be an annual tradition and that Deluxe Pack: Mega will close out its second year. TheGamer says Deluxe Pack: Mega will give players the chance to pull from every expansion released during the previous 12 months, from Mega Rising to Ruler of the Skies. TheGamer frames the pack as a way for players to plug gaps in their collections. TheGamer published this information on Sep 24, 2026.

Nintendo Life reports the North America Nintendo Download update lists EA SPORTS FC 27 on the Switch 2 eShop with a 25 September release date and a $69.99 price. Nintendo Life describes in its Switch 2 eShop highlight that the game includes The Grounds social mode and gameplay changes such as dynamic corners, enhanced attacking awareness, and player-focused defending. The Nintendo Download update is presented as bringing new games to the eShop in North America, according to Nintendo Life. Nintendo Life also invites readers to vote in a poll and comment on the weekly picks.

GameRant reports a brand-new Nintendo Switch platformer called The Merlies that mixes 2D platforming with squad management: players control a flock of tiny birds. GameRant described the game as a 2D take on Pikmin with a touch of Metroidvania. The outlet noted the premise may initially seem like a copy of Pikmin but said The Merlies introduces a unique twist. The story was written by Mohsen Baqery and published on Sep 24, 2026.

Polygon published a ranking of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave heroes by how fun they would be to party with. The piece was written by Giovanni Colantonio and published on Sep 24, 2026. Colantonio frames the game's cast as a highlight, saying his favorite part of any Fire Emblem game is the cast and that Fortune’s Weave is no exception. The article presents a lighthearted, humor-tinged list assessing characters on their party appeal rather than on competitive or mechanical criteria.

GameRant reports that Pokemon GO Tour 2027 dates were revealed and that the announcement teases what it describes as the strongest Pokemon yet. The story was published on September 24, 2026 and is credited to Anthony Taormina at GameRant. The supplied evidence does not include the specific Tour 2027 dates, locations, or the identity of the teased Pokemon.

GameRant reports that a brand-new Steam game called Sea Sniffers is presented as a creature-collecting title that takes cues from Pokémon and Dave the Diver. The article says Sea Sniffers blends Pokémon-style creature collection with elements reminiscent of Dave the Diver in an aquatic setting. GameRant notes Steam already hosts many creature-collecting indie games inspired by Pokémon. The article adds that few indie titles have attempted to apply that formula to an underwater environment in the way Sea Sniffers appears to.

Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo has released version 1.1.1 of the Switch 2 Welcome Tour demo, with the patch notes dated 23rd September 2026 on Nintendo's official support page. The official notes state that "several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience." Nintendo Life links this small update to a prior Switch 2 firmware change earlier this month that added VRR output in docked mode and previously added a VRR Slider demo to Welcome Tour's TV mode. The patch notes also reiterate that the VRR Slider can be found in the Joy-Con 2 (L) Inner Area and that players may need to update their Switch 2 dock via the console settings to test VRR in docked mode.

GameRant reported that Pokemon can now be played on YouTube. The article was published on Sep 23, 2026 and is credited to Drew Swanson. GameRant noted that Pokemon titles have been playable on numerous Nintendo platforms and said YouTube is an additional place where Pokemon can be played. The provided GameRant text does not specify which Pokemon titles, how YouTube enables play, or regional availability.

TheGamer reported that scalpers broke into physical fights across the country during the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game launch, with one reported arrest. The story was published on September 23, 2026 and written by Rhiannon Bevan of TheGamer. TheGamer's coverage frames multiple confrontations as linked to the release activity but does not, in the available excerpt, provide comprehensive counts or locations for those incidents. The published item presents the incidents as occurring at scale across the country, per TheGamer's reporting.

Nintendo Life reports the Switch 2 limited-edition textured foil cover for Zelda: Ocarina of Time prompted at least one retailer to attempt to double its orders after physical software sales outperformed expectations, IGN Brazil said via My Nintendo News. The publisher says retailers and online stores are running out of copies of the game in some locations. Nintendo Life also reports a separate limited-edition 40th Zelda collection of hardware and accessories sold out at select locations. Gamer Hut commercial director Ricardo Vieira told IGN Brazil the team initially felt prepared during purchase forecasting but that changed when the first print cover was announced during the Direct.

Nintendo Life reports Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told 4Gamer at Tokyo Game Show that a new Sonic title is currently in development and aims to deliver a "whole new kind of gameplay experience." The team declined to provide specifics about the project, according to Nintendo Life. Iizuka said, via a machine translation published by Nintendo Life, that he believes there is room for the series to evolve. Nintendo Life also places the announcement alongside ongoing Sonic activity, noting another live-action movie and additional games are in the pipeline.

GameRant reported that Middle-earth Enterprises confirmed a new official Middle-earth release for the Switch 2 scheduled for September 30. The GameRant article was published on September 22, 2026 and lists Middle-earth Enterprises as the source. GameRant identifies the platform as the Switch 2 and the date but does not provide a full product title, edition, or detail other platforms. The report was written by Adrian Morales for GameRant.

THQ Nordic says owners of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on the original Nintendo Switch will receive a free upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version. According to an official FAQ cited by Nintendo Life, the upgrade will be delivered through a free patch on the Nintendo Switch 2 console and applies to both digital and physical owners. Nintendo Life reported the Switch 2 release is planned "next month" and that the FAQ includes instructions for redeeming the Switch 2 version. The article excerpts the FAQ but does not provide a full, confirmed step-by-step redemption procedure in the supplied evidence.

Nintendo Life reports Nintendo's Nintendo Today The Legend of Zelda collectible cards quiz listed two correct answers, which locked some players out of a daily medal. Nintendo issued an apology and said it was working on a fix, but the follow-up apology message was reportedly so long that users on certain devices could not select the 'Okay' button and were forced to close and reopen the app, preventing them from collecting that day's Zelda card. Gaming Reinvented flagged the second issue, and Nintendo subsequently published a further apology for the apology and promised another response in due course. Nintendo Life updated its story on Tue 22nd Sep 2026 at 4:30pm.

Insider Gaming reports that Astral Ascent received a Taiwan Rating Board rating for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 21, 2026, with H2 Interactive listed as the publisher. The site notes the game’s developer is Hibemian Workshop and that H2 Interactive previously published Astral Ascent on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Insider Gaming said Astral Ascent already runs on Switch 2 via backward compatibility but currently lacks a dedicated Switch 2 version. The report also relays Insider Gaming’s view that a major performance upgrade is unlikely, and that possible content updates or parity with the PC version could be affected by Nintendo’s approval process.

Nintendo Life reports that Nintendo displayed a 40th‑anniversary themed Zelda console for Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a licensed Hori electric ocarina in Tokyo, and the outlet published in‑person photos. Nintendo is due to release the 40th‑anniversary Zelda console on 29th October 2026 and plans to release Zelda: Ocarina of Time on 5th November 2026, according to Nintendo Life. The article says there will be two physical Ocarina SKUs: a standard instrument from Nintendo that remains elusive and an electric licensed variant made by Hori. Nintendo Life's coverage included gallery images of both the console and Hori's electric ocarina.

GameRant reported a first look at official Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire ports for Nintendo Switch. The report was published by Andrea Trama on September 21, 2026. GameRant’s headline presents the material as an official Switch port first look; the evidence provided here does not include details such as release timing or distribution. No additional confirmed availability, platform, or release-date information is present in the supplied evidence.

Polygon published a list naming the five best Nintendo GameCube launch games to mark the console's 25th anniversary. The piece, by Giovanni Colantonio and published September 20, 2026, revisits the GameCube’s North American launch and its launch lineup. Polygon wrote that "Nintendo fans were eating good in 2001" and the author recalled personal memories of the console being his first. The article notes the North American launch occurred in November 2001 and references launch lineup entries such as Disney’s Tarzan: Untamed.

TheGamer reported on Sep 20, 2026 that Pokemon Insider suggested a multi-region Pokémon MMO is on the horizon. TheGamer's article notes the Pokémon franchise has undergone major gameplay departures with entries such as Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. TheGamer also reports that mainline Pokémon games have faced criticism for allegedly cutting corners, even as the franchise remains popular.

GameRant reports the first official LEGO Yu-Gi-Oh set has been revealed. The report was published on GameRant on Sep 20, 2026 and credits Andrea Trama. GameRant frames the product as the franchise's first LEGO set. The supplied evidence does not confirm release date, price, or wider availability.

TheGamer reports Toys R Us is making a comeback and that trading-card games (TCGs) and collectibles are partly responsible. The piece was published by James Lucas on Sep 20, 2026. According to TheGamer, demand for TCGs and collectibles is presented as a contributing factor to the brand's revival. The provided excerpt does not confirm details such as rollout dates, store locations, or who is running the comeback.

Nintendo Life reports that a number of Nintendo Switch titles have received backward compatibility fixes for the Switch 2. The update came after a major Switch 2 firmware update earlier this month that added support for VRR in docked mode, Nintendo Life says. Nintendo Life cites Nintendo Everything for a list of affected games, which includes Aidan In Danger, Attack On Titan 2, Go Vacation, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation, Terraformers and The Wild Case. Nintendo Life also points readers to Nintendo's official compatibility search page for more information.

Nintendo Life reports The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will arrive on Switch 2 in nine weeks, and writer Jim Norman has begun a nine-week feature tied to that timetable. Norman plans to replay the original game at a pace of one dungeon per week, using each instalment to revisit puzzle design and note impressions. According to Nintendo Life, the pieces will include what tickled him in the dungeons and aspects he hopes might be adjusted in the upcoming remake. The article is the first of nine scheduled weekly features; specific remake changes are not confirmed in the report.

THQ Nordic's official FAQ, as reported by Nintendo Life, states that existing owners of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch will receive a free upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version delivered via a patch on the Switch 2 console, and that this applies to both digital and physical owners. Nintendo Life also reports the Switch 2 release is planned "next month" and notes the article's excerpt of the FAQ does not include a full, confirmed redemption procedure.

The biggest development this week is that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo Life reporting the remake arrives on November 5 and a 40th‑anniversary Switch 2 console will ship October 29. Around that anchor release, Nintendo’s platform strategy showed two parallel priorities: celebrating legacy IP with premium physical products, and smoothing technical rough edges on Switch 2 through firmware and game updates. Elsewhere, Pokémon activity — from official ports and in‑game teases to TCG market turbulence — and a surprising cancelled Ganondorf project punctuated a busy week for fans and retailers.