Part 1 launches alongside Update 1.3.0.
Civilization VII has received multiple updates since it launched earlier this year and alongside Update 1.3.0, Firaxis Games has now released the Tides of Power Collection.
This is “free to claim” on the Switch and Switch 2 eShop until 5th January 2026 and is “yours to keep permanently at no cost”. After this date, you’ll be required to purchase it.
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Hyrule? No, you rule!
The weekend is finally upon us, and we’re ready to play some games… once we’ve recapped this week’s big news, of course!
In the absence of a major Animal Crossing announcement, this week felt a little quieter than last, but there was still plenty to get excited about. The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC scored a December release date, and we got a new Mystery Gift event in the process. A new Nintendo Store app was released on iOS and Android, the Resident Evil Pro Controller opened for pre-orders with a scary price tag attached, and Nintendo’s latest financials saw Switch 2 off to a staggering start in its first four months.
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Patching the garden.
Since the arrival of Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted on the Switch and Switch 2 in October, PopCap Games has been rolling out regular updates. Following the 1.2 patch towards the end of last month, the team has now released a few more update.
Below are both sets of patch notes, with PopCap noting how Patch V.1.4.0 is also “close to being done”.
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Graceful and spellbinding.
Good Smile Company has announced it will be bolstering its Fire Emblem: Three Houses collection with a new Byleth Dancer scale figure.
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Power up next week.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO launches for the Switch and Switch 2 next week, and in case you missed it, players who purchase the Switch release will be able to update their game to play an “enhanced version” on the Switch 2 system.
Bandai Namco explains on its website (and in the video above) how you’ll be able to do this by simply connecting your Switch 2 system to the internet and then downloading the update. After this, the characters and backgrounds in the game will appear with “improved clarity and richer detail”.
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“I didn’t dwell on my past hits”.
Mega Man artist and Mighty No. 9 creator Keiji Inafune has been a huge name in the industry for nearly four decades, so you could say he’s got a fair bit of experience. Recently, the producer gave a talk at South Korea’s Console Game Developer Conference 2025, and has a few strong words for developers and publishers relying on big IPs and genre trends.
Reported on by ThisIsGame (via Automaton), Inafune was critical of studios that rely on those established brands and IPs or just shoot for “genre trends” because they’re supposedly guaranteed to make money.
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Like Rogue?
Updated with Absolum and BALL x PIT. Enjoy!
What are the best roguelikes on Nintendo Switch? When it comes to modern video games, there are few more polarising genre terms. That divisive descriptor draws some players like moths to a flame, while others run a mile at the mere whisper of it.
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We’ve teamed up with IGN for the definitive ranking, but you can have your say, too.
Nintendo has been in this business for a long time, so when you’re attempting to decide on what the 100 best games released on its consoles and handhelds are, it’s little wonder that it’s quite the challenge.
However, we’ve teamed up with our friends over at IGN to do just that – and we’re in the process of concocting a list of the best games ever released on Nintendo’s systems.
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Who wouldn’t?
Nintendo has released the English translation of its recent financial Q&A session, and it mostly covers the company’s plans for the Switch 2, its games, and potential movies going forward – lots of stuff we already know about, to be honest.
One question, however, managed to raise a smile on our otherwise stone cold faces, and its regarding the late president of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 85. One attendee essentially asked what kind of comments Yamauchi would make if he were to evaluate the success of the Switch 2.
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A much-needed boost.
Sega this week confirmed Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans playing on the Switch would soon be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version.
If you’re wondering about the exact jump in performance and resolution, Sega has now shared some details about this in its official Switch 2 FAQ. This includes how the game performs across the docked and handheld modes, and what you can expect from the experience during split-screen multiplayer.
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