I really hope Donkey Kong Bananza isn't a one off... At the same time, it doesn't replace the desire for a new 3D Mario Platformer on Switch 2 eventually.

Breakdown of Nintendo Directs in 2025: "Main" Nintendo Directs: 3 Partner Showcase Directs: 1 Individual Game Directs: 4 Pokemon Presents: 2 Movie Directs: 1 Indie World Directs: 1

Nintendo New Years art!

Gen Hoshino performed his Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary song "Create" at the Nintendo Museum as part of the NHK New Years Special Music Program. Legendary Nintendo Composer Koji Kondo joined him as a surprise special guest!

2026 is a big year for video game anniversaries! Software: Zelda - 40 Metroid - 40 Dragon Quest - 40 Kid Icarus - 40 Castlevania - 40 Sonic - 35 Persona - 30 Pokemon - 30 Animal Crossing - 25 Luigi's Mansion - 25 Pikmin - 25 Hardware: N64 - 30 GameCube - 25 Game Boy Advance - 25 Wii - 20 3DS - 15

Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary logo from Square Enix!

Atlus has begun the 30th anniversary celebration for Persona with new art! The next update will happen on January 8th.

Pokemon Company has officially started the 30th anniversary celebration! “I have a feeling this year is going to be the best one yet! Look forward to it!”

Splatoon 3 has been rated for Switch 2 in Europe. First Pikmin 4 and now Splatoon 3. www.gematsu.com/2025/12/spla...

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker art from Nintendo Today!

The Top 20 Highest Reviewed Games from 2021 to 2025! It will be fascinating to see what game if any cracks the Top 20 in 2026. Source: @estarland.bsky.social

Today is Doug Bowser's last day as Nintendo of America President. He held this position 6 years, but has been part of Nintendo over 10 years. Reggie Fils-Aimé was going to be a hard act to follow for anyone, but I think he did a good job overall.

Captain Toad has been confirmed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! He appears in new toy box art. epochdenfance.com/en/epoch-gam...

Retro Studios took the Japanese Metroid Prime 4 staff out for BBQ when they were in Texas! They didn't like the spicy habanero pickles and noted Retro's tolerance for spicy food. www.famitsu.com/article/2025...

AAA Studio Head Yosuke Hayashi says the most memorable part of the year for him is the announcement and launch of Switch 2. "I remember being particularly nervous the whole day during the Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, as Age of Imprisonment was also being announced." gamecity.ne.jp/news/26853.h...

Hisashi Koinuma is the Producer of Pokemon Pokopia. It wasn't revealed before now. He was the Producer on Pokemon Conquest and the first Hyrule Warriors. In his New Years message, he is relieved that the Switch 2 is selling well. gamecity.ne.jp/news/26853.h...

Chairman of Koei Tecmo Yoichi Erikawa says Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was a hit (along with many other games they released this year). He specifically calls out Nioh 3 and Pokemon Pokopia as important games for early next year. gamecity.ne.jp/news/26853.h...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time art from Nintendo Today! Personally, I wouldn't mind if a mainline Zelda game went back to young Link.

Level 5 announced Fantasy Life i has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It has already sold more than the first game on 3DS.

The Legend of Heroes Trails Beyond The Horizon will be 25.60 GB on Switch 2. Dynasty Warriors Origins will be 26.80 GB on Switch 2 Both release in January. gonintendo.com/contents/563...

Pikmin 3 Deluxe was rated for Switch 2 in Europe. What is Nintendo planning? It's Pikmin 4 everyone thought would get a Switch 2 Edition. gematsu.com/2025/12/pikm...

It's nice to see many new Switch 2 owners playing Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom for the first time. Both games are examples of Nintendo firing on all cylinders.

Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope is currently $5.99 on the Switch eShop. The Gold Edition is $8.99. Not only was it one of my favorite games of 2022, I think it's one of the best Mario spinoffs ever. The price won't get better than that!

I beat Final Fantasy IX on Switch. That ending hits every single time.

In 29 weeks, Mario Kart World sold over 2.5 million physical units in Japan. It's the fastest selling Mario Kart game ever in Japan. It took Mario Kart Wii 89 weeks to achieve 2.5 million. Source: @pierre485.bsky.social

18,000+ people in Japan voted on their favorite Pokemon in Pokemon Legends ZA! gamewith.jp/pokemon-za/5...

I still feel that Donkey Kong Bananza is Switch 2's best game so far. It's pure magic.

Mario Kart World hasn't received any substantial DLC (yet), but it's certainly a much better game than when it launched thanks to free updates that address a lot of the criticism. Anyone playing it today for the first time is doing so at the right moment.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild art from Nintendo Today!

Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition is out now! Features: - Mouse controls - Local split-screen co-op for up to four players - Online multiplayer supports up to eight players - Game Share support Price: $14.99 (free upgrade available)

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 holiday art! Made by Art Director Nicholas Maxson-Francombe.

Pragmata Christmas art from Capcom!

Kirby holiday art from Hal Labs!

Nintendo 2025 holiday art!

Square Enix shared their 2025 holiday picture!

Monolith Soft holiday art! It was made by a designer at Monolith Soft Kyoto.

Kirby Christmas Tree from Hal Labs!

Splatoon holiday card from Nintendo!

Final Fantasy VII Remake holiday card from Square Enix! Only one more month until it's officially a Switch 2 game!

FF VII Remake Intergrade comes to Switch 2 in one month! FF VII was the game that fractured the Nintendo/Square relationship in the 90's, so having this game come to Switch 2 when their relationship is as strong as ever is fitting. Switch 2 is growing a great JRPG library.

Ubisoft developers who worked on the Assassin's Creed Shadows port confirmed that Ubisoft is working with Nintendo to “improve VRR support” on the handheld, not just for their own titles, but for every game. frvr.com/blog/news/ub...

Atlus released on update for Persona 3 Reload for Switch 2: - Performance Mode (only available in TV Mode) - targets 60 FPS - TV Mode and Handheld Mode - improved frame rate stability Now it might be one of the better JRPGs on Switch 2. gonintendo.com/contents/562...

Metroid Prime 4 has been #1 on the Switch 2 eShop (US) for almost 20 days. Considering the best seller chart is a three day revenue average, keeping Pokemon Legends Z-A at bay is pretty impressive.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask art from Nintendo Today!

Square Enix announced the Octopath Traveler series has sold over 6 million units worldwide. This is an increase of 1 million units since December 2024. They shared new art to celebrate the milestone!

Hideo Kojima says Super Mario Bros. was very influential in his life: “Super Mario Bros., definitely. Played it for a year. I was a college student. I skipped school to play at home. Without Super Mario Bros., I probably wouldn’t be in this industry..." nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-...

Metroid Dread concept art from Nintendo Today!

I highly recommend Octopath Traveler 0. It's a time commitment. Square Enix wasn't joking when they said it would take upwards of 100 hours. If you're looking for a Turn Based RPG with a dark story full of emotional twists and turns, this is the game you want.

IGN's Top 40 Mario Games 11-40: In video 10) Super Mario Bros. Wonder 9) Super Mario Galaxy 8) Paper Mario: TTYD 7) Super Mario 3D World Deluxe 6) Super Mario Bros. 3 5) Super Mario 64 4) Super Mario Galaxy 2 3) MK 8 Deluxe 2) Super Mario Odyssey 1) Super Mario World www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9HU...

Final Fantasy IX is the next game I’m playing. It’s been awhile since the last time I experienced one of the best JRPGs ever!