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🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformPokémon Legends: Z-A season 12 is going to be absolutely ridiculous
Every Pokémon is fair game in season 12, something the game has never seen before, and it will shake up the meta.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformMina The Hollower Sold 300,000 Copies In Three Days, Helping Yacht Club Escape 'Make Or Break' Moment But It Could Be Doing Better
!Mina the Hollower(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2023/09/04/5e557952/mina1.jpg.webp) Mina the Hollower(https://www.gameinformer.com/product/mina-the-hollower), the 8-bit action-platformer from Shovel Knight(https://gameinformer.com/games/shovelknight/b/3ds/archive/2014/06/26/game-informer-review-shovel-knight-3ds-pc-wii-u.aspx) developer Yacht Club Games that launched last week on May 29(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/05/06/mina-the-hollower-finally-launches-later-this-month), sold 300,000 copies in its first three days. In the lead-up to the game's launch, Yacht Club told Bloomberg Businessweek(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-02/creator-of-hit-game-shovel-knight-is-at-make-or-break-moment)that Mina the Hollower was a "make or break" moment for the studio, explaining that the studio had to pause a planned second project and burn through a lot of its cash reserves as a result of taking six years to develop the game, and with 300,000 copies sold, it sounds like the studio is in the clear. Yacht Club co-founder and Mina the Hollower director Sean Velasco told Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-02/indie-video-game-mina-the-hollower-sells-300-000-copies-in-three-days?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4MDQyMDg2NCwiZXhwIjoxNzgxMDI1NjY0LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURzBMSTFLR0lGUUcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.9MQpXcGF13EZy2eiCzehz3To7pNq-brystEEGWY65EQ&leadSource=uverify%20wall) that "he's thrilled with the critical reception for the new title," adding that the "strong sales mean that Yacht Club can keep operating without making cuts or taking outside investment, at least for now," according to the publication. Bloomberg writes that the 15-person studio owned by its co-founders is relying directly on revenue from Mina the Hollower to continue operating, but despite selling 300,000 copies in three days, Velasco hopes to sell more. "I wonder how come the best-reviewed game of 2026 Editor's Note: Mina the Hollower is currently the highest-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic is not the fastest-selling game, so I feel a big fire lit to close that gap," Velasco told Bloomberg. At the very least, it's great news to hear that Mina the Hollower is performing well critically and well enough fiscally that Yacht Club is free from the "make or break" feeling present prior to the platformer's launch. For more, read Game Informer's Mina the Hollower review(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mina-the-hollower/refined-throwback) to find out why it's a great and refined throwback. After that, watch Game Informer's exclusive documentary about the making of Mina the Hollower(https://www.gameinformer.com/documentary/2022/12/07/the-making-of-mina-the-hollower-video-game-documentary). Source: Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-02/indie-video-game-mina-the-hollower-sells-300-000-copies-in-three-days?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4MDQyMDg2NCwiZXhwIjoxNzgxMDI1NjY0LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURzBMSTFLR0lGUUcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.9MQpXcGF13EZy2eiCzehz3To7pNq-brystEEGWY65EQ&leadSource=uverify%20wall) Let us know what you think of Mina the Hollower in the comments below!
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformI tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best
A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that I strongly recommend to every Switch 2 owner. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console’s screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches.&160; To test the candidates below, I installed and removed Switch 2 screen protectors &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformStar Fox on Switch 2 is a gorgeous tech showcase from Nintendo
Star Fox (2026) for Nintendo Switch 2 is another remake that shows off what the latest Nintendo hardware is capable of.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformMina The Hollower Traps You In The Bayou (To Teach You That You Can Get Out)
Mina the Hollower is very visually similar to classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color Zelda games like Link's Awakening and the Oracle duology. But mechanically it's significantly different, and Yacht Club discovered the distinction ran the risk of confusing players when it started putting the game in front of playtesters. As a result, it had to find clever ways to send a signal to players about this game's different expectations. In an interview(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mina-the-hollowers-developer-on-its-unusual-inspirations-and-approach-to-difficulty/) with GameSpot, Yacht Club's David D'Angelo said that players often expected Zelda-like progression, including specialized equipment to solve puzzles. That isn't really how Mina works, however--the world is wide open, and you can go (mostly) anywhere you want right from the start. "The biggest thing we were worried about is that in a lot of ways it's not like a Zelda game in that you're not getting the Hookshot to cross the pit," D'Angelo explained. "One of the very common things that people ran into in our playtesting, people would get to the water area in the game and they would say, 'I can't go here. I don't have the flippers.'" Nox's Bayou is the second major dungeon in the game, according to the recommended order. But Mina never gains the ability to swim through the water, and instead, you're meant to learn that your burrowing ability allows you to jump across the gaps of deep water. Yacht Club's solution? To get you stuck on purpose. Sink or swim, so to speak. "The way we solved that was we made you get locked in that area so you eventually had to figure out that it was the burrowing mechanic to get you through the water," D'Angelo said. It was especially important to get this message across to players early, he said, because the difficulty level of areas is not scaled to the player's level. If you venture into an area of the map intended for later, you'll hit an "enormous" difficulty spike. The studio didn't want people finding themselves in situations where it's simply not fun because they wandered away from the second dungeon, only to hit an even more difficult challenge. On top of teaching players that they can navigate without Zelda-like equipment, Yacht Club made sure to build in plenty of exit ramps. So if you do wander into an area that's too tough, or just need to take a break, it's not that difficult to find your way back to safety where you can shop for equipment, look for other secrets, or level up Mina. "But at the same time, that is, I think, part of the experience we wanted," he said. "We definitely wanted it to have the old-school game Zelda feel where it's like you do get frustrated. You do get frustrated and have to overcome it." Frustration hasn't stopped Mina the Hollower from being the top-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic(https://www.metacritic.com/browse/game/all/all/current-year/) so far. But if you're stuck, be sure to check out our Guides Hub(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mina-the-hollower-guides-hub/).
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platform6 new Switch 2 games to play in June 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 new releases in June include a massive Nintendo exclusive, a AAA port, a new action-RPG, and some great indie games
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformPictonico! means Nintendo is making mobile games again. Why?
Nintendo moved away from smartphone games after Fire Emblem Heroes and Mario Kart Tour, but it's back
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo World Championships winner's 3DS is going for over $20,000 on eBay
Nintendo World Championships victor John Numbers is selling his Shigeru Miyamoto-signed 3DS on eBay, and it's already at $20K with a week to go.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformStray just surprise-dropped on the Nintendo Switch 2
Stray is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 with visual upgrades and Joy-Con mouse support.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThese are my favorite Switch 2 accessories
The Nintendo Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platform‘Zombie Rollerz’ Uses a Customizable Tank to Beat Undead Hordes
Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship is a survival game where you face off against hordes of zombies by arming and customizing a massive tank. You will need to roll over and shoot... The post ‘Zombie Rollerz’ Uses a Customizable Tank to Beat Undead Hordes(https://indiegamesplus.com/zombie-rollerz-the-last-ship-review/) appeared first on Indie Games Plus(https://indiegamesplus.com).