Latest Nintendo switch, multi-platform Game News & Updates
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🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSplatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off
Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is available for preorder ahead of its July 23rd release for $49.99 digitally or $59.99 for the physical edition. However, Walmart is the exception in &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThe best deals we found during Amazon’s Gaming Week
Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign, plus rare discounts on the Nex Playground console and on top-notch &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformBest Nintendo Switch games deals during Amazon Gaming Week
Nintendo's first-party Switch game sales during Amazon Gaming Week include Fire Emblem and some of the console's best
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformPreorders For Patapon Creator's New Rhythm Game Are Now Live
!(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1701/17013431/4687670-ratatanpreordersmod.jpg) Ratatan Standard Edition(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fratatan-playstation-5%2FJ3GWGV53F5&cuid=--) $40 | Releases July 16(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fratatan-playstation-5%2FJ3GWGV53F5&cuid=--) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fratatan-playstation-5%2FJ3GWGV53F5&cuid=--) Ratatan(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fratatan-playstation-5%252FJ3GWGV53F5%26cuid%3D--&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Fplatform%3D1049&eventtype=click)--a rhythmic roguelike action game from the creator of popular rhythm game series Patapon--is launching for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on July 16. Console players eager to pick up the upcoming game can preorder it on all platforms, including a $40 physical release available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fratatan-playstation-5%252FJ3GWGV53F5%26cuid%3D--&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Fplatform%3D1049&eventtype=click) that comes with a special preorder bonus item. A Digital Deluxe Edition with even more exclsuive content will also be available on all platforms, though preorders aren't live just yet. That said, PC players who don't want to wait for the final release can grab the Early Access version on Steam right now for just $25. Ratatan Preorder Bonuses !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1701/17013431/4687672-4686516-ratatan%281%29.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1701/17013431/4687672-4686516-ratatan%281%29.jpg) Preordering the physical version of Ratatan will unlock the Legendary Spirit Sword Banbansord in-game weapon. This extra item is included with the PS5 and Switch 2 physical editions. Developer Ratata Arts has also confirmed it will be a bonus for the upcoming Digital Deluxe Edition, though preorders for that version aren't live. It does not appear to be part of the Steam Early access release. We'll update this section if other preorder bonus information is announced. Ratatan Standard Edition(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fratatan-playstation-5%2FJ3GWGV53F5&cuid=--) $40 | Releases July 16(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fratatan-playstation-5%2FJ3GWGV53F5&cuid=--) !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squaremedium/1701/17013431/4687670-ratatanpreordersmod.jpg) The standard physical edition of Ratatan includes the full base game on Switch or PS5. The Switch 2 version appears to be a normal game cartridge, not a Game Key-Card like other third-party Switch 2 releases, meaning you're getting all the game data on the cart so you can play right out of the box with no downloads or internet connection required. Preordering this version also gets you the Legendary Spirit Sword Banbansword in-game item. You can secure your physical Switch 2 or PS5 copy for $40 at Best Buy(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fratatan-playstation-5%252FJ3GWGV53F5%26cuid%3D--&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F%3Fplatform%3D1049&eventtype=click). A $35 digital standard edition will also be available on all platforms, though digital preorders are not yet available. We'll be sure to update once listings go live at other retailers. Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fratatan-playstation-5%2FJ3GWGV53F5&cuid=--) Ratatan Digital Deluxe Edition $40 | Releases July 16 !No Caption Provided(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1701/17013431/4687673-4686517-dde.jpg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1701/17013431/4687673-4686517-dde.jpg) Along with the standard edition, Ratatan is also getting a $40 Digital Deluxe Edition. Preorders aren't live yet, but you can expect listings to show up on PS5, Switch 2, and PC ahead of its July 16 release date. This version is $5 more than the digital standard edition and the same price as the physical standard edition, but packs in a few extra in-game items. Here's what you get in the Ratatan Digital Deluxe Edition: Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ratatan-buying-guide/1100-6539622/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformPreorders Are Live For Splatoon: Raiders And Its Trio Of New Amiibo Figures
!(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1701/17013431/4687661-4686434-image-2026-04-22t081839.645.jpg) Splatoon Raiders (Physical Edition)(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) $60 | Releases July 23(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/splatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2/J7GSL5C7QY) Preorder at GameStop(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/nintendo-switch-2/products/splatoon-raiders---nintendo-switch-2/445446.html) !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1701/17013431/4687664-splatdigi.jpg) Splatoon Raiders (Digital Code)(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) $50 | Releases July 23(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsplatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2-digital%2FJCQ6HZFWKG&cuid=--) Preorder at GameStop(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fvideo-games%2Fnintendo-switch-2%2Fproducts%2Fsplatoon-raiders---nintendo-switch-2%2F445446.html&cuid=--) It's been nearly four years since Nintendo launched Splatoon 3, but fans of the series finally have a new game to look forward to--Splatoon Raiders(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) is confirmed for a July 23 release. The Switch 2 exclusive is quite different from its predecessors, as it's a single-player focused experience that sees you battling hordes of Salmonids as you search the mysterious Spirhalite Islands for treasure. A few friends can tag along for a cooperative experience, but no doubt it's shaping up to be a truly different kind of Splatoon. It'll launch exclusively for Switch 2, and preorders are now open ahead of its arrival. It's available in a $60 physical edition(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) and $50 digital version(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20). There's also some cool Amiibo arriving alongside the game--like most Amiibo, we're expecting this to be popular, so check them out while you can. Splatoon Raiders (Physical Edition)(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) $60 | Releases July 23(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squaremedium/1701/17013431/4687661-4686434-image-2026-04-22t081839.645.jpg) As mentioned above, Splatoon Raiders is launching with a $60 physical Edition on Switch 2. While there are no preorder bonuses or special editions, the physical version appears to include the full game data on the cartridge--which is also true of most other first-party Nintendo Switch 2 physical releases. Preorder at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1S2VCQ?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/splatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2/J7GSL5C7QY) Preorder at GameStop(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/nintendo-switch-2/products/splatoon-raiders---nintendo-switch-2/445446.html) Splatoon Raiders (Digital Code)(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) $50 | Releases July 23(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squaremedium/1701/17013431/4687664-splatdigi.jpg) If you want to save a few bucks, the digital version of Splatoon Raiders is just $50. Of course, the tradeoff here is you won't have a physical copy of the game, but otherwise, the digital version is identical to the physical. Digital preorders are available at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and the Nintendo eShop. Preorder at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1JWJVW?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsplatoon-raiders-nintendo-switch-2-digital%2FJCQ6HZFWKG&cuid=--) Preorder at GameStop(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fvideo-games%2Fnintendo-switch-2%2Fproducts%2Fsplatoon-raiders---nintendo-switch-2%2F445446.html&cuid=--) Along with the game itself, Nintendo also unveiled a trio of Splatoon Raiders Amiibo figures based on characters from this new entry in the Splatoon series. The three figures include Frye(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fnintendo-amiibo-frye-splatoon-raiders-multi%2FJ7GSL5J8PH&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F4%2F&eventtype=click), Shiver(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fnintendo-amiibo-shiver-splatoon-raiders-multi%2FJ7GSL5J8SL&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F4%2F&eventtype=click), and Big Man(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fnintendo-amiibo-big-man-splatoon-raiders-multi%2FJ7GSL5J8SQ&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F4%2F&eventtype=click), all of whom are part of the in-game musical group Deep Cut, which the player will join up with during Splatoon: Raiders' single-player campaign. Nintendo has yet to reveal what sort of content these Amiibo will unlock when scanned into Splatoon Raiders. We'd expect them to get you some sort of consumable items or useful in-game gear, but nothing official has been announced. Expect to learn more in the coming weeks. Until then, the Splatoon: Raiders Amiibo line launches the same day as the game, July 23. Preorders are available for $25 apiece at Best Buy. Keep in mind that most of the existing Splatoon Amiibo are sold out (or listed with inflated prices), so we're expecting the same to happen for these upcoming releases. !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1701/17013431/4687665-4686438-image-2026-04-22t082801.636.png) Splatoon Raiders: Frye Amiibo(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-frye-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8PH) $25 | Releases July 23(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-frye-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8PH) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-frye-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8PH) !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1701/17013431/4687666-4686439-image-2026-04-22t083219.016.png) Splatoon Raiders: Shiver Amiibo(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-shiver-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8SL) $25 | Releases July 23(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-shiver-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8SL) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-shiver-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8SL) !(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1701/17013431/4687667-4686437-image-2026-04-22t081928.906.png) Splatoon Raiders: Big Man Amiibo(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-big-man-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8SQ) $25 | Releases July 23(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-big-man-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8SQ) Preorder at Best Buy(https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https://www.bestbuy.com/product/nintendo-amiibo-big-man-splatoon-raiders-multi/J7GSL5J8SQ) If you haven't yet played Splatoon 3, it's currently on sale for just $47 (was $60) at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/Splatoon-3-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B09T5SJQGV?tag=gamespot-promos-20&tag=gamespot-buybutton-20) and Walmart(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%3Fkey%3Dfbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252Fseort%252F578169735&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fmashup%2F4%2F&eventtype=click). Our review(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/splatoon-3-review/1900-6417951/) gave it a 7/10, noting its fun single-player campaign and fun online multiplayer modes, though some online connectivity issues and lack of enemy variety held it back from greatness. Still, it's a fun family-friendly romp, and it's certainly worth checking out now that it's priced under $50. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/splatoon-raiders-buying-guide/1100-6539546/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformFFXIV 2026 Fan Fest keynote recap: Evercold, Evangelion and everything announced
The first FFXIV Fan Fest of 2026 was crammed with announcements, including an expanded free trial, new jobs, better customization, and more
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSquare Enix confirms FFXIV Switch 2 release date and extra subscription
Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2 will be released this summer, but you'll need a separate subscription to play it, Square Enix announced at Fan Fest 2026
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThis Pokémon spinoff is quietly one of Nintendo's most important games of the decade
New Pokémon Snap foreshadowed Nintendo's Switch 2 emphasis on finding your own fun through creative play
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platform5 Annapurna Published Games Are Getting Switch 2 Versions, And 2 Are Available Now
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2024/05/22/6dd8d28e/ssc37c597f912935bad034f34449a06b9d948c992f.jpg.webp) Annapurna Interactive is bringing five well-received games from its catalog to Switch 2. Best of all, two are available to purchase right now. Today, you can pick up developer Simogo’s high-speed rhythm game Sayonara Wild Hearts(https://gameinformer.com/review/sayonara-wild-hearts/sayonara-wild-hearts-review-chasing-neon-demons) and its acclaimed puzzle adventure Lorelei and the Laser Eyes(https://gameinformer.com/review/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes/laser-focused-epiphany) on Switch 2 (digital only). Both games now support 120Hz and 4K resolution. Sayonara Wild Hearts also includes its Remix Arcade Mode (originally excluded from the Switch 1 version) and is being sold for $12.99; Lorelei runs for $24.99. However, if you already own the Switch versions of these games, the Switch 2 upgrade is free. On May 28, Stray(https://gameinformer.com/review/stray/furry-friends), the 2022 adventure about a stray cat exploring a decaying world inhabited by robots, will come to Switch 2 digitally for $29.99. This version boasts upgraded visuals, an improved framerate, 4K, and supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. In June, To a T(https://gameinformer.com/2025/05/20/theres-a-demo-for-to-a-t-the-next-game-from-katamari-damacy-creator-out-now) and Wanderstop(https://gameinformer.com/review/wanderstop/cozy-with-purpose) will make the jump. To a T, the latest game from Katamari creator Keita Takahashi about a child who lives life stuck in a T-pose, will come to Switch 2 digitally on June 11 for $19.99. Wanderstop, a narrative-focused cozy shop simulator by the creator of The Stanley Parable, is coming to Switch 2 and Switch on June 23 for $24.99. To read more about upcoming Annapurna Interactive-published games arriving this year, subscribers can check out our in-depth preview of the narrative music adventure game Mixtape(https://gameinformer.com/feature/2026/04/07/coming-of-age-with-a-crescendo). You can also check out the debut trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall(https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/02/12/silent-hill-townfall-is-coming-this-year-from-konami-and-annapurna).
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThese Delightful Hori Animal Crossing Controllers Will Hold You Over Until The Series Returns
!(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/squareavatar/1873/18732937/4686433-screenshot2026-04-22at10.01.03%E2%80%AFam.png) Animal Crossing New Horizons Hori Collection(https://www.play-asia.com/en/search/Animal+Crossing%3A+New+Horizons+for+Nintendo+Switch+2) See at Play-Asia(https://www.play-asia.com/en/search/Animal+Crossing%3A+New+Horizons+for+Nintendo+Switch+2) Animal Crossing New Horizons(https://www.gamespot.com/games/animal-crossing-new-horizons/) came out in March 2020, leaving an increasingly painful six-year gap for those of us who can't get enough of being financially abused by Tom Nook. Just when it seemed that Nintendo was good and fine with letting the game fade into a memory, the company unexpectedly dropped a 3.0 update(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/animal-crossing-new-horizons-everything-new-in-update-3-0/2900-7399/) chock-full of new features, which was very smart timing for the game's release on Switch 2. While it's not the new game Animal Crossing fans are hoping for, it's a great reason to pick up your Switch again (or replay the whole game on Switch 2). If the new content has you deep in the throes of nostalgia, you might be thrilled to learn that Hori(https://www.amazon.com/stores/HORI/page/C794C4D7-A76B-43B5-B6A8-3F34E1697D97?tag=gamespot-preorders-20%20//%20&tag=gamespot-preorders-20) also has a a brand-new line of New Horizons accessories coming, including Switch 2 controllers, carrying pouches, and the cutest game card holders you've ever seen. While these items are specifically for the Japanese market, you can preorder them now via Play-Asia(https://www.play-asia.com/en/search/Animal+Crossing%3A+New+Horizons+for+Nintendo+Switch+2). The collection will be released on June 30, with pricing starting at $10. Read on for some of our favorite picks. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/animal-crossing-hori-controllers/1100-6539542/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThese New Releases Gave Game Spending A Much-Needed Boost In March
March 2026 was a pretty great month for new releases, and according to new data by Circana, games like Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Pokemon Pokopia contributed to a bumper sales period. Circana's Senior Director, Mat Piscatella, revealed that video game spending in the US reached $5.3 billion in March 2026, a 12% increase when compared to March 2025. New releases such as Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Pokemon Pokopia were some of the biggest winners, and video game hardware spending grew by 69% to $500 million when compared to a year ago. The Switch 2 remains the second fastest-selling hardware platform in the US, since Circana began tracking in 1995. "Nintendo Switch 2 drove the overall gain, while PlayStation 5 spending increased by 3% compared to March 2025," Piscatella wrote. "Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform across units and dollars for both March and the 2026 year-to-date, with PS5 ranking second across both measures and time periods." Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-new-releases-gave-game-spending-a-much-needed-boost-in-march/1100-6539539/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSplatoon Raiders Amiibos Combined Cost More Than The Game Itself
In just over two months, Splatoon Raiders hopes to make a splash on Switch 2. Nintendo just revealed the release date(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/splatoon-raiders-isnt-single-player-only-after-all/1100-6539513/) for the spin-off game--July 23--as well as a more budget-friendly $50 price tag digitally. But if you want all three Amiibos launching alongside the game, be prepared to shell out more cash than for the game itself. Each Amiibo will cost $25, combined equaling $75 for the Deep Cut trio. Obviously, no one is forcing you to purchase all of them. Big Man(https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/amiibo-big-man-splatoon-series-125232/), Shiver(https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/amiibo-shiver-splatoon-series-125231/), and Frye(https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/amiibo-frye-splatoon-series-125230/) are up for preorder on Nintendo's website, though no details are offered yet about their functionality with Splatoon Raiders. !Each Amiibo of the Deep Cut trio costs $25, meaning it's $75 for all three. (https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/scalesuper/1813/18138562/4685992-hgz73unw0aa15fa.jpeg)(https://www.gamespot.com/a/uploads/original/1813/18138562/4685992-hgz73unw0aa15fa.jpeg) Each Amiibo of the Deep Cut trio costs $25, meaning it's $75 for all three. The official Splatoon account(https://x.com/SplatoonNA/status/2046582225911623817/photo/2) on X did unveil that the three Amiibos can be connected together at their bases. It's a cool detail, as Deep Cut's poses work individually or collectively. On top of that, Splatoon Raiders will be one of the first Switch 2 games utilizing tiered pricing between digital and physical(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-digital-and-physical-games-will-soon-differ-in-price/1100-6539011/). While $50 on the eShop, the title will cost $60 for a boxed copy. That's still cheaper than the trio of Amiibos, though. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/splatoon-raiders-amiibos-combined-cost-more-than-the-game-itself/1100-6539521/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)