Dying Light: The Beast is no longer releasing on September 19--it's now coming one day sooner. Developer Techland said it's moving the date forward by 24 hours, to September 18, to celebrate The Beast reaching 1 million in pre-orders. The studio also revealed the exact global launch times.

"This inspired us to push our boundaries and make the impossible possible," the developer said about preorder numbers. Additionally, Techland said everyone who preorders will get an in-game reward, with details to be announced later.

"We pushed ourselves to make the impossible possible, and that's why we're releasing the game a little earlier. I can't wait to see players' reactions when they finally step into the world of The Beast," Dying Light boss Tymon Smektała said.

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Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, a new trailer for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream premiered. Not only did the video share new details on how we'll customize Miis and see them interact with each other, but it also announced that the game's launch window has narrowed to Spring 2026.

The trailer begins with a quick look at life on the island of Living The Dream, with some Miis doing yoga in front of a sunflower bed, while others sit by a fountain and chat. One elderly Mii stands by the ocean and shouts "When is the game coming out?" before the scene shifts to actual gameplay.

Next, we get a glimpse at the Mii creator, which will allow players to customize each Mii's appearance, personality traits, and even the tone of their voice. From there, we see a few of the activities a player's created Miis can enjoy, including a quick bite to eat, home customization, and interactions with other Miis on the streets of the town.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives in November, but you can get access to the game's multiplayer beta in early October. There are a few different ways you can get early access to the Black Ops 7 beta, and one of them is simply by being an Xfinity member.

Just like recent years, Comcast is offering early access to the multiplayer beta for Xfinity internet subscribers. Members can navigate to the Xfinity "Rewards" hub on either the website or app to claim a code for the beta. This code must then be redeemed on the Call of Duty website to register for the early beta access.

The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta early access begins on October 2 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. Those who are not Xfinity members can get early access either through preordering Black Ops 7 or by having an eligible Game Pass subscription tier.

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Preorders for the Super Mario Galaxy collection for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 are starting to go live at major retailers. Priced at $70, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 launches October 2 in physical and digital formats. Nintendo announced the enhanced editions of the beloved Wii games during the latest Nintendo Direct.

The first Galaxy game was previously featured in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection, which has been out of print for years and is no longer sold on the eShop. This is the first time Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be playable on Nintendo's modern hardware.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 $70

The Super Mario Galaxy collection saves you 10 bucks versus buying each $40 game individually from the eShop. Nintendo is offering a free upgrade for Switch 2 with performance improvements. The update will be available at launch for anyone who buys the physical or digital version of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.

In docked mode, the games will run in 1080p on Switch and 4K on Switch 2. Each game supports conventional button/stick controls as well as motion controls for those who want to stick with the original experience from the Wii games. Like several other modern Mario games, Assist Mode has been added to make these platformers more approachable for newcomers and youngsters.

Preorder at Best Buy Super Mario Galaxy - Rosalina's Storybook (Hardcover) $25

Nintendo has also added new Rosalina's Storybook chapters and will release the original Storybook--excluding the new pages--as an actual book for $25 on November 25. Rosalina's Storybook is published by Dark Horse and includes full-color illustrations.

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In addition to being part of Super Mario's 40th Anniversary celebrations, the collection helps these games reach new players before The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premieres in theaters next April. Nintendo is also releasing two Amiibo figures featuring Mario and Rosalina (and Luma, of course). The Amiibo won't be available when the collection launches; instead, Nintendo is saving the new figures for the movie's release month. Both Mario Galaxy Amiibo will hit store shelves April 2, 2026. Pricing details haven't been confirmed, but the figures will likely retail for $30 each.

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Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Atari, Digital Eclipse, and NetherRealm Studios announced that the Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection will release digitally on consoles and PC on October 30--nearly two months before its physical release date of December 12.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection takes Digital Eclipse's "interactive documentary" approach--previously seen in games like Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka--and applies it to the tenured fighting game franchise, with interviews from co-creators Ed Boon and John Tobias.

The full collection contains 11 standalone Mortal Kombat games, including multiple arcade, console, and handheld versions. The full list of included games is below:

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Rockstar's subscription service, GTA+, continues to expand. The developer has added a new game to the library, and it's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - The Definitive Edition. Members can get the game for iOS and Android right now. It was already available for subscribers for console and PC.

Access to a library of free games is one of the perks of GTA+. Some of the other games currently in the catalog include GTA III: The Definitive Edition, Bully, Red Dead Redemption, LA Noire, GTA: Liberty City Stories, and GTA: Chinatown Wars. Memberships cost $8/month and also include special discounts for GTA Online, free cash for GTA Online every month, and exclusive in-game clothing for GTA Online.

GTA+ adds a new game.

GTA: Vice City - The Definitive Edition was released at the end of 2021 as part of a trilogy pack that also included GTA III and GTA: San Andreas. The games had a range of technical issues that people complained about, but the package exceeded expectations for Take-Two and sold many millions of copies.

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The September Nintendo Direct today had a lot of news about upcoming Switch 2 games, but that wasn't all. During the Super Mario Bros. Wonder segment where a Switch 2 edition was announced, Nintendo also revealed something totally unexpected: a talking flower product you can buy.

Based on the talking flowers from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the real, physical product can speak on their own and say things like, "We kinda look alike, huh?" In the Direct, we saw Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi speak to the flower. However, the flower is not interactive like, say, an Amazon Alexa is. It only speaks. "These talking flowers can make everyday life a little more fun," Koizumi said.

Nintendo is getting into the floral business.

The talking flowers go on sale in Spring 2026. Pricing has not been announced, however. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the Meetup in Bellabel Park DLC will launch in Spring 2026 for Switch 2.

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One of the most surprising reveals during today's Nintendo Direct is that Pokemon has a new game, Pokemon Pokopia, coming next year, and it's a big departure for the franchise. From the reveal trailer, Pokopia looks like a cross between Minecraft, Animal Crossing, and Dragon Quest Builders set in the Pokemon universe.

There are no battles to fight in this cozy game, so this might be a utopia for any battle-weary Pokemon. Players assume control of a Ditto--a Pokemon that can mimic other creatures--who has taken on the form of a human. The Ditto can craft materials and buildings in addition to borrowing powers from various Pokemon to grow crops and take care of the creatures under their care.

Pokemon Pokopia will be released on Switch 2 in 2026, but it doesn't have an exact release date yet.

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The Switch 2 is about to become a hub for horror, as during the September Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced that it was bringing ports of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village to the Switch 2, while Resident Evil 9: Requiem will come to the console as well. All three games are launching for Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.

Switch 2 gets more Resident Evil games.

Following the lukewarm reception and sales generated by Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil 7 is considered to be a major turning point for the franchise and Capcom. The first full-length game to utilize the RE Engine, Resident Evil 7 returned to the survival-horror roots of the franchise and it received critical acclaim. Capcom's Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes were also well-received, and the Resident Evil 4 remake was one of the best video games of 2023.

The next game in the series, Resident Evil: Requiem, launches on February 27, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. The game will introduce a new protagonist--Grace Ashcroft--and will see players return to Raccoon City, a location that has been left unexplored following its destruction in Resident Evil 2 and 3.

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Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Capcom announced that the next chapter in its storied horror franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026--the same day as the other consoles and PC.

Resident Evil Requiem was originally announced during Summer Game Fest in June. This new Resident Evil is set 30 years after the events of the original Raccoon City outbreak, and it stars a new heroine, FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, as she investigates the derelict Wrenwood Hotel in search of answers after a series of grisly events.

The announcement came alongside news that the Gold Editions of both Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village will be ported to the Switch 2 on the same day. The Gold Edition for both RE7 and REV include the base game and downloadable expansions in a single purchase.

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More than a month before the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo announced that paid DLC is already on the way to the upcoming monster-catching title during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.

Titled Mega Dimension, the DLC will have additional story content and feature two Mega Evolutions for Raichu: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. The DLC is available for preorder starting today on the Nintendo eShop.

The brief teaser for Mega Dimension didn't show any story details, but it looks like the Mythical Pokemon Hoopa, which can teleport using its golden rings, will have a major role. According to a press release, "Mysterious distortions" appear in Lumiose City, which connect to "Hyperspace Lumiose." The teaser also showcases the designs for both Mega Raichu forms, with Mega Raichu X having two tails and Mega Raichu Y sporting longer, pointer ears.

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After years and years of waiting, Metroid Prime 4 is set to launch on December 4. The release date for the Switch and Switch 2 game was revealed at today's Nintendo Direct, alongside a new trailer showcasing Samus riding a futuristic, Batman-style motorcycle.

The video starts with Samus getting on the motorbike, which is called Vi-O-La. The bounty hunter is then seen speeding across a large desert open-world area and fighting on the motorcycle. Other locales include a snowy setting where Samus fights against wolf-like creatures in a blizzard. Last but not least, Sylux is seen at the end of the trailer.

Alongside the release date, Nintendo also unveiled three new Amiibo based on Metroid Prime 4. Two figurines will come out November 6: Samus and then another with Samus riding Vi-O-La. Then, on December 4, a Sylux Amiibo will become available.

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During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo finally confirmed that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will be releasing on November 6, 2025.

Some new details were revealed about the game as well. For one, much like in Tears of the Kingdom, you'll be able to use Zonai Devices to fend off enemies. The game is also available to play in two-player, split-screen co-op. While the spin-off won't be available on the original Nintendo Switch, through the GameShare function you can play online co-op with someone who has the first console.

The new trailer also showed off the game's Sync Strike moves as seen in the previous trailer, which see two characters pairing up to perform a stronger attack. Alongside that, it showed that Sonia and an unnamed Korok will both be playable characters. It's also possible the game will feature some kind of sky battles, as one character is shown flying some kind of contraption while fighting a Frost Gleeok. Zelda can seemingly mount a Zonai contraption to use in battle as well, but not much of this was shown off this in the trailer.

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We've known for a while that Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are headed to the Switch 2, and during today's big Nintendo Direct livestream, we officially got the first date for one of those games. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will arrive first on January 22, 2026 on Switch 2. After the Direct, we learned it'll also launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on that day as well, and that both Switch 2 and Xbox will get the full FF7 Remake trilogy.

The announcement confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will have a physical and digital release. However, it's unclear if Intergrade will feature a Game Key card or a full physical release with the entire game on a card. Intergrade includes both the base Remake and the Episode Intermission DLC. On Xbox, it supports Play Anywhere.

The eShop currently lists Remake Intergrade with a $40 price for the digital version, with a note this is a "limited early purchase edition." This includes a bonus port of the original version of Final Fantasy 7. The first run of physical editions will come with a free booster pack for Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy.

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Stardew Valley is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a number of additional features, including mouse support.

As shown in the latest Nintendo Direct, Stardew Valley for Switch 2 will take advantage of Nintendo's new console and allow mouse controls--which may prove superior to gamepad-style controls. Switch 2 Joy-Con 2's can be used as mice in certain games, allowing for more granular control.

The Switch 2 version of the popular farming sim will also include four-player local split-screen co-op. Co-op can be done using the Switch's GameShare functionality, where up to three other players can play a co-op session using just one copy of the game. Stardew Valley on Switch 2 will arrive this fall.

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After months of speculation, it was announced during Friday's Nintendo Direct that Dragon Quest VII will be the next entry in the long-running JRPG series to get a facelift; it's coming to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined will be released February 5, 2026, and preorders begin today on the Nintendo eShop.

Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined is a full-scale remake of the classic 2000 PlayStation title, looking very similar to Dragon Quest XI with updated visuals. The game follows the story of a young hero from the peaceful island of Estard, who--along with his friends Kiefer and Maribel--discovers ancient ruins that unlock the ability to travel to lost continents sealed away in the past. As players journey through time to these forgotten lands, they must resolve the tragedies that led to their destruction and restore them to the present, gradually rebuilding the world piece by piece.

It was 10 years ago, during the 2015 Nintendo Direct, that Dragon Quest VII was announced to be coming outside Japan for Nintendo 3DS, with the new subtitle Fragments of the Forgotten Past. The 3DS remake is an abridged version, as much of the content from the original was cut, such as the intro, to shorten the length of the game.

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The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass is adding another platform to its line-up, and it's one that has become infamous for Nintendo. The Virtual Boy functionality is coming February 17, 2026--but you'll need a special accessory to play it, since Virtual Boy games are designed for a stereoscopic 3D effect.

The new accessory is modeled after the original Virtual Boy, and you slide your Switch or Switch 2 system into it and place your face against the game, just like the original Virtual Boy. Nintendo said the accessory is coming in the future, but did not give a release date. It's also producing a cardboard model that simulates the same effect. The full plastic replica Virtual Boy is priced at $100, while the cardboard model goes for $25.

The presentation teased 14 Virtual Boy games slated for release, including:

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After a productive early access period--and a few "final" patches--Hades 2 is ready for its full release. During the September Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that Hades 2 will launch digitally for Switch 2 and the original Switch on September 25. It will be a timed-exclusive on console for Switch, but is also launching that day for Steam and the Epic Games Store.

A physical version of Hades 2 for Switch 2 will arrive on November 20.

Hades 2 has spent just over a year in early access, adding a substantial amount of content and fine-tuning the gameplay across a number of major updates since May 2024. A new v1.0 launch trailer for Hades 2 was released during the Nintendo Direct--check it out below.

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Nintendo has revealed Mario Tennis Fever, a new installment in the sports series coming exclusively to Switch 2. Announced at today's Nintendo Direct, the game is set to launch February 12, 2026.

The big new feature for Mario Tennis Fever is found in the name--Fever rackets. These special rackets have a Fever gauge that can be built up to "unleash a Fever shot," like blasting the court with fire or ice. Another example is the Mini Mushroom racket, which will litter your opponent's side of the court with the item that can shrink them down. Nintendo noted that there are 30 Fever rackets in all, each with a special ability.

Mario Tennis Fever will also offer 38 playable characters--the most ever for the franchise, according to Nintendo. Most of the familiar faces are here, such as Yoshi and Donkey Kong, and Nintendo didn't seem to showcase any new characters in the game's first trailer.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 edition, one that will include a new suite of multiplayer modes called Meetup in Bellabel Park.

Bellabel Park is a large plaza filled with various minigames where players can team up or compete against one another. On the competitive side, there is a coin-collecting game, a Smash Bros.-esque platformer battle game where players use items to push others off the level, a version of hide-and-seek where players can transform into objects to hide, and more.

For those who are looking for more of a co-op experience, Nintendo showed a Bob-omb Relay mode where players must work together to ferry a Bob-omb across a level before it explodes, a mode where one player places blocks that another uses to traverse gaps, and one where a group of players must time their jumps in order to raise a platform.

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