Big Walk Releases for PS5, Switch 2, and PC on August 4

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Saras Rajpal
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Big Walk Releases for PS5, Switch 2, and PC on August 4

House House has announced that Big Walk will release for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 4. A new gameplay trailer has also released. 

Check out the release date trailer for Big Walk below:

The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure about teamwork and talking.

Set out with your friends through a wide-open world full of challenges, puzzles, and discoveries. You’ll need to work together to find your way around, stay in contact using an assortment of tools and toys, and figure out new ways to communicate when you suddenly find yourself speechless.

Adventuring aside, there’s plenty of time to just hang out. Sit and watch the sunset, or steal your friend’s binoculars and kick them into the ocean. Spending time with friends is the best part of a big walk.

Features:
    • Talking!
      • Our proximity voice chat system makes voices fade across distances, echo down corridors, muffle through walls, and crackle through walkie-talkies
    • Walking!
      • Find your way around an open world together, at your own pace
    • Arms!!
      • Point, wave, and gesture (or just flail around wildly) to communicate in situations where talking isn’t an option
    • Tools and Toys
      • Walkie-talkies, laser pointers, binoculars, megaphones, flares, whiteboards (?), cowbells (??), a big golden head (???) and more
    • Flexible Player Count
      • Big Walk can be played with as few as 2 players (i.e. a focused co-op experience) or as many as 12 (i.e. an absolute mess)
    • Crossplay
      • Play online with your friends on other platforms
    • An Ending
      • Big Walk is a hand-crafted cooperative adventure meant to be played start-to-finish with a group of friends
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Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced, Releases in 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced, Releases in 2026

Nintendo and Mojang have announced that a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Minecraft will release in 2026. It features enhanced lighting and the ability to transfer saves from the original Switch version. 

Currently, it is unknown whether or not the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will be a free upgrade for original Switch owners, or if the upgrade pack will release at a cost. However, the trailer shows off the inclusion of recent major updates, such as new baby mods and the rideable Ghast. Mojang will likely reveal the exact release date for the Switch 2 version of Minecraft at a later date. Check out the trailer for Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 edition below:

In the meantime, Minecraft Dungeons II will release on September 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Windows. The recent trailer shows off the gameplay for the upcoming new entry, which is available now to pre-order for $29.99. Those who order it early can get two hero skins, a twisted cape, and a twisted chicken pet. The deluxe edition, which costs $49.99, includes the Soul cape, Blub pet, 4 hero skins, and DLC 1 & 2 upon release. 

The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Drop the pickaxe, grab a sword, and charge into a thrilling new adventure in Minecraft Dungeons II. Journey through unexplored lands and mysterious locations, in a quest to stop a new evil from causing chaos in not one, but two worlds! Clash with menacing foes in explosive encounters and fight your way through hordes of mobs that will do everything in their power to stop you!

Kingdom Hearts IV is Coming to Switch 2 Alongside PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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Soul Kiwami
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Kingdom Hearts IV

Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch day-and-date on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A new teaser trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV was released alongside several new screenshots.

Previously, Square Enix shared new development screenshots of Kingdom Hearts IV and released a message to fans. The developers are hard at work for Kingdom Hearts IV in order to create a game that lives up to fan’s expectations. According to Nomura, development of Kingdom Hearts IV is progressing smoothly.

Square Enix also announced that the Kingdom Hearts series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] on October 8. A demo for Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind will be available today. Pre-orders for Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] will open today, and KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX will be natively on Nintendo Switch as well.

Square Enix canceled development of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, since it was determined that it would be difficult for the developers to offer a service that would be satisfactory for players. Although Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link has been canceled, Square Enix is still developing Kingdom Hearts IV.

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was revealed alongside the highly-anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV during the 20th anniversary event in April 2022. Similarly to Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was supposed to tell a story that bridges the gap between plot threads long before Sora’s journey in the original game. Before its cancellation, the game was delayed back in November 2024.

Muramasa: Revenant Blades Announced, Releasing 2027

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MrSpacePan
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Vanillaware and Marvelous have announced action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades, a remaster of Muramasa Rebirth that combines it with the Genroku Legends DLC for the first time. It will be coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and, for the first time ever, PC.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade was originally released for the Wii in 2009, with Muramasa: Rebirth releasing in 2013 for the Vita. Muramasa: Revenant Blades will support 4k resolution and feature new combat and weapon systems, alongside more modes and gameplay options. The game stars six protagonist, and you can play their stories in any order you want. 

Physical pre-orders will also be available from Marvelous USA online store and participating retailers. The PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions will be $49.99, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be $59.99 and have the entire game on cartridge. A Limited Edition will also be available retailing at $89.99 and $99.99. It has the game, a collectible art book, a limited CD featuring select tracks from the game, and a 10′ x 14″ byōbu folding screen with more art. 

Check out the announcement trailer below:

The following description is from the Steam page:

The Ultimate Expression of the Demon Blades

An action RPG for the ages re-emerges better than ever, combining Muramasa Rebirth and the add-on Genroku Legends for the first time. Step into a stunning 4K world steeped in Japanese myth and culture, and take up your blade for refined 2D action and an elevated Muramasa experience.

Fluid and Frenetic Hack-and-Slash Action

From the mayhem-inducing swordplay of the Demon Blades to the masterful techniques and cunning tricks of a ninja–and even a horde of cats that will answer your beck and call?! Each protagonist wields their own fighting style to cut down the malevolent spirits and dastardly villains that block their path.

Sic Protagonists, Six Mythical Tales

Deep in the Genroku period of Japan’s past, six protagonists fight through a land teeming with wickedness in the hopes of seizing control of their fates once and for all.

Donkey Kong Bananza DLC Adds Super Mario Bros. Collaboration

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Saras Rajpal
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Donkey Kong Bananza Adds Super Mario Bros. Collaboration

Nintendo has announced that the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, DK Island & Emerald Rush, will add a Super Mario Bros. collaboration later today. The collaboration will release in four waves. 

The collaboration adds a new Mario costume for Donkey Kong and a Luigi skin for Pauline. It also adds coins as the major collectible instead of emeralds in the Emerald Rush mode. The first wave lasts from today until June 30. The second wave will start on July 14 and end on July 21. The third wave starts on August 4 and ends on August 11. The fourth and final wave starts on August 25 and ends on September 1. Check out the trailer showcasing the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC and Super Mario Bros. collaboration below:

Nintendo released the Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC on September 12 with a new explorable area and new challenges for existing layers. The release was followed up by the version 2.0.1 update, which fixed numerous issues in the game. For example, the update fixed a disc reward for collecting all the balloons in Bananza Rehearsal and remedied some issues involving Pauline’s shout voices. 

Lastly, Final Weapon reviewed Donkey Kong Bananza and gave it a 4.5 out of 5 score, stating that the game is “an immaculate return to 3D for DK. Bananza offers creativity seen in very few games in our industry have achieved. Each Layer is expertly crafted, Donkey Kong is endlessly fun to control, and the narrative is surprisingly great. While the general lack of difficulty, especially with bosses, leaves a bit to be desired, Donkey Kong Bananza is one of my favorite Nintendo games of the last decade. Let’s just hope this marks a new era of consistent Donkey Kong games.”

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] is Coming to Switch 2 on October 8

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Soul Kiwami
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Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III]

Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III], launching October 8 alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. Pre-orders for Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] will also open today, and KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX will be available natively on Nintendo Switch as well.

Kingdom Hearts Collection I - III key art

Here’s a breakdown of the included games:

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Games

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- (Digital only)
    • KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
    • KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
    • KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
    • KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD cutscene compilation)
    • KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX
    • KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD cutscene compilation)
  • KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Digital only)
    • KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD
    • KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)
    • KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth By Sleep
  • KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) (Digital only)
    • KINGDOM HEARTS III
    • KINGDOM HEARTS Re Mind (DLC)
  • KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] (Physical and Digital)
    • All games from the KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) bundles

A demo for Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind will be available now in the Nintendo eShop. The demo includes the beginning of the game through the early stages of Olympus, along with the start and middle section of Toy Box World. Save data from the beginning of the game to Olympus carries over to the full game, while the data from the Toy Box World section does not. 

Fans can pre-order Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] or Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind to receive an exclusive keyblade per platform. Switch 2 players will receive the Long Night keyblade, PlayStation 5 players will receive the Midnight Blue keyblade, and Xbox Series X|S players will receive the Phantom Green keyblade. Digital pre-orders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also include 48 hours of early access. 

Players who own the Nintendo Switch (Cloud ver.), PlayStation 4, or Xbox One versions can get a 50% discount on digital pre-orders and digital post-launch purchases on their respective platforms. Save data transfers from Nintendo Switch (Cloud ver.), allowing players to pick up from where they left off on Switch 2. All sales for Nintendo Switch (Cloud ver.) have been discounted, and service for the cloud-based games will end on June 9, 2027, at 7:59 a.m. PT.

Previously, Square Enix shared new development screenshots of Kingdom Hearts IV and released a message to fans. The developers are hard at work for Kingdom Hearts IV in order to create a game that lives up to fan’s expectations. Square Enix also canceled development of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, since it was determined that it would be difficult for the developers to offer a service that would be satisfactory for players.

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was revealed alongside the highly-anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV during the 20th anniversary event in April 2022. Similarly to Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was supposed to tell a story that bridges the gap between plot threads long before Sora’s journey in the original game. Before its cancellation, the game was delayed back in November 2024.

Nintendo Switch Online Adds DK Challenge Event

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Saras Rajpal
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds DK Challenge Event

Nintendo has announced the DK Challenge Event, coming to Nintendo Switch Online later today. This will be available until September 1. 

The DK Challenge Event features specific challenges themed around the Donkey Kong franchise. This includes the original, Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong 64, and for those who own Donkey Kong Bananza, challenges will be present for it as well. These are available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online users. Check out the trailer showcasing the DK Challenge Event in Nintendo Switch Online below:

Nintendo recently added Donkey Kong 64 to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics lineup for Nintendo Switch Online members for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s an overview of Donkey Kong 64, via Nintendo:

Cross isles with the Kongs as they face King K. Rool.

With his mechanical isle stuck off the shores of DK Island, K. Rool kidnaps the Kong family to distract Donkey Kong. It’s up to our furry hero to rescue his friends, reclaim his Golden Bananas, and save his homeland from certain doom. Choose from five Kong members as you play solo in a quirky adventure or with friends in competitive battle arenas!

Join Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong as they fight to keep DK Island safe and sound from K. Rool and his Kremling crew. Climb, swim, and jump with each of the five Kong members through treacherous and puzzling areas while taking advantage of their special abilities and upgrades. Encounter friendly aid from other Kongs and a caged Kremling by the name of K. Lumsy. Hunt for collectibles and play wacky minigames while solo, or duke it out in battle arenas with friends in a four-player split-screen view. There’s enough fun to go around to make you go bananas!

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Announced, Releases in 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Announced, Releases in 2026

Nintendo has announced The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which will release in 2026. The release will commemorate the franchise’s 40th anniversary. 

The announcement trailer is told in a storybook format. It hints at the role of the Great Deku Tree and the Kokiri. It states that every Kokiri has a fairy attached to them, all except for one who doesn’t. This boy is revealed to be Link, who we see in a gorgeously new HD artstyle sleeping as the Triforce of Courage flashes on his hand. The trailer also hints calls back to some of the iconic tracks from the original game, including Saria’s Song. Check out the reveal trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake below:

Recently, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda film will now release on April 30, 2027, instead of its previous release date of May 7. It’s now releasing one week earlier after it was previously delayed from March 26 to May 7. The movie will star Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Previously, Shigeru Miyamoto showcased the official designs for both characters via a social media post.

Link’s design features his iconic green tunic, minus the classic hat. He also has blonde hair, which separates him from previous designs in the franchise. Zelda has her blue outfit from Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, as well as her brown-haired look from Twilight Princess. Wes Ball directs the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. In the past, Ball directed The Maze Runner franchise and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. 

Deltarune Chapter 5 Releases on June 24

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Saras Rajpal
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Deltarune Chapter 5

Toby Fox and Nintendo have announced that Deltarune Chapter 5 will release on June 24 for Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC. The first trailer for the new chapter also released. 

The trailer showcasing Chapter 5 of Deltarune reveals that it will be themed around flowers. This has led many to speculate that the chapter will focus on Asgore at the center of the Dark World. With the upcoming release of Chapter 5, there are just two more chapters of the Deltarune story left. Only time will tell when they will release, though with the rapid back to back launch of Deltarune Chapter 1-4 and now Deltarune Chapter 5, it’s possible that fans may not need to wait too long before the entire story comes to an end.

In the meantime, check out the first trailer for Deltarune Chapter 5 below:

Deltarune Chapters 1-4 are available now for $24.99 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac. Chapter 5 will release as a free update on all platforms. The Steam page describes the game as follows:

The next adventure in the UNDERTALE series has appeared!

Fight (or spare) alongside new characters in UNDERTALE‘s parallel story, DELTARUNE…!

Featuring

    • A massive soundtrack and story written by Toby Fox!

    • Meet new and endearing main characters, as well as familiar faces like Toriel, Sans, as more. Huh? Papyrus? No, he’s busy. Sorry

    • Smooth and expressive pixel-animation by Temmie. She also has a new hat (in-game)

    • A linear, chapter-based system that you can pick up from anywhere.

    • Creative bullet-dodging based battles inspired by games like Touhou and Chrono Trigger.

    • Jevilishly difficult hidden bosses.

    • And…

    • …

    • … only 1 ending…?

Splatoon Raiders Reveals New Gameplay Overview Trailer

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Saras Rajpal
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Splatoon Raiders Reveals New Gameplay Overview Trailer

Nintendo has released a new gameplay overview trailer for Splatoon Raiders, which will release on July 23 for Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer showcases more of what fans can expect from the first single-player focused entry in the series. 

The new Splatoon Raiders trailer shows off some of the gameplay and action for the upcoming game. Additionally, a Nintendo Direct themed around Splatoon Raiders will take place on June 30. Check out the gameplay overview trailer for Splatoon Raiders below:

UPDATE: Nintendo also announced that a Splatfest themed around Splatoon Raiders will take place in Splatoon 3 from July 10-12. Additionally, two Joy-Con 2 controllers themed around the game will be available alongside its launch. Check out the image of the controllers below:

Splatoon Raiders Joy-Con 2

Further, Nintendo also released more gameplay for Splatoon Raiders via the Nintendo Treehouse. Check it out below:

Splatoon Raiders is now available to pre-order on the Nintendo eShop. The listing confirms that it will cost $49.99 digitally and $59.99 physically. The game will include multiplayer with up to three other players online or via local wireless. The store page describes the game as follows:

In this single-player-focused adventure, play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut—a trio of swashbuckling musicians—and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands!

Customize your character, kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for treasure.

It’s not just you out there, though. One member of Deep Cut will raid alongside you in a powerful bot. You can also join with up to three other players online or via local wireless.

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