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Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.
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Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube pad revives the classic controller feel, finally making Wind Waker and friends play just as they should.
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Game review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake (Switch/Switch 2)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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The House of the Dead 2 Remake shuffles onto Switch with nostalgic charm, clunky gyro aiming and visuals frozen in the late 90s.
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Game review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2)

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Two Point Museum debuts on Switch 2, offering fun museum management with charming visuals and humour, but limited by clunky controls and 30fps gameplay.
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Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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nintendo
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV on Switch 2 boasts upgraded 1440p visuals, 20 new minigames, and fresh modes, making it a must-play for original fans.
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Game review: Operation Night Strikers (Switch)

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Operation Night Strikers for Switch revives four classic '80s light-gun shooters, playable via analogue stick or Joy-Con gyro controls, scored 8/10.
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Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
Split Fiction, a witty co-op game by Hazelight Studios, offers 13 hours of fun on Nintendo Switch 2 for NZD $79, despite needing an extra controller and some technical cutbacks.
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Game review: Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch 2 delivers stunning 4K races with seamless open-world tracks and up to 24 racers for chaotic, thrilling gameplay.
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Nintendo's new frantic fighter lets players take up ARMS

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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The latest fun-filled fight-fest from Nintendo features spring loaded arms and interchangeable fists. Sounds crazy and amazing to us.