News & Reviews:   Nintendo Switch

After a few months, the Nintendo eShop is finally having its first major digital sale in Malaysia. While the sales are only for select titles, it offers Malaysian Switch and Switch 2 gamers access to discounted games ranging from family party titles to RPGs and blockbuster releases. It has already begun on 27 May and runs until 9 June 2026, although some titles may have different ending dates depending on the promotion.

Nintendo has confirmed that its hybrid gaming platform, the Switch, has officially overtaken the long-standing sales record previously held by the Nintendo DS. As of 31 December 2025, lifetime sales of the original Switch (including the standard, Lite, and OLED versions) reached about 155.37 million units, surpassing the DS’s lifetime total of approximately 154.02 million units. This milestone makes the Switch the top-selling piece of hardware in Nintendo’s history.

In an unexpected move, Rockstar Games has confirmed that its critically acclaimed Western adventure Red Dead Redemption (along with the standalone DLC ­Undead Nightmare) will launch across modern platforms on 2 December 2025. The rollout spans mobile (iOS and Android), streaming via Netflix Games, and current-generation consoles, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Bandai Namco Entertainment and Google Cloud have announced the global launch of DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA, a new cross-platform 4-on-4 action game that will be available to play starting September 10, 2025.

Previously, we mentioned the Upin Ipin Universe game will arrive on 17 July 2025. Now, it seems there are various reactions to the game's expected price. So, what should you know about it?

A new open-world adventure game based on Malaysia’s iconic animated twins, Upin & Ipin Universe, will launch on 17 July 2025. The game will be available on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Pricing has yet to be announced.

If you're a gamer, you've likely seen news of Nintendo copyright claiming YouTube videos featuring content from their games and shutting down emulators. The company would rather sell you their retro games for a price than allow piracy or emulation. And it's going one step further with the latest update to its User Agreement.

Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 in a first-looks trailer. The new gaming console from Nintendo features a larger display that brings it closer in size to many handheld gaming PCs. The new device includes larger controllers that appear to slot in magnetically, an adjustable built-in stand, and compatibility with both Nintendo Switch 2 and original Nintendo Switch games.

Do you often take screencaps on your game console to post straight to social media? If that's you, then this news might be relevant to you. Yesterday, Nintendo announced that Switch users will no longer connect straight to X. But why?

Rumours of a next-gen Nintendo Switch have been around for years, with Nintendo denying all of them. But in the last week or so, the Microsoft-Activision hearing has unearthed interesting insider info. Well, it seems a Switch 2 isn't out of the picture.