Join us as we dive deep into Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase Direct from July 31, 2025! We'll break down the slew of third-party titles announced for both the Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Switch 2, focusing on established franchises and long-awaited sequels.

Discover major reveals like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Once Upon a Katamari, alongside highly anticipated ports and remakes such as Persona 3 Reload making its way to Switch 2, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Action game enthusiasts can look forward to the new Dynasty Warriors-style Zelda spin-off, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and the adrenaline-pumping Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Other notable announcements include Just Dance 2026 Edition, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and the latest sports titles, EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports Madden NFL 26. Plus, remakes of the Yakuza titles, Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2, and the battle royale phenomenon Apex Legends are set to arrive.

We'll highlight Square Enix's impressive showing, featuring the brand-new action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the prequel Octopath Traveler 0, plus the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

But what really defines a Switch 2 exclusive? We clarify which games are truly unique to the new console, discussing titles confirmed as Switch 2 exclusives like Madden NFL 26 (launching August 14, 2025), Cronos: The New Dawn (September 5, 2025), Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 (November 13, 2025), Octopath Traveler 0 (December 4, 2025), and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (2026). We'll differentiate these from titles like Persona 3 Reload, which is a port of a game available on other platforms since February 2024. We also celebrate the current "true," first-party Switch 2 exclusives: the critically acclaimed Donkey Kong Bananza (hailed as a "masterpiece" with a stellar 91 on Metacritic!) and Mario Kart World. Plus, find out when to expect the next true exclusive, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, confirmed for a "Winter" release, which typically means sometime between December 2025 and March 2026.

Finally, we tackle the burning question: what's the deal with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond? While Nintendo officially gave the game a 2025 release window during its re-reveal, its complete absence from recent showcases has led many fans and industry insiders to believe that a 2026 release is now the most likely scenario.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at the vibrant future of Nintendo gaming!