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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.0 update now available, adds Switch 2 enhancements

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GematsuMario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.0 update now available, adds Switch 2 enhancements (opens in a new tab)
ShacknewsMario Kart 8 Deluxe update 4.0.0 adds 8-player splitscreen (opens in a new tab)
Nintendo LifeMario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes (opens in a new tab)
Noisy PixelMario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 Adds Switch 2 Support, 8-Player Multiplayer, CameraPlay, Faster Loading, and More (opens in a new tab)
Nintendo EverythingMario Kart 8 Deluxe 4.0.0 update out now, patch notes – Nintendo Switch 2 improvements and features, more (opens in a new tab)

GTA 6 Extended Look Tops Netflix Top 10 Chart in First Week

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First seen Sep 1, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

NES – Nintendo Classics adds Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, R.C. PRO-AM II, and Ikari Warriors

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First seen Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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First seen Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

LEGO Harry Potter Collection coming to Switch 2 on October 16

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First seen Aug 31, 2026, 8:29 PM CDT

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

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2 SourcesUpdated 58d ago

First seen Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

What is the exact release time of The Blood of Dawnwalker?

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Falcom Hires 2 New Sound Creators in 2026, One Is Composing Music for an Unknown Game as Company Reaches 74 Employees

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Noisy PixelFalcom Hires 2 New Sound Creators in 2026, One Is Composing Music for an Unknown Game as Company Reaches 74 Employees (opens in a new tab)

Final Fantasy 14 details end of free subscription period on Nintendo Switch 2, more on fees

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First seen Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

ONTOS, the next horror from Frictional Games has a new extended look

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Denari release date on Nintendo Switch and Steam confirmed

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Glenda Studio, ADAC SimRacing and Nitro Concepts join SimRacing Expo Frankfurt line-up

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Overwatch Rush enters soft launch in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia

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Asetek Initium vs Fanatec CSL DD vs Logitech RS50 vs MOZA R5 Pro: Which Entry-Level Direct Drive Should You Buy?

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BoxThisLapAsetek Initium vs Fanatec CSL DD vs Logitech RS50 vs MOZA R5 Pro: Which Entry-Level Direct Drive Should You Buy? (opens in a new tab)

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The Board

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.0 update now available, adds Switch 2 enhancements

GTA 6 Extended Look Tops Netflix Top 10 Chart in First Week

NES – Nintendo Classics adds Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, R.C. PRO-AM II, and Ikari Warriors

Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

LEGO Harry Potter Collection coming to Switch 2 on October 16

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

What is the exact release time of The Blood of Dawnwalker?

Falcom Hires 2 New Sound Creators in 2026, One Is Composing Music for an Unknown Game as Company Reaches 74 Employees

Final Fantasy 14 details end of free subscription period on Nintendo Switch 2, more on fees

ONTOS, the next horror from Frictional Games has a new extended look

Denari release date on Nintendo Switch and Steam confirmed

Glenda Studio, ADAC SimRacing and Nitro Concepts join SimRacing Expo Frankfurt line-up

Overwatch Rush enters soft launch in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia

Asetek Initium vs Fanatec CSL DD vs Logitech RS50 vs MOZA R5 Pro: Which Entry-Level Direct Drive Should You Buy?

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