It is time for another weekend gaming check-in, and the community's attention is squarely fixed on the launch of Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2. Released this week alongside a 9/10 review and official guides, the single-player story-driven campaign provides a fresh entry point for players who may have burned out on the franchise's traditional online modes.
Alongside the big Nintendo Switch 2 release, the weekly community discussion covers several other noteworthy developments across the hardware and retail spaces. Hasbro recently offered a sneak peek at its official Legend of Zelda toy line, while fresh physical sales data continues to highlight a difficult climate for physical game formats in the UK and beyond. Additionally, Nintendo has formally asked a U.S. court to dismiss a tariff refund lawsuit.
Weekend Playlineups and Staff Picks
Staff members at Nintendo Life shared what they have queued up for the weekend of July 25th, 2026:
- Mai Ladyman (Video Producer): Revisiting nostalgia with FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster and potentially restarting The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, alongside ongoing progress in Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2.
- Ollie Reynolds (Reviews Editor): Diving into Splatoon Raiders, noting that while the main raids are engaging—even when tackling challenges above your current level—the sampler dungeons feel somewhat underwhelming.
- Gonçalo Lopes (Contributor): Playing River City Saga: Journey to the West and exploring the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom compilation Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugo, alongside jumping into Splatoon Raiders for its single-player campaign.
Other Notable Releases
Players looking for alternative games to play this weekend can also look at recent reviews, including The Mermaid Mask (an 8/10 sequel to Tangle Tower) and Moss: The Forgotten Relic (rated 8/10), both available on the Nintendo Switch 2.