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What are you playing this weekend? 2026-09-11

Finished Hogwarts Legacy. There wasn't as much left as I thought, at least not for the main missions.

I didn't completely finish the game though, after completing the main story, it gives you a final mission "The House Cup". It has level requirement of 34. I was at level 30. Checked the details and it's basically the ending cinematic. Didn't want to spend 2-3 hours grinding to level up just to watch that. So as far as I am concerned, the game is completed.

I also completed all the quest lines for other students. There are some missions in villages and other areas that I didn't do. Did some of them, just not all of them. As for collectibles, I probably collected less than half.

For me, it was a fun game, loved playing the story missions and learning the spells. Collectibles were also fun in the start but there were just too may of them. Looking forward to what they do with the sequel.


Nothing major in Final Fantasy XII - The Zodiac Age. Played some more of the story. Not much new here.


Same with Fire Emblem Three Houses, continued with the main story. I am not sure about which class to choose for Dimitri. He started with Lance, but he gets access to unique class "Lord" which uses sword. This isn't much of an issue, excpet I already have 2 sword users, and wanted to have a wide variety of characters. I was originally aiming for taking him to Grand Knight via Paladin, but leveled up his sword and switched to Lord this week. Hopefully it'll be fun.


Started Grand Theft Auto IV on PS3. I randomly came upon a used copy in a shop, and since I have never played it and some of my friends claim it as the best GTA, bought it. Though to be honest, I was more interested in booting up my PS3 again then playing GTA.

The game was very dark on my TV, had to move Brightness and Contrast to 70-80% to clearly see what's going on. I also tried Street Fighter 4 just to see if it's PS3 with TV issue or the game issue, and it is definitely the game issue. Anyway, works well enough with Brightness and Contrast turned high.

I am still in the very start. Maybe done 5-6 missions total. It holds up pretty well, though there are some dated elements, specially the combat and shooting. The car handling is kinda funny, they seem very bouncy. Overall, having fun, but not sure yet how long I'll play.


What about all of you? What have you been playing and/or plan to play?

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Upcoming First Party Games by Nintendo - 2026-08

Games releasing this month:

We have reached the point where we have no upcoming first party Switch game announced. It's possible we may still get something, but we will have to wait and see.

Switch

No new Switch game announced

Switch 2

GamePriceDate
Pokémon Pokopia DLC 1 - Bubbly Basin$34.99+Aug 05
  • This is price of Expansion pass that also includes next DLC parts

Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

No new Switch 2 upgrade pack announced


Upcoming Games, September 2026 on wards (NA):

Switch

No new Switch game announced

Switch 2

GamePriceDate
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave$69.99Sep 17
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort$49.99Oct 22
The DuskbloodsTBA2026
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeTBA2026
Pokémon Winds and WavesTBA2027
Xenoblade GenesisTBA2027

Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

GamePriceDate
Xenoblade Chronicles 3$9.99Dec 03

Let me know in the comments if there's anything missing or mistake in the post, or if you would like any change.

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nintendo·NintendobySundray

Nintendo picks up major legal victory against sale of Switch piracy devices

The company has been against websites that sell these devices to European customers, and decided to raise the issue with The District Court of The Hague. Following a new ruling, it’s now unlawful to sell the MIG Switch and similar products in Europe. Websites have been forced to stop selling the devices moving forward.

Nintendo picks up major legal victory against sale of Switch piracy deviceshttps://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-picks-up-major-legal-victory-against-sale-of-switch-piracy-devices/Open linkView original on lemmus.org
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nintendo·NintendobyLCP

Nintendo of America announces 'Customer Appreciation Sale'

The Customer Appreciation Sale is our way of saying thank you to Nintendo players for their continued support and is made possible in part by tariff-related refunds. While Nintendo absorbed most tariff-related costs, the refunds helped make promotions like this one possible.

Nintendo of America announces 'Customer Appreciation Sale'https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/adventure-awaits-nintendo-of-america-announces-customer-appreciation-sale/Open linkView original on lemmy.world
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nintendo·NintendobySundray

Nintendo identifies Switch exploit in which bad actor could run code or obtain information stored on the console

According to Nintendo, a bad actor must directly scan the QR code displayed on the Switch console screen (or the TV screen) when using the Send to Smartphone feature in the Album or when using a kart to play Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.

If the QR code is not scanned, you’ll be fine. If the code is scanned, it’s possible for someone to run unauthorized code on your Nintendo Switch console or obtain information stored on the system.

According to Nintendo, Switch units are impacted that are on firmware earlier than version 23.0.0. We also have confirmation that the vulnerability cannot be exploited to obtain console information on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo identifies Switch exploit in which bad actor could run code or obtain information stored on the consolehttps://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-identifies-switch-exploit-in-which-bad-actor-could-run-code-or-obtain-information-stored-on-the-console/Open linkView original on lemmus.org
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Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy – Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026

  • Release Date: November 12
  • Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
  • Description:

You can now give voice commands to Oatchi using the built-in microphone on Nintendo Switch 2.

Plus, a new mode is blooming: Dandori Academy.

Take on challenges and test how quickly you can collect treasure within the stage. Test your Dandori skills and once you’re ready, aim for a high score! Earn medals based on how well you do and see the scores of your friends and players around the world.

72 Dandori Academy stages will be released over time.

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Eternal Anima – Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026

  • Release Date: March 4, 2028
  • Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
  • Description: Experience a dramatic time-travel adventure that spans generations in this legacy-driven JRPG! In a world that erased its own history, you'll have to chart a course into the past, forge uneasy alliances, take down grand enemies, and alter the course of catastrophic events. Use unique abilities like Psychometry to inherit ancestral abilities lost to time, and Future Sight to manipulate the field of battle. Can you save the past and free the present?
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Where the Seeds Fall - Reveal Trailer

  • Release Date: November 5
  • Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
  • Description:

The earth has been afflicted with Blight, forcing humanity to build new homes upon the branches of the World Tree.

It is a place fraught with peril, and in their fear, humanity has branded "Fell Children" as omens of disaster. After encountering a Fell Child, however, one soldier goes against orders and determines to escort them to the surface world.

Descend the World Tree by navigating ruins, reading the wind, and taking leaps of faith in this thrilling action-adventure game.

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