Issue #503

October 11, 2026

Call of Duty returns to Nintendo after 13 years

Hello, Chris here with your latest Nintendo round-up. Hope you’re doing well.

A big thanks to all of those who hit subscribe on my YouTube channel last week. I recently shared a video about how the eShop slop problem doesn’t seem to be cleared up just yet, despite moves from Nintendo to help sort it. If you have any thoughts on future videos you’d like to see from me, please do hit reply. 😊

There’s around 20 games hitting the eShop next week, including the Resident Evil remasters, the new Castlevania, Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan, and a new Call of Duty (the first on a Nintendo platform in 13 years!). A busy one, full list below as ever!

Alrighty, let’s get into issue #503 of Hanafuda Report.

Cheers,
Chris ✌️

🎮 Currently Playing: Star Fox Adventures

REVIEW Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] — “the perfect way to catch up on everything Kingdom Hearts, and on the Switch 2 it’s absolutely magical”

Lyle Pendle // Loot Level Chill

PREVIEW Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: I’d trade table tennis for swordplay, baseball, or frisbee, but it’s still won me over — “Resort appears to be solving all of Switch Sports’ shortcomings”. Here’s another preview from Jordan Minor at PC Mag.

Logan Plant // IGN

▶ We have Gears of War at home — A new Gears of War just released on Xbox, but it was crummy knockoff on the eShop that caught my eye for all the wrong reasons.

Hanafuda Report // YouTube

As GTA 6 faces off against Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, expert says Nintendo is “the only company in the industry with a fanbase loyal enough to make that bet” against Rockstar — Big shout out to any and all November games.

Catherine Lewis // GamesRadar+

A dying man’s quest to finish the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake: “This will be the first, and likely only, video game I actually beat”

Austin Wood // GamesRadar+

▶ What Nintendo actually thinks of the Zelda vs. GTA 6 SNL skit — If you ain’t seen the skit, you can watch it here.

Kit & Krysta // YouTube

INTERVIEW “It’s ultimately up to the players” – Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen’s devs explain the philosophy of choice behind easing some of the game’s infamous friction

Alex Donaldson // RPG Site

Nintendo of America chief breaks down her first year: ‘Zelda’ live-action movie, ‘GTA 6,’ third-party game goals and more

Jennifer Maas // Variety

Nintendo Latin America says it won’t abandon physical media

My Nintendo News

No More Heroes and Notions of a Working-Class Underworld

J.M. Henson // Unwinnable

Upcoming Releases

⭐️ = One to Watch

📦 = Physical Release

🔑 = Game Key Card

🎮 = Demo Available

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2️⃣ The Witch’s Bakery — Cozy Adventure RPG about a witch who opens a bakery in Paris. Also on the original Switch.
⭐️2️⃣📦 Ratatan — A rhythm roguelike action game. It’s a spiritual successor to the PSP’s Patapon. Day 1 Edition physical.

Thu

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2️⃣📦🔑 Bluey’s Happy Snaps — A photo-themed adventure. Physical on Switch 2 is a Game Key Card, but it’s also on the original Switch.
⭐️🎮 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse — An all new 2D action-exploration game set in 1499 Paris. Satisfying whip action! ‘Night One Edition’ Physical release
2️⃣📦 Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition — This 3D adventure based on the movie returns. Physical release as a bundle with the Retro roundup below. Also available both physically and digitally on the original Switch.
2️⃣📦 Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! — A collection of four old Toy Story titles, plus A Bug’s Life game thrown in too.
⭐️2️⃣ It Takes Two – Switch 2 Edition — Visual upgrades and performance wins for this co-op gem. It’s a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners.
⭐️2️⃣📦 Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea — Farming sim, but with some mysterious mist threatening the peace. On both the original Switch and Switch 2.
Cubic Cosmos — A dark fantasy roguelike card battler, ala Hearthstone.
Chained Beasts — A chaotic 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike. M for mature.
2️⃣📦🔑 Tormented Souls 2 — This 2025 survival horror comes to Switch 2. M for mature.
2️⃣ House Flipper 2 — A renovation sim, with online co-op play. Buy, fix, and sell homes. The Physical release seems to be arriving later this year.

Fri

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2️⃣📦🔑 Tales of Eternia Remastered — This 2000 RPG (also known as Tales of Destiny II) gets a lick of paint. Physical release. Also on the original Switch.
⭐️2️⃣📦 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — It’s been a while since a Call of Duty has been on a Nintendo platform. This one is about war breaking out on the Korean Peninsula. Physical release is a stinky code in the box. M for mature.
⭐️2️⃣ Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition — The spruced-up Raccoon City zombie romp comes to Switch 2. M for mature.
⭐️2️⃣ Resident Evil 3 — Nemesis says hi. M for mature.
⭐️2️⃣ Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition — Leon has to find Ashley, on the Switch 2. M for mature.
2️⃣📦 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Holiday Play Edition — Save Christmas in this adventure based on the animated classic. Physical release for the original Switch.
2️⃣📦🔑 Lego Harry Potter Collection — A compilation of some wizarding games… Physical release is a Game Key Card.

Release dates are for Europe & U.S. markets unless otherwise stated.
Data sourced in collaboration with Switch Scores.

Quick Links

Nate The Hate has suggested the Starfield Switch 2 port may have been cancelled.
A couple of Switch 2 releases from the past week that you may have missed: The Crew Motorfest and Once Upon a Katamari.
Neat idea this: GB Museum is a physical Game Boy cartridge that tells the history of Nintendo’s handheld.
The Switch 2 upgrade for Minecraft will be free for Switch 1 digital owners for a limited time.
An F-Zero GX cheat code has been discovered over 20 years since the game came out.
Hello, Peach! and Hello, Luigi! apps for kids have joined the existing Mario and Yoshi ones.
An expanded Switch 2 version of Cities: Skylines is on the way, complete with mouse support.
Nintendo has a new line of sweet Mario Kart World merch, including a pretty rad jacket.
I’ve been playing some more Star Fox Adventures, watch part two here (or catch the first VOD here).

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Upcoming Releases

Quick Links

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