Ah, Nintendo… they’ve got this knack for making even old stuff seem shiny, right? So, check this out: they’re dropping this cool game, Drag x Drive, on August 14. It’s all about wheelchair basketball—yes, I said wheelchair—and it’s one of those Switch 2 exclusives. They’re using these mouse controls, which, I dunno, feels kinda fresh. And on the same day, Madden NFL 26 hits. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.
Now, Drag x Drive kinda opens up a window, like peering into Nintendo’s 2025 playbook. They seem to have this rhythm—or maybe it’s just me overthinking—about how they release stuff after rolling out new toys like Switch 2.
The game’s gonna cost $19.99. Feels like Nintendo’s trying to stroll in casually, you know? And let’s face it, August is sleepy for games, so Drag x Drive might just wake things up. Oh, and they’ve got Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s new edition coming with this “Star-Crossed Land” extra thingy. Mouthful Modes. Sounds wild, doesn’t it?
Backing up to July for a second—Donkey Kong Bananza pops up. And then there’s a re-run of Super Mario Party Jamboree but with some snazzy TV content. Following a pattern here? Old meets new? Hmm.
September, though… what’s going on, Nintendo? It’s like a dry spell, isn’t it? Third parties to the rescue with stuff like Borderlands 4 and more Final Fantasy, ’cause why not?
October looks a bit brighter with Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Everyone loves Pokémon, right? Cross-gen release. Fancy term for saying it’s on both Switch and Switch 2.
Don’t get me started on 2025—Metroid Prime 4: Beyond should drop sometime. September maybe? Kirby Air Riders will probably make an appearance too. And it’s the same song with third-party gems like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and others. Not forgetting Hyrule Warriors in winter. Who knows, winter could mean early 2026 in Nintendo-speak.
Plus, they’re teasing stuff for the GameCube fans on their online service. Super Mario Sunshine, anyone? Seems like Nintendo can never resist throwing out surprise curveballs. Typical. So, whatever you’re expecting, keep a side-eye out for the unexpected. They thrive on that chaos!
