With the Switch coming to the end of its lifespan, these ten games are considered the best on the platform by critics.

The next Nintendo Direct broadcast is reportedly scheduled for later this month. That's according to YouTuber Nate the Hate, who claimed in his latest podcast episode (via NintendoLife) that the new Direct will air at the end of the month after Donkey Kong Bananza releases exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17.

July 2025 is packed with great new games to look forward to, including idyllic cozy games, unexpected metroidvanias, and big-name exclusives.

Nintendo is rumored to host a new Direct in July, but not before the launch of Donkey Kong Bonanza, which is scheduled to release on July 17.

Donkey Kong Bananza will be releasing at midnight of your region’s easternmost time zone on Thursday, July 17. This can be a bit confusing for those who live in larger countries, but as soon as it hits midnight anywhere in your region, the game will become available to play — barring any hiccups.

Nintendo eventually decided that smashing environments was a perfect fit for Donkey Kong.

Although there aren’t a lot of truly new games for the hand-held console, some acclaimed Legend of Zelda titles have received exhilarating visual upgrades.