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Metroid Prime 2 Heading to Switch 2

The upcoming Nintendo Direct event in early February may reveal if Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 will be part of the Nintendo Switch 2's GameCube Classics app through its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service!

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

Nintendo Switch Offers Classic Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 in Upcoming Online Expansion Pack

Metroid Prime fans hoping for an updated sequel might be surprised by Nintendo's strategy. A Walmart ad for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, the premium subscription service, revealed that the GameCube versions of Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 will be available on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo GameCube Classics app. This reveal precedes any official announcement from Nintendo, though rumors point to a Nintendo Direct event in early February. It seems Walmart may have inadvertently unveiled Nintendo's plans.

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In an unexpected yet thrilling turn of events, Bruno Pferd's latest article "Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Announced" (published on 2026-01-25) has sparked a frenzy among fans, diving into the depths of the Galaxy Patrol arc from the manga and exploring the upcoming anime adaptation, Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol. Promising to be a treat for devoted followers with Moro as the main antagonist, this 'second season' set after Goku and Vegeta's intense battle against Jiren is not to be missed Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Announced. Speaking of captivating stories, you won't want to miss Sophie Laurent's latest piece, 'Netflix Strikes Again: New True Crime Film Captivates Millions of Viewers', published on January 26th. This chilling tale of Melanie McGuire, a nurse convicted for her husband's murder, has already racked up over 4 million views worldwide in just days Netflix Strikes Again: New True Crime Film Captivates Millions of Viewers. Meanwhile, intrigued by this year's Oscar nods? You might want to catch up on "The Secret Agent," directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Sophie Laurent's insightful piece from 2026, "'The Secret Agent,' nominated for four Oscars, returns to theaters" The Secret Agent," nominated for four Oscars, returns to theaters. dives into this captivating film and its journey through the prestigious awards season. Don't miss out on exploring these fascinating stories!

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