In the first English episode of "Nintendonauts," host Thomas previews what 2026 holds for Nintendo and the gaming industry. He highlights major upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including anticipated titles from Microsoft, Square Enix, Capcom, Sega, and Koei Tecmo. Thomas discusses exclusive games, ports, expected Nintendo Direct presentations, and significant franchise anniversaries. He also details new features and updates for popular games like Animal Crossing and Mario Tennis.