Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – December 7, 2025 – Metroid, Marvel, and Octopath battle for #1
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of December 7, 2025 are now available.
There have been a lot of new games coming out over the past few week or so, but Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hits #1. Octopath Traveler 0 actually has two entries in the top five. Meanwhile, Marvel Cosmic Invasion takes the second spot.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of December 7, 2025:
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Former Nintendo staffers explain why Nintendo ditched the “Nindies” name
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Do you remember the “Nindies” term that Nintendo used to bring up on a regular basis? It was very prominent in the Wii U / 3DS era, and even the very early Nintendo Switch days. You probably don’t need us to tell you what it was for, but essentially it was an easy way to label indie games on Nintendo platforms.
These days, “Nindies” is all but forgotten. So what happened to the name? During a recent podcast episode, former Nintendo of America employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang spoke about the situation.
Cast n Chill coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Wombat Brawler is bringing Cast n Chill to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in just a few days, the studio has announced. The game launches on December 19, 2025.
Cast n Chill is a laid-back fishing game. On Nintendo Switch 2, it features 120 FPS at 1080p resolution in handheld and TV modes plus enhanced visual effects.
A bunch of information about the game can be found in the following overview:
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Video: Mario Kart World redesigned tracks comparison following update
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A new comparison video has come in showing off changes made to all courses in Mario Kart World following the game’s latest patch.
Version 1.4.0 dropped this week, and it was a huge update. There were some new features in there, but one of the more interesting parts involved changes for course layout in intermissions. Nintendo specifically updated “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “DK Spaceport”, “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “Crown City”, “Koopa Troopa Beach” to “Peach Stadium”, “Whistlestop Summit” to “Koopa Troopa Beach”, “Desert Hills” to “Koopa Troopa Beach”, “DK Spaceport” to “Koopa Troopa Beach”, “Crown City” to “Koopa Troopa Beach”, and “Koopa Troopa Beach”.
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Popucom launch trailer – multiplayer co-op adventure game arrives on Nintendo Switch
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Those looking to get another look at Popucom can do so with the final launch trailer. This week, the multiplayer co-op adventure game landed on Nintendo Switch.
Lots of details can be found in the following overview:
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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for December 11, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of December 11, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Disney Miraness Fitness.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – December 6, 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 secures the top spot
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 6, 2025 are now available.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was previously on top thanks to pre-loads, and that momentum continues this week. Outside of that, Marvel Cosmic Invasion has a strong debut, coming in at #3.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 6, 2025:
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Brok: The Brawl Bar launch trailer – party beat ’em up game released on Nintendo Switch
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With Brok: The Brawl Bar having come to Nintendo Switch this week, Cowcat has sent out a launch trailer. This is a party beat ’em up game and part of the Brok the InvestiGator universe.
All of the important details can be found in the following Nintendo eShop description:
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dev discusses how one of the bosses was made
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In a post on Nintendo’s recruitment website, notable insight was shared into the making of a boss for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Designer Takuma Tokita published the piece.
Tokita spoke about the importance of enemy design as that impacts gameplay. In making these creatures, a key focus for the developer is “visually conveying how to best an enemy’s attacks in the design.”
We won’t get into details so that we can avoid spoilers, but much of Tokita’s piece covers the game’s Fire Temple boss. We have a full translation below.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – game comes to the system with upgrades
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A new Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer is in for Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny. Although it previously came to the original Nintendo Switch, this version features increased resolution to 1240p and 60 FPS, as well as improved lighting, particle effects, anti-aliasing, and more.
Here’s an overview of the game itself:
