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Nintendo Today! has just received a new update, this one being version 2.2.0. Users of the app should be able to receive the update already.

The major thing this update brings is a new Donkey Kong styled theme. The app has also been made available for more countries in Asia.

Check out the full patch notes below:

Brok Natal Tail - A New Christmas Special

Cowcat is bringing Brok: Natal Tail – A New Christmas Special to Nintendo Switch, the developer has announced. A release is planned for December 9, 2025.

Brok: Natal Tail – A New Christmas Special, which is a part of the overall Brok the Investigator Universe, is a prequel. This time around, it’s a full-on visual novel.

Here’s some additional information:

December is Metroid month (at least if you’re celebrating Metroid Prime 4), and in honor of that, new icons are available on Nintendo Switch Online for Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid 2: Return of Samus.

Each game has five options available. They’re all characters, which cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can claim them now.

Tetris 99 50th Maximus Cup Kirby Air Riders

It’s been a bit since the last event in Tetris 99, but a 50th Maximus Cup has now announced which will grant players a new Kirby Air Riders theme.

In order to partake, you’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member. During the event period, you’ll have to obtain a total of 100 points. Once you do so, the Kirby Air Riders theme with background art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on the title will be unlocked. Note that you’ll earn more points the higher up you finish in each match.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion trailer

Dotemu and Tribute Games have shared a launch trailer for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. As of today, the beat ’em up game is playable on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Tons of details about it can be found in the following overview:

Turok and Turok 2 updates

New updates are now live for Turok and Turok 2 on Nintendo Switch. These are known as patch 3 and version 2.2 respectively.

With Turok, there’s a bunch that’s here such as the option to toggle respawning enemies off and support for FOV of 120 on Nintendo Switch. Turok 2 now features cross-play multiplayer and more.

The full rundown is as follows:

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending November 29, 2025 is now available.

The top three are unchanged this week with Mario Kart World in second as the top Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Elsewhere, Pokemon Legends: Z-A moved up a spot to #5. It’s also worth noting that Kirby Air Riders is out of the top 40.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending November 29, 2025:

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Paramount is planning a “Sonic Universe Event Film”, it’s been announced. It already has a release date of December 22, 2028.

Details about the movie are scarce at this point. However, to clarify, the project is in the pipeline alongside Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which is slated for March 19, 2027.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Winter Ball update

Gameloft has announced full details about the next Disney Dreamlight Valley update known as “The Winter Ball”. Nintendo Switch players can access it starting on December 10, 2025.

There’s a bunch of new stuff being added, including Cinderella with Friendship Quests and more. Other additions include the Winter Warmth Star Path, a DreamTeams feature, quality-of-life improvements, and more.

The full rundown is as follows:

Assassin's Creed Shadows graphics comparison

We have another look at Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 as a video has emerged that acts as a comparison for the PS5 and Xbox Series S versions.

There are cutbacks as expected – elements such as lighting, level of detail, textures, animations, shadows, draw distance, and reflections have been adjusted. Still, this is ultimately the same game you’re getting on other platforms, and the overall aesthetics have been maintained.


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