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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has enters the top ten – specifically the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 12 and November 18.

Dragapult is set to star in the latest Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which starts next week.

Players can take on Dragapult in 7 Star Raids. The creature features the Mightiest Mark and can be caught once per save file.

Ripple Island Kyle and Cal's Restaurant trailer

Ripple Island Kyle and Cal’s Restaurant was a new release for Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and a new launch trailer is in. The video gives another look at Sunsoft’s cooking action game featuring 16-player co-op.

Lots of details can be found in the following rundown:

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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Nintendo Switch Parental Controls

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of November 30, 2025.

There wasn’t anything involving Nintendo Switch last week, but that’s not the case this time. A bit of downtime is currently planned for the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of November 30, 2025:

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of December 4, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Octopath Traveler 0.

Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:


Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Octopath Traveler 0, more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of November 30, 2025 are now available.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is just on the horizon, and thanks to pre-loads, the game has overthrown Kirby Air Riders to take the top spot. Octopath Traveler 0 started pre-loads as well and gets a couple of placements here.

Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of November 30, 2025:

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In the span of a year or so, Square Enix came out with both Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake launched first last November. We then just saw the new versions of the series’ first two games a few weeks ago.

In a recent interview, producer Masaaki Hayasaka spoke about the release order. Speaking with Famitsu, he mentioned how he was “worried” that Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake would be launching first – he didn’t want 1 & 2 to “seem inferior”.

Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available.

There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties.

Here’s the full roundup:



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