Nintendo explains how Metroid Prime 4 came to be, talks development challenges – game was a request from Nintendo of America
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Nintendo has provided some noteworthy insight into the origins of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as well as challenges with the project.
Metroid Prime 4 is one of the more fascinating games the company has put out in recent years, and its development cycle is a big reason why. Although the game was announced in 2017, it only just released this year. The project being rebooted with Retro Studios played a major role in the time it took between reveal and launch, but there was more to it.
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Minecraft releases Stranger Things DLC
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Stranger Things is winding down on Netflix, and in celebration of the show, new DLC has now come to Minecraft.
Fans can play as their favorite character such as Will, Dustin, Mike, and Eleven. With character abilities, players are able to solve puzzles and take down enemies. Additionally, the Dressing Room is offering a free Hellfire Club T-shirt.
More: 4J Studios, Minecraft, title update
Famitsu software sales (12/15/25 – 12/21/25) – Top 30
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Nintendo discusses its approach to Metroid Prime 4, talks why it isn’t open-world
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Nintendo has shared some interesting insight into how it approached Metroid Prime 4 and has discussed why the game isn’t open-world.
It seems the company noticed at least some fan interest in seeing the franchise adopt that approach. However, rather than going full open-world, Nintendo and Retro Studios created a hub of sorts, which has drawn some comparison to the older 3D Zelda games. Although Nintendo “realized that players’ impressions toward open-world games had changed”, the company didn’t want to backtrack on development again (as the project was already rebooted once) and “resolved to move forward with our original vision.”
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Famitsu sales (12/15/25 – 12/21/25) – big sales for Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World
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Nintendo bringing back various icons for 2025 releases
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Nintendo has announced a new promotion for Switch Online in which it’s bringing back a series of icons that were released throughout the year.
Eight games will be featured in total. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, F-Zero 99, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders are all making a return. So if you missed out on these designs previously, you’ll have another chance to pick some of them up.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Metroid Prime 4: Beyond icons
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December 3: Nintendo has just added Metroid Prime 4: Beyond themed icons to Nintendo Switch Online. Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can grab them now.
Characters and backgrounds are currently available based on the game. For the former, it’s 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Backgrounds go for 5 Platinum Points each. You’ll always be able to keep them, even if your Nintendo Switch Online membership ends.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time 2.0.0 update out now, patch notes
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Level-5 just came out with a new version 2.0.0 update for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. This ties in with the free “The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes” DLC which was previously announced.
A number of new additions are included, such as the roguelike open-world area Snoozaland and new items. Level-5 also expanded the maximum number of island houses, adjusted the damage cap, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works revealed, pre-orders open
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Next year, the new Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works will be released. Udon Entertainment is preparing the book.
If you’re a Shovel Knight fan, this should be right up your alley. It features “the fun and original artwork behind this landmark title, and its many expansions and spin-off games”. It comes with key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, unused ideas, and more. There’s also creator commentary plus two exclusive interviews with the Yacht Club Games team.
More: Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games
Little Kitty, Big City holiday update out now, patch notes
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Little Kitty, Big City recently received a brand new holiday update.
A few things here make the game more festive than ever, including a new hat, stuff for Photo Mode, and snow. Players will find a few other additions and improvements as well.
The full rundown is as follows:
