July 12: WayForward has revealed that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game that was originally in development during the Game Boy Advance era, is finally seeing an official launch. It will be available on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge in early 2024, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Now, however, the once-canceled title will be completed. Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience. There’ll be multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack from Maddie Lim, plus a four-player battle mode.
A brand new “Tavern Tales” update has just arrived in Cat Quest 3.
The update lets players to choose various tales from the in-game tavern, which are remixed boss battles with new modifiers that increase the difficulty. For instance, the Boar King battle now has meteorites rain down from the sky, and Captain Meowtallika’s concert now has various electrical pulses filling the screen. After completing each challenge, you’ll get a new companion, such as Beakon the fearless parrot who swoops down on enemies, dealing damage to all in its path. There’s also a secret encounter for those who finish everything.
Here’s the full rundown of the update:
One of the most talked-about Nintendo Switch titles of the first half of 2025, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has officially surpassed one million units sold worldwide. It’s a major milestone for a game that initially sparked concern due to multiple delays, with many fans unsure of what to expect. Now, it’s being hailed as a breakout hit.
Speaking during a special talk show hosted by the Denfaminicogamer Channel, Level-5 CEO and Fantasy Life i producer Akihiro Hino opened up about the game’s development journey and the pivotal changes that led to its current success. According to Hino, a major turning point came just one year ago, when the team made the difficult decision to rework large portions of the game.
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of June 26, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Locomoto, Ruffy and the Riverside, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
December 9: Deck13 Spotlight and Umami Tiger today unveiled brand new DLC for Chained Echoes dubbed Ashes of Elrant. It will be available for Nintendo Switch in Q2 2025.
Ashes of Elrant features a new land and takes place before the original game’s final fight. As new character White Wolf, players will visit new areas, fight over 40 new monsters and bosses, and listen to 15 new tracks by Eddie Marianukroh.
Here’s an official overview:
Thanks to publisher Rainy Frog and developer Rainy Night Creations, we have the release date for Spy Drops. The Nintendo Switch launch is happening on July 31, 2025.
Spy Drops, a modern retro-styled stealth action game, was unveiled exactly a year ago. That original announcement didn’t include launch timing, but now we know it’s just a few weeks away.
