Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake dev was “worried” about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake launching first
Posted on 2 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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”.
The best custom Kirby Air Riders machines we’ve seen so far
Posted on 3 hours ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Kirby Air Riders is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s got the best vehicle customization out of any racing game Nintendo has ever published. One of the game’s key features is that you can connect to the Machine Market and use your in-game currency to buy custom designs for each machine. Unfortunately, all of the popular ones are really expensive – the more people buy them, the more expensive they become. So we scoured the new section for awesome-looking Air Ride machines that aren’t anywhere near as expensive as the more popular ones just yet. That also means we aren’t including any of those crazy Chef Kawasaki designs here. Sorry!
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[Let’s Talk] What’s on your 2025 holiday gaming wishlist?
Posted on 6 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
Especially with Thanksgiving in the United States this week along with Black Friday, we’re really getting into the holiday spirit. Before you know it, we’ll also be seeing major events like Christmas and New Year’s.
Gift giving is always prominent around this time. With that in mind, is there anything on your wishlist as far as gaming goes? If there a specific game you’re hoping to pick up? Or perhaps if you haven’t landed a Nintendo Switch 2, perhaps you’re hoping to be given the system for the holidays? Let us know in the comments.
Highlights from last week’s topic: Kirby Air Riders impressions
Nintendo goes live with more Switch 1 backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2, and Resident Evil 4 is broken
Posted on 11 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A few more Nintendo Switch games have been fixed so that they work properly for backwards compatibility on Switch 2.
Earlier this week, we reported separately that NieR: Automata is now in proper order. However, that wasn’t the only game that was fixed up. Several other titles were patched as part of this week’s firmware update, which you can read about here.
The full lineup is as follows:
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The best Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Season 3 Ranked Battles
Posted on 1 day ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A while back, we wrote a guide on the best Pokemon to use in ranked battles online in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s second season. Garchomp, Xerneas, and Metagross were all centralizing threats, but now Pokemon has thrown a wrench into the metagame by allowing Zygarde in Season 3’s ranked battles. Theoretically, that means you’ll be seeing a whole lot of Zygarde in high-ranked matches. So if you want to win in Season 3 ranked, a Zygarde counter is an absolute necessity – and while all of Zygarde’s counters crumple in the face of its Complete Form, they can cause it a great deal of trouble before it transforms. There are spoilers afoot in the full guide, so keep that in mind before you continue. On that note, entering ranked battles in general will also spoil you on the same thing, so keep that in mind as well.
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
Kirby Air Riders review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 day ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: November 20, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco / Sora
Publisher: Nintendo
Kirby is a versatile little fellow – outside of his core 2D (and as of late, 3D) platforming adventures, Nintendo’s most rotund character has starred in a battle royale, puzzle games, fighters, and more. His big 2003 debut into the racing genre, Kirby Air Ride, now receives a sequel over twenty years later that feels more like an expanded remake at times, revisiting the original concept but expanding and improving upon it at seemingly every turn. It’s also wholly unlike most other racing games, and its diversity of game modes, breakneck pace and Super Smash Bros-esque flair make it feel more like a party game at times. While not all the pieces of Kirby Air Riders are equally compelling, and I’m not sure the game will have the staying power for me personally that I had hoped, I was certainly never bored while playing—and often, the adrenaline from the game’s more intense moments had me on the edge of my seat.
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Nintendo reveals difficulty levels for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will feature a few different difficulty levels, Nintendo has confirmed.
Right out of the gate, “Casual” and “Normal” will be available. If you beat the game in “Normal”, you’ll also unlock a new “Hard” mode.
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Ubisoft on challenges of porting Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS and VRR confirmed
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be on Nintendo Switch 2 in just a few days, and Ubisoft has now gone into detail about the port – including confirmation that DLSS and VRR are supported.
Right out of the gate, all updates will be packed in with the exception of the Claws of Awaji expansion. However, that’s planned for February 2026. Cross-progression is supported across platforms and touch screen navigation will be available for menus, maps, and the hideout.
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Nintendo Download – November 27, 2025 (North America) – Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, more
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of November 27, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (11/17/25 – 11/23/25) – first week sales revealed for Kirby Air Riders
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