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Switch demos

Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.

Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Worst Pokemon

Pokemon Legends: Z-A has been out for a little while now, and players are starting to get involved in the game’s competitive scene. It looks much different than the turn-based combat of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – namely, Speed isn’t as important in the real-time battle system, which means Pokemon like Metagross, Excadrill, and Gyarados all rule the game at the moment. Even so, there are plenty of Pokemon that just don’t make the cut. Winning with these Pokemon online would be a real challenge!

My Mario

August 7: Today, Nintendo unveiled a new “My Mario” series of products targeted at young children. Merchandise will begin to be available on August 26, 2025 at Nintendo Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto with select items coming elsewhere in 2026.

Nintendo says that this series is something that parents and children can enjoy together. Partner companies will be included in offering products, and more items will be added in the future.

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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

SEGA has just provided an update on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The game is slated for December 4, 2025.

Numerous technical upgrades are included here compared to the Nintendo Switch version. Fans can look forward to a higher resolution, improved frame rate, and sharper graphics.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of November 6, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Pokemon Legends Z-A Diancite Stone Mystery Gift extra side

Starting today, Pokemon Legends: Z-A players can obtain a Diancite Stone through the Mystery Gift feature, and a new side mission is available.

The Diancite Stone unlocks an opportunity to encounter and battle the Jewel Pokemon through the extra side mission titled “Shine Bright like a Gemstone.” After claiming the Diancite, players can visit the Looker Bureau, where Mimi the Espurr will take a special interest in the Mega Stone. This leads to an extra side mission. After finishing it, Diance can be added to their team, and the Diancite stone can be used to Mega Evolve it into Mega Diancie, unveiling its radiant Mega Evolution in battle.

Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pokemon Legends: Z-A just revealed the latest information about its Mega Dimension DLC, including the reveals of Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur plus a release date. The DLC is due out on December 10, 2025.

For Mega Chimecho, when it Mega Evolves, “six smaller copies appear and flutter endlessly, even when no wind is blowing.” It also has cries in which “the echoes of its copies overlap and resonate, creating an intense sound-wave attack that can overwhelm any opponent.”

Baxcalibur, meanwhile, has more ice energy with its Mega Evolution and uses a back blade that has grown larger and more powerful. The blade “can cleave or smash nearly anything in its path.” Baxcalibur Mega Stone is available from the Z-A Battle Club as a reward for advancing in online Ranked Battles.

Here’s some other information about the DLC:

Pokemon Legends Z-A 1.0.2 update

A new update has now been released for Pokemon Legends: Z-A with 1.0.2. This is the first patch issued since the day one update at launch.

We previously heard about plans for the game. Aside from fixing bugs, Game Freak has made some adjustments to Ranked Battles. 

The full rundown is as follows:

Atari 50 Namco Legendary Pack DLC

More support is happening for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, and today, brand new Namco Legendary Pack DLC was revealed.

The DLC tells the story of the early partnership between Atari and Namco. It will contain the best-selling Pac-Man for Atari 2600, along with a collection of titles from the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 7800, including Galaga, Dig Dug, Xevious, and Galaxian.


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