July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase announced
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The rumored July 2025 Nintendo Direct has been made official, with the announcement just coming in now – though it’s confirmed that the event will only be a Partner Showcase. Fans can tune in starting tomorrow at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Nintendo says that the Direct will be about 25 minutes long. It will cover upcoming third-party games for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Since this is a Partner Showcase, don’t expect to hear much (if anything) for titles published by the Big N.
Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the July 2025 Nintendo Direct:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.3.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 28: System updates are still going out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and now version 20.3.0 is live. This firmware is rolling out for both systems now.
Keeping in line with most updates, more stability improvements have been implemented. At least at the moment, that’s all Nintendo is saying.
The official notice can be found below.
More: system update, top
Mario Kart World 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes – 3 lap courses appear more often for voting, CPU nerfed, more
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mario Kart World just received a big update with version 1.2.0.
One of the takeaways is that Nintendo has increased the frequency of lap-type courses that appear when choosing the next course in “VS Race” and wireless races. This was previously changed, and saw some controversy. Nintendo seems to have swung things back a bit in response.
There’s plenty of other things here as well. One of the big changes is that CPUs have been made weaker in everything outside of Battle. There are also other adjustments, fixes, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
More: Mario Kart World, title update, top
Soma for Nintendo Switch gets big update for Switch 2 players
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you picked up the recently-released Nintendo Switch version of Soma, you might be interested to know that there’s already a big update available that upgrades the experience on Switch 2.
Abylight informed us about a variety of improvements that are already on the console, which are for visuals and performance. The Soma Nintendo Switch update for Switch 2 comes with an improved resolution with a more stable refresh rate, better textures, and reduced loading times. Abylight also says the game “benefits from the handheld console’s screen, offering greater sharpness.”
Below are a couple of comparisons:
More: Abylight, Soma, title update, top
Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As a surprise out of nowhere, Nintendo has just released Mario Paint on Switch Online.
A big feature is that mouse support is included. You can either use the Joy-Con 2 or a compatible USB mouse. Now that Switch 2 has launched, Nintendo may have felt this was a fitting time to have it ready. A subscription to the Expansion Pack tier is not required, so all Nintendo Switch Online members can access it.
Here’s a brief overview:
More: Mario Paint, Nintendo Switch Online, top
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny gets Nintendo Switch release date, opening cinematic and extended trailer [update: collector’s edition pre-orders]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
July 21: GameMill provided a big update on Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny as we not only have the release date, but also the opening cinematic with an extended gameplay trailer.
The game launches for Nintendo Switch on September 30, 2025. Those interested in it will be able to pick it up physically or digitally. Last we heard, the title was on track for this fall.
Learn more about the game in the following overview:
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion interview – producer on moving away from mechs, change in art style, Nintendo Switch 2, more
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
After Daemon X Machina came to Nintendo Switch in 2019, the game is getting a sequel with the upcoming release of Titanic Scion. Even better, it’ll be able to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2 this time around.
The upgrade in hardware isn’t the only change this time around. Marvelous is focusing less on mechs, mixed up the visual style, and more.
Series producer Kenichiro Tsukuda recently spoke about these changes, Nintendo Switch 2, and other topics in a wide-ranging interview with Nintendo Everything. You can find our full discussion below.
Kirby: Star-Crossed World lore predictions
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the best parts of the Kirby franchise is how flexible it is. If you so choose, you can romp right through the main campaign of whichever game you please while paying little attention to the story. For those who do want to delve into Kirby lore, though, there are plenty of tidbits to uncover here and there. Kirby and the Forgotten Land was absolutely bursting to the brim with new lore details, and you can read all about them here. Now, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is receiving a new DLC story called Star-Crossed World. As you might expect, this will probably contain at least a few new lore drops. And today, we’re here to make a few predictions about what those might be! We’ll be discussing spoilers from a few major Kirby games, so keep that in mind before you continue.
[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Presents July 2025 recap reactions
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Mobile, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If you tuned in to this week’s Pokemon Presents event, we have a simply question – what did you think of it?
The presentation again gave Pokemon fans all of the latest news, updates, and announcements. One of the more notable segments was for Pokemon Friends, a puzzle game that was revealed and released on the same day. We also saw a new look at Pokemon Champions, which is slated for 2026. And we saw the latest footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including a first look at Mega Dragonite. You can find a handy recap of everything shown here.
Let us know what you thought of the July 2025 Pokemon Presents in the comments below.
More: highlight, Pokemon Presents, top
Shadow Labyrinth review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 3 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (also on Switch)
Release date: July 17, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall during the pitch meeting for Shadow Labyrinth. Of all the ways Bandai Namco could have commemorated the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man, the idea the company landed on was to release an exploration-driven action-platformer set on a sprawling sci-fi planet. Not only that, but Bandai Namco greenlit, developed, and released a game in which the player is accompanied by a dark (possibly evil?) take on Pac-Man named Puck, who devours the souls of slain enemies to help the player level up. It’s a bonkers concept for a spin-off, and one I knew I needed to experience for myself to fully understand.
