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Nintendo has just announced that Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC will begin hosting regular in-game events. The first of which titled “Chip Fever” will start on October 28, 2025, and will last until November 4.

These events will allow you to play a special version of Emerald Rush on designated stages, under certain conditions. If you get a high enough score, you can get limited edition character statues which are exclusive to said event.

For the full details on the first of these events, Chip Fever, you can read the overview below:

Pokemon Friends has received a good amount of criticism, which is largely due to its paid elements and overall generic aesthetic. Recently, Youtuber CandyEvie noticed some striking similarities between the core gameplay in Pokemon Friends and another mobile title ThinkThink. Both were developed by Wonderfly, with the latter releasing all the way back in 2016.

After reviewing footage of both games side to side, it is very likely one will assume that some asset flipping may have occurred. Most, if not all of the puzzles playable in Pokemon Friends are also in ThinkThink, with the obvious difference of presentation. It may be possible that The Pokemon Company had simply asked Wonderfy to create a Pokemon version of its already popular game, but this may not be the case as the game isn’t marketed as such at all. In fact ThinkThink is specifically aimed at a very young audience while Pokemon Friends’ marketing material suggests that it’s a game for all ages. While this theory answers why some feel that the game is too generic, it may also recontextualize how some may feel about the title’s pricing.

Playism has just announced that they will be bringing Maid Café on Electric Street to Nintendo Switch. The title set to release for the platform on February 26, 2026.

Developed by Adventurer’s Tavern, Maid Café on Electric Street is a visual novel RPG that aims to create a heartwarming feeling through story. Players will find themselves managing a run down cafe, and be seeking to reignite the business.

You can read a full overview about the game below:

This weeks extended software sales are as follows:

Marvelous has just released another free update for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, being the second of the previously announced expansions to the game . The new content should be rolling out now for Nintendo Switch 2 users.

This update brings 2 new bosses, some new cosmetics, and a plethora of bug fixed and adjustments.

You can see the full list of patch notes below:

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster has just received an update addressing many minor bugs and online communication issues. Version 1.0.2 should be rolling out now for Nintendo Switch 2 users.

You can see the full list of patches for this update below:

Falcom has just announced an update for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. We weren’t given an exact release date yet on the update, but it should be releasing very soon.

Although this update was released amongst all versions, a hefty amount of focus was place on the Nintendo Switch 2 version. One of the major additions to the game is the option to play in quality mode or performance mode on the Nintendo Switch 2.

You can see the full rundown of additions and changes below:

September 18: Nintendo has released the latest set of icons on Switch Online. This time it’s themed around Donkey Kong Bananza’s DLC, DK Island & Emerald Rush.

The first set is now available, lasting until September 25. Nintendo Switch Online members can spend their Platinum Points on various icons on a weekly basis. New icons will go up every Thursday (Friday for those in Europe) until October 9 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.

Koei Tecmo has announced Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack for Nintendo Switch. This paid DLC is set to launch on January 29, 2026, alongside a new Japanese physical edition.

This new content houses a couple of major additions including a new Chinese audio language option, the ability to change your ruler, and a new scenario.

You can read the full rundown and more information on the upcoming expansion below.

Marvelous has just released the first major update for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. The version should be rolling out now on both the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 versions of the game.

The major feature introduced in this update is a new unlockable mode called happy bingo. Playing this mode can win you some items, including exclusive cosmetics with a deluxe bingo card.

You can see the full rundown of patch notes below:


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