UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025 – Mario Kart World back at #1
Posted on 16 minutes ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World came in second last week, but is back again at #1. Another game that’s moved up slightly is Donkey Kong Bananza, climbing from #4 to #3. Madden NFL 26 also appears at #16.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025:
Neo Harbor Rescue Squad heading to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 36 minutes ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today. BancyCo announced a new Nintendo Switch version of Neo Harbor Rescue Squad. As of now there’s no word on launch timing.
Neo Harbor Rescue Squad is officially said to be a “paramedic action drama”. You’ll live the life of a rookie paramedic with “a wild, funny story.”
A further breakdown of details can be found in the following rundown:
More: BancyCo, Neo Harbor Rescue Squad
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance to feature Sonic’s Dr. Eggman and more in SEGA Villains DLC
Posted on 1 hour ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SEGA has made an interesting announcement about Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, as the game is revealed to be getting Dr. Eggman DLC. Of course, the character stems from Sonic the Hedgehog.
Dr. Eggman will be featured in the SEGA Villains Stage along with two other mystery characters. It’s unclear what exactly will be included here, but the DLC is planned for early 2026. We should have more details when we’re closer to release.
More: DLC, Lizardcube, SEGA, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree demo has just come to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 hour ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A demo for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is now available. If you’re looking to try out the game before it arrives next month, you can do so on Nintendo Switch.
The demo provides access to the prologue chapter with four of the game’s eight Guardians available to play. Rekka, Shigin, Origami, and Nishikito are included. Also in the demo, you can visit the hub, Shinju Village, where friendly and memorable NPCs will provide assistance such as by strengthening swords at the Blacksmith, practicing combat skills at the Dojo, or learning more about the deep history and narrative of Towa’s world.
Disney Dreamlight Valley “Emotional Rescue” update out this week, patch notes
Posted on 3 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The next major Disney Dreamlight Valley update is almost here with “Emotional Rescue”. The patch goes live on Wednesday, August 20.
Inside Out is the big hook of the update – you’ll be able to explore the Headquarters and step into the shoes of a Mind Worker to locate the missing parts of long-term memories. There’s plenty of other content, improvements, and fixes as well.
Gameloft has provided the following rundown:
Rewilders: The Lost Spring, an open-world action roguelite, announced for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Herobeat Studios today unveiled its next project, which is Rewilders: The Lost Spring. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in the future.
Rewilders: The Lost Spring, an open-world action roguelite, features creature collection and Metroidvania-like progression. The title promises “an emotionally impactful story about friendship, family, responsibility, and restoration.”
Lots of additional details can be found in the following overview:
Roadwarden seeing imminent Nintendo Switch launch
Posted on 3 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Roadwarden is about to arrive on Nintendo Switch, and its launch is just a week out. Assemble Entertainment and Moral Anxiety Studio confirmed today that this version is planned for August 25, 2025.
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG. The game, which features isometric pixel art, has you playing as a solitary traveler tasked with exploring an untamed peninsula. RPG elements include inventory puzzles, dialogue choices, character builds, and survival mechanics.
Learn more in the following overview:
Morsels shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Posted on 4 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Annapurna Interactive and Furcula have now provided the release date for Morsels. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2025.
Morsels, a “colorful and kinda freaky creature collector roguelite”, features art from Toby Dixon (Atomicrops, Nidhogg 2), music from Sam Webster (Grindstone, Guncho), and design and programming of Iggy Zuk.
Those that need a refresher can read the following overview:
More: Annapurna Interactive, Furcula, Morsels
GTA: The Trilogy on Nintendo Switch now has a new physical release without download requirement [update: maybe not]
Posted on 4 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
August 12: More than three years after it originally came to Nintendo Switch, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition now seems to have a full physical release on the system.
It’s true that there was a boxed version previously. However, with the original physical release, a download was required. Vice City essentially wasn’t on the cartridge – you could land on the startup screen, but after that, you’d get a notice telling you to download the game. There were also downloadable updates for Grand Theft Auto 3 and San Andreas.
Shenmue 3 Enhanced announced for Nintendo platforms
Posted on 4 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Shenmue 3 Enhanced is heading to Nintendo platforms, ININ Games and Yu Suzuki just announced. As of now we do not have a release window.
Shenmue 3 Enhanced is an upgraded edition of the adventure game “that stays true to its roots while adding modern improvements.” It will come with overhauled visuals, performance boosts, and quality-of-life updates.
Here’s a rundown of enhancements:
