Latest amiibo seem to be costing more than ever before [update: more evidence]
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April 18: Based on retailer listings, it seems that the newest wave of amiibo are costing more than they ever have following a potential price increase.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is set to receive new figures with Sidon, Riju, Yunobo, and Tulin. Then there’s also amiibo for Street Fighter 6 – there are products planned for Luke, Kimberly, and Jamie.
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Roots of Pacha reveals 1.3 “Sun and Moon” update
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The team behind Roots of Pacha has unveiled the next big update for the game, which is “Sun and Moon”. This is also version 1.3.
We don’t have the patch notes just yet, but players can look forward to new content and features. Additions include new regions, new characters, new romanceables, new animals, a dice game based on “Shut the Box”, a music mini-game from the Fall Carnival Festival in the Yakuan Islands, bug catching, fishing, and a simplified version of foosball.
Here’s a trailer:
More: Roots of Pacha, Soda Den, title update
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codes
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We’ve started up a new post containing all Mystery Gift codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. This hub will be updated throughout the lifecycle of the two games with all codes and other distributions as they’re announced.
Codes and distributions can provide all sorts of things. Redeeming them will give you special Pokemon offered in distributions, certain items, and more.
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Super Robot Wars Y gets Nintendo Switch release date, second trailer [update: English trailer]
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April 20: In its latest announcement for Super Robot Wars Y today, Bandai Namco confirmed the game’s release date. It’ll be out for Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2025. Also confirmed is that SSSS.Dynazenon and Godzilla Singular Point will be represented.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Japan’s best-selling games of March 2025
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of March 2025.
Most of the list is comprised of new releases. For Nintendo Switch games, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition places the highest at nearly 90,000 copies sold. Yu-Gi Oh! Early Days Collection and Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster are also here for new releases.
Here’s the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of March 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 20, 2025 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’s first appearance
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 2 and April 8.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Burnout Paradise Remastered, Into the Breach, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. This includes the lowest price ever for Burnout Paradise Remastered, Into the Breach, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo brings in Paul Rudd for Switch 2 commercial [update: different commercial]
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April 19: Nintendo just posted a new 90-second commercial with celebrity Paul Rudd, who has been brought in to help promote Switch 2.
In a way, this is a full circle moment for both sides. Rudd was actually in a commercial for the SNES way back in 1991, which was well before he became the popular actor that he is today.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – April 20, 2025 – Gris | Neva – Collector’s Edition, more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – April 20, 2025 – Switch eShop downtime
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of April 20, 2025 is now available.
As of now there’s only one session on the docket. Note that during the middle of the week, the Nintendo eShop will be impacted.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of April 20, 2025:
