UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025 – first Nintendo Switch 2 games are here, Mario Kart World at #1
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025 is now available.
With Nintendo Switch 2 finally launching, the first games for the system are now appearing. Mario Kart World takes the top spot immediately at #1. Other titles in the top ten include Cyberpunk 2077, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighter 6, and Bravely Default. A few other are scattered throughout as well.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025:
Limited Run planning Nintendo Switch 2 patches for its Carbon Engine Switch 1 games, new features planned
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On social media, Limited Run Games provided a report on its Nintendo Switch-based Carbon Engine titles running on Switch 2 through backwards compatibility.
Currently a few of these releases are experiencing issues on the new hardware. However, Limited Run has identified the issues, shared its findings with Nintendo, and is now readying patches. Additionally, some new features have been teased – but as of now we don’t have the details. We’re also unsure when the patches will be ready, but they’ll “roll out in the coming weeks”.
The full notice from Limited Run reads:
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The Legend of Zelda movie delayed to May 2027, Miyamoto shares statement
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The Legend of Zelda movie is seeing a delay, Nintendo just announced. The film will now hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
Nintendo had announced earlier in the year that the film was on track for March 26, 2027. However, now we know that it will take a bit longer than anticipated. The Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, writing on social media, that the change in release date was made due to “production reasons”. He added that the team “will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be.”
The full statement from Miyamoto about the Zelda movie delay reads:
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Terrifier: The ARTcade Game getting Nintendo Switch demo, new trailer
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A demo for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game will be available on Nintendo Switch, according to SelectaPlay and Relevo.
The announcement technically states that the demo is out now. However, we don’t see a page on the Nintendo eShop for it currently. When the demo does go live – which should be soon – fans will be able to get a taste of the blood-soaked retro beat ’em up inspired by the arcade classics of the 80s and 90s.
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Fiz and the Rainbow Planet heading to Nintendo Switch
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Forever Entertainment has announced that next month, it will bring Fiz and the Rainbow Planet to Nintendo Switch. The game arrives on July 10, 2025.
Fiz and the Rainbow Planet is a 2.5D pixel-art action adventure game. Players will lead a team of young dragons on a journey across seven locations to save their fading world.
You can find further details in the following overview:
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 launch sales in France revealed, country’s fastest-selling system ever
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We’re just a few days removed from Nintendo Switch 2’s launch, but we apparently already have sales data from France – and the report is impressive.
In its first week, it’s claimed that Nintendo’s new console sold over 200,000 units in the country. It’s the region’s fastest-selling gaming system, beating out the PlayStation 5 which previously held the record at 107,000 units.
Adventure puzzle game Particle Hearts coming to Nintendo Switch
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Particle Hearts is now confirmed for Nintendo Switch, with First Break Labs and Underwater Fire Games making the announcement today. The game will be out later in 2025.
Particle Hearts is an adventure puzzle game in which players will explore a world made entirely of particles. Those particles can be manipulated with special abilities, and there are other elements such as avoiding detection.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch 2 improves one of Switch 1’s worst ports ever
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As fans continue to test out various Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2, it’s now come to light that WWE 2K18 – one of the previous system’s worst ports – is dramatically improved on the new console.
One of the biggest issues surrounding the game was performance. In just about every area, there were significant struggles. WWE 2K18 attempted to hit 30 frames per second on Nintendo Switch, but that just didn’t happen. Also, rather than skipping frames, the action itself would slow down. Needless to say, it wasn’t a good experience.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 8, 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition appears
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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. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition appears for the first time. Also, following the launch of Mario Kart World, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is back on top.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 21 and May 27.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals: lowest prices ever for Atelier, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Loop Hero, 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 prices ever for the Atelier titles, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Loop Hero, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
