Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition launch trailer
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Going along with the release of Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, we’ve got a final launch trailer. The 2006 RPG is back, now with some upgrades.
A bunch of information about it can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 19, 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza smashes the competition
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 19, 2025 are now available.
Donkey Kong Bananza was already #1 last week thanks to pre-loads, and now continues its winning steak. Also worth mentioning, the Super Mario Party Jamboree Upgrade Pack and Shadow Labyrinth appear in the top five.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 19, 2025:
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Nintendo currently retaining 98% of its staff, plus other data
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Although the gaming industry has been hit pretty hard by layoffs over the past few years, it seems that in comparison, Nintendo has been relatively immune to similar challenges.
According to the most recent employee data, Nintendo’s turnover rate at its headquarters in Japan comes in at only 1.9% in Japan (it’s not terribly different elsewhere such as 5.1% at Nintendo of America). In other words, the company isn’t seeing a ton of layoffs (or employees deciding to leave on their own). This is based on data between April 2024 and March 2025.
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Wild Hearts S demo rolling out on Nintendo Switch 2 [update: trailer]
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July 9: If you’re itching to play Wild Hearts S before it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 at the end of the month, we’ve got good news – a demo has started to arrive.
As of now the demo for Wild Hearts S has rolled out in Japan and Australia. We imagine that the North American and European listings will update tomorrow as well. Even so, any Switch 2 owner can download the trial right now if they create a Japanese or Australian Nintendo Account.
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Shadow Labyrinth launch trailer – darkly inspired sci-fi take on the Pac-Man comes to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Bandai Namco released a launch trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, its new take on Pac-Man. This time around, the company has produced a Metroidvania game.
For those that need a refresher, check out the following overview:
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Esophaguys Nintendo Switch release date announced with new trailer
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Esophaguys, the previously-announced physics-based platformer, shared its release date today. Those on Nintendo Switch will be able to play it starting on August 1, 2025.
We originally heard about Esophaguys back in February. The game is seeing a bit of a delay as it was originally planned for spring, but now we have a date locked in.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect:
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Role-playing management game Rockbeasts announced for Nintendo Switch [update: gameplay trailer]
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February 24: Rockbeasts is coming to Nintendo Switch, publisher Team17 and developer Lichthund announced today. We’ll be seeing it later in 2025.
Rockbeasts is a role-playing management game in which you take on the role of a manager of an up-and-coming rock band. The group starts out as a band of misfits, but you’ll lead them to the top and on to stardom.
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Particle Hearts secures Nintendo Switch release date and new trailer
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First Break Labs and Underwater Fire Games provided an update on Particle Hearts today, which includes the official release date. The title heads to Nintendo Switch on August 25, 2025.
Particle Hearts was just confirmed for Nintendo Switch last month. Last we heard, it would be out sometime this year.
Crash Bandicoot co-creator praises remake, except for one specific thing
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Andy Gavin, the co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, recently shared his opinion on the remake – which is largely positive, but believes jumping is “botched”.
Crash Bandicoot was remade several years ago as part of the N. Sane Trilogy. Gavin seems to be in the camp that largely praised the release, though he has now spoken at length about why he feels the jumping mechanic is off.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter gets Agate Crosner character trailer
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Falcom is still rolling out character introductions for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and now we have a look Agate Crosner. Ben Pronsky is voicing the character.
Courtesy of Falcom, here are some details about the character:
