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:
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 1.0.5 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week, Marvelous issued a new version 1.0.5 update for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Players on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch can access it now.
The main addition is that players can adjust village farmer behavior for sow seeds, water fields, and harvest crops. A few adjustments and fixes are included as well.
Famitsu software sales (7/7/25 – 7/13/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
And here are the software charts:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 65,853 / 1,365,072
2. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 13,736 / 140,198
3. [NSW] Patapon 1 + 2 Replay – 8,871 / NEW
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 6,944 / 6,373,204
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 5,824 / 8,166,316
6. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 5,478 / 1,343,780
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,022 / 3,933,889
8. [PS5] Death Stranding 2 – 4,162 / 87,597
9. [NS2] Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 4,095 / 36,695
10. [NSW] Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 3,583 / 144,758
Flowers and Favours: Florist Simulator heading to Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Misk Games is planning Flowers and Favours: Florist Simulator for Nintendo Switch. The game launches in Q3 2025.
Flowers and Favours: Florist Simulator is said to be a relaxing cozy florist sim. Players will run a shop, experiment with a variety of florals, and craft unique bouquets for customers.
More information about what to expect can be found in the following overview:
Fitness Trainer 3 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes
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There’s a new update available for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, which you can access via version 1.2.0.
New content and bug fixes are included. We’ll point out some of the highlights, which are Janice as an instructor, content for missions, and content for Mitt Drills.
The full rundown is as follows:
Adventure platformer Mai: Child of Ages announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Chubby Pixel is making Mai: Child of Ages for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the company announced today. The game will initially launch for the older console on September 25, 2025 with the Switch 2 version following after.
Mai: Child of Ages is an adventure game with precision platforming. You’ll travel through time and help Mai and her grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War, and as part of the adventure, you’ll explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures.
Here’s an official overview:
