Hideki Kamiya reflects on Bayonetta 3 voice actor change controversy
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Hideki Kamiya, who was a writer and supervising director on Bayonetta 3, has reflected on the controversial voice acting situation that happened with Helena Taylor.
For the third entry in the series, Jennifer Hale took over the role of Bayonetta. Taylor had voiced the character up until that point. PlatinumGames indicated at the time that “various circumstances” led to the change.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending July 5, 2025 – Mario Kart World back on top
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 5, 2025 is now available.
After it was second last week, Mario Kart World returns to the #1 spot. It’s been doing quite well, but even with that, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to sell on its own and remains in the top five.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending July 5, 2025:
Deltarune 1.02 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Another update has just come in for Deltarune, with the game moving up to version 1.02.
Several fixes have been implemented, including some specific to Nintendo Switch 2 including an exploit. Various adjustments are also here as well.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Fantasy Life i getting Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition in Japan, Photo Mode as game hits 1.2 million copies sold
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Level-5 today announced its latest plans for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, including a new Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition and a Photo Mode with the game reaching another sales milestone.
Since launch, the title has sold over 1.2 million units. That accounts for all platforms combined worldwide.
Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for June 2025
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for June 2025.
As Switch 2 makes its debut, it’s Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour at the very top. Right behind it is Fast Fusion, which is only available digitally. Mario Kart World settles for third.
The full lineup for Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for June 2025 is as follows:
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Cats Away gameplay – new tactical ship combat adventure for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Cats Away will be out on Nintendo Switch in the west this week, and before that happens, you can view some early gameplay. A half hour of footage showcases the nautical adventure with pirates, talking cats, and sea battles.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
More: Cats Away, Nicalis, Studio Saizensen
Final Fantasy 14 director / producer has lots of praise for Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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In an interview with Famitsu, Final Fantasy 14 director / producer Naoki Yoshida shared lots of praise for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Yoshida was asked about the game he’s been most impressed by out of the ones he’s played recently. His top pick? That would be The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Mamorukun ReCurse reveals release date, Nintendo Switch physical release
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Mamorukun ReCurse, which was announced for Nintendo Switch a couple of months ago, today revealed its release date and a physical release.
The game launches digitally on September 25, 2025. Limited Run Games is handling the physical release, of which there will be both a standard version and “Underworld Edition”. The latter features a special box, soundtrack, booklet, and art book as bonuses.
Here’s some information about the title:
Scholar’s Mate, a first-person horror escape room experience, out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Scholar’s Mate will be appearing on Nintendo Switch this week, JanduSoft has announced. It will be available on July 10, 2025.
Scholar’s Mate is a first-person horror escape room experience. Players will enter the corridors of an abandoned psychiatric hospital in which they’ll need to help Judith solve twisted puzzles and stay hidden from her relentless captor, Eddie.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
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Capcom says Mega Man is one of its most important IPs, “continuously considering ways to develop it further”
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Mega Man has been missing in action for many years now, but Capcom apparently hasn’t forgotten about the franchise.
The company was recently asked about plans for the series during an investor Q&A. In response, the following was shared: “The Mega Man series is one of our most important IPs, and we are continuously considering ways to develop it further. However, we do not have any additional information we can share at this time.”
