Tales of Xillia Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch
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Bandai Namco confirmed speculation today that it’s bringing Tales of Xillia Remastered to Nintendo Switch. We’ll be seeing the RPG’s return on October 31, 2025.
Tales of Xillia has not actually appeared on a Nintendo platform before. Bandai Namco only released it on the PlayStation 3, but now fans on the latest platforms will have an opportunity to go through it – plus there’ll be some enhancements this time around with improved graphics, the ability to toggle encounters, and more.
Kirby Air Riders Direct official recap announcement, playable at PAX West 2025
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Now that today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct has wrapped up, Nintendo has passed along an official recap announcement. A ton of information was shared in the 45-minute presentation, but thanks to the press release, everything is neatly summarized.
Also, this wasn’t covered in the presentation, but we now know that Kirby Air Riders is playable at PAX West 2025. Demos will require a Warp Pipe Pass reservation.
Here’s the full Kirby Air Riders Direct official recap announcement:
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Kirby Air Riders release date now confirmed
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During today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct, a release date was given for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. It will be available on November 20, 2025.
Kirby Air Riders received a blowout of footage, details, and more as part of today’s presentation. It was our first proper look at the title following the original announcement in April.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Apidya’ Special announced for Nintendo Switch, remake of the 1992 game
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Apidya’ Special is in the works for Nintendo Switch, ININ Games shared today. The title will be available in 2026.
Apidya’ Special marks the return of the 1992 shoot ’em up game. It’s an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake with handcrafted pixels, new content, and features.
Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
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Kirby Air Riders Direct live stream
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With the Kirby Air Riders Direct beginning soon, we have a new dedicated post for the live stream. The fun begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
As previously confirmed, the broadcast will be about 45 minutes long. Masahiro Sakurai, the game’s director, will act as host and will finally give us our first look at the Nintendo Switch title. Other than that, we don’t have much to go on, but expected a big blowout here.
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Mario Kart World 1.2.1 update out now, patch notes
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Nintendo just released the next update for Mario Kart World with version 1.2.1. All Nintendo Switch 2 owners can download it now.
While the last update was massive, this one is on the other end of the spectrum. Nintendo is addressing a singular issue for its latest patch.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Action platformer SF3RA out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games is set to release its latest Nintendo Switch game in the form of SF3RA. This one will be available on Friday, August 22.
SF3RA is an action platformer. Players will destroy enemies along with their drone assistant, collect items, and buy new weapons.
Here’s some additional information:
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree opening movie [update: guardian trailer #4]
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June 17: Bandai Namco and Brownies uploaded the opening movie for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. This follows the game’s reveal, which only just took place this month.
Here’s some information about the title shared by the Nintendo eShop listing:
The Pokemon Company shares the correct way to pronounce Rayquaza
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There’s only one correct way to say Rayquaza’s name, but it turns out that it’s one of the most mispronounced Pokemon.
During the 2025 Pokemon World Championships this weekend, one of the intermissions focused on the creature. It turns out that the correct pronunciation was provided here. So if you’re wondering how to pronounce Rayquaza, it’s ray-KWAY-zuh.
X user GlaxonXIII, who was in attendance at the Pokemon World Championships, shared this photo from the event:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025 – Mario Kart World back at #1
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World came in second last week, but is back again at #1. Another game that’s moved up slightly is Donkey Kong Bananza, climbing from #4 to #3. Madden NFL 26 also appears at #16.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025:
