Nintendo confirms physical Switch 2 Editions have everything on the cartridge, no downloads
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Following recent confusion, Nintendo has clarified that its Switch 2 Editions will contain everything on their cartridges, meaning no extra download will be required for the games.
We first heard from a UK customer support representative that these titles would have their content and features available as a download. However, a different representative later indicated otherwise. If a download had been required, physical Switch 2 Editions would essentially be Switch 1 games on the actual cartridge.
Splatoon 3 Spring Fest 2025 Splatfest announced
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March 21: Splatoon 3 today announced that it has a new Splatfest in store for Spring Fest 2025.
For this year’s theme, Nintendo is asking about productivity and when players get things done. The options are morning, afternoon, and night.
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All In Abyss: Judge the Fake launch trailer
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Courtesy of Alliance Arts, Acquire, and WSS Playground we have the launch trailer for All In Abyss: Judge the Fake. The poker battle mystery adventure RPG just arrived this week on Nintendo Switch.
A bunch of information about the game is available in the following overview:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition getting Nintendo Switch Online icons
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March 19: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is almost here (or is already here depending on your region), and to tie in with the launch, new icons are going up on Nintendo Switch Online. The first set should be made available later today in North America (or early tomorrow in Europe).
The game will be featured on the service over the next few weeks. Fans can obtain characters, backgrounds, and frames based on the game. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Everything else goes for 5 Platinum Points each.
Farming game Sunseed Island getting upcoming Nintendo Switch release [update: gameplay trailer]
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March 4: Today, RedDeerGames announced Sunseed Island and shared the release date. The title arrives digitally on April 24, 2025.
Sunseed Island is a farming experience at its core. In the game, players will be tasked with restoring the Tree of Life.
For more information, check out the following overview:
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Famitsu software sales (3/24/25 – 3/30/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – 14,401 / 89,090
2. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 12,905 / 776,395
3. [NSW] Winning Post 10 2025 – 10,297 / NEW
4. [PS5] Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme – 9,568 / NEW
5. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 8,594 / 1,246,356
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,418 / 3,845,257
7. [PS5] Winning Post 10 2025 – 6,193 / NEW
8. [PS5] Assassin’s Creed Shadows – 5,565 / 23,266
9. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 5,340 / 243,193
10. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 4,820 / 6,293,477
Nintendo rep indicates Zelda: The Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2 despite GameCube Switch Online version
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is still only on Wii U, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will never receive a Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games was recently able to get some hands on time with the new system during a press event. He also spoke with a representative and asked about the status of The Wind Waker HD. Wind Waker will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2, but that’s through Nintendo Switch Online with the new addition of GameCube classics.
Disney Illusion Island getting “C.A.S.H.” update with Scrooge McDuck
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A third round of DLC is heading to Disney Illusion Island, with the game today revealing a new “C.A.S.H.” update. Nintendo Switch players can access it on May 30, 2025.
We’re waiting for full details, but this will apparently involve some sort of cave adventuring scavenger hunt. It’s also confirmed that the update will feature Scrooge McDuck.
Bearnard, retro puzzle platformer with turn-based combat and cards, coming to Nintendo Switch
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Publisher Untold Tales, along with solo developer Michał Wikliński, today announced that Bearnard is making the jump to Nintendo Switch. The title launches on May 9, 2025.
Bearnard features a mix of turn-based combat, archery, and card-enhanced battles alongside action-adventuring inspired by the 8-bit era. It’s set against the backdrop of an adventure in which a master archer and reluctant hero attempts to reclaim a legendary bow and defend his woodland home.
Learn more in the following overview:
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Gangbusters is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
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This week, Gangbusters will be the latest Arcade Archives game from Hamster. The company has plans to release it globally tomorrow, April 10.
Gangbusters, which comes from Konami, first debuted in 1988. The top-view shooter is all about going after a gang that robbed a bank.
Hamster’s official details can be found in the following overview:
