Arcade Archives Ridge Racer confirmed for Nintendo Switch, will have ownership discount for Switch 2 version [update: trailer]
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May 21: Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer was previously announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but it’s now been confirmed that the classic title will be made available on Switch 1. Both versions are planned for June 5, 2025.
On Nintendo Switch, the game will be released as part of the regular Arcade Archives series. The title will cost $16.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 while the Switch 1 version is priced at $14.99.
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Nintendo Switch file sizes – Fantasy Life i, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Ogu and the Secret Forest gameplay – 2D adventure title on Nintendo Switch
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Gameplay has come in for Ogu and the Secret Forest, which was among the various new Nintendo Switch games that launched this week. 20 minutes of footage is here for the hand-drawn adventure title.
Plenty of details can be found in the following overview:
Japan: Best-selling Nintendo Switch eShop games for April 2025 – The Hundred Line debuts
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Nintendo shared new data this week revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for April 2025.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is the main new release, coming in at #11. However, an older title tops the chart – that being Overcooked 2.
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for April 2025 is as follows:
Koei Tecmo details Wild Hearts S differences on Nintendo Switch 2
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Koei Tecmo is revisiting Wild Hearts with a brand new “S” version for Nintendo Switch 2, and on the official website, the publisher outlines all of the differences between the upcoming release and the original.
The big addition is that instead of three players, Wild Hearts S will support four players both locally and online. Some adjustments have also been made.
Below is the full rundown from Koei Tecmo:
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2025
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A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in May, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
While big releases have slowed a bit as of late, there’s still a ton to play, including on Nintendo Switch. Whether it’s new games, new additions to Nintendo Switch Online, or something else entirely, let us know what you’ve been going through in the comments.
Tamagotchi Plaza getting Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
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We’ve got a bit of news for those looking to secure a physical copy of Tamagotchi Plaza. Over in Japan, Bandai Namco will be putting the game out at retail.
Tamagotchi Plaza will be available in boxed form on both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. For the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, everything is included on the cartridge – it’s not a game-key card release. Also, both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 will support English alongside Japanese.
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Nintendo on the importance of diversity at the company, says it will always be important
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Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was recently asked about diversity and the role that plays within the company.
During an interview, Brazillian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo brought up President Trump and pressure to cut diversity policies. Bowser was asked if anything has changed for Nintendo.
Nintendo files lawsuit against Genki over Switch 2 mockup shown at CES 2025 booth
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s now come to light that Nintendo is pursuing legal action against Genki, an accessories maker that gained notoriety before the reveal of Switch 2.
Before the system was officially announced earlier in the year, leaks and rumors were flying in left and right. Genki was one such entity that got in on the action. At CES 2025 a few months ago, the company was showing off a Nintendo Switch 2 dummy replica. Nintendo understandably wasn’t too happy with what transpired.
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Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop releases for May 8, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch release schedule on Nintendo eShop for the week of May 8, 2025. The lineup includes Spiritfall and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
