Chessarama releasing on Nintendo Switch
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Today, SMG Studio and Minimol Games announced plans to bring Chessarama to Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for April 17, 2025.
Chessarana is an anthology of original chess-inspired puzzle games. Eight single-player variations of the classic board game are included.
Further details are included in the following overview:
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Nintendo finally reveals Switch 2’s new C button, GameChat
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April 2: For months now, there’s been talk about a brand new C-button for Nintendo Switch 2. This can be found on the right Joy-Con that sits right underneath the home button. Fans have been wondering what the new C button is for, and today’s Nintendo Direct presentation provided that answer.
Game Chat is included as a new feature on the console. By using it, players can communicate with friends and family while playing a game. A microphone is built directly into the system for chat, supporting both docked and handheld modes.
Famitsu sales (3/24/25 – 3/30/25)
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Nintendo Download – April 3, 2025 (North America) – Pocket Bravery and more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of April 3, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Pocket Bravery and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Download – April 3, 2025 (Europe)
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Kirby Air Riders developer revealed, made by Bandai Namco
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The developer of Kirby Air Riders is now confirmed, with director Masahiro Sakurai sharing the news that Bandai Namco is working on the project.
Sakurai shared that tidbit on social media. He said that the “staff is giving their all in developing the game, but it will take some time before we can share more information.” Fans were also reminded that Bandai Namco worked on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Smash Bros. for Wii U / 3DS.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle will only be available for a limited time
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Earlier today, Nintendo revealed a special Switch 2 bundle for Mario Kart World, but new information has come to light that it will only be available for a limited time.
Those that have any interest in the new system and racer will definitely want to pick up the bundle. It’s not anything special technically, but it’s really about saving some cash. Together, everything costs $500. Since Mario Kart World costs $80 on its own, you’re saving $30 here.
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Fire Emblem Heroes announces Precious Siblings summoning event
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are back with another Fire Emblem Heroes event. This time around, we’re getting one called Precious Siblings.
Small Special Heroes with strong familial bonds are coming soon. Additionally, 5-star Hero Xander: Focused Firstborn will appear as a Score Reward in the next Tempest Trials+ event.
Unity to provide game developers with Nintendo Switch 2 support
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The team behind Unity will offer its game engine to developers with official Nintendo Switch 2 support, it’s been announced. It will be available soon via Unity 6 as an add-on for approved developers.
According to today’s announcement, those making use of Unity “will be able to seamlessly build, port, optimize, and deploy their projects for Nintendo Switch 2 leveraging Unity’s powerful suite of tools and technologies to create immersive and engaging experiences.” Additionally, there are plans to make it easier for developers to port existing Nintendo Switch games to Switch 2 “by ensuring full compatibility with key features in Unity 6, including the new input system, Build Profiles, and Incremental Build Pipeline, while also integrating built-in support for Nintendo Switch 2’s new capabilities”.
Konami working on Shine Post: Be Your Idol for Nintendo Switch 2
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Today, Konami shared that it’s putting Shine Post: Be Your Idol on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches for Nintendo Switch in Japan on June 5, 2025.
Shine Post: Be Your Idol is an idol x management simulation title. In the main mode, you’ll look to become a new manager of an idol agency and support the dreams of idols while running the agency. There’s also Heroines Stories in which players can read the scenario set in the anime/novel version of Shine Post. Finally, with the viewer, it’s possible to freely hold custom live shows using items obtained through gameplay.
Here’s a trailer:
