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Ridge Racer 64 Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online has updated with another classic game, as Ridge Racer 64 was just made available on the service. It’s accessible with a membership to the Expansion Pack tier.

Namco was typically known for the Ridge Racer franchise. However, it was actually Nintendo Software Technology that developed this one back in the day.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Super Mario RPG official soundtrack

January 29: Listings are starting to go up on retailer websites indicating that Super Mario RPG is receiving a new official soundtrack release. 

It appears that three different versions are planned. Fans will be able to pick up the soundtrack itself, a sound box, and the sound vinyl box.

Nintendo Switch Online price increase

A price increase has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, though only for some regions throughout Latin America. The change will be taking place this March.

Nintendo started emailing customers today about the change in price. Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina will be impacted. While no changes have been announced for other regions, this is setting an interesting precedent for the future.

Here’s a look at the updated prices for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Family Plan in affected regions (individual memberships are also impacted):

Date Everything delayed

Original: Just ahead of its planned launch, Team17 and Sassy Chap Games are delaying Date Everything. The game will now come to all platforms, including Switch, on February 14, 2025.

Date Everything was originally planned for October 24. The new launch date was provided in the State of Build announcement trailer, in which lead designer Ray Chase shares what the team’s been up to these past months, the game’s current state, never before revealed characters and some unexpected discoveries during development.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia physical

Super Rare Games passed along the news today that it’s working with Coatsink and Over the Moon on a physical version for The Last Hero of Nostalgaia on Nintendo Switch.

3,000 copies will be made for the console worldwide. The Rise of the Evil DLC will be included on the cartridge.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure physical

Hello Kitty Island Adventure will be seeing a physical release on Switch, it’s been announced.

Sunblink and Sanrio will be doing a little bit extra with the boxed version. Copies include the base game and three Deluxe Bundles offering a super-charged start and a full set of Legacy items. Here’s what you’ll get:

Phantom Brave The Lost Hero

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of January 30, 2025 are as follows:

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 30, 2025. The latest releases include Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Citizen Sleeper 2, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Piczle Cross: Rune Factory release date

Thanks to Rainy Frog and Score Studios, the release date for Piczle Cross: Rune Factory has now been set. Nintendo Switch owners can grab it on February 20, 2025.

Piczle Cross: Rune Factory blends the challenge of nonogram puzzles with the characters, monsters, and lore of the iconic Rune Factory series. The game was previously announced in September for a 2025 launch.

Nintendo made an announcement today stating that it will soon pull support for foreign credit cards and PayPal accounts. The change will go into effect on March 25, 2025.

The announcement doesn’t provide a ton of information, but Nintendo says it’s making the move in order to prevent fraud. Consumers are asked to use other payment methods such as credit cards issued in Japan in the future. Nintendo also apologized for any inconvenience this may cause.



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