The Making of Karateka, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and Tetris Forever getting physical releases on Nintendo Switch
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Digital Eclipse has announced not one, but three physical releases – The Making of Karateka, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and Tetris Forever are all getting the boxed treatment.
These titles were previously made available digitally as part of the company’s Gold Master series. They will now be available physically for the first time.
Standard editions will be sold for $34.99 (€34.99). There’ll also be Deluxe Editions for The Making of Karateka and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, featuring special packaging and unique collectibles for $69.99 (€69.99). Finally, Tetris Forever is getting a collector’s edition for $139.99 (€139.99) and includes special packaging, collectibles, and an exclusive handheld unit featuring two Tetris games.
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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank physical release planned for Nintendo Switch
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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank has been available digitally, but it looks like a physical version is in the cards as well. There’s been no word from the publisher officially but various retailers are now listing a boxed version.
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank will appear just as it did when it previously landed on the Nintendo eShop. No extra bonuses are planned, but this will be the first time it’s being made available in boxed form.
Squaresoft tried to convince Nintendo to use CDs for the N64
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
As many gamers know, back in the day, Nintendo went with cartridges for the N64 as its media format. In many ways, this ended up doing quite a bit of damage. That was especially so given that PlayStation ended up using CDs.
Why was this a big deal? For one thing, CDs had the ability to hold more data compared to the N64. They were also becoming the more popular medium at the time and were cheaper to produce. Nintendo’s decision also led to some struggles with third-parties including Squaresoft, which ended up moving Final Fantasy to the PlayStation.
Antipaint coming to Nintendo Switch – game about battling famous art [update: out next week]
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
January 1: Antipaint came to PC a little while back to a strong reception, and a Nintendo Switch version is now confirmed to be int he works. The port is “coming soon”.
Antipaint is a roguelike shooter with plenty of action. The title has players battling famous works of art, and after defeating each one, they’ll join your collection.
More: Antipaint, Vilius Prakapas
Ultros gameplay
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ultros saw a shadowdrop on Nintendo Switch last week, and for those that want to see what the title has to offer, we have gameplay. 25 minutes of footage is available.
Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Jump Man targeting Nintendo Switch 2 release
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Sanuk Games today announced Jump Man, and is targeting the game for Nintendo Switch 2. The company says it will release the title “if and when Nintendo allows.” Given how Sanuk has previous shipped games on Nintendo platforms, this one should come over as well – it just may take some time.
As for what to expect, Jump Man is an endless jumper that supports both single-player and multiplayer.
Here’s a brief overview:
More: Jump Man, Sanuk Games
Action adventure game Lulu’s Temple hitting Nintendo Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games has announced another indie port and is preparing Lulu’s Temple for Nintendo Switch. The game is due out this week – specifically February 21, 2025.
Lulu’s Temple is an action adventure game about an archeologist venturing deep inside a pyramid. He’ll have just a torch and gun to protect him.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
More: Agelvik, Lulu's Temple, Ratalaika Games
The Stone of Madness update announced, patch notes
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The Stone of Madness has shared patch notes for a major update that will soon be made available on Nintendo Switch.
The update includes improvements, balances, and fixes. Players can expect improved menu navigation and better performance, quality of life features, and more.
Below is the full rundown:
Metal Suits: Counter-Attack launch trailer
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We’ve got the official launch trailer for Metal Suits: Counter-Attack. The game, a pixel-based 2D side-scrolling action title, found its way to Nintendo Switch this week.
Read more about it in the following overview:
UK software sales chart for the week ending February 15, 2025
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending February 15, 2025 is now available.
We do get a new game here, which is The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 appearing at #25. 69 percent of the game’s sales were on PS5 compared to 21 percent on Nintendo Switch and 9 percent on PS4. Also, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is still present, but is falling as the game continues to be available on the market.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending February 15, 2025:
