Nintendo says it could brick Switch systems if users “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games in updated agreement
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Following an update to the Nintendo Account User Agreement, the company has warned that it may brick Switch systems by those who “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games.
This particular agreement needs to be agreed upon before you can access Nintendo’s various services. These include the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Switch Online, and games purchased digitally. Basically, unless you’re strictly physical on everything, the agreement is something that you’ll need to sign off on.
Here’s how the agreement looked previously, which was in effect since April 2021:
Conspiracy puzzler The Operator slated for Nintendo Switch
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Today, Bureau 81 announced a new Nintendo Switch version of The Operation. It’ll be ready to go on May 22, 2025.
The Operator is an award winning conspiracy puzzler. In the game, you’ll use detective skills to assist field agents and investigate mysterious crimes as they dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Read more about what to expect in the following overview:
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2025 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced [update: inductees]
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March 6: Today, The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced the finalists for induction.
Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Defender, Frogger, GoldenEye 007, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football, Quake, NBA 2K, and Tamagotchi make up this year’s class. GoldenEye 007 was nominated previously, but was not selected. Harvest Moon is one of the new additions this time around.
Gex Trilogy reveals release date, Nintendo Switch physical release, new trailer
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It was only a matter of time until a physical release was confirmed for Gex Trilogy given Limited Run Games’ involvement, and today, the company shared full details plus a release date. The game will launch on June 16, 2025 with boxed versions to follow later in the year.
A standard version, Classic Edition, and Tail Time Edition are planned. The Classic Edition includes the game, retro box, steelbook, soundtrack selection, and 12” x 16” double-sided poster. The Tail Time Edition also includes the game, special box with art by Yoshitaka Amano, retro box, full soundtracks for all games, steelbook, 12” x 16” double-sided poster. 36” inflatable Gex doll, 7” Gex statue, remote pin, and trading cards.
Below is an overview of the game:
More: Gex Trilogy, Limited Run Games, Square Enix
Tomb Raider tables joining Pinball FX
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Pinball FX has revealed new tables coming to the game with a new Tomb Raider collaboration. A release is planned for June 19, 2025.
Tomb Raider Pinball: Adventures of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider Pinball: Secrets of Croft Manor will be available. Those who play on Nintendo Switch will be able to grab the new content as DLC.
Here’s some additional information:
More: DLC, Pinball FX, Zen Studios
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, lost Shantae GBA game, finally releasing in 2024 [update: Summer 2025 release window confirmed]
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July 12: WayForward has revealed that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game that was originally in development during the Game Boy Advance era, is finally seeing an official launch. It will be available on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge in early 2024, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Now, however, the once-canceled title will be completed. Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience. There’ll be multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack from Maddie Lim, plus a four-player battle mode.
Hogwarts Legacy confirmed to use DLSS on Nintendo Switch 2, more
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Warner Bros. shared more details about the new Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy this week, including confirmation that the game is using DLSS.
This marks the second game for the console confirmed to be making use of the tech. Previously, CD Projekt shared the same news about Cyberpunk 2077.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Nintendo Switch physical release in the works
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We previously saw Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles on Nintendo Switch as a digital release, but now a physical edition is on the way. This comes courtesy of Super Rare Games.
The company will be offering a total of 3,000 standard copies. Each unit comes with the game on a cartridge, reversible cover, full-color manual, sticker, and trading cards.
Spray Paint Simulator receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Whitethorn Games, along with North Star Video Games, set a release date for the new Nintendo Switch version of Spray Paint Simulator. It’ll be out on June 19, 2025.
The game, which has players looking to become the best spray painter the town of Spatterville has ever seen as they build their business from the ground up, was just confirmed for Nintendo’s console last month. Technically there’s a slight delay on the system – other platforms will be getting it later this month.
Nintendo will “consider” Switch 2 price adjustments depending on tariffs
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Nintendo currently has a $450 price locked in for Switch 2, but depending on what happens with tariffs, it’s possible that there could be an adjustment.
President Shuntaro Furukawa was speaking about the situation during a briefing following the release of the company’s financial results today. He indicated that Nintendo will “consider” price adjustments assuming “tariffs changes significantly”.
Furukawa’s full words:
