First Star Wars Outlaws Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay revealed [update: handheld footage]
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September 1: A few days before the official launch, the first gameplay has apparently emerged showing Star Wars Outlaws running on Nintendo Switch 2.
Footage of the port has been limited thus far. The title has been shown in a Nintendo Direct and developer video, but that’s pretty much it.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025 – Kirby on Nintendo Switch 2, Story of Seasons, and Shinobi debut
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025 is now available.
There were several new releases this week, but for the most part, Nintendo was able to withstand the competition. Mario Kart World is only down one spot to #2 while Donkey Kong Bananza is at #6.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land lands at #7 – its new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition accounted for 85 percent of the game’s sales. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar comes in at #9, with the split being 59 percent for Nintendo Switch 2 and 41 for Switch. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance struggles a bit more, as it debuts at #21 with a split of 75 percent for PS5, 24 percent for Nintendo Switch, and 1 percent for PC.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025:
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: gameplay trailer]
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July 31: Just announced, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s due out on September 26, 2025.
This is a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 with fully updated graphics. Just like the original, it offers 3D platforming gameplay. Those who own the remake of the first title in the series, Pac-Man World Re-Pac, can unlock an exclusive Toc-Man costume once the game launches.
More: Bandai Namco, July 2025 Nintendo Direct, top
Video: European eShop highlights – August 2025
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from August 2025. Some of the highlighted titles include Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, Drag x Drive, and more.
Here’s the new video:
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Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for July 2025
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In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for July 2025.
Over on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s no surprise that Donkey Kong Bananza lands at #1 as the big release for the month. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 also seemed to do fairly well as it slots in right behind. The new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree is a bit slower as it just misses the top ten.
The full list of Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for both Switch and Switch for July 2025 is as follows:
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Hollow Knight: Silksong release date finally revealed, brand new trailer [update: Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade details]
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August 21: After a very long wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally received its release date today. Team Cherry just revealed that it’s due out on September 4, 2025.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has had an interesting development history, to say the least. Originally, it was planned as DLC for the series’ first entry before it was turned into its own game.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Fire Emblem, F-Zero icons
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We’re in September, which means there’s a new set of classic icons available on Nintendo Switch Online – and now it’s time for Fire Emblem and F-Zero to shine. They’ll be up for the whole month.
Both of these have a “play to unlock” requirement. That means you’ll need to boot up F-Zero on the SNES app and Fire Emblem on the GBA app in order for them to be made available. Note that for Fire Emblem, you’ll need to be a part of the Expansion Pack tier on Nintendo Switch Online.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.4.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update is now live with version 20.4.0 starting to make its way out to all system owners.
The past few updates have been about stability improvements. Once again, that’s what we’re getting here. If you were hoping for new Nintendo Switch 2 features or functionality, you might be left disappointed.
Nintendo’s official notice is as follows:
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Capcom president says Nintendo Switch 2 response was better than the company expected
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In a new interview, Capcom president and Haruhiro Tsujimoto shared some brief thoughts about Nintendo Switch 2, commenting that the response to the system was better than the company anticipated.
Tsujimoto remarks were interesting as they came about somewhat unprompted. He was recently asked about Monster Hunter Wilds and the game’s sales. While that title has sold ten million units, Capcom needs to find a way to push beyond that.
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Karate Survivor launch trailer
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A launch trailer has been released for Karate Survivor, which just came to Nintendo Switch. The martial arts roguelite has players channeling the power of 80s action movies.
Learn more about what to expect via the following overview:
