Nintendo explains why Mario Kart World isn’t on Nintendo Music yet
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Nintendo has commented on why we’ve yet to see Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Music app.
If there’s one thing fans have appreciated about the racer, it’s the quality and quantity of the soundtrack. The game features over 200 songs that have been rearranged from throughout the Super Mario series. Many Mario Kart games are represented, but also other classics like Super Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros., and much more. Of course, there are original tracks as well.
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Limited Run announces over 20 new Nintendo Switch physical releases at LRG3 2025
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LRG3 2025 took place today, and it brought along the latest news from Limited Run Games about titles getting the physical treatment on Nintendo Switch.
The company announced over 20 new boxed editions. A few were known previously, but most are new. There are a few brand new games thrown into the mix as well.
The full roundup is as follows:
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Little Samson making a comeback on Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Limited Run Games is working on a re-release of Little Samson for Nintendo Switch. Fans will be able to grab it it in 2026.
Little Samson originally released in 1993. The action platformer was made by Takeru and published by Taito.
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New Shantae game in development
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WayForward is making a brand new Shantae game, the studio has confirmed.
Unfortunately, that’s pretty much the only bit of information we have at the moment. WayForward’s Matt Bozon appeared during today’s LRG3 event to deliver the news.
Below is what WayForward passed along about the announcement:
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Slam City with Scottie Pippen returning on Nintendo Switch
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The classic game Slam City with Scottie Pippen is making a return on Nintendo Switch, Limited Run Games revealed today. Look for it in 2026.
Slam City with Scottie Pippen originally debuted in 1994. The FMV basketball title appeared on a few different platforms – namely SEGA CD, SEGA 32X, and MS-DOS.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix coming to Nintendo Switch
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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix will be appearing on Nintendo Switch, Limited Run Games just announced in partnership with Square Enix. It’s due out in 2026.
Limited Run Games shared its plans for Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix during a LRG3 event today, which includes a future physical release.
The original Fear Effect came to Nintendo Switch this past summer. We previously covered the game here.
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch coming to Nintendo Switch
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Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch will be appearing on Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced. The game doesn’t have a release window just yet.
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch is an arcade style, side-scrolling beat ’em up game. It promises “tag-team mechanics, ridiculous irreverent humor, and fast-paced action.”
Viewfinder coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
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July 22: Viewfinder is making its way to Nintendo Switch, Thunderful and Sad Owl Studios announced today. The game will be available on the platform this winter.
Viewfinder, a first-person puzzle adventure game, first debuted in 2023. The hook is that photos, paintings, sketches, screenshots, and posters can be placed in the world to become a fabric of its reality, which reshapes the environment.
Learn more about what to expect in the following overview:
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Nintendo trying to gauge demand for physical soundtracks outside of Japan
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Nintendo hasn’t been too big on physical soundtracks for its games outside of Japan, but that could be changing in the future.
Earlier today, Nintendo revealed that it teamed up with Laced Records for a Zelda: Breath of the Wild vinyl soundtrack. This is really the first time we’ve seen something like this for the west. Depending on how it does, we could see more physical soundtracks from Nintendo outside of Japan.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Not long after it came to Nintendo Switch digitally, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is now getting the physical treatment. Limited Run Games just shared its plans for production today.
At least for now, it seems that only a collector’s edition will be sold. Each unit includes the game with a digital soundtrack code, two CD soundtrack, booklet, steelbook, double-sided poster, hardcover art book, acrylic standee, and keychain.
