Nintendo, Amazon pursuing lawsuit involving counterfeit amiibo and more
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February 12: Polygon picked up on a lawsuit that Nintendo and Amazon filed in October 2023 regarding counterfeit amiibo and video game cartridges. Then this past Tuesday, a new update on the case was shared as Nintendo asked the court for a default judgment of more than $7 million in statutory damages.
According to official documents, it’s claimed that counterfeit dealers agreed not to sell fake goods on Amazon when they were onboarded as third-party sellers. However, they went against that by doing so. Amazon later provided Nintendo with the counterfeit goods for confirmation. These included posters, Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda amiibo, and Nintendo DS cartridges.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 announced for Nintendo Switch with release date, first details, trailer
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Following recent leaks, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was made official today. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in just a few months with a release date confirmed for July 11, 2025.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 brings back the classic games with updated graphics and addition content, including the new Waterpark level.
Farming game Sunseed Island getting upcoming Nintendo Switch release
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Today, RedDeerGames announced Sunseed Island and shared the release date. The title arrives digitally on April 24, 2025.
Sunseed Island is a farming experience at its core. In the game, players will be tasked with restoring the Tree of Life.
For more information, check out the following overview:
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Civilization 7 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes – Bermuda Triangle Natural Wonder, improvements, more
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An absolutely massive version 1.1.0 update has just landed for Civilization 7 on Nintendo Switch as well as other platforms.
Both free and paid content is included. Additionally, the team implemented several additional changes based on player feedback. Highlights include Bermuda Triangle as a new Natural Wonder, UI adjustments, changes to the Modern Age’s Cultural Legacy Path and Victory, and much more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Dotemu reveals Absolum, an arcade beat ’em up game for Nintendo Switch
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Dotemu, Guard Crush, and Supamonks just announced their new game Absolum, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch. Currently it’s planned to debut later in 2025.
Absolum is a new arcade beat ’em game with roguelite elements in which players explore Talamh and fight the Crimson Order. Solo, local, and online co-op play are all supported.
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Kamikaze Lassplanes, a visual novel and shoot ’em up hybrid, out on Nintendo Switch this week
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In just a few days, Kamikaze Lassplanes will be landing on Nintendo Switch. Crunching Koalas and Inky Dreams announced that the game is slated for March 7, 2025.
Kamikaze Lassplanes is a game that features visual novel and shoot ’em up elements. Story naturally plays a big part here, and it features romance, drama, and comedy with the plot revolving around a steampunk kingdom filled with magic and torn by a brutal war.
Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2025 sales, events, activities
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Ahead of MAR10 Day next week, Nintendo has announced its plans for the event. There are various things planned including activities, events, and game discounts.
For Nintendo Switch owners, select titles will be going on sale for $39.99. These include Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Super Mario RPG, Princess Peach: Showtime, and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. We’ll also be seeing Mario vs. Donkey Kong for $29.99. Look for these discounts at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.
Exploration adventure platformer Ila: A Frosty Glide confirmed for Nintendo Switch
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Ila: A Frosty Glide is now confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. The game recently came to Kickstarter where it now only met its funding target, but a stretch goal for the console as well.
As for the game, Ila: A Frosty Glide is an exploration adventure platformer. The experience revolves around playing as a young witch-in-training who’s on a quest to find her lost kitty. Reaching the summit appears to be the end goal, and to do so, you’ll need to use your skatebroom and improve your magic and flying abilities.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
Nocturnal 2 announced for Switch [update: now YTASH: A Nocturnal Poem]
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July 17: Sunnyside Games today announced Nocturnal 2, a direct sequel to the original game. Switch will be getting it in 2025.
Nocturnal 2 is a fast-paced, juggle-based 2D Metroidvania game. Players will explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
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Nintendo wins lawsuit involving pirated games on sharehosting site
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Today, Nintendo announced that it picked up a win against Dstorage, which operated 1fichier.com”.
The company says that the French sharehoster did not remove or block access to pirated games on 1fichier.com. Nintendo provided multiple notifications, but no action was taken.
