Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 version 2.0 update out now, patch notes
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The first notable post-launch update was just released for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 with version 2.0. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch players can download it now.
The update brings Create-a-Park maps to Private Match, smooths out gameplay, and makes adjustments. A few bug fixes are included as well, with some that are Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch-specific.
The full rundown is as follows:
Narrative RPG Rue Valley coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
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August 14: Owlcat Games, in partnership with Emotion Spark Studio, have shared the news that Nintendo Switch is getting Rue Valley. Launch timing is still being decided.
Rue Valley, a narrative RPG, is about a man trapped in a time loop. Players will be dealing with the character’s mental challenges and will meet “a colorful cast with complex emotional stories”.
Learn more about the game via the following overview:
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds modes detailed
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SEGA continues to drop news for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and the company has now passed along a recap of game modes. Other features are covered as well, including the Rival System, local co-op, and cross-play.
The full rundown is as follows:
More: SEGA, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Starbites coming to Nintendo Switch 2, western release in 2026
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Today, NIS America announced that it has picked up Starbites for publishing in the west, and also revealed a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The game launches overseas on that platform as well as the previous Nintendo Switch in early 2026.
We previously heard about Starbites at the end of last year. The initial Japanese launch is happening this October.
Learn more about the game in the following overview:
More: IKINAGAMES, NIS America, The Starbites
First LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight footage – over 30 minutes
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A ton of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight footage is now available, providing a first look. Warner Bros. and TT Games just announced the project for Nintendo Switch 2 yesterday.
GameSpot posted the video, which contains pre-alpha gameplay. Fans can check out a full opening mission which shows off both Batman and Commissioner Gordon in action. Thankfully, it’s all in direct-feed.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles story trailer [update: gameplay trailer]
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July 31: Square Enix is back with a new look at Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with a story trailer. This accompanies the short segment for the game during today’s Nintendo Direct.
If you missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview:
The Rogue Prince of Persia coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Ubisoft has confirmed rumors that it’s publishing The Rogue Prince of Persia on Nintendo Switch – and there’s also a Switch 2 version planned. It’ll be on both platforms later this year.
The game was thought to be coming to Nintendo Switch after a rating surfaced in Australia. Now thanks to today’s announcement, the news has been made official.
Retro-inspired fantasy FPS Wizordum coming to Nintendo Switch
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Wizordum is now confirmed for consoles, including Nintendo Switch. The game will be coming to the latest platforms later in 2025.
Wizordum is a retro-inspired fantasy first-person shooter that even features a level editor. In the game, you’ll play a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Chopper 1 is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
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Hamster is putting Arcade Archives Chopper 1 on Nintendo Switch, the company announced today. It launches tomorrow, August 21.
SNK originally developed Chopper 1. The shoot ’em up title first debuted in 1988.
For further information, check out the following overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Final Fantasy 14 dev on Switch 2 version, says there’s been “positive” discussions with Nintendo
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Could we see Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 one day? Producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has indicated that Square Enix is in talks with Nintendo, and it sounds like things are going well so far.
He said in the interview with VGC when asked about potentially getting Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2:
“For me, it’s just my aim to provide Final Fantasy 14 and 16 to as many players as possible, and I hope that as many players as possible will be able to enjoy those two games. We are putting in our best efforts to ensure that this happens, so it’s fine to convey to your readership that I consider the possibilities very positively, and we are putting in our best efforts, so I hope players will look forward to possibilities in the future. But I just ask for a little bit more time.”
