Miyamoto says Nintendo characters need to stay within their own IPs, except for Pikmin
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If you’re wondering why Pikmin can be seen at Super Nintendo World, there’s a deliberate reason for that. Shigeru Miyamoto – the creator of various Nintendo franchises like Mario and The Legend of Zelda – says that the company’s characters are meant to “only exist within the IPs they are a part of”. However, Pikmin appears to be an exception to that rule.
Miyamoto said in an interview with IGN:
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – June 2025
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up today (or in a few hours if you’re in the US). Now that we’re in June, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you gotten on the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time bandwagon? Are you going through other games like Capcom Fighting Collection 2 or biding your time until Nintendo Switch 2 launches? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 5, 2025 – Switch 2 games galore
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on Nintendo eShop for the week of June 5, 2025. With the arrival of the new console, tons of games are on the way.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Various store pages went live today confirming pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available at the system’s launch.
Pricing seems to sit at either $10 or $20. Currently Nintendo has two of these on the higher end – those being Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Here’s the full roundup:
WWE 2K25 datamine points to custom music on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
If a new datamine is anything to go by, WWE 2K25 could support custom music on Nintendo Switch 2.
WWE 2K25 originally launched in March. Sangral, who is involved with the modding scene, recently dug through the code following the release of the latest PC patch and found an interesting line. Though the game isn’t available on Nintendo’s new console just yet, the following was discovered: “If you have music stored on your Nintendo Switch 2 console, you can use these tracks for the entry soundtrack”.
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Remnants of the Rift launch trailer – psychedelic roguelite tactics game is here on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Mooncat Games and Bromio have gone live with a launch trailer for Remnants of the Rift which celebrates the 1.0 launch and Nintendo Switch debut. As a reminder, this is a new psychedelic roguelite tactics game.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
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Bayonetta creator told Sakurai “to do whatever he wanted” when bringing the character to Smash Bros.
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
MinnMax recently conducted a rapid-fire interview with game developer Hideki Kamiya, and one of the topics quickly discussed was Bayonetta’s inclusion in Smash Bros.
Bayonetta made her first appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U / 3DS as the final DLC addition. Kamiya created the character, but seemed to let director Masahiro Sakurai do his thing in bringing her into the Smash Bros. universe.
Roguelike deckbuilder Nif Nif heading to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
February 13: Hong Kong developer Springfox Games confirmed today that it’s putting Nif Nif on Nintendo Switch. The game is due out on April 1, 2025.
Nif Nif is a family-friendly roguelike deck builder that was previously funded on Kickstarter. In the game, you’ll save your friends from the evil Goo that is contaminating the forest by cleaning up the mess through card battles.
Thanks to Springfox Games, we have the following details:
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 31, 2025 – Fantasy Life i dominating
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 31, 2025 are now available.
Just like last week, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is on top. The game takes the top two spots thanks to the additional Digital Deluxe Edition.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 31, 2025:
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Starlight Legacy launch trailer – Nintendo Switch receives old-school JRPG
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Eastasiasoft and Decafesoft are here with a launch trailer for Starlight Legacy, their old-school RPG. Nintendo Switch just received it this week.
A bunch of details about the game can be found in the following overview:
