Nintendo says it will still ship games for Switch 1, talks about balance with game releases
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Although Nintendo is prioritizing games for Switch 2 and making games for that platforms, it will continue to support Switch 1.
We already heard that Nintendo Switch hardware will continue to be produced. As for actual games though, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the system will continue to receive games.
Furukawa said the following during the Q&A session of a financial results briefing today:
Atari 50 reveals Namco Legendary Pack DLC [update: release date]
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More support is happening for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, and today, brand new Namco Legendary Pack DLC was revealed.
The DLC tells the story of the early partnership between Atari and Namco. It will contain the best-selling Pac-Man for Atari 2600, along with a collection of titles from the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 7800, including Galaga, Dig Dug, Xevious, and Galaxian.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals Future Island Egghead Pack, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition release date
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We have the latest news about One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, including the Future Island Egghead Pack and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition release date.
The upcoming DLC is bringing along three more characters. Rob Lucci, S-Snake, and Jewelry Bonney will be added. Also in the same pack, players can access extra outfits.
The Last Shot Arcades hitting Nintendo Switch this month
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Sometimes You today announced that it’s partnering with Rumata Lab to bring The Last Shot Arcades to Nintendo Switch. We already have a confirmed release date, which is November 19, 2025.
The Last Shot Arcades is a series of different experiences. Expect to see a mix of gameplay – arcade, strategy, shoot ’em up, physics-based, and more.
Here’s some additional information:
Tokyo Wars is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Tokyo Wars is coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch under the Arcade Archives series, Hamster has announced. You can pick it up tomorrow, November 6.
Originally released in 1996, Tokyo Wars is an action shooter. Namco was behind the original release.
Here’s an official overview:
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Nintendo teases more movies to come
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie was Nintendo’s big return to the big screen, and it doesn’t sound like the company has any plans of slowing down.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie released in 2023. Next year, we’ll be seeing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. There’s also a live-action movie based on The Legend of Zelda slated for 2027.
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Nintendo shares updated stats for annual playing users, Nintendo Accounts, Switch Online members
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We have a few key statistics from Nintendo – specifically annual playing users, Nintendo Accounts, and Switch Online members. These tidbits were shared during a financial results briefing today.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Nintendo wants relationships with consumers to start when they’re kids, all the way through becoming grandparents
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Nintendo has spoken about one of its major principles, which is “fostering long-term relationships with consumers”.
During a financial results briefing today, president Shuntaro Furukawa shared spoke a bit about what this means. Ultimately it comes down to having “a connection with our consumers throughout the various stages of their lives, so that their experiences with Nintendo entertainment resonate with them and become cherished memories.” The “ideal cycle” is to make a connection when a player is a child, playing games with their kids as an adult, and spending time with grandchildren with Nintendo products.
Furukawa noted the following:
Nintendo says it will continue to sell Switch 1 hardware
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Switch 2 is Nintendo’s primary focus at the moment, but that doesn’t mean Switch 1 is going anywhere. Even after more than eight years, the company intends to continue selling the system.
President Shuntaro Furukawa briefly spoke about the plan for Nintendo Switch 1 during a financial results briefing today. As long as demand remains – even if it’s not as strong as it used to be – the system will still be on the market.
Nintendo says Switch 2 sales are growing at the fastest rate in history for its gaming platforms, largest third-party lineup ever
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has delivered more positive news about Switch 2, stating that the platform is experiencing sales that are growing at the fastest rate for its gaming platforms ever.
That tidbit was shared during a financial results briefing for the company’s financial results. Furukawa also said Nintendo Switch 2 is receiving “the largest third-party software lineup for a new Nintendo hardware ever.”
