The Plucky Squire “Challenge” update announced, patch notes and trailer
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The Plucky Squire has revealed a major “Challenge” update. It will soon be made available on Nintendo Switch, though there’s no exact date just yet.
The big thing here is, naturally, Challenge Mode. This is a difficulty boost with new enemies, harder minigames, harder bosses, and more. Players can also access Iron Squire mode featuring permadeath.
Here’s the full rundown:
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 28, 2025 – Mario Kart World leads on Nintendo Switch 2
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 28, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World is still doing well, but settles for second this week. It’s still leading the way as far as Nintendo Switch 2 games are concerned. We also see the physical release of The Thing: Remastered debut – 25 percent of sales came from the Nintendo Switch version.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 28, 2025:
Air Combat 22 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Today, Hamster announced that it will release Air Combat 22 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game launches on July 3, 2025.
Air Combat 22 will be available for the Arcade Archives 2 series on Nintendo Switch 2. It will be sold under the original Arcade Archives label on Nintendo Switch.
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Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2 is next week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
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Hamster has given an early heads up about next week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch, which is Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2. It’s planned for July 10, 2025.
Based on the OVA Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again, the title is a shooter originally made in 1993. Banpresto was behind the initial release.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 29, 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza in the top three
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. While it’s still Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Donkey Kong Bananza continues to move up and is now in the top three.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 11 and June 17.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals: lowest prices ever for Streets of Rage 4, The Outer Worlds, Windjammers 2, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Streets of Rage 4, The Outer Worlds, Windjammers 2, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 29, 2025 – Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, more
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Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025 announced for July 2
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A Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025 will air on July 2, it’s been announced. Fans can tune in at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe.
A new My Hero Academia game has been teased for the presentation. Other confirmed games include Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, -Little Nightmares 3, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Super Robot Wars Y, Tekken 8, Code Vein 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Death Note Killer Within.
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Dave the Diver is getting a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade
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Dave the Diver for Nintendo Switch is getting a free upgrade on Switch 2, Mintrocket has announced.
First information about the patch was shared this week to go along with the game’s anniversary. According to Mintrocket, when played on Nintendo Switch 2, there’ll be a higher frame rate. The upgrade is expected to be distributed “in a few months.”
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Nintendo Switch file sizes – Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Monument Valley 3, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Monument Valley 3, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
