American Arcadia launch trailer – cinematic puzzle game released on Nintendo Switch
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As American Arcadia comes to consoles including Nintendo Switch, that’s being celebrated with a launch trailer. Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games are giving another look at the cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person gameplay.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo pre-order updates – May 18, 2025 – Another Crab’s Treasure, Nikoderiko, more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – May 18, 2025 – eShop session planned
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of May 18, 2025 is now available.
Only one session is currently planned, which is for the eShop. Switch, 3DS, and Wii U will be impacted.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of May 18, 2025:
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[Interview] Shin’en on the making its Nintendo Switch 2 launch exclusive Fast Fusion
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History seems to be repeating itself as Shin’en is returning for the launch of a Nintendo console with a new racing game. Back in 2017, Fast RMX came to Nintendo Switch. The studio is now preparing for the imminent debut of Fast Fusion on Nintendo Switch 2.
To learn more about the game – including the new fusion mechanic – and the project’s development, we spoke with Shin’en CEO Manfred Linzner. You can read our full discussion below.
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Nintendo Switch file sizes – Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Labyrinth of the Demon King launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets first-person dungeon crawler
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A final launch trailer has gone live for Labyrinth of the Demon King. Just recently, the first-person dungeon crawler x survival horror hybrid came to Nintendo Switch.
More information about it can be found in the following overview:
Japan’s best-selling games of April 2025 – The Hundred Line in the top five
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of April 2025.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy was the notable new release of the month, selling just over 22,000 copies at retail. Overall sales were on the lower side. The best-selling game was Super Mario Party Jamboree, which moved just over 30,000 copies.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of April 2025:
Dragon Quest creator “contemplating” Chrono Trigger remake [update: another mistranslation]
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May 2: A remake of Chrono Trigger is apparently in the works. That information comes from Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, who allegedly shared the information at Comicon in Naples, Italy.
We do have confirmation that Horii was present for the event and was on hand delivering some sort of talk, based on various attendee reports. Regarding Chrono Trigger, he apparently let that information slip during an interview. After the host whispered something in his ear, Horii covered his mouth – indicating that he said something he wasn’t supposed to.
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Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop releases for May 22, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch release schedule on Nintendo eShop for the week of May 22, 2025. The lineup includes the remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo explains why it chose Mario Kart World as its Switch 2 launch game
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When Nintendo Switch 2 launches in just a few weeks, Mario Kart World will be there right alongside it. Nintendo has now spoken about the decision to tie the two together.
In a recent interview, Nintendo’s senior vice president of product development Nate Bihldorff spoke about how Mario Kart World is “one of the most broadly accessible games possible.” Also, anyone can easily get into the game, but it also has a high skill ceiling – meaning it’s very appealing to both hardcore and casual players.
