Square Enix explains why it brought back Bravely Default for Nintendo Switch 2
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The developers behind Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster have spoken about why Square Enix revisited the game for Nintendo Switch 2.
You can actually chalk this one up to timing. Square Enix was thinking about ways to celebrate the series’ tenth anniversary, which could have happened with a new game or a remake. Square Enix ultimately settled on a remaster, and it just so happened that the development schedule overlapped with Nintendo Switch 2’s launch.
Bravely series producer Tomoya Asano and HD Remaster producer Naofumi Matsushita shared the following in a recent interview:
[Let’s Talk] July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase reactions
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The July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase aired earlier this week, and following the event, we’re interested in hearing about what you thought of the show.
This wasn’t a general Nintendo Direct, meaning the Big N itself wasn’t really present here. We did get to see Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, but that was all. Third-parties did show up with their own announcements – Monster Hunter Stories 3, Octopath Traveler, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Persona 3 Reload, Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2, and Once Upon A Katamari were shown. You can catch up on everything that was featured here.
So what’d you think of the July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase? What were your highlights? Let us know in the comments.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Aqua Forest track
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Another track reveal for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and today, SEGA showed off Aqua Forest. A clip of the stage was shown off on social media.
We’ve seen plenty of forest tracks in racers before, but SEGA indicates that this one is like a rollercoaster through the forest. The company also teased: “Nail your timing on the water jumps and something special awaits…”
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Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes gets Izumi DLC release date, trailer
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Today, Arc System Works shared the release date for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes DLC character Izumi. Nintendo Switch will be receiving the content on August 20, 2025 (it’ll be August 18 elsewhere).
Izumi is the “Initiator” of the Final Act. She’s the final character in the Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes season pass. Uzuki first launched in July 2024 followed by Ogre this past February.
Nintendo fixes another batch of Switch 1 games for Switch 2
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This week, Nintendo issued its latest backwards compatibility fixes for a few Switch 1 games on Switch 2 stemming from the latest firmware patch. It’s not as large a batch as the previous wave, but this shows that the company is committed to further improvements where possible.
The latest list is as follows:
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 reveals free update with new content, improvements
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A big free title update was just announced for Capcom Fighting Collection 2. It will be going live on August 7, 2025.
The package is set to receive a variety of new content and improvements. These include quality of life upgrades, brand-new artwork, and remix tracks from CAP-JAMS. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper is also getting Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 7, 2025
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sdNintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of August 7, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Gradius Origins.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered reveals Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Today, Aniplex and Type-Moon shared the release date for Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered on Nintendo Switch. The game is due out on August 7, 2025.
Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered gets its launch date exactly one year after its initial announcement. However, Aniplex and Type-Moon were largely keeping quiet about release timing at the time.
For those that need a refresher, here’s an overview of the game:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 2, 2025 – Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game takes the lead
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 2, 2025 are now available.
Two notable games debuted this week and both are in the top five. Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game actually took the top spot, taking over for Super Mario Party Jamboree which settles for second. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is then behind at #3.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 2, 2025:
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Noctuary launch trailer – visual novel RPG available on Nintendo Switch
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A fresh launch trailer is in for Noctuary, a visual novel RPG. Nintendo Switch secured the game this week.
Thanks to the Nintendo eShop listing, we have the following details:
