Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 reveals Daima Pack, Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta
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There’s more to come for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and this week, it was revealed that Dragon Ball Daima is joining the game with Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta joining the roster.
Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta will appear just as he did in the anime. There’s another character to come, though the identity has not yet been revealed. We also know that costumes / accessories, equippable skills, Super Soul, and more are a part of the DLC.
More: Bandai Namco, DLC, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Pokemon pitch for the west revealed that could have turned it into a gritty baseball game
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Former Nintendo of America advertising manager Gail Tilden has revealed that there was at least some discussion about turning Pokemon into a gritty baseball RPG outside of Japan.
Well before the franchise became the mainstream success that it is today, Nintendo was grappling with how to localize things for the west. Feeling that it wouldn’t be easy to sell in the west, Tilden said that the company’s advertising agency suggested doing something different by essentially turning it into a gritty baseball game. Thankfully that didn’t come to be, and Nintendo ended up with a localization that was faithful to the original Japanese version.
More: Pokemon Legends Z-A, top
Elusive, an adventure and exploration game, coming to Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
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Mika and the Witch’s mountain developer Chibig just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its next project Elusive, and in just a few hours, the funding goal was reached – so far the total is getting close to $50,000. As a result, the project will be made available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027.
Elusive is an adventure and exploration game with Metroidvania elements. You’ll play as the young raider Zoe, and across both 2D and 3D sections, you’ll explore a world as a small person in a big world.
Here’s some additional information:
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena announced for Nintendo Switch, inspired by Punch-Out!!
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Today, publisher Purple Play and Thunder Ray developer Purple Tree, along with TMS Entertainment, revealed Baki Hanma: Blood Arena. The game launches on Nintendo Switch in September.
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena is inspired by the Baki anime, which is currently streaming on Netflix. The title takes inspiration from Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! series for its gameplay.
Here’s some additional information:
Fast-paced racing game Hot Rod Mayhem coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
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November 20: Casual Brothers is working on Hot Rod Mayhem for Nintendo Switch, the studio revealed today. It’s on track for a 2025 release.
Hot Rod Mayhem is a fast-paced racing game. Players will be spending their time in Racing and Campaign modes.
Lots of additional details can be found in the following overview:
More: Casual Brothers, Hot Rod Mayhem
Nintendo ranks #22 in Metacritic’s 2024 game publisher rankings
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The annual Metacritic publisher rankings just went live, and now we have the results for 2024 – including a look at where Nintendo stacks up. The selection is based on how each company fared in terms of their releases and reviews.
In 2024, Nintendo actually saw a big dip. The company sits at #22, compared to #6 for 2023 – and behind both Sony and Microsoft. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom definitely provided a big boost which was missing in 2024, but even taking that into account, it’s a significant decline.
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Humble Games Showcase 2025 announced for March 12
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There’s yet another gaming showcase on the docket with the Humble Games Showcase 2025 now having been scheduled for March 12. The event begins at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
Humble Games will be highlighting upcoming projects from its lineup. As part of that, the publisher is teasing two “never-before-seen world premieres.”
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Under Par Golf Architect announced for Nintendo Switch – design and manage golf courses
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Broken Arms Games, known most recently for Hundred Days: Winemaking Simulator, today announced Under Par Golf Architect for Nintendo Switch. While we don’t have a launch window, information about the release will follow later this year.
Under Par Golf Architect lets players design and manage golf courses around the world. You’ll essentially become a golf architect as you build and manage a golfing paradise.
Find more information in the following rundown:
Vs. Mystery Tower is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
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Vs. Mystery Tower will be added as the next Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch, Hamster confirmed today. A worldwide release is set for March 6, 2025.
Vs. Mystery Tower was originally brought to us by Bandai Namco. In 1986, the action puzzle game launched for the first time.
Here’s a brief overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Shadow of the Orient, a pixel art action platformer, slated for Nintendo Switch
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Dolores Entertainment is teaming up with Spacelab Games to bring Shadow of the Orient to Nintendo Switch, the two companies announced today. The game arrives as a digital download on March 27, 2025.
Previously released on PC, Shadow of the Orient is a pixel-art action platformer. You’ll take on the role of the young warrior Xiaolang as you venture across the orient fighting hordes of samurai and mythical creatures in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped children of the orient and face off against the dark lord.
