Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 live stream
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Gamescom 2025 is getting things started with its traditional Opening Night Live broadcast, and we now have the official live stream. The event starts at 11 PM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM in the UK / 8 PM in Europe.
The Game Awards creator and host Geoff Keighley will be bringing along the latest announcements and news for the industry. While we’re not expecting Nintendo itself to really have a presence here, there should be at least something for Switch 2 / Switch through other publishers and developers.
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Agatha Christie: Death on the Nil shares Nintendo Switch release date, limited edition announced [update: gameplay trailer]
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July 17: Microsoft today confirmed the release date for Agatha Christie: Death on the Nil. On Nintendo Switch, the game is slated for September 25, 2025.
Also announced is a limited edition, which will be sold in the UK – fans in other regions can import. Copies include the game, a 48-page art book, a bookmark, and the original soundtrack (digital format).
Nintendo details PAX West 2025 lineup
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Nintendo shared its full lineup for PAX West 2025, with multiple first and third-party games for Nintendo Switch 2 planned to be on display. The offerings are similar to what will be on hand for Gamescom 2025 this week.
Nintendo’s full lineup for PAX West 2025 is as follows:
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My Nintendo adds Super Mario Bros. 2 metal display for Switch Online members
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A new Super Mario Bros. 2 metal display has just been added to My Nintendo, but there’s an extra wrinkle this time around as you need to be a Switch Online member in order to be eligible for the reward.
The display features artwork on metal and a black acrylic base etched with the My Nintendo logo. A protective film is on both sides. Those looking to remove the film can do so by gently warming it with a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive, then peel it off carefully.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong getting “special announcement” later this week
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Team Cherry has teased a “special announcement” for Hollow Knight: Silksong. News will be shared on August 21 at 7:30 AM PT / 10:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM in the UK / 4:30 PM in Europe.
It’s hard to imagine what this could be other than a release date. Fans have been waiting years for the game at this point, and most recently, Team Cherry committed to a 2025 launch. On top of that, we know that the title will be playable at Gamescom 2025, which starts tomorrow.
Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement as it happens:
Sakurai explains why he made Kirby Air Riders
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In today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct, director Masahiro Sakurai gave more background information regarding how the project came to be, including why he made the game.
It turns out that Shinya Takahashi, head of software development at Nintendo and former HAL Laboratory president Satoshi Mitsuhara really wanted to make it happen. Sakurai was busy with DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at the time, but he “managed to complete a written proposal at high speed.”
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Tales of Xillia Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch
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Bandai Namco confirmed speculation today that it’s bringing Tales of Xillia Remastered to Nintendo Switch. We’ll be seeing the RPG’s return on October 31, 2025.
Tales of Xillia has not actually appeared on a Nintendo platform before. Bandai Namco only released it on the PlayStation 3, but now fans on the latest platforms will have an opportunity to go through it – plus there’ll be some enhancements this time around with improved graphics, the ability to toggle encounters, and more.
Kirby Air Riders Direct official recap announcement, playable at PAX West 2025
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Now that today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct has wrapped up, Nintendo has passed along an official recap announcement. A ton of information was shared in the 45-minute presentation, but thanks to the press release, everything is neatly summarized.
Also, this wasn’t covered in the presentation, but we now know that Kirby Air Riders is playable at PAX West 2025. Demos will require a Warp Pipe Pass reservation.
Here’s the full Kirby Air Riders Direct official recap announcement:
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Kirby Air Riders release date now confirmed
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During today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct, a release date was given for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. It will be available on November 20, 2025.
Kirby Air Riders received a blowout of footage, details, and more as part of today’s presentation. It was our first proper look at the title following the original announcement in April.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Apidya’ Special announced for Nintendo Switch, remake of the 1992 game
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Apidya’ Special is in the works for Nintendo Switch, ININ Games shared today. The title will be available in 2026.
Apidya’ Special marks the return of the 1992 shoot ’em up game. It’s an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake with handcrafted pixels, new content, and features.
Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
