SNES consoles appear to get faster as they age, according to new data
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New research has been conducted about the SNES, indicating that Nintendo’s classic console is actually getting faster as it ages.
Over on Bluesky, TASbot asked system owners to help with the data gathering process. Eligible users ran the smpspeed ROM test from lidnariq through flash carts. 143 users participated, and based on the results, SNES consoles are running faster in 2025 compared to the system’s original specifications. We’re able to see that the Audio Processing Unit (APU) runs faster than it did previously. This has the possibility of notes having the capability to be played at a higher pitch.
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Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop 1.1 update adds new content
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There’s a new update available for Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop across all platforms today, including Nintendo Switch.
The patch adds seven brand-new vending machines and five powerful omen upgrades, giving players even more ways to customize a run. There’s also a new ship type and a jukebox in the Speakeasy, where you can choose the soundtrack to your work day. Of course, bug fixes are included as well.
Below is the full rundown:
Under Defeat secures physical release on Nintendo Switch
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In an announcement from Limited Run Games, the company announced plans for a physical release of Under Defeat on Nintendo Switch.
The title will be available by itself or with a Deluxe Edition. If you’re interested in the latter, you’ll receive a deluxe box, soundtrack CD, art book, eleven art cards, and a poster as bonuses.
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Centum will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch, pre-orders open
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Alongside today’s digital launch, Centum has now been confirmed for physical release on Nintendo Switch.
The boxed version, known as the Premium Physical Edition, is planned for this fall. Copies include the game on a cartridge, DIY papercraft aelle, glow-in-the-dark sticker sheet, and beosphere digital download card with soundtrack, wallpaper, and icon pack.
More: Centum, Hack the Publisher, Serenity Forge
Cozy Land, decorating game about arranging a city, lands on Nintendo Switch this month
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RedDeerGames will release Cozy Land on Nintendo Switch this month, the company announced today. The game is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026.
Cozy Land is a cozy game about arranging an entire city. The title contains over 400 decorations, both natural, such as trees and shrubs, and those in the city’s most important, houses and buildings.
We’ve got additional information in the following overview:
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Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Skytree Village coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release window, first screenshots, pre-order bonus]
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January 28: Not one, but two classic Harvest Moon games have been announced for Nintendo Switch with The Lost Valley and Skytree Village on the way as part of Natsume’s Cozy Bundle. They’ll be available this summer.
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Skytree Village previously debuted on Nintendo 3DS. For the Nintendo Switch versions, both games will be included on a single cartridge and with all DLC.
Below are overviews for both games:
Ender Magnolia gets 1.1.0 update with Boss Rush Mode, New Game+, more
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A new update has just been released for Ender Magnolia: Bloom In the Mist, which is highlighted by a brand new Boss Rush Mode and New Game+.
The new mode unlocks after beating all bosses in the main game, and it can be found in the “Memories” menu (there’s also a boss rematch feature here). You’ll receive different amounts of “Fragments” depending on which difficulty you clear this on.
Another big feature of the update is New Game+. You’ll keep your parameters, skills, and items, but enemies will be tougher.
Here’s the full overview of the update:
Tetris 99 reveals 46th Maximus Cup with Xenoblade Chronicles X theme
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March 10: Tetris 99 is planning its 46th Maximus Cup, and this time around, a new theme based on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is up for grabs. This comes in celebration of the RPG’s launch on Nintendo Switch next week.
Anyone that’s a part of the Nintendo Switch Online program can participate. During the event, you’ll need to play the online mode, which grants points for each match. The higher you place, the more points you’ll earn. Nintendo will be giving out the Xenoblade Chronicles X theme once 100 points are collected. The theme comes with background art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on the game.
Little Kitty, Big City update adds Joker Hat and more, patch notes
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The latest update was made available for Little Kitty, Big City on Nintendo Switch this week, which includes a new Joker Hat.
This is actually more than just a cosmetic change. When it’s equipped, players will have +1 Mischief when a human gets knocked down. Bug fixes are also included in the new update.
Here’s the full rundown:
Mortal Kombat 1 getting T-1000 DLC in March, teaser trailer [update: gameplay trailer]
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February 23: The release date for Mortal Kombat 1’s new T-1000 DLC was just shared alongside a teaser.
The character begins to go live on March 18, 2025. This is for those that own the Khaos Reigns content. On the same day, Madam Bo will be added as a Kameo Fighter. Note that everyone else will gain access on March 25.
