Rumor: Nintendo pushed back Switch 2 launch so that it could perfect games
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According to a new report, Switch 2 could have launched earlier than it did, but Nintendo delayed things in order to focus on the quality of its games.
That claim comes from Bloomberg. The outlet, citing “people familiar with the matter”, says “Nintendo repeatedly pushed back plans for the Switch 2’s launch after its designers asked for more time to perfect the games that would accompany the new hardware”.
The Nameless: Slay Dragon launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets CRPG and JRPG hybrid
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We’ve got a launch trailer for the CRPG and JRPG mix The Nameless: Slay Dragon. After it first came out last year, the game recently made its way to Nintendo Switch.
Here’s the official Nintendo eShop description:
Pocket Nook coming to Nintendo Switch
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August 19: Announced today, Pocket Nook will be appearing on Nintendo Switch from RedDeerGames. For the time being we do not have a release window.
Pocket Nook has players designing charming spaces in cozy pixel art. You’ll be shifting the layout, placing furniture, and keeping everything neat and clean.
Here’s some additional information:
More: Pocket Nook, RedDeerGames
Square Enix open to revisiting Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and A2, also up for sequels and new games
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Square Enix is leaving the door open to just about everything when it comes to the tactics genre, including revisiting more classics such as remasters of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and A2, and even Final Fantasy Tactics sequels.
That information comes from Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles director Kazutoyo Maehiro. Inverse recently asked about the possibility of bringing back Tactics Advance and A2 – titles that have only stayed on GBA and Nintendo DS. Maehiro not only expressed interest in that, but also “sequels and new titles”.
First Star Wars Outlaws Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay revealed [update: handheld footage]
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September 1: A few days before the official launch, the first gameplay has apparently emerged showing Star Wars Outlaws running on Nintendo Switch 2.
Footage of the port has been limited thus far. The title has been shown in a Nintendo Direct and developer video, but that’s pretty much it.
More: Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025 – Kirby on Nintendo Switch 2, Story of Seasons, and Shinobi debut
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025 is now available.
There were several new releases this week, but for the most part, Nintendo was able to withstand the competition. Mario Kart World is only down one spot to #2 while Donkey Kong Bananza is at #6.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land lands at #7 – its new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition accounted for 85 percent of the game’s sales. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar comes in at #9, with the split being 59 percent for Nintendo Switch 2 and 41 for Switch. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance struggles a bit more, as it debuts at #21 with a split of 75 percent for PS5, 24 percent for Nintendo Switch, and 1 percent for PC.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025:
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: gameplay trailer]
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July 31: Just announced, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s due out on September 26, 2025.
This is a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 with fully updated graphics. Just like the original, it offers 3D platforming gameplay. Those who own the remake of the first title in the series, Pac-Man World Re-Pac, can unlock an exclusive Toc-Man costume once the game launches.
More: Bandai Namco, July 2025 Nintendo Direct, top
Video: European eShop highlights – August 2025
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from August 2025. Some of the highlighted titles include Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, Drag x Drive, and more.
Here’s the new video:
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Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for July 2025
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In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for July 2025.
Over on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s no surprise that Donkey Kong Bananza lands at #1 as the big release for the month. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 also seemed to do fairly well as it slots in right behind. The new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree is a bit slower as it just misses the top ten.
The full list of Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for both Switch and Switch for July 2025 is as follows:
More: charts
Hollow Knight: Silksong release date finally revealed, brand new trailer [update: Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade details]
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August 21: After a very long wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally received its release date today. Team Cherry just revealed that it’s due out on September 4, 2025.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has had an interesting development history, to say the least. Originally, it was planned as DLC for the series’ first entry before it was turned into its own game.
