Japan: Best-selling Nintendo Switch eShop games for April 2025 – The Hundred Line debuts
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Nintendo shared new data this week revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for April 2025.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is the main new release, coming in at #11. However, an older title tops the chart – that being Overcooked 2.
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for April 2025 is as follows:
Koei Tecmo details Wild Hearts S differences on Nintendo Switch 2
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Koei Tecmo is revisiting Wild Hearts with a brand new “S” version for Nintendo Switch 2, and on the official website, the publisher outlines all of the differences between the upcoming release and the original.
The big addition is that instead of three players, Wild Hearts S will support four players both locally and online. Some adjustments have also been made.
Below is the full rundown from Koei Tecmo:
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2025
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A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in May, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
While big releases have slowed a bit as of late, there’s still a ton to play, including on Nintendo Switch. Whether it’s new games, new additions to Nintendo Switch Online, or something else entirely, let us know what you’ve been going through in the comments.
Tamagotchi Plaza getting Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
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We’ve got a bit of news for those looking to secure a physical copy of Tamagotchi Plaza. Over in Japan, Bandai Namco will be putting the game out at retail.
Tamagotchi Plaza will be available in boxed form on both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. For the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, everything is included on the cartridge – it’s not a game-key card release. Also, both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 will support English alongside Japanese.
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Nintendo on the importance of diversity at the company, says it will always be important
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Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser was recently asked about diversity and the role that plays within the company.
During an interview, Brazillian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo brought up President Trump and pressure to cut diversity policies. Bowser was asked if anything has changed for Nintendo.
Nintendo files lawsuit against Genki over Switch 2 mockup shown at CES 2025 booth
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It’s now come to light that Nintendo is pursuing legal action against Genki, an accessories maker that gained notoriety before the reveal of Switch 2.
Before the system was officially announced earlier in the year, leaks and rumors were flying in left and right. Genki was one such entity that got in on the action. At CES 2025 a few months ago, the company was showing off a Nintendo Switch 2 dummy replica. Nintendo understandably wasn’t too happy with what transpired.
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Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop releases for May 8, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch release schedule on Nintendo eShop for the week of May 8, 2025. The lineup includes Spiritfall and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered physical release revealed for Nintendo Switch, pre-orders open
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In the very near future, SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered will be receiving a physical release on Nintendo Switch.
You may recall that the game was announced and released during a Nintendo Direct several weeks ago. Initially, it was sold only as a digital download. But now a physical release is heading to Japan – and English will be supported on the cartridge.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 3, 2025 – nothing is stopping Minecraft
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 3, 2025 are now available.
Minecraft holds on to the top spot once again, boosted by the movie and its general popularity. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, one of the system’s more recent releases, is on the rise a bit.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 3, 2025:
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Cooking Companions launch trailer
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Cooking Companions, the psychological horror “dating sim”, has received a new launch trailer. The game debuted on Nintendo Switch this week.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
