Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 28, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of August 28, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Kirby Star Allies – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo identifies Xenoblade Chronicles X issue on Switch 2
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Nintendo provided another status update on Switch 1 backwards compatibility for Switch 2 this week, and has now reported a bug with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
The game itself is largely playable. However, a notice has now been shared that “voices may be out of sync in some areas.” You may seen this in some cutscenes.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 23, 2025 – Tiny Book Shop leads
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2025 are now available.
Just like last week, Tiny Book Shop is #1. We also see a bunch of new titles here between new releases and pre-loads, including Discounty, Super Robot Wars Y, Shantae Advance, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2025:
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Herdling launch trailer – strengthen your bonds with Calicorns on Nintendo Switch
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Thanks to Panic and Okomotive, we have another look at Herdling with a launch trailer. The adventure game, which is about navigating awe-inspiring scenery as you strengthen your bond with your pack of Calicorns, has come to Nintendo Switch.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Plants vs. Zombies Replanted dev explains why the game is getting a remaster nearly 20 years later
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Nick Reinhart, general manager at PopCap, recently spoke about why the original Plants vs. Zombies is making a comeback after so many years with the upcoming Replanted remaster.
The title is seeing a new release later this year on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It goes well beyond a port as the team is adding in local co-op and PVP options, the Rest in Peace and Cloudy Day modes, and an art gallery showing previously-unreleased concepts.
Here’s something you may not have noticed about what can happen when DK dies in Donkey Kong Bananza
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Donkey Kong Bananza has a special death Easter egg that you may not have noticed. We at least didn’t know about it initially, and in looking into this, it seems a bunch of other players were unaware as well.
We’ll be going into light spoiler territory, so keep that in mind before proceeding. We’re not covering anything story-related, but we will reference one of the final layers in the adventure.
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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution launch trailer – shelved GBA game revived on Nintendo Switch
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WayForward has shared a launch trailer for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. After it was originally planned for the GBA before being shelved, it was revitalized and released on Nintendo Switch.
Plenty of information can be found in the following overview:
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar begins introducing marriage candidates
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August 5: Starting today, Marvelous is kicking off a weekly video series for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar that will introduce the eligible marriage candidates for Story of Season: Grand Bazaar. New ones will be going live on a regular basis.
Twelve bachelors and bachelorettes are in the game. First up is Sophie, “whose devotion to revitalizing Zephyr Town is as infectious as her smile, get to know her likes, dislikes, and see more of her charming personality on display.”
Bye Sweet Carole secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer [update: physical release]
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August 21: Today, Maximum Entertainment and developer Little Sewing Machine gave the final release date for Bye Sweet Carole. The title arrives for Nintendo Switch on October 9, 2025.
The narrative-horror game inspired by classic animation movies was originally planned for last year. However, it ended up seeing a delay.
Those that need a refresher on the project can read the following overview:
Top-down shooter Sky of Destruction hitting Nintendo Switch soon
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Sometimes You is set to publish Sky of Destruction on Nintendo Switch, the company announced today. The game is slated for September 5, 2025.
Sky of Destruction is a top-down shooter. Satur Entertainment, which consists of just two people, developed the title.
Here’s an overview with more details:
