Mario Kart World player gets to the bottom of how coins work
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One Mario Kart World player has gotten to the bottom of how coins truly work in the game.
At first glance, coins may not seem that important. They can’t take out someone that’s in first place like the Blue Shell or provide an immediate speed boost such as with the Mushroom. Coins do provide a speed boost overall, but it now appears that we have a better understanding of how the whole system works.
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Pokemon veteran loses 1,000 hour save, 20 years of data after Nintendo Switch 2 transfer
Posted on 6 days ago by Carlos in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
For years, fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, but for some, the transition hasn’t been entirely smooth. A few players are reporting issues involving Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, specifically with save data being lost during the transfer process to the new system.
A post on Reddit brought attention to the situation, with the original poster saying their save file had disappeared after the move. The thread quickly filled with similar stories from others who claim to have faced the same issue. One user, ThatOtaku26, shared that their lost file contained over 1,000 hours of gameplay and included beloved Pokemon carried over from multiple generations, dating back to Pokemon Leaf Green and Pokemon Diamond on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS.
Here’s what they had to say on Reddit:
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Prehistoric Gal out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games has announced that its latest title, Prehistoric Gal, is arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this week. The game launches digitally on June 20, 2025.
Prehistoric Gal is a retro-inspired platformer that puts players in the shoes of a courageous heroine on a mission through a vibrant prehistoric world. Her goal? To rescue her beloved, facing off against fierce creatures and overcoming environmental challenges along the way.
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Pokemon GO reveals rare item Gold Bottle Cap and Hyper Training
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Pokemon GO today unveiled Gold Bottle Caps, a new rare item that allows players to increase the HP, Attack, and Defense of a Pokemon that is a Good Buddy or higher through Hyper Training. Players will need to complete specific Training Tasks themed to the stats they intend to raise once selected.
Gold Bottle Caps will be included in GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered starting June 23 at 10 Am to June 29 at 6 PM local time.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was initially planned for Nintendo Switch 1
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was originally planned as a game for the original Nintendo Switch. Yosuke Hayashi, studio head of AAA Studio (Koei Tecmo), revealed that information in a new interview.
Hayashi said that plans for the project shifted midway through the development. He didn’t say what the turning point was, but ultimately Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is now a Nintendo Switch 2 game. Hayashi feels that the move only made the game “more fun” and there were improvements to the amount of enemies on screen as well as the frame rate.
Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games” [update: Borderlands 4]
Posted on 6 days ago by Carlos in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
May 20: With rising concerns about the increasing cost of video games, some players are wondering if future titles will start launching at $80, a price point that’s becoming more common in the current generation. In light of this, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford shared some thoughts on the topic via X (formerly Twitter), especially in relation to Borderlands 4, which has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.
When asked by a fan whether Borderlands 4 would be priced at $80, Pitchford responded by saying, “If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” He added that the final price point is ultimately not his decision, and that it’s likely up to publisher Take-Two Interactive.
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Former exec says PlayStation didn’t view Nintendo as competition, except in Japan
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
According to former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida, the company generally didn’t think of Nintendo as competition. The only exception to this is in Japan, where the Big N dominates.
Yoshida was speaking about PlayStation’s view of Nintendo during a Kit & Krysta podcast episode. In most territories, it’s Xbox that PlayStation thought of as its biggest challenger. Whereas PlayStation and Xbox have often released similar hardware, Nintendo tends to take a different approach – especially with its last few systems – and maintains “a different audience.”
NickToons and the Dice of Destiny reveals Leo from TMNT
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Leo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be playable in NickToons and the Dice of Destiny, it’s been revealed. The character will have seven unique abilities including Turtle Tornado and Katana Slash.
NickToons and the Dice of Destiny was just recently revealed at Summer Game Fest. SpongeBob SquarePants was previously confirmed for the game.
Donkey Kong Bananza Direct announced for June 18
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A new Donkey Kong Bananza Direct will air this Wednesday, June 18, Nintendo just announced. The presentation will air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
News about the Direct was just posted on Nintendo Today, the Big N’s official app for news updates and more. The message only mentions that the event will be about 15 minutes long. We’ll be covering the presentation as it happens and will pass along any notable information that’s shared.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending June 14, 2025 – Mario Kart World still crushing it
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 14, 2025 is now available.
How’s Nintendo Switch 2 doing in its second week? Well, Mario Kart World is still #1, so that’s an encouraging sign. Something you might get a kick out of is that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe moved up several spots – from #11 to #6.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 14, 2025:
