Riot Control Simulator announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 months ago by Carlos in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Polish indie studio Corpix Games, together with publishers Wildlands Interactive and Ultimate Games SA, has confirmed that Riot Control Simulator is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
Riot Control Simulator is a realistic simulator in which players take on the role of law enforcement officers tasked with managing street protests. The story mode places players within the machinery of authority in a nation slowly descending into authoritarianism.
While an exact release date has not been shared, the game is slated to arrive on Nintendo’s next-gen platform sometime in 2026.
Here’s an official overview:
Shigeru Miyamoto reveals why Nintendo changed Donkey Kong’s design
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Shigeru Miyamoto, the original creator of Donkey Kong, has spoken about the decision to change Donkey Kong’s design.
DK will look quite a bit different when he stars in his upcoming game Donkey Kong Bananza. There’s been a lot of talk about the design, starting with when we got our first look at the character in the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement that gave a brief glimpse of Mario Kart World. But things actually go further back than that – Donkey Kong’s design was different in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as well.
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Ryukyu is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Thanks to Hamster, we have confirmation that Arcade Archives Ryukyu will be dropping on Nintendo Switch this week. It’s slated for tomorrow, May 22.
Ryukyu originally comes from Success, having first launched in 1990. The puzzle game involves trying to complete the highest-scoring poker hand.
Here’s some additional information:
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Famitsu review scores – May 21, 2025
Posted on 2 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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Nintendo shows updated design for Diddy Kong [update: another piece of art]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
May 15: Donkey Kong is getting a brand new design for Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2, and it now appears that Nintendo is updating the look for Diddy Kong as well. However, the adjustments are much more subtle.
A news post was sent out to Nintendo Switch owners this week which shows how Diddy Kong has changed. There are a few main differences. First, Diddy Kong now has teeth. There’s also the fact that the Nintendo logo has been removed from the character’s hat. Finally, his feet have been adjusted for whatever reason.
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New Super Mario, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing LEGO sets leaked [update: release date]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
April 30: Thanks to the continued partnership between LEGO and Nintendo, a new wave of sets have been revealed based on the Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing franchises. Everything shown today is coming this August.
Technically, no announcements have been made yet. However, as we’ve seen with past leaks, retailers have come through with the news a bit earlier than expected.
The full list of upcoming products is as follows:
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Old Skies finally gets release date, new trailer after six years in development [update: new date]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
March 11: Today, Wadjet Eye Games finally confirmed its release date for Old Skies. The title heads to Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2025.
We’ve been waiting on this one quite a bit as the original announcement for Nintendo’s console took place in 2022. Designer Dave Gilbert has been working on this one for almost six years.
Here’s a recap on what to expect:
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Thank Goodness You’re Here, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow getting Nintendo Switch physical releases
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Lost In Cult today announced that it’s entering the video game publishing business, and to kick things off, it will produce physical versions of Thank Goodness You’re Here and The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow on Nintendo Switch.
Both will be available as mass retail editions for broad accessibility, and premium editions. The latter is coming as limited-run, high-end collectors’ releases with gallery-quality presentation.
Iwakura Aria reveals release date in the west
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PQube announced that Iwakura Aria, the suspenseful visual novel developed by MAGES, is coming to the West on August 14 for Nintendo Switch.
Set within the mysterious Iwakura Mansion, the story follows Ichiko, a newly hired maid seeking only safety and stability. However, her fate quickly becomes intertwined with that of the mansion’s beautiful heiress. As secrets unfold, players will be drawn into a dramatic tale of intrigue and emotion.
Here’s an official overview:
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 reveals Daima Pack, Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta [update: release date]
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March 5: There’s more to come for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and this week, it was revealed that Dragon Ball Daima is joining the game with Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta joining the roster.
Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta will appear just as he did in the anime. There’s another character to come, though the identity has not yet been revealed. We also know that costumes / accessories, equippable skills, Super Soul, and more are a part of the DLC.
