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Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program Splatoon

New information has come to light that apparently reveals the development leads behind the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game.

A patent is now making the rounds that lists Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Masaki Wada, and Shinya Yano as the inventors. Regarding Amano and Sakaguchi, they directed the first Splatoon before going on to work on Nintendo Labo. Wada and Yano were programmers on Ring Fit Adventure.

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition ROM

Various reports are circulating that the ROM for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has leaked online. This comes about a week ahead of the game’s official launch.

The ROM for this game is leaking is especially notable. While it’s not a completely new title having originally released on Wii U about a decade ago, story does play a fairly integral role. On top of that, Monolith Soft added a brand new chapter that follows the original ending. Given that, it’s especially important to avoid any spoilers that may pop up online if you plan on playing the game.


Nippon Ichi Software Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime

Nippon Ichi Software today announced not one, but five new projects for Nintendo Switch with Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime all in development. The first three are planned for this year. The other two will follow in 2026.

Below is what’s been shared thus far:

Little Devil: Foster Mayhem physical

March 4: A new physical release of Little Devil: Foster Mayhem has been announced for Nintendo Switch across Asia.

Various languages will be supported, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Just like all other Nintendo Switch games, it can be played on all consoles in any region since the system is region-free.

Little Devil: Foster Mayhem was originally offered digitally on Nintendo Switch in 2023. Below is an official overview:

Howl update

Howl received a new “Heart of Rot” update, which is highlighted by a new chapter.

The new chapter features 16 tactical puzzles, two new enemy types plus a new boss, the Lightning Shot ability (which can also be used in the main game once unlocked) an, new game world, a new story, and Geli as a new character. Various improvements and difficulty adjustments were also made.

Ever17 Never 7 remasters

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 101,058 / 702,237
2. [NSW] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 38,884 / NEW
3. [PS5] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 10,482 / NEW
4. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 9,969 / 1,219,776
5. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 8,531 / 225,112
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,249 / 6,277,413
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,347 / 3,827,112
8. [NSW] Pokémon Scarlet / Violet – 4,266 / 5,533,679
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,256 / 8,085,422
10. [NSW] Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection – 3,648 / 53,510

One of the bigger questions surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 currently is what the system will cost and when it will launch. We should be getting those answers in the near future, but as the wait continues, there’s a feeling going around that the system could have the biggest launch in game industry history, even if analysts are expecting it to cost more than its predecessor.

Bloomberg shared a report today which states that Switch 2 could “become Nintendo’s priciest machine to date, as analysts who regularly communicate with the company and its software and hardware partners anticipate a price tag of $400 or more.” On top of that, there’s the issue of how much Nintendo’s margins could be impacted by tariffs. Still, there’s the sentiment that there’s significant demand among consumers.

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Kara Fantasy

Ratalaika Games, along with Bug-Studio, have announced the upcoming launch of Kara Fantasy on Nintendo Switch. It’s due out on March 28, 2025.

Kara Fantasy is an adventure RPG. Players will go on a journey through five mystical forest worlds to save a princess, who was kidnapped by dark forces from her royal house.

Additional details can be found in the following overview:

On Your Tail trailer

Humble Games and Memorable Games issued a launch trailer for On Your Tail, a cozy detective adventure title. It was a slight wait after the PC version launched at the end of 2024, but it’s now here on Nintendo Switch as well.

Get all of the important details about the game via the following overview:

Gearbits

Fuze Technologies and Quackpond Games will launch Gearbits on Nintendo Switch, the two sides announced today. A release date wasn’t provided.

Gearbits is a 3D action game that previously came to PC. On Nintendo Switch, fans can expect new control schemes, UI enhancements, and Japanese localization.

Additional information can be found in the following overview:


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