Puzzle platformer Nico Saves the State drops on Nintendo Switch this week [update: trailer]
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April 28: Ratalaika made it known today that it’s bringing Nico Saves the State to Nintendo Switch in just a few days. It’s due out this Friday, May 2.
Nico Saves the State is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer game in which players can use a special phone to save and load their position to beat levels. This mechanic is actually inspired by emulator features.
Further details about the title can be found in the following overview:
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter are the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America
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Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter have both been confirmed as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America.
The promotion begins on April 30 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, lasting until May 6 at 11:59 PM PT / May 7 at 2:59 AM ET. If you have have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play both titles at no extra cost. Additionally, save data works with the full versions of the games. Those that participate in the Game Trial will be provided with 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
Nuclear Gladiators 3000 announced for Nintendo Switch
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Publisher RedDeerGames has announced Nuclear Gladiators 300 for Nintendo Switch.
Nuclear Gladiators 3000 is a top-down 2D arena shooter developed by Turbo Napalm. The game has you playing as a cast of colorful characters wiping out monsters for the entertainment of an audience, whose satisfaction is gauged by an applause meter.
Here’s some more information about the game:
Against the Storm coming to Nintendo Switch
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Against the Storm has been announced to be making its way to Nintendo Switch for a June 26th, 2025 release.
In this game you try to rebuild civilization in an apocalyptic world by managing a network of settlements across diverse settings, with each having their own specific needs. The dark fantasy roguelite city builder was originally developed by Eremite Games and published by Hooded Horse, with its console port being developed by QLOC.
More: Against the Storm, Eremite Games, Hooded Horse, QLOC
VGP Switch physical release reprint updates
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VGP – or VideoGamesPlus – has started to make more noise in the video game space over the past few years. While the Canadian retailer has been selling games for awhile, it’s also now become known for restocks of physical releases on Switch. Titles that were generally sold out elsewhere or are hard to come by have been returning at VGP on a regular basis.
Going forward, we’ll be using this post to keep track of Switch physical release reprint / restock updates at VGP. Note that while the retailer is based in Canada, shipping is available in various regions including the United States and the UK. Also, keep in mind that some restocks sell out quickly so you may want to make a move sooner rather than later if you’re interested in a particular game.
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping coming to Nintendo Switch
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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping is now confirmed for Nintendo Switch and we even have a release date. It’ll be ready to go on May 22, 2025.
This one is a mystery adventure game. It’s also a sequel to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, which launched on Nintendo Switch last year.
Everything you need to know about the new title can be found in the following overview:
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]
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April 2: Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been announced. It’ll be out on launch day.
The open-world action adventure RPG is landing on a Nintendo console for the first time. Gyroscope aiming, motion controls, touch screen commands, and mouse capabilities are all supported. Those that pick up the physical version can do so via a 64GB catridge.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain slated for Nintendo Switch
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Quickfire Games’ upcoming project Prelude Dark Pain is in the works for Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced. The game launches later in 2025.
Prelude Dark Pain is a tactical RPG. The game, which takes place in the war-torn world of Statera, has players taking on the role of Soren, a former blacksmith thrust into revolution against the tyrannical Order of the Ashen Crusade.
Here’s some additional information:
More: Prelude Dark Pain, Quickfire Games
DK Rap composer on why Nintendo didn’t credit him in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Grant Kirkhope, the man behind the well-known DK Rap in Donkey Kong 64, has commented on why Nintendo did not credit him in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Kirkhope heard from test screening viewers that the DK Rap would be in the film. However, at the time, he believed it was test music and would be removed for the final release.
More: movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Puzzle adventure game Mr. Elevator in development for Nintendo Switch
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Gift Ten Industry is in the early stages of working it’s new game Mr. Elevator, and it’s confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. Given where development stands currently, the team isn’t committing to a launch window.
Mr. Elevator is a first-person puzzle adventure game. There are different levels to explore, and in each one, the goal is to find clues to get the elevator buttons and devices working to progress.
We’ve got more information in the following rundown:
