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We have more footage from Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, this time showing off handheld mode.

The game’s performance when not running docked has been a big question mark thus far. The title finally made it’s playable debut on Nintendo Switch 2 thus far, and as you may have seen, many people who went hands-on with the demo brought up performance issues. You can make your own judgment now, though we will say that things are a bit limited as the new video is only about three minutes long.

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 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.

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 trailer

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:

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.

Donkey Kong Bananza Easter egg

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.

Shantae Advance Risky Revolution trailer

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:

Cyberstep and Rabbitfoot have announced Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san. The title will receive a physical release in Japan, and launch on November 27, 2025 with English support.

Melon Parker: Kimi ga Nandemo Bu no Buchou-san is a visual novel based on the Japanese music Vtuber group Meropaka. Each individual member is a character in the game, and each character is fully voiced by their respective member. 

Here’s an overview of the story:

Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar marriage candidates

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.”


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