Nintendo president on the future of Switch 1 games
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During Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A this week, president Shuntaro Furukawa shared a few words about what to expect in the future with Switch 1 games.
While the company’s new console was announced last month and is coming later in the year, its current system won’t be abandoned immediately. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launched not too long ago and we know that at least a few other titles are in the works 2025. However, Nintendo Switch 2 will need its own games, which requires development resources.
Japan’s best-selling games of January 2025
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of January 2025.
Although we did see the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, it settles for second place. Super Mario Party Jamboree, which has been dominant since November, continues its run at the top.
Marchen Maze is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
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Another Arcade Archives game is about to drop on Nintendo Switch, with Marchen Maze due to release worldwide tomorrow, February 6.
Marchen Maze is an action game originally released by Namco in 1988. In the game players will take on the role as Alice as she journey through various fantasy realms to save them from the evil Queen.
Check out a trailer for the game below:
Announcement trailer
Arcade Archives Marchen Maze will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Nintendo eShop. You can find coverage of past games in the series here.
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Famitsu review scores – February 5, 2025
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F-Zero 99 version 1.5.6 update out now, patch notes
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F-Zero 99 just received its latest update with Nintendo starting distribution of version 1.5.6.
A number of past patches have included new content. While that isn’t the case here, a number of fixes have been implemented. Nintendo also highlights that it eliminated shortcuts that took advantage of a bug.
Below is a full overview of the update:
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Sonic Wings Reunion announced for Nintendo Switch
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November 8: Today, Success Corporation unveiled Sonic Wings Reunion. The game launches for Nintendo Switch in Japan on May 29, 2025. Aside from Japan, it will support English, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.
Sonic Wings Reunion marks the newest entry in the Aero Fighters shoot ’em up series. This is the first new game in 26 years and some of the original developers are involved.
EA says EA Sports FC and Madden may “find real energy” on Nintendo Switch 2, MySims: Cozy Bundle sold “well ahead of our expectations”
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During a financial call today, EA CEO Andrew Wilson shared some general thoughts about Nintendo Switch 2 and also interesting insight into the sales of MySims: Cozy Bundle.
As for the new console, Wilson said that it’s “had franchises perform very well on Nintendo platforms.” EA Sports FC and Madden were two series singled out as series that could “find real energy on the platform”. Madden never actually appeared on the current Nintendo Switch.
Capcom bringing Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny to Nintendo Switch
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Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is heading to Nintendo Switch, Capcom just announced. This will be available later in 2025.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny originally debuted in 2002 for the PlayStation 2. The game will be appearing on a Nintendo platform for the first time, and Capcom is planning it as a remastered version.
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 release date set for May, new trailer
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A final release date was just announced for Capcom Fighting Collection 2. The package is slated for May 16, 2025 on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 was a big announcement when it was revealed during a Nintendo Direct last year. It was given a 2025 release window at the time. New features are planned including online play with rollback netcode and quality-of-life updates across all eight titles.
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Fashion Police Squad physical release in the works for Nintendo Switch
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Fashion Police Squad, which is already on Nintendo Switch digitally, is now getting a physical release. This one comes courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Just a standard copy will be offered to consumers. Limited Run Games does not appear to be readying any special editions.
