Nintendo isn’t retiring Diddy Kong and here’s why
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
There have been some scattered claims going around lately saying that Nintendo is phasing out Diddy Kong, for one reason or another. If you have no idea what we’re talking about, that’s completely understandable. This claim is mostly attributed to the dormancy of the Donkey Kong franchise during the Nintendo Switch era – indeed, the only two DK games released there were Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – both ports. Combine this with Diddy Kong’s absence from prominent Mario spin-off games like Mario Party and Mario Golf, and you can (sort of) see how claims like these surfaced. We don’t think it’s true, however – just because Diddy Kong hasn’t appeared very often lately doesn’t mean Nintendo is throwing him by the wayside. So today, we’re analyzing all of his recent game and media appearances to explain why he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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Nintendo discusses how Switch 2’s new Joy-Con changed during development
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
In a recent interview, key developers behind Nintendo Switch 2 discussed the making of the new magnetic Joy-Con, revealing that the SL/SR buttons are made of metal and how there wasn’t originally a button that releases the magnet.
Although it’s not something typically done with consoles, the SL/SR buttons are made with metal so that they stick to the magnet included with the Joy-Con. Hardware design lead Tetsuya Sasaki said Nintendo tried out different ideas first, and thanks to technology advancements, it was finally possible.
More: interview, Kouichi Kawamoto, Tetsuya Sasaki
Nintendo on new Mario game for Switch 2: “Stay tuned”
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo announced its first batch of games for Switch 2 recently, but Mario was missing in action – aside from Mario Kart. Some were surprised that the company did not show off a brand new 3D entry in the franchise. Outside of the bite-sized Bowser’s Fury adventure as part of the Super Mario 3D World re-release, there hasn’t been a new game since Super Mario Odyssey in 2017.
So where is Mario then? CNET posed that question to Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser in a recent interview. Bowser would only shared the following:
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Rusty Rabbit launch trailer – Nintendo Switch side-scrolling action adventure game celebrates release
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with the game’s release, we have a launch trailer for Rusty Rabbit. Nintendo Switch received the side-scrolling action adventure game this week.
A bunch of information about it is available via the following rundown:
More: Nexon, Nitroplus, Rusty Rabbit
Rumor: Multiple Ubisoft games heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta also coming [update: Assassin’s Creed rating]
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
January 13: Nate the Hate has made more claims regarding upcoming third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles from Ubisoft and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Details were shared during a new podcast episode today.
As for Ubisoft’s Nintendo Switch 2 support, it’s claimed that we’ll be seeing Assassin’s Creed Mirage within the launch window. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is apparently planned as well, but will follow at a later date.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet start Rillaboom distribution for Pokemon Championships winner Wei Chyrto
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As a way of celebrating the Pokemon Asia Master Ball League championships, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can partake in a new distribution to obtain Rillaboom.
This Rillaboom was used by Wei Chyrto to win the previous event. The creature has the moves Grassy Glide, Wood Hammer, U-Turn, and High Horsepower. Its Tera Type is Grass and is holding the Choice Band item.
Follow these steps to nab this Pokemon distribution:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Arcade racer Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit revealed for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
December 16: Publisher Numskull Games and developer Repixel8 are teaming up on the new game Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit, the two sides announced today. The title will be launching on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025.
Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit is an arcade racer at its core. The story and style are inspired by the likes of Persona and Akira.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 19, 2025 – Minecraft still dominating
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 19, 2025 are now available.
Once again, it’s Minecraft at the top. The game is popular in its own right, but the recent movie is likely providing another boost.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 19, 2025:
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Monument Valley 1 and 2 launch trailer – two acclaimed puzzlers come to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ustwo Games issued a launch trailer for the first two games in the Monument Valley series. This week, the puzzle titles dropped on Nintendo Switch.
Details about both can be found in the following overview:
SEGA / Atlus Nintendo Switch eShop sale – lowest prices ever for Persona 3 and 4, more
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A massive SEGA / Atlus Switch sale is now running on the Nintendo eShop, and a few games are at new lowest prices – including Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden. Well over fifty different titles have been discounted. If you’ve been looking to save on the publisher’s games, now’s your chance.
The full roundup of included games is as follows:
