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Pokemon Legends Z-A shiny duplication glitch

A brand new method has been discovered in Pokemon Legends: Z-A that lets players clone shiny Pokemon, which is done by taking advantage of a glitch. This works presently, but note that there’s a strong chance that it will be patched out sometime soon.

Austin John Plays shared those findings in a new video today. It’s recommended to not keep both if you plan on using Pokemon Home – meaning you hold on to one, and trade the other. That’s because if you trade one away and keep one, they are not treated as clones. Pokemon Home has a clone check system.

Below are the steps for the Shiny Pokemon duplication glitch in Pokemon Legends: Z-A:

Another sales report is in for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, this time detailing how the game performed in Spain during its first week.

Let’s get straight to the numbers. Between October 13 and October 19, Pokemon Legends: Z-A sold 89,000 physical units at retail. This was split between 53,000 copies on Nintendo Switch and another 36,000 on Switch 2.

Halloween is almost here, and Nintendo Switch Online will be celebrating with some special Mario series user icons. Mario himself will be appearing, but other characters will be showing up as well. We have a look at some of the designs above.

You’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online subscription at any tier in order to claim the icons. We don’t have all of the details yet, but they should be 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo (at least for characters). Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners will have access to the event.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted just launched, but an update is already on the way with version 1.2.0. It will be out soon on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Various improvements and fixes are planned. EA and PopCap are touching up the graphics, audio, gameplay, and more.

The full rundown is as follows:

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of October 30, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Tales of Xillia Remastered, and more.

Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:


Kiyo Bunny Tyranny

Kiyo: Bunny Tyranny will be heading to Nintendo Switch in the future, it’s been announced. As of now release timing is being kept quiet.

Kiyo: Bunny Tyranny is a stealthy platform adventure. You’ll play as a feline ex-predator trapped in a neon-lit, dystopian city dominated by smartphone-addicted bunnies as you infiltrate the bunnies’ facilities, discover their deepest secrets, and free everyone from their tyrannical grip.

Further details can be found in the following overview:

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 25, 2025 are now available.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A again is on top this week. Elsewhere, we see new games like Once Upon a Katamari make the list. And with their launches coming up very soon, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection are in the top 30 thanks to pre-loads.

Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 25, 2025:

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Courtesy of First Break Labs and Magic Rain Studios, we have the launch trailer for Ila: A Frosty Glide. Nintendo Switch owners received the game this week.

Details about the adventure game can be found in the following overview:

The Dropouts

Naraven Games is preparing its upcoming game The Dropouts for Nintendo Switch, the developer has confirmed. The title is planned to launch in 2026.

The Dropouts offers a spooky choices-matter mystery. In the game, you’ll look to discover why students are going missing in Noirmont High.

Some additional details can be found in the following overview:

Fast & Furious Arcade Edition trailer

Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition has just released on Nintendo Switch, and alongside that, we’ve got the launch trailer. This is a new version of the 2022 racer that first appeared in arcades.

If you’re interested in learning more, read the following overview:


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