SEGA says Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are “fundamentally different”, talks Nintendo Switch 2
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Although Nintendo Switch 2 just received a big racer in the form of Mario Kart World, SEGA believes it can can coexist with its own upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
In a recent interview, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said these two titles “are going in different directions”. He brought up how Mario Kart World is featuring an open world. Iizuka ultimately feels “the design itself is fundamentally different.”
He told VGC in the interview:
Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 8, 2025 – Switch Online for Switch 2, Switch
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of June 8, 2025 is now available.
There’s just one session planned for Nintendo Switch Online, and interestingly, it’s one of the shortest windows we’ve ever seen. Still, this counts as the first “downtime” during the Nintendo Switch 2 era.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of June 8, 2025:
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Pokemon Unite adding Alolan Raichu and Alcremie [update: Alcremie trailer]
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February 27: Two more characters have just been announced for Pokemon Unite, with Alolan Raichu and Alcremie set to join the fray. This is according to the latest news just shared during Pokemon Presents 2025.
Alolan Raichu is dropping first in April – an exact date wasn’t given, but that information will follow later. We actually don’t have a launch window at all for Alcremie, though a 2025 release is expected.
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Action adventure game Changer Seven revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
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Changer Seven will be making an appearance on Nintendo Switch 2, Gixer Entertainment has revealed. The team is readying the launch for 2026.
Changer Seven is a 3D action adventure game. It takes inspiration from classic morning cartoons as well as various Japanese shows, including shounen and magical anime.
You can find more information in the following overview:
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Ghost Master: Resurrection coming to Nintendo Switch, a return of 2003 game
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According to a Nintendo eShop listing, Ghost Master: Resurrection is about to release on Switch. The title is planned for June 12, 2025.
Ghost Master, a puzzle strategy game, first launched in 2003 – you may have played it on the PS2 or Xbox. Sick Puppies handled the original development.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Nintendo Switch file sizes – Front Mission 3: Remake, Gex Trilogy, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Front Mission 3: Remake, Gex Trilogy, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 8, 2025 – Deltarune strong out of the gate
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The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 8, 2025 are now available.
While there’s a lot of interest in Switch 2 right now, Switch 1 did get its own big game with Deltarune and its new chapters. In just a few days, it’s already at the top of the charts. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma also appears in the top 30 with its Digital Deluxe Edition.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 8, 2025:
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom dev on approach to loading screens, wanted players to feel ‘happiness’ when cooking
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In a recruitment post on Nintendo’s website, developer Daigo Shimizu spoke about what it was like working on the UI for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the and Tears of the Kingdom.
Shimizu spoke about how starting with Breath of the Wild, the team opted for “a more streamlined approach.” That means removing clutter and focusing on what was truly necessary. If you’ve played either Nintendo Switch title, you may have noticed that there isn’t a ton happening on screen aside from the actual game world.
The idea of practicality and ‘happiness’ was something brought up for the loading screens. Breath of the Wild featured tips, but Tears of the Kingdom showed the map to get players excited about exploration. Along the same lines, the theme of ‘happiness’ was used for cooking and specifically the Recipe Book in Tears of the Kingdom as the team felt “people feel happy by looking at restaurant menus or pictures of food”.
Arcade puzzler Jupiter Junkworks slated for Nintendo Switch
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We’ve got word on another upcoming game for Nintendo Switch, which is Jupiter Junkworks. The title is targeting a late 2026 launch.
Jupiter Junkworksis a fast-paced arcade puzzle game. The experience revolves around taking on contracts to earn resources and rebuild a run-down spaceship junkyard, set against the backdrop of a sci-fi narrative campaign.
Learn more about what’s planned in the following overview:
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Metroidvania action platformer Microvania coming to Nintendo Switch
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Dreampunk is putting its new game Microvania on Nintendo Switch, the studio revealed today. It’s due out in late 2025.
Microvania is a retro-style Metroidvania action platformer. Players can explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses.
Here’s some additional information:
