Mario Kart World 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes
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Nintendo just dropped a new update for Mario Kart World with version 1.1.1 just going live.
While there aren’t any new features, there are a number of fixes implemented. The company has addressed problems relating to controls, online play, and more.
The full overview is as follows:
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APICO will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, a physical release for APICO is now in production. Limited Run Games will be distributing.
Limited Run sometimes offers a special edition (or in some cases two of them), but that’s not the case here. We’ll only be seeing standard copies being made available to fans.
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Over 2,800 Nintendo Switch consoles stolen from delivery truck
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In a new report from 9News, the outlet relays the news that over 2,800 Nintendo Switch consoles were recently stolen off of a delivery truck.
A semi-truck driver, who was heading to a delivery destination, noticed during a pre-trip inspection that his trailer had been broken into. 2,810 consoles were stolen in total, and it seems that they were all of the Mario Kart World bundle variety. That means the total loss of the stolen goods would be over $1.4 million.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 19, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of June 19, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Fear Effect reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
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Limited Run Games today pulled back the curtain on its Fear Effect physical release for Nintendo Switch.
All fans will be able to grab the title standalone, but there’ll also be a Deluxe Edition. Those choosing the latter will receive the soundtrack, double-sided poster, game case keychain, and loading screen pin as extras.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon will release on Nintendo Switch 2, NIS America and Falcon just announced. This is in addition to the previously-confirmed Nintendo Switch version.
All versions of the RPG are also seeing a delay. The game heads to all platforms in January 2026.
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said of the news:
Minecraft gets massive “Chase the Skies” update, patch notes
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Starting today, Minecraft players can access a brand new “Chase the Skies” update, and it’s pretty massive. Everything is available with the version 1.21.90 update.
Chase the Skies has a lot that’s new. It includes a new Happy Ghast flying mount, Dried Ghast block, harness item, and much more. Note that there’s also a Vibrant Visuals graphics refresh, but this is not in the Nintendo Switch version.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles won’t have War of the Lions content, Square Enix explains why
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When Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles arrives later this year, content from the War of the Lions version won’t be included. Square Enix has now explained why.
The War of the Lions came to the PSP back in 2007. It features quite a bit of additional content, including new characters and jobs, new pre-rendered cutscenes, and multiplayer features. Unfortunately, these aspects will be missing in The Ivalice Chronicles.
Simon the Sorcerer: Origins reveals Nintendo Switch release date, physical release
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A couple of years after its announcement, Simon the Sorcerer: Origins now has its release date on Nintendo Switch. The game is confirmed for release on October 28, 2025. ININ Games is now set to publish.
Simon the Sorcerer: Origins, a prequel to the beloved 1993 point-and-click classic, was first revealed back in 2023. This is the first time we’ve been given any sort of release window.
Golden Tee Arcade Classics announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, Atari and Incredible Technologies announced Golden Tee Arcade Classics for Nintendo Switch. It will be available digitally on July 17, 2025 and physically on October 24.
Golden Tee Arcade Classics is a definitive collection of the classic Golden Tee arcade games. Golden Tee 3D Golf, Golden Tee ’97, Golden Tee ’98, Golden Tee ’99, Golden Tee 2K, and Golden Tee Classic are included along with two fan-favorite arcade bonus games, ShuffleShot and World Class Bowling.
Here’s some additional information about the package:
