Asypr Nintendo Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for Legacy of Kain, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, more
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A new Nintendo eShop sale went live from Aspyr today with various Switch discounts, including the lowest prices ever for Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, and more. That’s only a taste of the discounts as there are plenty of others to pick up for cheap.
The full rundown is as follows:
New FCC filing hints at Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller
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Nintendo fans have been pouring over a new FCC filing that gives some hope about a GameCube controller for Switch 2.
The listing just went live today. There’s not much in the way of useful information, but the key relies in images associated with the listing.
Below is a look at what’s included:
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Star Wars: Hunters is shutting down
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Those playing Star Wars: Hunters on Nintendo Switch should be aware that it’s now been announced that the game is shutting down. Service will end on October 1, 2025.
Prior to that, a final content update is planned for April 15. Additionally, Season 5 is being extended by three weeks.
Star Wars: Hunters, a player-vs-player competitive arena combat game, has seen a bit of a rocky history. After it was announced in a Nintendo Direct in February 2021, the game saw multiple delays and would not launch until 2024. Having launched last June, the game will be around for a little over a year.
Here’s the full message about the shutdown for Star Wars: Hunters, courtesy of Zynga:
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Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game seemingly led by former Splatoon directors
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New information has come to light that apparently reveals the development leads behind the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game.
A patent is now making the rounds that lists Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Masaki Wada, and Shinya Yano as the inventors. Regarding Amano and Sakaguchi, they directed the first Splatoon before going on to work on Nintendo Labo. Wada and Yano were programmers on Ring Fit Adventure.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes DLC detailed, release dates [update: DLC 2 trailer]
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February 6: 505 Games today shared more details about upcoming DLC for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, including release dates.
Three pieces of DLC will be dropping in February, March, and April. These story expansion packs expand the story lines of the RPG’s three main characters.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition ROM leaked online
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Various reports are circulating that the ROM for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has leaked online. This comes about a week ahead of the game’s official launch.
The ROM for this game is leaking is especially notable. While it’s not a completely new title having originally released on Wii U about a decade ago, story does play a fairly integral role. On top of that, Monolith Soft added a brand new chapter that follows the original ending. Given that, it’s especially important to avoid any spoilers that may pop up online if you plan on playing the game.
Nippon Ichi Software announces Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime for Nintendo Switch
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Nippon Ichi Software today announced not one, but five new projects for Nintendo Switch with Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime all in development. The first three are planned for this year. The other two will follow in 2026.
Below is what’s been shared thus far:
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Little Devil: Foster Mayhem receiving physical release on Nintendo Switch in Asia with English support [update: pre-orders]
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March 4: A new physical release of Little Devil: Foster Mayhem has been announced for Nintendo Switch across Asia.
Various languages will be supported, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Just like all other Nintendo Switch games, it can be played on all consoles in any region since the system is region-free.
Little Devil: Foster Mayhem was originally offered digitally on Nintendo Switch in 2023. Below is an official overview:
Howl “Heart of Rot” update released with free chapter, more
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Howl received a new “Heart of Rot” update, which is highlighted by a new chapter.
The new chapter features 16 tactical puzzles, two new enemy types plus a new boss, the Lightning Shot ability (which can also be used in the main game once unlocked) an, new game world, a new story, and Geli as a new character. Various improvements and difficulty adjustments were also made.
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Famitsu software sales (3/3/25 – 3/9/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 101,058 / 702,237
2. [NSW] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 38,884 / NEW
3. [PS5] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 10,482 / NEW
4. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 9,969 / 1,219,776
5. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 8,531 / 225,112
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,249 / 6,277,413
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,347 / 3,827,112
8. [NSW] Pokémon Scarlet / Violet – 4,266 / 5,533,679
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,256 / 8,085,422
10. [NSW] Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection – 3,648 / 53,510
