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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD demo

If you’ve had some interest in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD but have yet to pick up the game, you might be interested to hear that a demo is available. Nintendo just put it up on the eShop.

As many of you know, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD already launched last week. Nintendo typically distributes these trials before launch, but that wasn’t the case here. Still, it’s better late than never.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD icons

January 15: Going along with the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, new icons based on the game have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online. Different waves will be going up over the next few weeks.

As usual, members can obtain icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. You’ll need to fork over 5 Platinum Points for backgrounds and frames.

Luck be a Landlord physical

Just a day before its digital launch, Luck be a Landlord has now been announced for physical release.

All we know at present is that Fangamer will be handling production. The company typically follows up with more information, but that’s all we have to go on currently. Fangamer didn’t say share launch timing or anything else for that matter. But with the digital release imminent, it’s good to get a heads up that there’ll be a boxed version coming soon.

Dragon Song Tavern

Etherous Games Limited has announced Dragon Song Tavern, which is currently in development for Nintendo Switch. A release window was not shared.

Dragon Song Tavern is promising a cozy adventure. You’ll be doing a number of activities such as farming, fishing, cooking, and crafting. On the exploration side of things, there are maps to go through, monsters to battle, and ingredients to gather. Also, a big aspect is managing a seaside tavern. 

Plenty of additional details can be found in the following overview:

Shieldwall

November 5: Publisher OverGamez and developer Nezon Production are readying a Nintendo Switch version of Shieldwall, it’s been announced. The game is expected sometime this month on the console.

Shieldwall is a third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. The title initially launched on PC to a strong reception, and now it’s bound for consoles.

Here’s an overview with more details:

Nintendo Switch million sellers record

It’s no secret that Nintendo Switch has done incredibly well when it comes to game sales, and it turns out that the console has the most first-party million sellers of any system ever.

Nintendo has published 72 different titles that have reached that mark on its current platform. The next closest is Nintendo DS, which stands at 55. Looking at the competition, the original PlayStation is the closest at 49 titles.

Below is a look at the list of first-party million sellers by gaming platform:

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TMNT Splintered Fate reveals Casey Jones DLC

January 30: Super Evil Megacorp just announced that Casey Jones is joining Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate as a new playable character via DLC. It will be available on February 5, 2025.

Casey comes equipped with his unique hockey arsenal and is the first user-controlled character with a ranged attack. Further specifics have not been shared, but Super Evil Megacorp says “Casey’s unique playstyle will certainly energize your co-op sessions.” Outside of Casey, it also looks like players will be able to access a new Punk Yard Biome.

Rendering Ranger R2 physical

It’s been a couple of years since Rendering Ranger R2 was announced, but Limited Run Games shared an update today with a release date and details about the physical release for Nintendo Switch.

Along with a standard version, Limited Run Games is planning an “Armageddon Edition”. The latter includes the game, controller diagram card, translated manual with added retrospective, official soundtrack, double-sided poster, enamel pin, 3D helmet keychain, and commemorative metal coin.

Night Striker Gear

Today, M2 revealed that it’s working on Night Striker Gear for Nintendo Switch. It will be available later in 2025.

Night Striker Gear is a retro 3D shoot ’em up game. It also acts as a follow-up to the Taito-developed Night Striker, which originally debuted in 1989.

Zelda Link to the Past Takaya Imamura PTSD

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past left an indelible memory on former Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura, but perhaps not in the way that he would have wanted.

Imamura was reflecting on his work in the latest issue of EDGE. Halfway through the project, Nintendo called him in to work on the game and make bosses. That wasn’t his only role though as he was extensively involved with the testing phase. This is a bit of a shame as he was hoping to experience the game as a player.


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