Famitsu software sales (3/24/25 – 3/30/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – 14,401 / 89,090
2. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 12,905 / 776,395
3. [NSW] Winning Post 10 2025 – 10,297 / NEW
4. [PS5] Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme – 9,568 / NEW
5. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 8,594 / 1,246,356
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,418 / 3,845,257
7. [PS5] Winning Post 10 2025 – 6,193 / NEW
8. [PS5] Assassin’s Creed Shadows – 5,565 / 23,266
9. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 5,340 / 243,193
10. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 4,820 / 6,293,477
Hook: Complete Edition coming to Nintendo Switch, out tomorrow
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Hook: Complete Edition has been announced to be heading to Nintendo Switch tomorrow, April 10 for $3.99. The game will include both Hook and Hook 2.
Soley developed by Maciej Targoni and being published to consoles by Ultimate Games S.A, Hook is a relaxing minimalist puzzle game from 2015. The game received overwhelmingly positive response on Steam, and its 2022 sequel received similar praise. Both games are making their way to Nintendo Switch as Hook: Complete Edition tomorrow.
Here’s some additional information about the game:
Nintendo created a single-driver version of Mario Kart: Double Dash in case two-driver mechanic didn’t work out
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Shmupulations recently released a translated 2003 Nintendo Dream interview with the lead developers of Mario Kart: Double Dash. Producers Tadashi Sugiyama and Shinya Takahashi, as well as chief director, Kiyoshi Mizuki, all discuss the development of Double Dash as well as their concern over the two-driver mechanic.
Sugiyama suggested that the staff wasn’t very confident in the feature, as to not harm what made Mario Kart unique. The team was even simultaneously developing a single-driver version in the early stages, in case two drivers didn’t go over well. After they gained confidence, they discuss that most of the games’ development time was placed into tinkering with the two-driver mechanic.
Here’s what they said, as shared by Shmupulations:
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Nintendo rep indicates Zelda: The Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2 despite GameCube Switch Online version
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is still only on Wii U, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will never receive a Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games was recently able to get some hands on time with the new system during a press event. He also spoke with a representative and asked about the status of The Wind Waker HD. Wind Waker will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2, but that’s through Nintendo Switch Online with the new addition of GameCube classics.
Disney Illusion Island getting “C.A.S.H.” update with Scrooge McDuck
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A third round of DLC is heading to Disney Illusion Island, with the game today revealing a new “C.A.S.H.” update. Nintendo Switch players can access it on May 30, 2025.
We’re waiting for full details, but this will apparently involve some sort of cave adventuring scavenger hunt. It’s also confirmed that the update will feature Scrooge McDuck.
Bearnard, retro puzzle platformer with turn-based combat and cards, coming to Nintendo Switch
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Publisher Untold Tales, along with solo developer Michał Wikliński, today announced that Bearnard is making the jump to Nintendo Switch. The title launches on May 9, 2025.
Bearnard features a mix of turn-based combat, archery, and card-enhanced battles alongside action-adventuring inspired by the 8-bit era. It’s set against the backdrop of an adventure in which a master archer and reluctant hero attempts to reclaim a legendary bow and defend his woodland home.
Learn more in the following overview:
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Gangbusters is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
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This week, Gangbusters will be the latest Arcade Archives game from Hamster. The company has plans to release it globally tomorrow, April 10.
Gangbusters, which comes from Konami, first debuted in 1988. The top-view shooter is all about going after a gang that robbed a bank.
Hamster’s official details can be found in the following overview:
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Famitsu review scores – April 9, 2025
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble reveals Angry Birds DLC
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is getting yet another round of collaboration DLC, and today, SEGA announced that Red from Angry Birds is joining the game. The character can be purchased now via the Nintendo eShop.
As part of the collaboration, when playing as red, in-game bananas will turn into feathers and a bunch of bananas will turn into a tuft of feathers. Additionally, the gold banana will turn into a glowing feather.
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Bit Boy Arcade 2 planned for Nintendo Switch 2
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Today, Bplus announced plans to bring Bit Boy Arcade 2 to Nintendo Switch 2. A release window was not provided.
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because the original Bit Boy Arcade previously had an appearance on Nintendo 3DS over a decade ago. Now on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s getting “a full-scale rebirth”.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
