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Rider's Spirits

May 26: Ratalaika Games, Masaya Games, and Shinyuden revealed today that they’re bringing Rider’s Spirits to Switch. A release is planned for June 7, 2024.

Rider’s Spirits is a racing title that originally debuted in 1994 on the Super Famicom, and this is the first time it’s receiving a worldwide launch. More information can be found in the following overview:

Mini Motorways Sea to Sky update

The fun isn’t over for Mini Motorways, as the game just received its latest update, “Sea to Sky”.

There are a few elements to the update, and players can now take a trek to the new Vancouver, British Colombia map, the first Canadian map. Players can redesign the metropolis filled with rocky roads, abundant parks, and flowing waterways to keep traffic moving and citizens happy. While heading to the coastal city nestled between mountain and sea, they’re able to strategically tackle traffic while accounting for the city’s unique obstacles and exquisite geography.

Cupid Parasite Sweet and Spicy Darling trailer

A launch trailer ha arrived for Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling. This week, Idea Factory brought the visual novel to Switch in the west.

Here’s an overview of the title:

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes update 1.0.5

The next update for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes just dropped in the form of version 1.0.5.

The update is highlighted by new Graphics Settings – specifically “Performance Mode”, “Graphics Mode”, and “Balanced Mode”. Several issues have been fixed as well.

We have the full rundown on today’s update below.

UK software sales June 1 2024

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 1, 2024 is now available.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door seems to be holding on strong. After debuting at #1 last week, it only slipped one spot. Hogwarts Legacy managed to regain the top spot.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 1, 2024:

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Nintendo leaks Google

According to a report from 404 Media, Nintendo was by previously impacted by leaked information obtained by a Google employee who accessed private YouTube videos. Google held an internal review and deemed that the activity was “non-intentional”.

404 Media says its article is based on “a copy of an internal Google database which tracks six years worth of potential privacy and security issues”. The thousands of incidents were actually reported by the company’s employees. The database covers a ton of other incidents as well, ranging from accidentally collecting children’s voice data to Google Street View transcribing and storing license plate numbers from photos.

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Visions of Mana Switch 2

Is Visions of Mana coming to Switch 2? That’s what the latest speculation would have you believing.

Well-known leaker Midori recently shared on social media that news about Visions of Mana is coming soon. Don’t expect to hear an announcement regarding the game on the next Nintendo system, but it’s claimed that this will be happening at some point.

Play Nintendo Tour 2024

The Play Nintendo Tour is returning, this time for the Summer 2024 reason. It will run between June 13 and September 2.

By attending the free event, fans can “explore the endless adventure and fun of Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch system at various stops across the nation.” The tour features photo-ops with Nintendo characters, giveaways (while supplies last), and playable demos of Switch titles.

Here’s the full rundown as to what’s planned:


Reynatis NEO The World Ends with You

May 9: FuRyu has revealed a special collaboration for Reynatis featuring NEO: The World Ends with You.

In the upcoming RPG, players will be able to experience a new story featuring Shoka Sakurane and others. Characters, locations, and enemies from the game will be included. This will be available via a side-quest.

Here’s a trailer showing off the collaboration:

eShop top 20 downloads Japan

Nintendo shared new data today revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for May 2024.

Two new releases from the company enter the top five. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which came out pretty late in the month, manages to shoot all the way up to #1. Endless Ocean Luminous also appears at #4.

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