Wild Hearts S devs on what it was like developing for Nintendo Switch 2 without knowing exact specs
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Wild Hearts S, which just recently launched, is one of the earlier games on Nintendo Switch 2. That means that Koei Tecmo was working on it for quite some time and before developers were informed about the hardware specs.
In an interview with Famitsu, director Takuto Edagawa spoke more about the origins of the port. He noted that with Nintendo Switch 2, Koei Tecmo was hoping the game could reach its full potential.
Edagawa told the magazine:
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals Lucci CP0, Enel, King, Z as DLC characters
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Just a few moments ago, Bandai Namco unveiled the latest DLC characters for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, with Lucci – CP0, . News dropped as part of One Piece Day festivities.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has been supported pretty well since its original launch in 2020. However, this is actually the first new DLC drop since March 2024. Bandai Namco previously held a character poll to choose characters for the next wave of DLC.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 14, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of August 14, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Drag x Drive.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Former Nintendo staffers share details about the one time a Nintendo Direct was delayed
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Nintendo Directs tend to go as planned, but you may recall that there was one time that a broadcast was delayed. That happened back in 2018 following the Hokkaido, Japan earthquake. Originally lined up for September 6, Nintendo would end up moving the presentation date to September 13.
Former Nintendo of America employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang shared some behind-the-scenes information about what was going on at the time during a new episode of their podcast. While the earthquake was ultimately what prompted the delay, it turns out that wasn’t the only thing Nintendo was mulling over back then.
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ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 7 and 8 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced [update: pre-orders]
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August 7: Two more physical NeoGeo Nintendo Switch collections have been announced with ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 7 and 8. Both packages are heading to Japan on November 6, 2025.
The full lineups in both collections are as follows:
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Retro-style 3D platformer Hop ‘n’ Marty incoming for Nintendo Switch
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Diplodocus Games and Evilkookey Games are gearing up for the release of Hop ‘n’ Marty on Nintendo Switch. According to an eShop listing, it’s lined up for August 14, 2025.
Hop ‘n’ Marty is a 3D platformer inspired by games that launched during that era. Players will visit sprawling worlds, load up on collectibles, and meet some eccentric inhabitants within.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 9, 2025 – UFO 50 skyrockets to the top
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2025 are now available.
UFO 50, which was announced as part of this week’s Indie World Showcase and subsequentially released, makes it to #1. We also see Tiny Book Shop and Is This Seat Taken as other titles featured during the presentation.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2025:
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Gradius Origins launch trailer
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Konami has gone live with a launch trailer for Gradius Origins. The package, which contains six games with a total of 17 versions from the series, has now made it to Nintendo Switch.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
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Operation Night Strikers launch trailer
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Following this week’s release, we’ve got a launch trailer for Operation Night Strikers. The package includes four 80s titles in one package, plus other features like the ability to upload play data.
A full rundown of what’s included can be found in the following overview:
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes – full list
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Following the launch of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes, we’ve put a post together with all available Gift Codes.
Level-5 is expected to share new codes in the days and months to come. Each one should provide its own set of items for players to get their hands on. If you’re looking for a complete list, we’ve got you covered.
