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.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake launch trailer
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Curse Rounds drops on Nintendo Switch next week
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Today, QUByte Interactive and Tentacles Interactive shared that Curse Rounds will be appearing on Nintendo Switch next week. The game is scheduled for August 14, 2025.
Curse Rounds tasks players with trying to survive random rounds as they battle enemies with their pistolflash. With its roguelike gameplay, each attempt will always be different.
Nintendo letting fans play against developers in Drag x Drive: Global Jam
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The Drag x Drive: Global Jam online demo is almost here, and just ahead of the event, we’re now hearing that Nintendo is actually giving fans a chance to play against its developers.
That news comes from the Nintendo Today app. In one of the notices, the Big N says that “you might not be able to match their skill level at first – but with enough practice, we’re confident you’ll be speeding around the court and dunking with the best of them”.
