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Yooka-Replaylee Shovel Knight

Playtonic just announced that Shovel Knight will be making a return in Yooka-Replaylee, its updated version of the 3D platformer.

Today’s news was shared in celebration of Playtonic’s tenth anniversary. Shovel Knight himself will have “a shiny coat of paint”, and players can expect a new and improved quest for players to undertake.

Pokemon Home Shiny Manaphy, Shiny Enamorus distributions

If you’re a Pokemon Home user, you might be interested to know that Shiny Manaphy and Shiny Enamorus are now up for grabs.

The tasks for both are pretty simple to complete, though they’ll take some effort. There’s no end date for the distributions, so thankfully you won’t have to rush. By finishing up for Sinnoh Pokedex for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, that’s how you’ll get Shiny Manaphy in Pokemon Home. The same goes for wrapping up the Hisui Pokedex for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, netting players Shiny Enamorus.

Parallel Experiment

Today, Eleven Puzzles shared plans to bring Parallel Experiment to Nintendo Switch. The game launches later in 2025.

Parallel Experiment is a co-op puzzle title in which players need to work together and escape the Cryptic Killer’s deadly experiment. Cross-play will be supported across all platforms.

Dance of Cards gameplay

Following up on the recently-released Dance of Cars, we’ve got gameplay. Footage gives us a closer look at the tactical gambling RPG.

If you’re interested in learning more about the title, read the following overview:

Nintendo Switch 2 experience host cities schedule

January 16: Following up on the just-announced Switch 2, we have the official announcement from Nintendo as well as more details about the experience events.

Fans will be able to go hands-on with the new system for the first time starting in April. Events will be held in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

Here’s the full announcement from Nintendo:

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Nintendo Switch Supercharge Sale

Nintendo just started up a new Supercharge Sale on the North American Switch eShop.

Both first-party and third-party games are included here. Some of the highlights include New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Kirby Star Allies, Another Code: Recollection, and Clubhouse Games.

The full list is as follows:

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Achilles Legends Untold gameplay

The action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold just recently came to Nintendo Switch, and gameplay for this version of the title is available. A half hour of footage has been released in a newly-published video.

Get the lowdown on what to expect in the following overview:

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic touch screen controls update

Atari just announced a new touch screen update for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic.

Players can now quickly access and adjust menus, place pathways and scenery, and construct roller coasters with this new option. There’s more to the patch as well. The team also added in the ability to modify cursor speeds and other visualization settings, as well as expanded tutorials to help new players adapt from mouse and keyboard to gamepad controls.

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 25, 2025 is now available.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is back as the top seller on Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which was #1 overall last week, moves down to #3. Another interesting appearance is Super Mario RPG, which is all the way up at #5.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 25, 2025:

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition enters the top five and Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection appears for the first time.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 8 and January 14.


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