UK software sales chart for the week ending April 5, 2025 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still holding on
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 5, 2025 is now available.
As far as exclusives go, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe holds on for Nintendo Switch at #6 – and it’s actually up a spot. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is still slipping, moving down to #34. As we mentioned though, this is the standard trajectory for RPGs.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending April 5, 2025:
Nintendo says Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are “genre-defining” and “franchise-defining” games
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Nintendo’s Bill Trinen has labeled Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza as “genre-defining” and “franchise-defining” games.
Both were just announced as two of the company’s initial titles for Switch 2. With Mario Kart World, Nintendo is introducing various new features and mechanics, including the ability to free roam. As for Donkey Kong Bananza, it’s the first 3D Donkey Kong game since the N64 days and features huge amounts of environmental destruction. Both games “really take advantage of the uniqueness of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.”
Cooking Companions is heading toNintendo Switch this month
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Developer Deer Dream Studios, together with publisher Serenity Forge, has just announced that its psychological horror dating simulator, Cooking Companions, will be coming to Nintendo Switch later this month, on April 29.
The game is coming to consoles with several new features, with 6 new languages being included in the game, as well as 15 new animated scenes.
If you’re interested in learning more, read the following overview:
Hollow Knight: Silksong confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, out this year
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April 2: There’s an update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, with the game confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the game launches in 2025.
This is our first real news about the game in quite some time. There’s unfortunately still not much else to report, but fans will be happy to hear that it’s trucking along – and we have a new, concrete launch window.
Cozy Stitch Puzzle announced for Nintendo Switch
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RedDeerGames has announced Cozy Stitch Puzzle for Nintendo Switch. The game is set to release April 17th, 2025 for $6.99.
Cozy Stitch Puzzle is a jigsaw puzzle game that allows you to piece together cutesy drawings of animals.
More: Cozy Stitch Puzzle, RedDeerGames
Nintendo says it’s not starting US Switch 2 pre-orders yet as it assesses tariffs and market conditions [update: Canada delayed]
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April 4: Nintendo has issued a statement about Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States, noting that they have been delayed. Reservations have not started since the company is evaluating “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 were set to begin stateside on April 2. Now, however, that has been pushed back to an unspecified date, though the console remains on track for June 5. Meanwhile, pre-order have opened in some other regions – and many have already sold out.
The full statement regarding the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States are as follows:
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Nintendo understands that some consumers won’t be able to afford Switch 2
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While discussion surrounding Switch 2’s price continues, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser understands that some consumers “may not be able to afford” the system.
Bowser was speaking about the cost in a recent interview. For those interested in Nintendo’s overall ecosystem, Bowser highlighted that it will continue to have Switch 1 available. New games for that console will also continue to launch heading into 2026.
Hades 2 confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1
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April 2: It’s official: Hades 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch 2. A release date was not provided.
On top of the Switch 2 news, it was confirmed that the game will be released on the current Switch as well.
Hades 2 is a sequel to the acclaimed god-like roguelike dungeon crawler. Learn more about it via the following overview:
More: Hades 2, Supergiant Games
My Nintendo adds Nintendo Switch 2 wristlet keychain
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A new reward has been released on My Nintendo in North America. Fans can redeem Platinum Points for a Nintendo Switch 2 wristlet keychain.
The lanyard features the Nintendo Switch 2 logo on a red band with a keyring and hook at the end. Nintendo says it makes a stylish accessory for any Nintendo fan wanting to show off their love for gaming on the go.
More: My Nintendo
Metal-themed survivor-like Devil Jam announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, Rogueside announced its new game Devil Jam. The title will be available for Nintendo Switch and other platforms after the PC version debuts in Q3 2025.
Devil Jam is a Metal-themed survivor-like with beat-driven combat. With a twelve-slot inventory system, players can come up with near-infinite demonic builds.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
