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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of May 4, 2025 is now available.

One session is currently planned, which is actually for later in the month. That being said, all Nintendo eShops will be impacted – Switch, Wii U, and 3DS.

Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of May 4, 2025:

Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion combat

Marvelous just released a new “Combat Basics” video for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion. This is kicking off a series of gameplay system introduction trailers for the upcoming dark sci-fi action game that’s planned for Nintendo Switch 2.

The video offers up a detailed view into the armored suit known as the Arsenal plus useful on-field tactics. Fans can get a look at the fast-paced combat, as well as a glimpse of some of the titanic bosses waiting to challenge their skills.

Here’s some additional information about the title:

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All Nintendo Switch 2 game key card games

As we get closer to the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release.

This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s nothing really included. Rather than coming with all content, you’ll need to download the game first. After that you don’t need to connect online, but you need to insert the card each time you play.


Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Ogu and the Secret Forest gameplay

Gameplay has come in for Ogu and the Secret Forest, which was among the various new Nintendo Switch games that launched this week. 20 minutes of footage is here for the hand-drawn adventure title.

Plenty of details can be found in the following overview:

Nintendo shared new data this week revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for April 2025.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is the main new release, coming in at #11. However, an older title tops the chart – that being Overcooked 2.

The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for April 2025 is as follows:

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Wild Hearts S differences

Koei Tecmo is revisiting Wild Hearts with a brand new “S” version for Nintendo Switch 2, and on the official website, the publisher outlines all of the differences between the upcoming release and the original.

The big addition is that instead of three players, Wild Hearts S will support four players both locally and online. Some adjustments have also been made.

Below is the full rundown from Koei Tecmo:

Final Zone

December 25: Wolf Team’s classic game Final Zone will soon be making an appearance on Nintendo Switch, an eShop listing reveals. It will launch on January 17, 2025.

Final Zone is an isometric shooter that originally debuted in 1990. The Nintendo Switch version comes with a gallery, a jukebox, support for rewind/turbo, and cheats.

Here’s the full eShop description:

Tamagotchi Plaza physical

We’ve got a bit of news for those looking to secure a physical copy of Tamagotchi Plaza. Over in Japan, Bandai Namco will be putting the game out at retail.

Tamagotchi Plaza will be available in boxed form on both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. For the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, everything is included on the cartridge – it’s not a game-key card release. Also, both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 will support English alongside Japanese.


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