Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was previously teased with a Project Dragon subtitle before the final name was shared last summer. Last we heard, it was planned for this spring, which Marvelous is sticking with.

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Nintendo Download – January 16, 2025 (North America)

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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 16, 2025. The latest releases include Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Tales of Graces f Remastered, Blade Chimera, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Puzzle RPG Mirage: Ignis Fatuus announced for Nintendo Switch

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Illam has passed along word that its new game Mirage: Ignis Fatuus will be on Nintendo Switch in a few months. Expect it on April 18, 2025.

Mirage: Ignis Fatuus is a puzzle RPG in which reality shifts with every glance. Players will control a cuboid as they look to save the town of Mirage, which is running out of Mana.

We’ve got more information in the following overview:

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Nintendo Switch 2 trailer with Mario Kart shows updated Donkey Kong design, 24 players

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If you checked out the just-released announcement trailer for Nintendo Switch 2, you may have noticed something interesting about the Mario Kart game shown: there’s an updated design for Donkey Kong, and it seems pretty similar to his look in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Just one game was shown alongside the reveal of the hardware. That was indeed Mario Kart, and given how it’s the best-selling title on the current Nintendo Switch by far, that probably makes sense.

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Nintendo Switch 2 revealed, Direct in April

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Nintendo has finally made an official announcement regarding its next gaming system, the Switch 2. It is confirmed to launch later in 2025.

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Famitsu sales (1/6/25 – 1/12/25)

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

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Kemono Heroes getting physical release on Nintendo Switch

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Tesura Games and JanduSoft have announced a new partnership involving a physical release of Kemono Heroes on Nintendo Switch. It will be available in Q1 2025.

The physical release will be sold standalone and as part of a collector’s edition. With the latter version, you’ll get a special box, Kodama reversible keychain, original soundtrack CD, and a 100-page full color art book.

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Fire Emblem Heroes getting Dust Storm Mercs summoning event

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Today, Dust Storm Mercs was announced as the next summoning event for the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes.

Special Heroes with keen eyes even amidst swirling sands are coming soon. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are also confirming that Hero Saber: Dune Walker will appear as a Score Reward in the next Tempest Trials+ event.

Rumor: New photos surface of Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con

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January 5: Another alleged Nintendo Switch 2 leak has taken place which may give us one of the best looks we’ve had thus far at the new Joy-Con.

Images were apparently posted on Chinese social media and have since spread to Reddit. The exact source is unclear, but it could have come from anywhere such as a factory production line. As we’ll always caution, nothing is confirmed until we see and hear something from Nintendo itself.