Nintendo president apologizes for Switch 2 shortages
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For the first time since launch, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa commented on the stock situation with Switch 2 and apologized for being unable to meet demand. This comes as part of the company’s 85th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that took place earlier today.
The question brought up stock shortages in Japan, but Furukawa indicated that demand is outpacing supply in other countries as well. The initial demand “far exceeded our expectations,” he said.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter gets Olivier Lenheim character trailer
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Falcom is back with another Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter character trailer, and for today’s update, we have a look at Olivier Lenheim. Matthew Mercer plays the role.
Here’s the official bio:
Music Drive: Chase the Beat coming to Nintendo Switch
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June 11: QUByte Interactive and Salve Games are working on Music Drive: Chase the Beat for Nintendo Switch, the two companies announced today. It’s planned for Q3 2025.
Music Drive: Chase the Beat is an action game featuring two characters – Tina and Tunner – on a mission to hard drives containing stolen music. It has an original soundtrack by Brazilian rapper NP Vocal, a retro-inspired polygonal look, and fast-paced gameplay.
Here’s some additional information:
Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, Arc System Works and Taito unveiled Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons for Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for this winter.
Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons was just announced during today’s Arc System Works presentation. Players will go through dungeons, collect treasure, and more.
Here’s an official overview:
Double Dragon Revive coming to Nintendo Switch
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While it wasn’t originally a part of the plan, Nintendo Switch is now getting Double Dragon Revive. The title is due out on October 23, 2025.
Double Dragon Revive continues the legacy of the beat ’em up series that started in 1987. There’ll be modern 3D graphics, but it stays true to the franchise’s history.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
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Super Mario Strikers joins Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2 next week
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Super Mario Strikers is set to join Nintendo Switch Online next week, it’s been announced. The game is slated for July 3, 2025.
This is the first post-launch GameCube addition for Nintendo Switch 2, which can be played if you’re a membership of the Switch Online Expansion Pack tier. Next Level Games originally made the sports title in 2005.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following details:
Splatoon 3 10.0.1 update out today, patch notes
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another update for Splatoon 3 is incoming, with Nintendo prepping version 10.0.1. It should be available for all players tonight.
A number of bugs will be addressed one installed. Nintendo is fixing an issue with lag as well as out-of-bounds glitches on Urchin Underpass, and a specific problem with SplatNet 3.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess update adding Mazo Talisman: Yashichi Waves
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Today, Capcom announced a new Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess update that will add Mazo Talisman: Yashichi Waves. All players will be able to access it for free.
Mazo Talisman: Yashichi Waves acts as an item. When equipped, it will change the music in certain situations into brand-new 8-bit versions.
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia coming to Nintendo Switch
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Refint/Games is teaming up with Bar Holographic Otaku for a Nintendo Switch version of Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia, it’s been announced. The title arrives on July 3, 2025.
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia has been on PC since 2023. The Touhou Project dungeon RPG has players going through tricky mazes while taking on enemies in turn-based battles.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, lost Shantae GBA game, finally releasing in 2024 [update: extended trailer]
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July 12: WayForward has revealed that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game that was originally in development during the Game Boy Advance era, is finally seeing an official launch. It will be available on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge in early 2024, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Now, however, the once-canceled title will be completed. Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience. There’ll be multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack from Maddie Lim, plus a four-player battle mode.
