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Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch sale live, lowest prices ever for Baten Kaitos, Little Nightmares 3, Patapon, more

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Bandai Namco is among the lineup of publishers hosting a holiday sale on the Nintendo eShop, and it includes new low prices for games like Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster, Little Nightmares 3, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, and more. Discounts are available for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

The full rundown is as follows:

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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – December 27, 2025 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe takes over for Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Posted on 6 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 27, 2025 are now available.

An old favorite is back at the top – that being Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The racer has moved up, possibly due to the holiday period. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is #2 this week.

Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 27, 2025:

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2025 EDGE awards, top 10 games of the year

Posted on 10 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

The latest issue of EDGE has been released, and as is tradition for the final issue of the year, it includes various awards plus a list of the top ten games of the year.

Various Nintendo-related representation is included for both. While Hades 2 was actually chosen as the best Nintendo game, Donkey Kong Bananza was one of the five top five titles of 2025.

The full list of 2025 EDGE awards is as follows:

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Nintendo reveals best selling digital Switch 2, Switch games of 2025 in Japan

Posted on 13 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments

As we wrap up 2025, Nintendo has posted new data that reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games on Switch 2 and Switch for the year.

On Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World comes out on top as most would probably expect. Pokemon Legends: Z-A does have a strong showing though in second – plus it’s #1 on the Switch 1 list.

The full lineup of data is as follows:

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Nintendo explains how Metroid Prime 4 came to be, talks development challenges – game was a request from Nintendo of America

Posted on 17 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Nintendo has provided some noteworthy insight into the origins of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as well as challenges with the project.

Metroid Prime 4 is one of the more fascinating games the company has put out in recent years, and its development cycle is a big reason why. Although the game was announced in 2017, it only just released this year. The project being rebooted with Retro Studios played a major role in the time it took between reveal and launch, but there was more to it.

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Minecraft releases Stranger Things DLC

Posted on 20 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Stranger Things is winding down on Netflix, and in celebration of the show, new DLC has now come to Minecraft.

Fans can play as their favorite character such as Will, Dustin, Mike, and Eleven. With character abilities, players are able to solve puzzles and take down enemies. Additionally, the Dressing Room is offering a free Hellfire Club T-shirt.

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Ubisoft hosting new Nintendo Switch sale, features lowest prices ever for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Immortals Fenyx Rising, more

Posted on 22 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Thanks to a new Ubisoft sale on the Nintendo eShop, fans can save big on a bunch of Switch games, with titles like Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Immortals Fenyx Rising at new low prices. These titles are actually a whopping 90 percent off. On top of that, there are a bunch of other discounts to be found.

The full lineup is as follows: