Nintendo says it could brick Switch systems if users “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games in updated agreement
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Following an update to the Nintendo Account User Agreement, the company has warned that it may brick Switch systems by those who “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games.
This particular agreement needs to be agreed upon before you can access Nintendo’s various services. These include the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Switch Online, and games purchased digitally. Basically, unless you’re strictly physical on everything, the agreement is something that you’ll need to sign off on.
Here’s how the agreement looked previously, which was in effect since April 2021:
Conspiracy puzzler The Operator slated for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Bureau 81 announced a new Nintendo Switch version of The Operation. It’ll be ready to go on May 22, 2025.
The Operator is an award winning conspiracy puzzler. In the game, you’ll use detective skills to assist field agents and investigate mysterious crimes as they dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Read more about what to expect in the following overview:
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Gex Trilogy reveals release date, Nintendo Switch physical release, new trailer
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It was only a matter of time until a physical release was confirmed for Gex Trilogy given Limited Run Games’ involvement, and today, the company shared full details plus a release date. The game will launch on June 16, 2025 with boxed versions to follow later in the year.
A standard version, Classic Edition, and Tail Time Edition are planned. The Classic Edition includes the game, retro box, steelbook, soundtrack selection, and 12” x 16” double-sided poster. The Tail Time Edition also includes the game, special box with art by Yoshitaka Amano, retro box, full soundtracks for all games, steelbook, 12” x 16” double-sided poster. 36” inflatable Gex doll, 7” Gex statue, remote pin, and trading cards.
Below is an overview of the game:
More: Gex Trilogy, Limited Run Games, Square Enix
Tomb Raider tables joining Pinball FX
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Pinball FX has revealed new tables coming to the game with a new Tomb Raider collaboration. A release is planned for June 19, 2025.
Tomb Raider Pinball: Adventures of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider Pinball: Secrets of Croft Manor will be available. Those who play on Nintendo Switch will be able to grab the new content as DLC.
Here’s some additional information:
More: DLC, Pinball FX, Zen Studios
Bustafellows Season 2 receives official release date in the west, new trailer
Posted on 2 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bustafellows Season 2 will be launching for Nintendo Switch on July 17th, 2025 in the west. The first run of physical editions are to include an exclusive character booklet with concept art.
Bustafellows is a romance mystery visual novel series, with the original Bustafellows releasing on Switch in 2021. Bustafellows Season 2 had already released in Japan in 2023, and was confirmed for a western Switch release last year.
Here’s an overview of the game:
More: Bustafellows, Extend, PQube
3D collectathon PaperKlay coming to Nintendo Switch, music from Grant Kirkhope
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The 3D paper crafted collectathon PaperKlay has just been announced to make its way to Nintendo Switch. A release date has not yet been detailed.
Solo developed and published by WhyKev, PaperKlay is a 3D platformer where you play as the duo Chick & Nugget journeying across a crafted world to find the lost eggs. The game also features notable talents such as composer Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee), voice actor Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper), and more.
Here’s some more information about the game:
Hogwarts Legacy confirmed to use DLSS on Nintendo Switch 2, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Warner Bros. shared more details about the new Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy this week, including confirmation that the game is using DLSS.
This marks the second game for the console confirmed to be making use of the tech. Previously, CD Projekt shared the same news about Cyberpunk 2077.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Nintendo Switch physical release in the works
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We previously saw Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles on Nintendo Switch as a digital release, but now a physical edition is on the way. This comes courtesy of Super Rare Games.
The company will be offering a total of 3,000 standard copies. Each unit comes with the game on a cartridge, reversible cover, full-color manual, sticker, and trading cards.
Nintendo will “consider” Switch 2 price adjustments depending on tariffs
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo currently has a $450 price locked in for Switch 2, but depending on what happens with tariffs, it’s possible that there could be an adjustment.
President Shuntaro Furukawa was speaking about the situation during a briefing following the release of the company’s financial results today. He indicated that Nintendo will “consider” price adjustments assuming “tariffs changes significantly”.
Furukawa’s full words:
Nintendo Download – May 8, 2025 (North America) – Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of May 8, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
