Cancelled Nintendo Switch games leaked online with footage of scrapped Retro Studios game, Ridge Racer [update: new footage]
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April 7: A major Nintendo-related leak has surfaced which has brought along footage of cancelled Switch games, including Retro Studios’ unreleased title unofficially known as Project Harmony.
The findings were posted on Reddit today. It’s claimed that a number of different builds were found on a Nintendo Switch development kit, which are now making the rounds. These include:
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Famitsu software sales (3/31/25 – 4/6/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 11,487 / 1,257,843
2. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 11,002 / 787,397
3. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – 8,565 / 97,655
4. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,927 / 3,852,184
5. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 6,728 / 249,921
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 5,798 / 6,299,275
7. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,954 / 8,103,113
8. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 4,092 / 1,570,316
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 3,720 / 5,742,676
10. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 3,387 / 5,548,286
Nintendo Switch Online adds SEGA Genesis games Streets of Rage, ESWAT: City Under Siege, Super Thunder Blade
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Three more SEGA Genesis games just went live on Nintendo Switch Online with players now having access to Streets of Rage, ESWAT: City Under Siege, and Super Thunder Blade. All three can be accessed as part of the Expansion Pack tier.
Streets of Rage first came out in 1991. Super Thunder Blade is the earliest of the bunch having debuted in 1988 (1989 in the west) with ESWAT: City Under Siege seeing release in 1990.
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Nintendo explains why Switch 2 controllers don’t have analog triggers
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With Nintendo Switch 2, some gamers were hoping that the system’s controllers would feature analog shoulder buttons. In the end though, Nintendo decided against including that functionality.
As part of a recent interview, we get to hear about what went into that decision. Kouichi Kawamoto, producer on Nintendo Switch 2 and technical director Tetsuya Sasaki weighed in here.
Street Fighter 6 shares Elena release date, teaser trailer
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Capcom just announced the release date for Elena in Street Fighter 6, and she’ll be out alongside Nintendo Switch 2’s launch. The DLC is planned for June 5, 2025.
Elena can be purchased individually with Fighter Coins. Those who own the Year 2 Character Pass / Ultimate Pass will automatically gain access to Elena when she releases.
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Nintendo confirms that Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Switch 2 Edition doesn’t include Expansion Pass DLC
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According to a statement from Nintendo, the company’s new Switch 2 Edition for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild won’t include the game’s Expansion Pass DLC. That additional content will be sold separately as was the case on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.
The game itself costs $70 on its own. If you’re interested in the Expansion Pass, that’ll cost another $20. For players looking to grab everything there is to offer, the whole thing will set them back $90.
Star Overdrive launch trailer – open-world action adventure game debuts on Nintendo Switch
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Dear Villagers and Caracal Games have come through with a launch trailer for Star Overdrive. The title, an open-world action adventure experience, has players answering a distress signal to save their loved one.
Here’s what to expect from the game:
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Nintendo shares first Switch 2 file sizes for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong, more [update: additional sizes]
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April 4: Nintendo has shared the first wave of Switch 2 file sizes, revealing how big Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more are.
Over on the official Japanese store, multiple games are listed. That provides us with the following information:
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Katana Zero DLC still apparently coming, brand new trailer released
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Fans have been waiting for news about Katana Zero’s free DLC that’s been in the works for years, and during today’s Triple-i Initiative, some news was finally shared.
An update was delivered in the form of a brand new trailer. Askiisoft is assuring fans that the new content is still coming despite the original plans having been announced years ago. Apparently it’s “finally nearing completion.”
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Vampire Survivors reveals crossover with Square Enix’s SaGa, “Coop” update, new adventures
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The latest developments for Vampire Survivors were shared today, which include a crossover with Square Enix’s SaGa series, a new “Coop” update, and new adventures. Everything is releasing today for free.
Here’s the rundown of everything that’s new:
