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Carmen Sandiego physical 40th Anniversary Edition

The upcoming Carmen Sandiego is just a few weeks away from its launch, and a physical release has been confirmed as part of the 40th Anniversary Edition.

This goes beyond a regular retail release by packing in extras. Buyers will receive the digital soundtrack and art book, map, and stickers plus the anniversary caper “Where in the World” and cosmetic skins “Classic Outfit” and “Motorcycle Outfit”.

Virtual Console Nintendo Switch

Up until the release of Switch, Virtual Console was a big thing for Nintendo starting with Wii. Players could purchase and download a variety of classic titles from past hardware. However, with Nintendo Switch and the introduction of Nintendo Switch Online, things took a turn. Buying individual games is no longer possible, and instead those that have an active membership can access classics via different apps.

Virtual Console doesn’t exist on Switch, but new evidence has come to light indicating that Nintendo was exploring the idea at one point. LuigiBlood sifted through a new leak of iQue emails and shared findings today. Nintendo and iQue previously teamed up on different projects.

Fallout 4 Nintendo Switch

At one point in time, Bethesda was apparently looking into a Nintendo Switch version of Fallout 4.

Imran Khan, a former senior editor from Game Informer who previously leaked Everybody 1-2 Switch, shared that unconfirmed report this week. A port was allegedly being explored to the point in which Pete Hines – Bethesda’s former VP and head of publishing – told Khan’s boss “to expect it”. Khan was then told to prep a story in anticipation of a future announcement.

Nintendo Switch 2 statement CES 2025 Genki

January 10: As Switch 2 leaks and rumors reach a fever pitch, Nintendo has put out a statement addressing the situation slightly – and we also have an update from Genki.

A big part of the Switch discussion this week surrounds Genki, an accessories maker. The company went as far as to bring a dummy model to CES 2025 and allowed members of the media to get their hands on it. Genki also told IGN that this “was based on a real Switch 2 system it had seen and used as the basis for its accessories.” But now the company is changing its tune.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on Nintendo Switch for the week of January 16, 2025. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:


Hynpytol

Hynpytol is about to make its way to Nintendo Switch, according to an eShop listing. Those that are interested can pick it up on January 16, 2025.

Hynpytol is a puzzle action adventure game inspired by games of the 90’s. The title revolves around saving a crumbling immune system.

For more details, check out the following overview:

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Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana gameplay

Now that Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is here on Nintendo Switch, fans can get a closer look at new gameplay. A ton of footage is here via the hour-long video.

Thanks to the eShop listing, we have the following rundown of the action RPG:

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 11, 2025 are now available.

Super Mario Party Jamboree keeps its streak going in the top slot. There’s a chance that it could be dethroned in a week or two, however, with the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD coming up.

Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 11, 2025:

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Top 10 best Nintendo Switch exclusives

If there’s one thing the Nintendo Switch has, it’s games. Quite possibly too many of them to rank! With the announcement of Nintendo’s new hardware presumably on the horizon, it’s a good time to look at all of the great games that have released on the platform over the past seven years. Whether the Switch is your favorite Nintendo console or just one of your favorites, it absolutely has one of the best libraries any console has had to offer. So today, we’re looking at 10 of the best Switch exclusives in no particular order. For the sake of this list, we’ll be excluding remakes, remasters, and ports – only brand new games are eligible here.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Quick Recast, Hraesvelg, Neil Nail

Nintendo has shared more details on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition details – specifically Quick Recast, Hraesvelg, and Neil Nail (official English name TBA). These are new elements that were not included in the Wii U original. 

As for Quick Recast, this reduces the cooldown timer for Arts and can be performed with the Y button. If you’ve seen the new trailer and footage from this week, you may have noticed a green gauge used during battle. If you use Quick Recast, you’ll use up some of that gauge. As of now it seems it can be refilled with auto attacks.


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