Donkey Kong Bananza review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: July 17, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
These days, Nintendo doesn’t often release new 3D platformers – but when they do, you know it’s going to be something special. On Switch, Nintendo published Super Mario Odyssey and Kirby and the Forgotten Land as the console’s flagship titles in that category. They were both met with critical acclaim, and now it’s Donkey Kong’s turn to give 3D platforming a go. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen DK in the spotlight like this – his last 3D adventure was Donkey Kong 64, which released over 25 years ago. After playing Donkey Kong Bananza, I wonder how we’ve survived so long without a 3D Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong Bananza is a brilliant masterwork of creativity, freedom, and whimsy – and it’s an absolute must-play for anyone even remotely interested in the genre.
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Teraslide out on Nintendo Switch this week
Posted on 1 week ago by Carlos in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games has announced Teraslide, a new puzzle title, is making its way to Nintendo Switch on July 25, 2025.
In Teraslide, players take control of Tulock, a snow fox who must traverse puzzle-filled stages laid out on a hexagonal grid. The core mechanic revolves around sliding in a straight line until hitting an obstacle or the edge of the board, all while finding the correct path to the final hexagon and avoiding traps.
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Hitman World of Assassination on Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have hidden “performance mode”
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following an investigation from Digital Foundry, it seems that Hitman World of Assassination has a hidden “performance mode” of sorts that many are probably unaware of.
It turns out that the game’s rendering resolution and performance changes according to how Nintendo Switch 2’s front-end menus are set. Depending on that, players could experience up to a 62.5 percent performance increase.
Atari 50 reveals Namco Legendary Pack DLC
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
More support is happening for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, and today, brand new Namco Legendary Pack DLC was revealed.
The DLC tells the story of the early partnership between Atari and Namco. It will contain the best-selling Pac-Man for Atari 2600, along with a collection of titles from the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 7800, including Galaga, Dig Dug, Xevious, and Galaxian.
Pokemon Presents announced for July 2025 [update: runtime]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
May 28:A new Pokemon Presents is taking place on July 22, 2025, it’s just been announced. Information about specific timing of the presentation will follow later.
The Pokemon Company did not say what will be included in the Pokemon Presents event. However, expect Pokemon Legends: Z-A to be a big focus – the game just received an October release date. We’ll also likely get updates about ongoing titles such as Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending July 19, 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza leads the way in first week
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 19, 2025 is now available.
The biggest new release was Donkey Kong Bananza, which managed to come out on top in its first week. That’s a good start, but we have more insight and a couple of comparisons.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2025 – huge debut for Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of June 2025.
June was Nintendo Switch 2 launch month, and Mario Kart World was a massive success. The game sold close to 1.2 million copies at retail. Tamagotchi Plaza also did pretty well, selling over 100,000 copies on both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of June 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 20, 2025 – Splatoon Raiders makes the list for the first time
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Splatoon Raiders – as well as the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 2 and July 8.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for LEGO Bricktales, SteamWorld Heist 2, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. This includes the lowest price ever for LEGO Bricktales, SteamWorld Heist 2, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Neon Noodles launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets cyberpunk cooking automation puzzler
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with the console launch for Neon Noodles, we have a new launch trailer. Nintendo Switch received the cyberpunk cooking automation puzzler this week.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
