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Donkey Kong icons Switch Online

Nintendo is changing up its lineup of classic icons on Switch Online, and now designs based on Donkey Kong are up for grabs. These will be available until July 1 at 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET.

This is the latest in a series of icons that require you to play the game. But when we say that, you simply need to boot up Donkey Kong on the NES Switch Online app – even just for a couple of seconds works.

Rider's Spirits

May 26: Ratalaika Games, Masaya Games, and Shinyuden revealed today that they’re bringing Rider’s Spirits to Switch. A release is planned for June 7, 2024.

Rider’s Spirits is a racing title that originally debuted in 1994 on the Super Famicom, and this is the first time it’s receiving a worldwide launch. More information can be found in the following overview:

whacka boss fight guide paper mario thousand year door

For those playing through the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, we have a guide explaining how to defeat the game’s secret postgame boss.

There are two secret bosses newly introduced in the game. One of them becomes available after Chapter 5, while the other becomes available after clearing the Pit of 100 Trials for the very first time. Since these bosses are new to the game, we aren’t spoiling their identities right out the gate. That being said, this guide will contain full spoilers on how to defeat this boss, so you may want to come back later if you’d rather not learn its identity just yet. This particular boss is rather difficult (and takes a long time to get to), so you’ll want to prepare yourself as best you can. Here’s how to defeat the secret postgame boss in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Mini Motorways Sea to Sky update

The fun isn’t over for Mini Motorways, as the game just received its latest update, “Sea to Sky”.

There are a few elements to the update, and players can now take a trek to the new Vancouver, British Colombia map, the first Canadian map. Players can redesign the metropolis filled with rocky roads, abundant parks, and flowing waterways to keep traffic moving and citizens happy. While heading to the coastal city nestled between mountain and sea, they’re able to strategically tackle traffic while accounting for the city’s unique obstacles and exquisite geography.

Cupid Parasite Sweet and Spicy Darling trailer

A launch trailer ha arrived for Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling. This week, Idea Factory brought the visual novel to Switch in the west.

Here’s an overview of the title:

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes update 1.0.5

The next update for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes just dropped in the form of version 1.0.5.

The update is highlighted by new Graphics Settings – specifically “Performance Mode”, “Graphics Mode”, and “Balanced Mode”. Several issues have been fixed as well.

We have the full rundown on today’s update below.

UK software sales June 1 2024

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 1, 2024 is now available.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door seems to be holding on strong. After debuting at #1 last week, it only slipped one spot. Hogwarts Legacy managed to regain the top spot.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 1, 2024:

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Play Nintendo Tour 2024

The Play Nintendo Tour is returning, this time for the Summer 2024 reason. It will run between June 13 and September 2.

By attending the free event, fans can “explore the endless adventure and fun of Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch system at various stops across the nation.” The tour features photo-ops with Nintendo characters, giveaways (while supplies last), and playable demos of Switch titles.

Here’s the full rundown as to what’s planned:


Reynatis NEO The World Ends with You

May 9: FuRyu has revealed a special collaboration for Reynatis featuring NEO: The World Ends with You.

In the upcoming RPG, players will be able to experience a new story featuring Shoka Sakurane and others. Characters, locations, and enemies from the game will be included. This will be available via a side-quest.

Here’s a trailer showing off the collaboration:

eShop top 20 downloads Japan

Nintendo shared new data today revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for May 2024.

Two new releases from the company enter the top five. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which came out pretty late in the month, manages to shoot all the way up to #1. Endless Ocean Luminous also appears at #4.

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