A quick and complete history of Mario Kart ahead of Mario Kart World
Posted on 5 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, DS, Features, GameCube, GBA, Switch, Switch 2, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
After over ten long years, the future of Mario Kart is finally here. Indeed, the gap between Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart World has been the longest in the franchise’s history. Sure, we received Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour, and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, but none of these were intended to be the next big Mario Kart game. Mario Kart World is exactly that, and with a new era for the series soon beginning, we figured it’s a great time to look at the development history of the Mario Kart franchise as a whole. There’s an absolutely huge amount of information here, so we’ll be telling the condensed version of Mario Kart’s history.
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Amber Isle Nintendo Switch physical release happening, pre-orders open
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following its initial launch, Amber Isle has been revealed for physical release on Nintendo Switch. Listings are now surfacing on retailer sites and pre-orders are open with a tentative release date of July 3, 2025.
Amber Isle has already been available digitally. After it was delayed, Team17 published the game on the Nintendo eShop back in February.
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Missing Banban gets surprise Nintendo Switch release
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A ton of different Garten of Banben games have previously come to Nintendo Switch, and now the franchise has added one more with Missing Banban. The title just came out for the console today.
Missing Banban is a spinoff of the main series. Unlike the other games, this one is a side-scrolling action platformer.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Psychological horror game Prison Alone hitting Nintendo Switch next week
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
QUByte Interactive, in addition to Farmando XP, today announced that Prison Alone will be appearing on Nintendo Switch next week. The game is due out on June 5, 2025.
Prison Alone is a psychological horror game that takes place in an empty prison, though there are no jumpscares. As the last member of a prison, you’ll look to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances and disturbing phenomena that haunt the facility.
We’ve got more information in the following overview:
Starlight Legacy review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 5 months ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: May 28, 2025
Developer: Eastasiasoft / Decafesoft
Publisher: Eastasiasoft
The Nintendo Switch is the ultimate RPG console. Over the last eight years, the console’s RPG library has grown from humble beginnings to play host to countless modern, classic, and retro-inspired indie titles. Some are juggernauts, others are useless schlop, and a select few fly under the radar as true hidden gems. As Nintendo Switch’s lifecycle winds to a close, this steady stream of RPGs marches on – now with nonlinear 16-bit adventure Starlight Legacy.
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Fast Fusion confirms free content update [update: Quality Mode patch]
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
May 20: Shin’en made it official today that the studio is working on a free content update for its Nintendo Switch 2 launch game Fast Fusion. That news was shared on the game’s official social media account.
Unfortunately, fans will be forced to wait a bit for specifics as to what Shin’en is cooking up. That said, we’re hopeful that we’ll be seeing some new tracks. Work on the additional content is already underway. We’ll let you know when more details are available.
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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster details world, minigames, combat, and jobs
Posted on 5 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Screenshots, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today Square Enix has given us further information on Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. This time they’re showing off more of the world, minigames, battle system, jobs, and even some screenshots and artwork.
Famitsu software sales (5/19/25 – 5/25/25) – Top 30
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 82,968 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered – 26,130 / NEW
3. [PS5] Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 10,730 / NEW
4. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,911 / 3,895,674
5. [NSW] Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana – 5,596 / NEW
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 4,522 / 1,590,124
7. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 4,511 / 1,304,912
8. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 4,127 / 6,332,032
9. [PS5] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 4,098 / 19,337
10. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,051 / 8,132,631
Infinite Alliance, a crossover RPG, announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Electric Airship, along with Critical Games, today unveiled Infinite Alliance for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game launches in 2026 as a free title.
Infinite Alliance is a crossover turn-based RPG. Characters from a variety of games will be featured with Chained Echoes, Jack Move, and much more represented in the final product.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut opening movie
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
SEGA is further promoting Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut on Nintendo Switch 2, this time with the opening movie. The video provides a general introduction to the game and some of the things players can expect to see.
Here’s an official overview:
