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Pritto Prisoner

Pincool is making Pritto Prisoner for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the studio announced today. The game is appearing on both platforms this winter.

Pritto Prisoner is an asymmetrical multiplayer escape action game. The announcement says that players will “hide, set traps and pass more than gas to find their way to victory.”

We’ve got more information in the following overview:

Nintendo just passed along its official recap announcement for the July Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. If you’re looking for a helpful rundown of everything shown during the presentation, the press release should come in handy.

A number of games were shown from third-parties. Monster Hunter Stories 3, Persona 3 Reload, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Octopath Traveler 0 were among the titles shown.

Below is the full Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase official recap announcement for July 2025:

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance demo

A new demo for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is arriving today, SEGA has announced. This comes ahead of next month’s launch.

The demo can be downloaded via the game’s official Nintendo eShop listing. With it, players can explore the first stage of the game, Oboro Village, battling enemies and traversing platforming obstacles through hand-drawn environments. After that, they can aim for the highest score in Arcade Mode and uncover hidden paths. Also worth noting, the demo unlocks certain gameplay abilities that are normally obtained later in the full game.

Here’s some information about the title:

Goodnight Universe release date

As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, we’ve learned when Goodnight Universe will be out. It’ll be heading to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 11, 2025.

We originally heard about Goodnight Universe earlier in the year. The emotional adventure game is a spiritual successor to the BAFTA-winning Before Your Eyes.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of July 31, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is making a return with a just-revealed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Not only that, but the game is out today.

Compared to the Nintendo Switch version, there are several improvements here. Max resolution is 1440p when docked and 1080p in handheld mode. Frame rate also goes up to 60 FPS. Finally, there are faster loading times.

Octopath Traveler 0

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler 0. It will be available on December 4, 2025.

This is the third main entry in the Octopath Traveler series. We previously saw Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, though the franchise hadn’t appeared on Nintendo Switch 2 – until now.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far about the new title:

Start from zero in a personal quest of restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series, play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.

Get a look at the first trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 below.

Announcement Trailer

Further coverage from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct can be found here.

The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tale

We’ve just heard from Square Enix that The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tale is planned for Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be launching in 2026, though a free demo lands today on the Nintendo eShop.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale comes from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. The new game, which features HD-2D visuals, offers action adventure gameplay with a journey woven across time and space. Also noted in the description, players can open new paths as they explore an untamed continent and reveal its mysterious history. There’ll also be battles with strategic support abilities provided by a helpful fairy.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment received an update during today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. A new trailer debuted during the presentation.

Here’s an official blurb, courtesy of Nintendo:

Yakuza Kiwami 2

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is receiving a new version for Nintendo Switch 2, SEGA has announced. Fans can pick up the title on November 13, 2025.

Also on the same day, Yakuza Kiwami will have a native Nintendo Switch 2 version. Those who previously purchased the game on the original Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition at a discounted price.

SEGA shared the following information:


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