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Just in time for the holidays, a special wave of user icons are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. They can be claimed until December 25.

Members can obtain designs for different characters, backgrounds, and frames. Contrary to what we typically see, a number of different series are featured. Franchises like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda are represented here.

November 6: Nintendo has made it a point to celebrate game releases with new icons on Switch Online, and now members can obtain new ones based on Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

Different icons will rotate out over the next few weeks. Icons can be claimed featuring characters, backgrounds, and frames. The characters cost 10 Platinum Points each. For backgrounds and frames, each one is 5 Platinum Points.

According to a filing in federal court in Washington State, Nintendo of America is now going after new targets related to Nintendo Switch piracy, including members of the SwitchPirates subreddit.

We previously heard that James “Archbox” Williams had been sued over selling pirated games. Stemming from its investigation of that case, Nintendo is pursuing others who may have instigated piracy.

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Moonstone Island Mini update

Starting today, Moonstone Island players on Nintendo Switch can access a new “Mini” update for the game.

Not only is there new content, but improvements as well. The team has added in a new Spirit and house sick, deck reset potion, and more.

The full rundown is as follows:

Snowman Story

Snowman Story will soon be available on Nintendo Switch, Odencat announced today. Look for it on December 12, 2024.

Odencat has already released a handful of games on Nintendo Switch previously, including Meg’s Monster, Bear’s Restaurant, and Fishing Paradiso. Snowman Story, a narrative adventure game, will now launch on Nintendo Switch with the quality-of-life additions found in the previously released Steam version and more.

Touhou Genso Wanderer Foresight update

Phoenixx and Aquastyle today shared plans about a free update planned for Touhou Genso Wanderer: Foresight. This will be launching on various platforms in December, including Nintendo Switch.

The update will include new content, including additional dungeons. Other content, features, and improvements are also planned.

The full rundown is as follows:

Things Too Ugly release date

Today, Baltoro Games and Professor Space Games provided the release date for Things Too Ugly. Nintendo Switch owners can pick it up on January 16, 2025.

Things Too Ugly, a first-person narrative puzzle game, was first made known back in March. The game ultimately made its launch target of the second half of 2024.

Thanks to Monster Couch and Flatout Games, we have a release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Quilts and Cats. The game is slated for December 18, 2024.

Quilts and Cats was originally unveiled for Nintendo Switch during an Indie World Showcase in April 2023. While the PC version has been out for several months, we’ve been waiting to see when it would land on Nintendo’s console.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Ayasa: Shadow of Silence

Aya Games’ new game Ayasa: Shadow of Silence is on the way to Nintendo Switch, the developer confirmed today. A release is scheduled for 2025.

Ayasa: Shadow of Silence is a horror platformer “where light and shadow hold the key to survival.” Players will explore six different lands, take on challenging puzzles, and use unique powers to progress.

Learn more about the title in the following overview:

Archer Maclean's DropZone 40th Anniversary Edition

Today, System 3 Software and Hashcode Digital Limited unveiled Archer Maclean’s DropZone 40th Anniversary Edition. The project launches in December.

Archer Maclean’s DropZone 40th Anniversary pays tribute to the 1984 game while introducing upgrades for a new generation of players. Fans can expect upgraded graphics, improved controls, and a Retro Mode.

More information can be found in the following overview:


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