Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC review
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: September 12, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
All things considered, it seems safe to say that fans don’t appreciate Nintendo’s price antics lately. The recent Nintendo Direct confirmed the most expensive amiibo of all time, a $70 Super Mario Galaxy collection, and now a $20 Donkey Kong Bananza DLC two months after launch. That’s not inherently a problem – Bananza was in development for quite some time, given that it started out as a Switch 1 game. That said, the Nintendo Direct doesn’t do a very good job of telling you what the DLC actually is. From the previews, you would think DK Island is Donkey Kong Bananza’s version of the Mushroom Kingdom. And in many ways, it is – but it doesn’t have any Banandium Gems or fossils, nor any collectibles other than new outfits tied to the titular Emerald Rush mode. In other words, DK Island is essentially a big, pretty set piece – it’s nice to look at and fun to explore for a few minutes, but there’s not really anything of substance within.
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Dinkum coming to Nintendo Switch [update: physical release date]
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
September 12: The life sim Krafton is set to publish Dinkum on Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. It’s due out on November 5, 2025 as a timed console exclusive. A demo goes live today.
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game inspired by the Australian outback. You can learn more about it in the following overview:
Interactive text adventure game Hymer 2000 coming to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
indienova, along with doBell Studio, have announced plans to release Hymer 2000 on Nintendo Switch. The game is due out by the end of 2025.
Hymer 2000 is an interactive text adventure title. As you uncover new keywords, gather clues, and collect “faces,” you’ll pull back the curtain on a secret before shutting down the computer.
More information can be found in the following overview:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending September 13, 2025 – Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza in the top three
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending September 13, 2025 is now available.
In terms of Nintendo Switch 2 (and Switch) games, there’s nothing too exciting happening this time around. However, both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are in the top three. Mario Kart World fell one spot, but Donkey Kong Bananza actually moved up a couple of positions.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending September 13, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 14, 2025 – Persona 3 Reload for Nintendo Switch 2 appears
Posted on 4 weeks 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, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 27 to September 2.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Cassette Beasts, Dodgeball Academia, more
Posted on 4 weeks 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 Cassette Beasts, Dodgeball Academia, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Dead Reset launch trailer – interactive horror game on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Wales Interactive put out Dead Reset as its latest FMV game this week, and we’ve got a launch trailer. Fans can get a final look at the blood-soaked interactive horror experience.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 14, 2025 – Direct games for Switch 2 and Switch galore
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 announced for Nintendo Switch, amiibo revealed [update: Rosalina’s Storybook pre-orders]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
September 12: Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are returning in a new collection. This launches on October 2, 2025.
The two titles will be sold together as a physical bundle. Both of these titles will be available individually on the Nintendo eShop as well.
These are largely the same games as they were on Wii. There are some extra bells and whistles though, including enhanced resolution, improved UI, Assist Mode, and new Storybook content.
On top of the above, new amiibo are coming in April. Here’s a look:
Nintendo maintenance schedule – September 14, 2025 – latest eShop downtime
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of September 14, 2025.
The trend continues with more Nintendo eShop maintenance, and once again, there’s just one session planned – at least for now. This involves using a credit card.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of September 14, 2025:
