Star Wars: Hunters is shutting down
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Those playing Star Wars: Hunters on Nintendo Switch should be aware that it’s now been announced that the game is shutting down. Service will end on October 1, 2025.
Prior to that, a final content update is planned for April 15. Additionally, Season 5 is being extended by three weeks.
Star Wars: Hunters, a player-vs-player competitive arena combat game, has seen a bit of a rocky history. After it was announced in a Nintendo Direct in February 2021, the game saw multiple delays and would not launch until 2024. Having launched last June, the game will be around for a little over a year.
Here’s the full message about the shutdown for Star Wars: Hunters, courtesy of Zynga:
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Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game seemingly led by former Splatoon directors
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New information has come to light that apparently reveals the development leads behind the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program game.
A patent is now making the rounds that lists Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi, Masaki Wada, and Shinya Yano as the inventors. Regarding Amano and Sakaguchi, they directed the first Splatoon before going on to work on Nintendo Labo. Wada and Yano were programmers on Ring Fit Adventure.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition ROM leaked online
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Various reports are circulating that the ROM for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has leaked online. This comes about a week ahead of the game’s official launch.
The ROM for this game is leaking is especially notable. While it’s not a completely new title having originally released on Wii U about a decade ago, story does play a fairly integral role. On top of that, Monolith Soft added a brand new chapter that follows the original ending. Given that, it’s especially important to avoid any spoilers that may pop up online if you plan on playing the game.
Nippon Ichi Software announces Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime for Nintendo Switch
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Nippon Ichi Software today announced not one, but five new projects for Nintendo Switch with Curse, Gobble, Renzu, Kyouran, and Hime all in development. The first three are planned for this year. The other two will follow in 2026.
Below is what’s been shared thus far:
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7 Star Quaquaval guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
The 7 Star Quaquaval Tera Raid Battle Event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is live now, and we have a guide for potential checks and counters. It continues from now until March 20. This Quaquaval is Tera Water, so you’ll need to bring Pokemon who resist or are immune to its Aqua Step attack, which increases Quaquaval’s Speed every time it uses the move. If you’re looking to topple this powerful opponent, have a look at our tips and strategies down below.
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Little Devil: Foster Mayhem receiving physical release on Nintendo Switch in Asia with English support [update: pre-orders]
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March 4: A new physical release of Little Devil: Foster Mayhem has been announced for Nintendo Switch across Asia.
Various languages will be supported, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Just like all other Nintendo Switch games, it can be played on all consoles in any region since the system is region-free.
Little Devil: Foster Mayhem was originally offered digitally on Nintendo Switch in 2023. Below is an official overview:
Howl “Heart of Rot” update released with free chapter, more
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Howl received a new “Heart of Rot” update, which is highlighted by a new chapter.
The new chapter features 16 tactical puzzles, two new enemy types plus a new boss, the Lightning Shot ability (which can also be used in the main game once unlocked) an, new game world, a new story, and Geli as a new character. Various improvements and difficulty adjustments were also made.
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Famitsu software sales (3/3/25 – 3/9/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 101,058 / 702,237
2. [NSW] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 38,884 / NEW
3. [PS5] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 10,482 / NEW
4. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 9,969 / 1,219,776
5. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 8,531 / 225,112
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,249 / 6,277,413
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,347 / 3,827,112
8. [NSW] Pokémon Scarlet / Violet – 4,266 / 5,533,679
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,256 / 8,085,422
10. [NSW] Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection – 3,648 / 53,510
Nintendo Switch 2 could be biggest launch in game industry history, could cost $400 or more
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the bigger questions surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 currently is what the system will cost and when it will launch. We should be getting those answers in the near future, but as the wait continues, there’s a feeling going around that the system could have the biggest launch in game industry history, even if analysts are expecting it to cost more than its predecessor.
Bloomberg shared a report today which states that Switch 2 could “become Nintendo’s priciest machine to date, as analysts who regularly communicate with the company and its software and hardware partners anticipate a price tag of $400 or more.” On top of that, there’s the issue of how much Nintendo’s margins could be impacted by tariffs. Still, there’s the sentiment that there’s significant demand among consumers.
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Adventure RPG Kara Fantasy hitting Nintendo Switch this month
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Ratalaika Games, along with Bug-Studio, have announced the upcoming launch of Kara Fantasy on Nintendo Switch. It’s due out on March 28, 2025.
Kara Fantasy is an adventure RPG. Players will go on a journey through five mystical forest worlds to save a princess, who was kidnapped by dark forces from her royal house.
Additional details can be found in the following overview:
