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Mario Kart World Direct

April 2: A Mario Kart World Direct is on the way, Nintendo has announced. The presentation will take place on April 17 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.

Mario Kart World was fully revealed today, but it’ll have its own dedicated presentation later in the month. Fans looking for more information about it will want to tune in.

Xbox Nintendo Switch 2

January 25: Xbox began its support with the current Nintendo Switch, and that should extend to Switch 2 as well.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was recently asked about his thoughts concerning the new console in an interview with Gamertag Radio. Spencer has heaped paise on Nintendo plenty of times before, so it’s no surprise that he once again shared some very positive thoughts here.

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Xenoblade X overview

In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for March 2025.

Just one new game made the list, which is Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. However, it ultimately settles for second. The game at the very top spot is Minecraft, which

The full lineup for Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for March 2025 is as follows:

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Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list

April 2: Nintendo has provide a new Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list, which outline which games aren’t compatible with Switch 1.

As of now there’s just one title identified as fully nonfunctional – that being Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Nintendo has also outlined games that need a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, titles that start up but have issues, and ones with flat-out start up problems.

Here’s the full list:

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Arcade Archives Tatakae Big Fighter

For its latest release in the Arcade Archives series, Hamster has announced Tatakae Big Fighter. A worldwide launch is happening tomorrow, April 17.

Tatakae Big Fighter, which first debuted in 1989, comes from Nichibutsu. Also known as Sky Robo, it’s a shoot ’em up game and a spin-off of the Terra Cresta series.

Here’s the official description: 

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of April 16, 2025 are as follows:

March 19: An all-new update will be arriving just next month for Lollipop Chainsaw Repop. After previous updates addressing performance and frame rate issues, this next update includes an all-new story that is accessible after clearing certain requirements.

Check out more details below.

MotoGP 25

February 27: MotoGP 25 will be released on Nintendo Switch, Milestone announced today. We also have a release date of April 30, 2025.

MotoGP 25 is the latest entry in the racing and sports series. Milestone says that it will contain “all the riders and tracks of the 2025 season from the most exciting sport on earth, MotoGP, as well as Moto2 and Moto3.” Brno in Czechia and Balaton Park in Hungar are among the included tracks.

Further details can be found in the following overview:

Nikoderiko Magical World Director's Cut

March 18: Nikoderiko: The Magical World is set to receive a new Director’s Cut, it’s been announced. It will be available on April 15, 2025.

The new Director’s Cut will offer new features, including expanded levels, new secrets to uncover, optimized mechanics, and more. We’ve also heard that the team is sprucing up the visuals, but further details weren’t shared.

Spellcaster University release date

Today, Red Art Games provided the release date for Spellcaster University. The title launches for Nintendo Switch on May 2, 2025.

Made by Sneaky Yak Studio, Spellcaster University was confirmed for Nintendo Switch launch back in 2023. It was originally planned for early 2024, but a delay occurred.


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