Chibi-Robo is one of Nintendo’s most charming classics, and here’s why
Posted on 2 months ago by Ethan in Features, GameCube, Switch 2 | 0 comments
At the time of writing, Chibi-Robo is Nintendo’s latest offering in the GameCube division of Nintendo Switch Online’s emulators. Notably, this is the first time Nintendo has given any significant attention to Chibi-Robo since Zip Lash on 3DS. If you don’t know this already, Zip Lash is commonly attributed to the downfall of the entire series – it was a mediocre 2D platformer on a system with a ton of great 2D platformers, so it didn’t stand out and sold poorly as a result. Skip Ltd., the developers of the Chibi-Robo games, shut their doors soon after.
That’s why it feels important to look at the original Chibi-Robo now more than ever. It’s a very unique and charming little game, and it’s very much unlike most classic Nintendo franchises – it’s probably most similar to Pikmin, if I had to make a comparison. Regardless, today we’re talking all about the original Chibi-Robo, which you can now play via Nintendo Switch Online – but only if you have a Switch 2 and the Expansion Pack membership.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has new Nintendo Switch 2 streamlined progression settings
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will come with new progression settings on Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix has revealed.
These options let players tweak various aspects of the game. These include having full HP at all times, always dishing out 9999 damage, and more.
Here’s the full list of progression settings in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade:
[Let’s Talk] September 2025 Nintendo Direct reactions
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
One of the longest Nintendo Directs ever just took place yesterday with the September 2025 presentation. Nintendo itself presented the latest news for both Switch 2 and Switch, but third-parties chimed in as well.
From Nintendo, games that are new announcements included Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Mario Tennis Fever, Pokemon Pokopia, and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Other highlights include the Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics, Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Metroid Prime 4 and Hyrule Wariors: Age of Imprisonment release dates. From third-parties, we saw Resident Evil Requiem (plus Resident Evil 7 and Village), Fatal Frame 2 Remake, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, and Danganronpa 2×2. This wasn’t everything, but you can catch up on it all here.
So now that the Nintendo Direct is over, how are you feeling about it? What was your favorite announcement? Let us know in the comments.
Atelier Resleriana getting physical release on Nintendo Switch in Asia with English support, pre-orders open
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Options for getting a physical version of Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian are limited, but a release is at least planned for Asia.
The Atelier games have seen boxed copies in both North America and Europe. However, this time around, things are different. Neither region is receiving a physical release for Atelier Resleriana on Nintendo Switch. Strangely, the PS5 version will have a physical edition in Europe, but only on PS5. So for Nintendo Switch fans, the Asian physical release will come in handy since the system is region free – and English is supported on the cartridge.
September 2025 Nintendo Direct pre-order roundup
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A bunch of new Switch 2 and Switch games were revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, and as a way of rounding up everything being added to major retailers, we’re setting up a dedicated post. This post will also include newly-revealed amiibo.
Here’s the full roundup:
Nintendo shares new Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 details, amiibo support confirmed
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After it was announced yesterday, we have more details about Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 details. Information was posted on the official Japanese website.
Something that Nintendo initially mentioned is that new storybook content is in the works. We now know that new stories will be added to the book as you progress. Super Mario Galaxy contains a new chapter that continues the story from the Wii version. Meanwhile, Super Mario Galaxy 2 introduces a completely new picture book which has four chapters.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 18, 2025
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of September 18, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 13, 2025 – Hollow Knight: Silksong still leading
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 13, 2025 are now available.
The first couple of positions are looking pretty samey, and probably won’t come as much of a surprise. Once again, Hollow Knight: Silksong is #1. Right behind it is the series’ first entry.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 13, 2025:
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Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets racing sequel 10 years later
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A fresh launch trailer has arrived for Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift. This celebrates the new racer, which is a follow-up to the 2013 original.
Lots of details can be found in the following overview:
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 9, 2025
Developer: Limited Run
Publisher: Atari
There’s something about that bobcat, isn’t there? Since making his debut in 1993, Bubsy has lived in gaming infamy for his in-your-face attitude, and also for the reputation of his games not being the best the platforming genre has to offer. Even still, the character has had an unmistakable impact on the industry, and whether ironic or sincere, he has garnered a following and earned himself a cult status amongst platforming mascots. This led to a revival of the series in the late 2010s with a nineteen year gap between the releases of Bubsy 3D in 1996 and Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back in 2017. Now, in 2025, we have a brand new collection of Bubsy’s original run of games before his near two-decade long catnap.
