List of all Switch demos
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Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
How to Shiny hunt in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC
Posted on 16 hours ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
For those playing the new Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, we have a new guide going over how to Shiny hunt.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s base game was a little bit infamous among Shiny hunters – to this day, there’s actually no way to increase your Shiny odds other than the Shiny Charm. In previous titles like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you could use mass outbreaks or the Masuda Method to make Shiny Pokemon easier to find or hatch. But in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, you were stuck with 1 in 1,365 odds if you had the Shiny Charm. Sure, you could soft reset or sit at benches over and over again, but that wouldn’t actually increase your odds. Fortunately for Shiny hunters, Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC makes Shiny hunting much, much easier. Many of the same techniques in the base game apply here, but more importantly, Pokemon spawn in bigger groups in Hyperspace Lumiose, which means there’s a bigger chance for one of them to be Shiny. Furthermore, you can also make donuts that give you Sparkling Power. With Sparkling Power 3 and the Shiny Charm active, your odds increase to roughly 1 in 585.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
Suika Game Planet announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
Posted on 18 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
September 12: Aladdin X today unveiled Suika Game Planet, which is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game will be available this winter as a timed console exclusive.
After the original Suika Game was a smash hit, Planet provides more puzzle gameplay. Find the first details in the following overview:
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting free NiGHTS content this week, first look
Posted on 21 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
In just a few days, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players will be able to access brand new content based on NiGHTS. The drop is happening on December 24 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.
When it’s live, players will be able to race alongside Sonic and friends as the beloved Nightmaren, NiGHTS. Here’s the full list of included content:
More: SEGA, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay update out now, adds Boss Rush Challenge
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay has been out for a few months, but the game has just added a brand new Boss Rush Challenge mode. This comes as part of a newly-released update.
Here’s the full rundown of how it works:
UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 – Mario Kart, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong in the top 10
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World managed to hit #1 again last week, and while it’s still towards the top, it slipped a spot. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Donkey Kong Bananza are also in the top ten.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time
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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, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 3 and December 9.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected
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Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025.
Just like last week, only one session has been announced for now. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be affected with some downtime for Virtual Game Cards, though not for very long.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025:
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025.
The month had some big releases, including Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Kirby Air Riders. The former sold nearly 300,000 copies while the latter debuted at close to 250,000 units sold at retail.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025:
