Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC to hold regular in-game events
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Nintendo has just announced that Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC will begin hosting regular in-game events. The first of which titled “Chip Fever” will start on October 28, 2025, and will last until November 4.
These events will allow you to play a special version of Emerald Rush on designated stages, under certain conditions. If you get a high enough score, you can get limited edition character statues which are exclusive to said event.
For the full details on the first of these events, Chip Fever, you can read the overview below:
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 19, 2025 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave makes first appearance
Posted on 1 hour 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, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave pops up for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between October 1 and October 7.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – October 19, 2025 – Squirrel with a Gun, Guitar Life and more
Posted on 10 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 13 hours ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: October 16, 2025
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
In the modern day, Pokemon games are kind of tough to give a fair review to. As the world’s largest media franchise, the franchise is subject to a lot of scrutiny – which is understandable, given that both Scarlet and Violet and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl released in rather shoddy states. That being said, I don’t think it’s quite fair to write off the Pokemon series as a whole. Numerous leaks have indicated that Pokemon Legends: Z-A was actually supposed to launch in 2024, but that it was internally delayed to late 2025. That means the game most likely had around three years of development time, and assuming that’s true, it shows – Pokemon Legends: Z-A is up there with Pokemon Legends: Arceus as a real contender for the best Pokemon game on Nintendo Switch. It’s certainly not perfect – there are still classic Game Freak slip-ups here and there, but for the most part I think this is a much-needed step in the right direction for the franchise.
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Nintendo 2 Switch eShop charts – October 19, 2025 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A on fire
Posted on 23 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 19, 2025 are now available.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A has been much anticipated, and it’s #1 this week as expected. Elsewhere, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted enters the top three and Persona 3 Reload gets two spots in the top ten with pre-loads beginning for both titles.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 19, 2025:
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Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for September 2025 – Hollow Knight: Silksong takes the crown
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for September 2025.
On the Nintendo Switch 2 front, Hollow Knight: Silksong is #1 this time around. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 does manage to make the list, but it’s at #8.
The full list of Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for both Switch and Switch for September 2025 is as follows:
Majogami reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release – full game on cartridge, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Inti Creates has revealed a new physical release for Majogami on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
This is especially significant because of the Nintendo Switch 2 version. It’s one of the few third-party games that will have the entire data on the cartridge – no game-key card here.
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[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Legends: Z-A impressions
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next big Pokemon game is here with Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This is a pretty notable release for multiple reasons. For one thing, each new Pokemon title from Game Freak is always an event. On top of that, this is the first proper Pokemon game we’re seeing on Nintendo Switch 2.
So if you’ve started up Pokemon Legends: Z-A, how are you feeling about it so far? What are you early impressions? Let us know in the comments.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Eternal Flower Floette location guide
Posted on 1 day ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We have a new location guide for Pokemon Legends: Z-A that’s all about Eternal Flower Floette.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is available now, and it actually doesn’t introduce a single new species of Pokemon. There are new Mega Evolutions, sure, but no truly all-new Pokemon. That’s okay, given that there are well over 1,000 species of Pokemon available right now. Legends Z-A does, however, introduce a new form of Pokemon that has been in the game’s code for over a decade, but completely unobtainable until now: Eternal Flower Floette. Indeed, it was first discovered hidden within Pokemon X and Y’s game code in 2013, but it was never made available – perhaps an event was canceled or the game’s story changed, but we don’t know for sure. Whichever the case may be, Eternal Flower Floette is now available in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Just be prepared to work for it, because you have to clear the main story to even begin working your way towards it. There are story spoilers inside, so keep that in mind before you continue.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Material Ultimania revealed, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans looking to explore the game further might be interested in the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Material Ultimania book.
The book comes in at just over 200 pages. It features “a comprehensive collection of production art and CG art assets, including character models and illustrations, locations and backgrounds, accessories, weapons, and enemies, all accompanied by staff commentary.” Also included are cutscene storyboards, enemy interaction development materials, and more.
