Nintendo letting fans play against developers in Drag x Drive: Global Jam
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The Drag x Drive: Global Jam online demo is almost here, and just ahead of the event, we’re now hearing that Nintendo is actually giving fans a chance to play against its developers.
That news comes from the Nintendo Today app. In one of the notices, the Big N says that “you might not be able to match their skill level at first – but with enough practice, we’re confident you’ll be speeding around the court and dunking with the best of them”.
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Video: Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac graphics comparison – original vs. remake [update: comparison trailer]
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July 31: A new graphics comparison video has come in for the newly-revealed Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Bandai Namco is cooking up a remake of the 3D platformer that first launched over two decades ago. The updated graphics serve as the biggest appeal here, as we see various differences with character models, lighting, and more. Pac-Man World 2 follows the remake of the original Pac-Man World Re-Pac that we saw on Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Here’s the full Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac graphics comparison video:
Famitsu software sales (7/28/25 – 8/3/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – 54,491 / NEW
2. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 51,544 / 1,445,628
3. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 25,199 / 207,055
4. [NSW] Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda – 16,200 / NEW
5. [PS5] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – 12,351 / NEW
6. [NS2] Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – 10,250 / 28,419
7. [NSW] Castlevania Advance Collection – 9,101 / NEW
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,932 / 3,955,307
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,027 / 6,398,596
10. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 5,574 / 161,597
Nintendo files Joy-Con 2 patents for a crank, clickable wheel
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Patents aren’t typically a big deal as they don’t always result in tangible products, but we can’t help but share the latest filings that feature Joy-Con 2 attachments for a crank and a clickable wheel.
As pointed out by Nintendo Patents Watch, the first one has a rotary disc, which is tracked by the mouse sensor through a window. There are also two magnets in place that secure the attachment.
EDGE #414 review scores – Donkey Kong Bananza and more
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The latest EDGE review scores for issue #414 (October 2025 issue) have now been released. Games reviewed this month include Donkey Kong Bananza, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Download – August 7, 2025 (Europe)
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Nintendo Download – August 7, 2025 (North America) – Fruitbus, Gradius Origins, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of August 7, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Fruitbus, Gradius Origins, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Bokura: Planet out on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch today, Bokura also coming to Switch 2
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch have received some news about Bokura: Planet and Bokura.
Bokura: Planet is actually launching on both platforms today. On top of that, the game’s prequel – simply titled Bokura – is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this November.
Check out further details in the following overview:
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August 2025 Indie World Showcase official recap announcement
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Nintendo has come published an official recap announcement for the August 2025 Indie World Showcase.
Tons of games were shown for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. There were a mix of brand new announcements, shadowdrops, and more.
Here’s the full August 2025 Indie World Showcase official recap announcement from Nintendo:
Famitsu sales (7/28/25 – 8/3/25) – Nintendo Switch 2 blows out the competition
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