Nintendo Switch Online adds Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda 2 icons
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For a limited time, Nintendo Switch Online members can grab brand new icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.
Both require you to boot up the games on their respective app first. After that, you can spend My Nintendo Platinum Points on the different icons. There’s only five for Zelda 2 (they’re all characters), but there’s about a dozen for Ocarina of Time. Each one costs 10 Platinum Points.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 4.0.0 update out now, patch notes
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are now starting distribution of a brand new version 4.0.0 update. If you own either game, you should be able to download it.
This is the first patch for the game in over a year. With Nintendo Switch 2 on the way and improvements promised, this is what version 4.0.0 is all about. Game Freak has improved the visuals including resolution as well as the frame rate.
The official rundown is as follows:
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Action game BloodRush: Undying Wish announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
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Today, Nuntius Games and Lightmancer Studios announced that they’re putting BloodRush: Undying Wish on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. A release window on those platforms was not provided.
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an action game that takes place in a gothic, undying world. Movement abilities, are split-second decision-making and stylish strings of attacks are key elements of the gameplay.
Here’s some additional information:
Turn-based tower defense game Islets Defense announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
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MiniGoof is developing its new turn-based tower defense game Islets Defense for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the studio has announced. A release date will be provided later.
MiniGoof was founded by former developers from Aquiris, which later became Epic Games Brazil. The company previously worked on Fortnite and Horizon Chase 2. Islets Defense is MiniGoof’s first original game.
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Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army revealed for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 [update: story and characters trailer]
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March 27: SEGA and Atlus are making Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army for Nintendo Switch, the two sides shared today. The game launches on June 19, 2025.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an updated version of the action RPG, which released for the PlayStation 2 as Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army. Fans can look forward to an overhauled battle system, enhanced graphics, full voiceover for the main story, and quality-of-life enhancements.
Atlus also shared the following details:
IO Interactive bringing Hitman, James Bond to Nintendo Switch 2 [update: First Light 007]
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April 2: Hitman World of Assassination and the upcoming James Bond will release on Nintendo Switch 2, IO Interactive has revealed. The former launches in June while the latter is in development.
Hitman World of Assassination will be offered with a Signature Edition, which includes the main game plus premium content and extra locations and missions.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut overview trailer
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SEGA just released a brand new overview trailer for Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut. Fans can get a look at the game in general, the brand new Red Light Raid mode, and more.
As a refresher, here’s what to expect from the title:
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road coming to Nintendo Switch 2, release date finally revealed [update: character showcase]
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April 11: During a presentation today, Level-5 relayed the final release date for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and also confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version. Fans can pick it up on August 21, 2025. The title will be launching simultaneously worldwide in multiple languages – but it’ll be digital-only.
Nintendo Switch 2 will have some upgrades. Level-5 says it includes HDR, higher resolution, higher frame rate, mouse support, and GameChat support.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 1, 2025 – Mario Kart World still on top
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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. After coming in at #1 for the first time last week, the game holds on to the same spot.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 14 and May 20.
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Nintendo Switch 2 receives first Japanese commercials [update: new Mario Kart World commercial]
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April 18: We’re only a few weeks away from the launch of Switch 2, and Nintendo is preparing for the big event with the first Japanese commercials.
Two clips have been published. In the first one, the hardware gets the focus and Nintendo shows off its various features such as GameChat and mouse support. For the other one, it’s entirely for Mario Kart World, which will be out alongside the new system.
