Nintendo explains why it made a Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land
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After it originally released in 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten Land saw new life this year with a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Not only did it offer technical improvements for the main game, but a brand new Star-Crossed World campaign was added.
Kei Ninomiya, a producer at Nintendo, has now spoken about the decision to bring back Kirby and the Forgotten Land for its Switch 2 Edition. He mentioned in an interview with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream that they wanted “to expand the world even further”, and then that opportunity could be realized with the new console. It was also stated how there was a desire to get Kirby on Nintendo Switch 2 “as quickly as possible.”
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario’s Super Picross, Mario Party 3 icons
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Nintendo Switch Online is ringing in October with new icons for Mario’s Super Picross and Mario Party 3 icons. This goes for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Both of these are “play to unlock” rewards, but it’s actually pretty simple. If you start up the SNES app and play Mario’s Super Picross for even a second, those icons will be made available to you. The same goes for Mario Party 3 on the N64 app, though that requires a membership to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier.
Mina the Hollower has been delayed
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Mina the Hollower has been delayed, which means the game won’t be making its originally planned October 31 launch.
Yacht Club Games said that development “is so close to being done – we’re playing it from start to finish every day.” Currently the team is working on finalizing design, art, and sound, working on overall game balancing, implementing localization, and testing on all platforms. The delay won’t be a major one, but this is ultimately about final polish and balancing.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment gets latest character details, including Zelda’s maid
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Koei Tecmo shared the latest information about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment today, which covers five characters: Argusta, Kia, Krafika, Ardi, and Lanaria. These are all Sages plus Lenalia, who is Zelda’s maid.
You can find all of the details below.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 4, 2025 – Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Final Fantasy Tactics debut
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 4, 2025 is now available.
There are more new releases this week, including Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 at #3. Also new is Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, which lands at #5 (55 percent of the game’s sales were on Nintendo Switch, 45 percent for PS5). LEGO Party is also down at #26 with a split of 56 percent for Nintendo Switch, 34 percent for PS5, and 11 percent for Xbox Series.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 4, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 5, 2025 – Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined appears 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, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 17 and September 22.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – October 5, 2025 – Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2, more
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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release
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Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release.
This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s nothing really included. Rather than coming with all content, you’ll need to download the game first. After that you don’t need to connect online, but you need to insert the card each time you play.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 5, 2025 – Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles takes over
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 5, 2025 are now available.
The big news this time around is that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is your new #1. Previously, that honor went to Hades 2.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 5, 2025:
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Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for September 2025 – Story of Seasons leads over Hollow Knight: Silksong
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Nintendo shared new data this week revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for September 2025.
Over on Nintendo Switch 2, there are some new releases – but Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar manages to come on top. Hollow Knight: Silksong has been dominating elsewhere, though it settles for second here. Other new games include Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and Super Mario Galaxy on Nintendo Switch 1 (with pre-loads).
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch 2 and Switch eShops for September 2025 is as follows:
