Fantasy Life i dev talks about how changes made one year before launch helped make the game a success
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One of the most talked-about Nintendo Switch titles of the first half of 2025, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has officially surpassed one million units sold worldwide. It’s a major milestone for a game that initially sparked concern due to multiple delays, with many fans unsure of what to expect. Now, it’s being hailed as a breakout hit.
Speaking during a special talk show hosted by the Denfaminicogamer Channel, Level-5 CEO and Fantasy Life i producer Akihiro Hino opened up about the game’s development journey and the pivotal changes that led to its current success. According to Hino, a major turning point came just one year ago, when the team made the difficult decision to rework large portions of the game.
Nintendo Download – June 26, 2025 (Europe)
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Nintendo Download – June 26, 2025 (North America) – Locomoto, Ruffy and the Riverside, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of June 26, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Locomoto, Ruffy and the Riverside, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (6/16/25 – 6/22/25) – Nintendo Switch 2 still dominating in Japan
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Mario Kart World 1.1.2 update out now, patch notes
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Nintendo just cranked out another Mario Kart World update, and version 1.1.2 is here.
This update is led by an adjustment to the Random option in wireless VS Races. On top of that, there are a few fixes, including a couple of specific ones for Dino Dino Jungle and Bullet Bill.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Hitman World of Assassination review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: June 5, 2025
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: IO Interactive
The slick, noir-ish montage FMV that plays at the beginning of Hitman World of Assassination’s campaign is an incredibly confident thing. Like any decent introduction it sets out the tonal blueprint of the game you’re about to play – but in Hitman’s case, it does so much more besides. Originally released in 2016, the first entry in IO Interactive’s soft reboot of the franchise was a course correction of sorts, meant to put the developer back on track both creatively and financially. As the cinematic medley plays out, you’re taken on a whistle-stop tour of the past series’ most impactful missions and moments. It’s a definitive statement of intent from IO Interactive, and one that melts away past criticisms over the course of its 2 minute and 22 second runtime. As the artful collage builds to its apex, there’s a subtle – if slightly brazen – feeling that IO Interactive is in no small way hinting that the best is yet to come.
Nintendo announces Drag x Drive release date [update: file size, multiplayer bits]
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June 24: Drag x Drive just received its release date. The game will be ready to go on August 14, 2025 at a price point of $20.
News about the release date for Drag x Drive was just published on the Nintendo Today app. It confirms that the title will only be available on the Nintendo eShop – there are no plans for a physical release.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 to include Officer Dick and Constable Richard, played by Jack Black
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Activision is continuing to provide information about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 leading up to launch, and now we’ve received word that Jack Black will be playing Officer Dick and Constable Richard in the game.
Officer Dick is a fan-favorite secret skater who previously appeared in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. As for Constable Richard, he’s the UK counterpart.
Famitsu review scores – June 25, 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour 1.0.1 update out now, patch notes
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour just went live with a version 1.0.1 update. This is the first post-launch patch for the title.
This appears to be a small update – no new features are introduced. Nintendo is keeping things vague, indicating that some issues have been fixed.
We have the full notice from Nintendo below.
