DSiWare was one of Nintendo’s earliest attempts at having downloadable games on its platforms. The DSi Shop closed off new purchases in 2017, though its legacy continued on 3DS. However, while 3DS owners have long had the ability to nab DSiWare releases through the eShop, it seems that a whole bunch of games can no longer be purchased.

Reports suggest that all DSiWare titles released before mid-May 2011 have been deactivated on the 3DS eShop. Some of the included games are as follows:

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Action-platformer Rune Fencer Illyia coming to Switch

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Nootbox Games is currently developing Rune Fencer Illyia, “an intense, atmospheric action-platformer with a heavy focus on exploration and combat.” The project is targeting a 2021 launch on Switch.

Here’s an overview of Rune Fencer Illyia, along with a trailer:

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Switch file sizes – Little Nightmares II, Olija, more

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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Little Nightmares II, Olija, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Streets of Rogue gains Character Pack DLC on Switch

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The rogue-lite game Streets of Rogue arrived on Switch last July. The team later made a new Character Pack, and the DLC has now finally come to Switch.

The Character Pack contains six new playable characters that feature their own abilities and Big Quests.

Here’s some additional information about the DLC and a trailer:

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Puzzle-adventure game Down in Bermuda hitting Switch this month

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Yak & Co has announced that its puzzle-adventure game Down in Bermuda is on the way to Switch. A release is planned for January 14.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:

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Switch eShop charts – January 2, 2021

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This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads – December 31, 2020

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Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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Nintendo kicks off 2021 New Year Sale on the European Switch eShop

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To celebrate the start of 2021, Nintendo has gone live with a New Year Sale on the European Switch eShop. There are some heavy hitters here, including Dragon Quest XI S, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and more.

Below are the included titles published by Nintendo:

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2020 EDGE awards are in

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The annual EDGE rewards were published in this month’s issue, which officially released today. There are no to top ten picks like in 2019, but several winners were chosen across various categories, including Hades with the “Revolution Award” and Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the “Zeitgeist Award”.

Here’s the full lineup:

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Nintendo reveals the top 20 most played games of 2020 in Europe

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In a notice sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo revealed the top 20 most played games of 2020 in Europe.

Fortnite continued its popularity over the past twelve months and remains at the top. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, one of the biggest releases this year, is right behind at #2.

Here’s the full list: