February 27: Two more characters have just been announced for Pokemon Unite, with Alolan Raichu and Alcremie set to join the fray. This is according to the latest news just shared during Pokemon Presents 2025.

Alolan Raichu is dropping first in April – an exact date wasn’t given, but that information will follow later. We actually don’t have a launch window at all for Alcremie, though a 2025 release is expected.

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Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade release date set for April, new trailer [update: delayed]

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January 29: Courtesy of Game Source Entertainment, we have the release date for Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. The title hits Nintendo Switch on April 24, 2025.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, a roguelike action RPG, was originally announced last year. It was initially planned for last October before being delayed.

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Kimono Cats heading to Nintendo Switch

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After it previously appeared on mobile, Kimono Cats is making the jump to Nintendo Switch. RedDeerGames announced that it picked the title up for publishing today.

Originally made by HumaNature Studios, Kimono Cats has players popping bubbles, collecting coins, and building a dream cat village. It’s set against the backdrop of a festival adventure in old Japan.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

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Mini Motorways gains “Spires and Tires” update

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Starting today, Mini Motorways players can access the game’s latest update, which is dubbed “Spires and Tires”.

The minimalist strategy traffic management sim has received a new Copenhagen, Denmark map.Train lines are making their way back to Mini Motorways for the first time since the 10-year “Miniversary” update. Players will find Europe’s green capital with a spire-filled skyline and they can explore the green capital set against a spire-filled skyline.

More: Dinosaur Polo Club, Mini Motorways, title update

Pixel art graphic adventure game Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus announced for Nintendo Switch

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Today, Blowfish Studios and Indiesruption revealed Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The title is scheduled to launch in 2025.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus is a macabre pixel-art graphic adventure game. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness launched in 2023 on Nintendo Switch.

Here’s an overview of the new project:

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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Cozy Grove, Tomb Raider remasters, more

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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. This includes the lowest price ever for Cozy Grove, the Tomb Raider remasters, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Breakout Beyond launch trailer

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Atari launched Breakout Beyond this week, and along with that, we have the official launch trailer. Choice Provisions – the team behind Bit.Trip – handled development.

For those that need a refresher, read the following overview:

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Cookie Cutter Overkill Edition launch trailer – Metroidvania game comes to Nintendo Switch with new content

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The Metroidvania game Cookie Cutter Overkill Edition has received a launch trailer. With its Nintendo Switch launch, the game has received new content (and new features).

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for April 3, 2025

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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch release schedule on Nintendo eShop for the week of April 3, 2025. The lineup includes Feudal Bros – Tonosama #1 and more.

Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: