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Arcade Archives Ryukyu

Thanks to Hamster, we have confirmation that Arcade Archives Ryukyu will be dropping on Nintendo Switch this week. It’s slated for tomorrow, May 22.

Ryukyu originally comes from Success, having first launched in 1990. The puzzle game involves trying to complete the highest-scoring poker hand.

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Old Skies release date

March 11: Today, Wadjet Eye Games finally confirmed its release date for Old Skies. The title heads to Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2025.

We’ve been waiting on this one quite a bit as the original announcement for Nintendo’s console took place in 2022. Designer Dave Gilbert has been working on this one for almost six years.

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PQube announced that Iwakura Aria, the suspenseful visual novel developed by MAGES, is coming to the West on August 14 for Nintendo Switch.

Set within the mysterious Iwakura Mansion, the story follows Ichiko, a newly hired maid seeking only safety and stability. However, her fate quickly becomes intertwined with that of the mansion’s beautiful heiress. As secrets unfold, players will be drawn into a dramatic tale of intrigue and emotion.

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Previously announced for Nintendo Switch, Missile Command: Recharged now has an official release date. The game, produced by Atari and developed by Mighty Yell and 13AM Games, launches on July 8.

A reimagining of the classic ’80s title, the arcade defense game returns as a turn-based tactical experience, set against a mysterious narrative that will leave players wondering if they’re truly defending cities or simply trapped in a simulation.

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Sticky Business Book of Shadows DLC

Today, it was announced that Sticky Business is set to receive brand new Book of Shadows DLC. It will first come to PC on May 26 with Nintendo Switch to follow soon after.

The Book of Shadows DLC brings along a new wave of content for players. 84 new stickers (plus variations), 10 heartfelt customer stories, mystical goodies, glitter papers, and more are included.

Minecraft

In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for April 2025.

Similar to last month, it’s Minecraft at the top. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition did make the top 15 last month, but has now fallen. A game that we didn’t see previously is Croc Legend of the Gobbos, which squeaks into the top ten.

The full lineup for Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Nintendo Switch eShop for April 2025 is as follows:

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. This includes the lowest price ever for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and more.

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American Arcadia trailer

As American Arcadia comes to consoles including Nintendo Switch, that’s being celebrated with a launch trailer. Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games are giving another look at the cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person gameplay.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of May 18, 2025 is now available.

Only one session is currently planned, which is for the eShop. Switch, 3DS, and Wii U will be impacted.

Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of May 18, 2025:

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, and more.

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