Pokemon Unite adding Suicune as a playable character
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Another playable character is planned for Pokemon Unite, and it’s now been announced that Suicune is joining the game. No release date was provided.
Suicune is a balanced creature that fights at mid-range. It can use moves that deal damage and freeze a wide area. Additionally, it comes with a powerful ability that ensures it can defeat frozen Pokemon when their HP falls below a certain level.
More: Pokemon Unite, Timi Studio Group
Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for January 2025
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In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for January 2025.
Just like last month, Super Mario Party Jamboree was the top game. Hello Kitty Island Adventure despite being a fairly late release, manages to come in at #4. Donkey Kong Country HD is also here at #3.
The full lineup for Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for January 2025 is as follows:
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Best-selling Nintendo Switch eShop games in Japan for January 2025
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Nintendo shared new data today revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for January 2025.
As far as new releases are concerned, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD lands at #3 while Ender Magnolia is at #10 and Tales of Graces f Remastered comes in at #19. Overcooked 2 is actually the overall top seller, likely boosted by a discount.
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for January 2025 is as follows:
Tavern management RPG adventure game Dragon Song Tavern heading to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Etherous Games Limited has announced Dragon Song Tavern, which is currently in development for Nintendo Switch. A release window was not shared.
Dragon Song Tavern is promising a cozy adventure. You’ll be doing a number of activities such as farming, fishing, cooking, and crafting. On the exploration side of things, there are maps to go through, monsters to battle, and ingredients to gather. Also, a big aspect is managing a seaside tavern.
Plenty of additional details can be found in the following overview:
Tactical battle sim Shieldwall coming to Nintendo Switch [update: out this week]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
November 5: Publisher OverGamez and developer Nezon Production are readying a Nintendo Switch version of Shieldwall, it’s been announced. The game is expected sometime this month on the console.
Shieldwall is a third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. The title initially launched on PC to a strong reception, and now it’s bound for consoles.
Here’s an overview with more details:
More: Nezon Production, OverGamez, Shieldwall
Night Striker Gear announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, M2 revealed that it’s working on Night Striker Gear for Nintendo Switch. It will be available later in 2025.
Night Striker Gear is a retro 3D shoot ’em up game. It also acts as a follow-up to the Taito-developed Night Striker, which originally debuted in 1989.
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Marchen Maze is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Another Arcade Archives game is about to drop on Nintendo Switch, with Marchen Maze due to release worldwide tomorrow, February 6.
Marchen Maze is an action game originally released by Namco in 1988. In the game players will take on the role as Alice as she journey through various fantasy realms to save them from the evil Queen.
Check out a trailer for the game below:
Announcement trailer
Arcade Archives Marchen Maze will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Nintendo eShop. You can find coverage of past games in the series here.
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
Atari reveals Breakout Beyond for Nintendo Switch, from Bit.Trip dev Choice Provisions
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Atari unveiled Breakout Beyond in partnership with developer Choice Provisions, the developer behind the Bit.Trip series. It’s due on Nintendo Switch out later in 2025.
Breakout Beyond is a new reimagining of the series that invites players to break on through to the other side. The game features a whole new sideways perspective, 72 levels, and support for two-player co-op.
More: Atari, Breakout Beyond, Choice Provisions
Guns of Fury out on Nintendo Switch next week, new trailer
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Today, Gelato Games provided the final Guns of Fury release date. The game isn’t too far off having been pinned down for February 13, 2025.
Guns of Fury, a retro-inspired action platformer featuring a mix of run-and-gun and Metroidvania gameplay, was announced last summer. Though the original target was to launch in 2024, that didn’t happen – but we now know it’s just a few days away.
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Beef Cat Ultra, auto-shooter with Game-Boy aesthetic, out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Beef Cat Ultra will appear on Nintendo Switch this week, according to developer Brainium Games. It’ll be ready to go on February 7, 2025.
Beef Cat Ultra is an auto-shooter at its core, and also features a Game-Boy aesthetic. After a mysterious Big Guy shows up and stirs up trouble and the adventure begins.
Further details about the game can be found in the following overview:
