Shadow Labyrinth launch trailer – darkly inspired sci-fi take on the Pac-Man comes to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Bandai Namco released a launch trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, its new take on Pac-Man. This time around, the company has produced a Metroidvania game.
For those that need a refresher, check out the following overview:
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road delayed once again
Posted on 5 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, Level-5 announced that it’s once again delaying Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road.
The game has been pushed back several different times throughout the years, so the latest development may not come as a surprise. In any case, we’ll now be seeing it on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 13, 2025. It was most recently planned for August 21.
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Crash Bandicoot co-creator praises remake, except for one specific thing
Posted on 10 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Andy Gavin, the co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, recently shared his opinion on the remake – which is largely positive, but believes jumping is “botched”.
Crash Bandicoot was remade several years ago as part of the N. Sane Trilogy. Gavin seems to be in the camp that largely praised the release, though he has now spoken at length about why he feels the jumping mechanic is off.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter gets Agate Crosner character trailer
Posted on 11 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Falcom is still rolling out character introductions for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and now we have a look Agate Crosner. Ben Pronsky is voicing the character.
Courtesy of Falcom, here are some details about the character:
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 1.0.5 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 13 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week, Marvelous issued a new version 1.0.5 update for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Players on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch can access it now.
The main addition is that players can adjust village farmer behavior for sow seeds, water fields, and harvest crops. A few adjustments and fixes are included as well.
Famitsu software sales (7/7/25 – 7/13/25) – Top 30
Posted on 20 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
And here are the software charts:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 65,853 / 1,365,072
2. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 13,736 / 140,198
3. [NSW] Patapon 1 + 2 Replay – 8,871 / NEW
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 6,944 / 6,373,204
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 5,824 / 8,166,316
6. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 5,478 / 1,343,780
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,022 / 3,933,889
8. [PS5] Death Stranding 2 – 4,162 / 87,597
9. [NS2] Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 4,095 / 36,695
10. [NSW] Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 3,583 / 144,758
Nintendo bringing back Switch Online: Playtest Program
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program is getting a second run, it’s been announced.
Those with an active membership to the service’s Expansion Pack tier, are at least 18 years old, and reside in certain territories will be eligible to join. Sign-ups start on a first-come, first-served basis on July 21 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM in the UK / 5 PM in Europe. You’ll be able to register here, though it’s not guaranteed you’ll be selected – 40,000 participants will be chosen.
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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 day ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: July 22, 2025
Developer: Sas Co / Pyramid / Japan Studio
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Of all the franchises I expected to see on Switch this year, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Patapon wasn’t one of them. Part rhythm game, part imposing strategy micro-management sim, Patapon is the endearing outcome of a chance encounter between Japanese developer Hiroyuki Kotani and the personal website of French artist Rolito. This fairytale serendipity resulted in Japan Studio, Rolito, and Pyramid developing the original Patapon exclusively for Sony’s PSP in 2007, with a sequel arriving for the same machine just one year later. Now almost twenty years later, Bandai Namco lives up to its apparent reputation as everyone’s best mate by taking the PlayStation exclusive multiplatform. Can someone explain our current timeline to me, please?
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Fitness Trainer 3 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes
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There’s a new update available for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, which you can access via version 1.2.0.
New content and bug fixes are included. We’ll point out some of the highlights, which are Janice as an instructor, content for missions, and content for Mitt Drills.
The full rundown is as follows:
Vigil: The Longest Night set for Nintendo Switch physical release
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Next up on Super Rare Games’ dock of Nintendo Switch physical releases is Vigil: The Longest Night. The company shared its plans for the game today.
Super Rare Games will be making 4,000 copies available. Each unit contains a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards.
