Shadow Labyrinth review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 week ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (also on Switch)
Release date: July 17, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall during the pitch meeting for Shadow Labyrinth. Of all the ways Bandai Namco could have commemorated the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man, the idea the company landed on was to release an exploration-driven action-platformer set on a sprawling sci-fi planet. Not only that, but Bandai Namco greenlit, developed, and released a game in which the player is accompanied by a dark (possibly evil?) take on Pac-Man named Puck, who devours the souls of slain enemies to help the player level up. It’s a bonkers concept for a spin-off, and one I knew I needed to experience for myself to fully understand.
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No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files launch trailer
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with today’s launch, Spike Chunsoft sent out a launch trailer for No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files. This new detective adventure / puzzle game has come to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Learn more about the game in the following overview, thanks to Spike Chunsoft:
Nintendo bringing back Switch Online: Playtest Program
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 19: 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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Dokapon: Sword of Fury 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Version 1.1.0 for Dokapon: Sword of Fury has just launched. This update includes a wealth of new features such as same-character battles, cross language battles, and more.
You can check out the full rundown below:
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Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced launch trailer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Courtesy of Inti Creates, the launch trailer for Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is in. This collection of all three mainline titles includes some gameplay updates and formerly out-of-game story content, available in English for the first time.
We’ve got further details in the following overview:
Famitsu software sales (7/14/25 – 7/20/25) – Top 30
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 130,537 / 1,495,609
2. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 127,905 / NEW
3. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 9,081 / 149,279
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,152 / 6,381,356
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 6,664 / 8,172,980
6. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 5,885 / 1,349,665
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,385 / 3,939,274
8. [NS2] Tamagotchi Plaza – 4,220 / 40,915
9. [NSW] Patapon 1 + 2 Replay – 3,248 / 12,119
10. [NSW] Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact – 3,174 / NEW
Marvel Cosmic Invasion reveals Silver Surfer, Beta Ray Bill – plus voice cast details
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We’ve just heard about two new characters for the Marvel Cosmic Invasion roster, with Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill now confirmed. The announcement was shared at Comic-Con a short while ago.
Silver Surfer is a metallic-skinned humanoid alien who has appeared in the Fantastic Four series. Thanks to the Power Cosmic, the Surfer can stun any adversary. He can glide in the skies or close to the ground, and insectoid invaders can’t escape Galactus’ former herald.
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Bee Simulator: The Hive announced for Nintendo Switch [update: gameplay trailer]
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 12: Untold Tales and Varsav Game Studios are bringing Bee Simulator: The Hive to Nintendo Switch, the two sides revealed today. It’s due out later in 2025.
Bee Simulator: The Hive contains the original game from 2019 plus a hefty expansion named The Hive. The expansion includes new content and mechanics such as the ability build and customize a bee hive colony. Additionally, there are wind tunnels and jet streams to zip around the map faster, two new mini-game challenges, bee vision for gathering resources and highlighting outposts, weather randomization (in free flight mode), and more co-op maps playable in single-player.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon announces western release date for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
NIS America just came through with the final western release date for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon in the west. On both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s due out on January 17, 2026.
Falcom’s RPG was originally only planned as a Nintendo Switch 1 title. However, NIS America ended up delaying the overseas launch to ready a version for Nintendo Switch 2 as well.
To recap, here’s an overview of the game:
Fruitbus shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The wait for Fruitbus on Nintendo Switch is almost over, with the release date now set for August 7, 2025. It will initially be sold digitally with a physical version to follow.
We heard that Fruitbus was bound for Nintendo Switch back in March. At the time, a vague 2025 launch window was provided.
