Capcom looked at Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney western release as a “throwaway game”
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When Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney was coming to the west for the first time, Capcom apparently considered it as a “throwaway game”. That’s according to Steve Anderson, a localizer that worked on the English release.
Capcom apparently didn’t have much faith that the game would sell outside of Japan. In fact, Anderson said the publisher limited how many units it produced for the first run.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake trailer shows new content
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The highly anticipated Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, revisiting the classic games from the late 1980s, are set to arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 30, 2025. A new trailer has just been released, offering a closer look at what players can expect.
The trailer showcases the new explorable map, the Ocean Floor, featuring not only a fresh setting but also a new story and additional monsters to face. It also provides more details on the combat system, and highlights the inclusion of scrolls and Mini Medals, which can be exchanged for armors, weapons, and scrolls in the remake.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 announces latest DLC, including Future Saga Chapter 3 and 4 [update: Chapter 3 release date]
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September 16: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has announced its latest DLC, which includes Future Saga Chapter 3 and 4.
Aside from that, a new mode is planned in which players can create a deep bond with Cheelai and Broly, who have arrived in Conton City. It’s teased that you may see a new side to these characters if you get along with them.
More: Bandai Namco, DLC, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Japan Game Awards 2025 winners announced, Nintendo Switch 2 gets a win
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Just before the start of the Tokyo Game Show, the Japan Game Awards 2025 took place today, with Nintendo Switch 2 picking up a win. Note that winners were largely based on games released between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
While things were a bit quiet for Nintendo specifically, Switch 2 did earn the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. Third-party Nintendo Switch titles are represented here as well.
The full list of winners for the 2025 Japan Game Awards are as follows:
Ruffy and the Riverside set for Nintendo Switch physical release
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Announced today, Ruffy and the Riverside will be receiving a physical release on Nintendo Switch. Limited Run Games is coming through with this one.
Fans will be able to grab a standard copy for the title. As of now Limited Run doesn’t have plans for a special edition. However, a booklet is included with each copy.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launch trailer
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SEGA is celebrating the launch of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with a new trailer. Later this week, the racer will arrive on Nintendo Switch.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
More: SEGA, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life getting English release on the west [update: release date]
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April 7: Today, Eastasiasoft that it’s picked up Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life for western publishing. The game will be available in later 2025.
Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life, a visual novel adventure, features heroine Chizuru Yukimura and the legendary warriors of the Shinsengumi. For this standalone entry, characters are depicted as members of a school in modern Japan.
Here’s some additional information:
Class of Heroes 3 Remaster launch trailer – 2010 dungeon crawler comes to Nintendo Switch
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One last trailer is here for Class of Heroes 3 Remaster. After the game released in 2010, it has now come to Nintendo Switch – and in English for the first time.
Here’s the Nintendo eShop description for the dungeon crawler:
More: Acquire, Class of Heroes 3 Remaster, PQube
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 20, 2025 – Mario Kart World returns to the top, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter debuts
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending September 20, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World was bumped to second previously, but now returns to #1. Elsewhere, a new release is Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. The RPG lands at #19 – 34 percent of the game’s sales were on Nintendo Switch with PS4 making up the other 66 percent.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending September 20, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 21, 2025 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds makes first appearance just ahead of launch
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. Although the game will be out in just a few days, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has now made its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 3 and September 9.
