Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition reviews roundup
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Reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition are now starting to come in. With the game launching on Switch in just a couple of days, Nintendo has now lifted the embargo.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition isn’t entirely new as it initially released on Wii U. However, Monolith Soft put in some extensive work to not only improve the original experience, but add to it as well. Most fans are well aware of this, but a brand new story has now been added. On top of that, there have been improvements to the graphics, the gameplay itself, and more.
Famitsu review scores – March 18, 2025
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Livestream 1 and 2 Nintendo Switch physical release revealed
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Livestream: Escape from Hotel Izanami and Livestream 2: Escape from Togaezuka Happy Place are receiving a new dual physical release on Nintendo Switch, it’s been revealed. Arc System Works will be bringing it to Asia on April 10, 2025.
The original game was sold physically, but it appears that this is the first time the sequel is getting the same treatment. English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese are all supported. With Nintendo Switch being a region console, if you’re reading this post, you can own and play both games physically by importing a copy.
UK software sales chart for the week ending March 15, 2025 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe putting in work on Nintendo Switch
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending March 15, 2025 is now available.
EA Sports FC 25 is the highest-charting Nintendo Switch game at #3. Interestingly, Nintendo’s console is holding its own here. Switch and PS5 sold 37 percent copies each with PS4 at 20 percent and Xbox Series at 6 percent.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the Nintendo Switch exclusive putting in the most work here, as usual. However, a number of other first-party games are sprinkled throughout.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending March 15, 2025:
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons to receive Jeff and Abore as free DLC
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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons just announced that Jeff and Abore are coming to the game via DLC. Both will be entirely free.
As of now we’re waiting to hear on all of the details. However, Jeff and Abore will be added to Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons as part of an April content update.
Here’s a bit of information about the two characters:
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 launch trailer – 1988 game gets sequel 37 years later
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PQube, PixelHeart, and Storybird Studio issued a new Beyond the Ice Palace 2 launch trailer. After 37 years, the original game first released in 1988 finally received a sequel.
Here’s some information about the action platformer:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 16, 2025 – Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition moving up
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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. As Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition approaches launch, it continues to move up – and is now #2 for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 26 and March 4.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 gets Tanjiro Kamado, Muichiro Tokito, and Mitsuri Kanroji character trailers
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The first wave of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 characters trailers are now in, which highlight Tanjiro Kamado (Swordsmith Village Arc), Muichiro Tokito, and Mitsuri Kanroji. More videos should be released leading up to launch.
We have the character trailers for Tanjiro Kamado, Muichiro Tokito, and Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 below.
Nintendo pre-order updates – March 16, 2025
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – March 16, 2025
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of March 16, 2025 is now available.
Note that there’s a bit of downtime planned for the Nintendo Switch Online service. Specifically, cloud saves will be impacted.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of March 16, 2025:
