SEGA explains why Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ guest characters don’t speak
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is collaborating with some pretty big IPs for its guest characters, but one criticism fans have had is the lack of voices. Because of this, you won’t hear the likes of SpongeBob, Steve from Minecraft, and Pac-Man talking in the game. SEGA has now spoken about the decision.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka spoke about this in an interview with Destructoid. It seems that if guest characters were to be voiced in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, it would have increased the “scop of review” for external companies.
Iizuka said in the interview:
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Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons shares Nintendo Switch release date, adds Bubble Symphony
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The release date for Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons is now in on Nintendo Switch. It’ll be available on November 27, 2025, Arc System Works just announced.
Also shared today is that Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons will include a bundled title Bubble Symphony, a port of the 1997 home console release which followed an initial introduction as an arcade game in 1994. It comes with a two-player co-op mode in which players choose one of four characters to blow bubbles, trap enemies, and pop them to advance through stages. Bubble Symphony also has worlds and characters based on other Taito titles.
Arco getting the physical treatment on Nintendo Switch
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Arco has been on Nintendo Switch for a bit now as a digital download, but Lost in Cult has now announced plans for a physical release.
The Mesoamerican fantasy-RPG will be sold standalone, but there’ll also be a special “Editions” release. The latter, limited to 3,000 copies, includes an essay and developer interview booklet (40 pages) by Chris Tapsell, original outer slipcase artwork by Alariko, variant Nintendo Switch game case cover with reverse artwork by Alariko, poster artwork by Antoine Maillard, a color-thematic inner slipcase with release number code, fold-out unique artwork poster with checklist and artist description on the back, four art cards chosen from the developer with captions, and director’s authenticity card (individually numbered).
More: Arco, Lost In Cult, Panic
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting open beta on Nintendo Switch, full details [update: trailer]
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August 19: Tying in with Gamescom 2025, SEGA announced an open beta for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch. It will run between starting on August 28 at 9:01 PM PT / August 29 at 12:01 AM ET, lasting until September 1 at 8:59 PM PT / 11:59 PM ET.
In the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds open beta, players will have access to twelve Sonic characters and sixteen courses (nine main courses and seven CrossWorlds). There’ll also be 42 gadgets to choose from. You’ll be able to race against other players worldwide, and SEGA is also teasing “a couple of surprises”.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance launch trailer – SEGA’s classic franchise returns on Nintendo Switch
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is starting to launch, and to celebrate, a new launch trailer has come in. The action platformer made in collaboration with developer Lizardcube can be accessed now via the Deluxe Edition.
We’ve got more information about it in the following overview:
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Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party announced for Nintendo Switch
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Hello Kitty and Friends Freeze Tag Party is heading to Nintendo Switch, Nighthawk Interactive and Imaginer announced today. The title launches on November 6, 2025.
Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party is an action game in which players can chase, dash, and dress up their favorite Sanrio favorites. Over 35 characters are included.
Here’s an official overview with more details:
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 23, 2025 – Mario Kart World, DK Bananza lead the way
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 23, 2025 is now available.
It’s a good week for Nintendo with two Switch 2 exclusive leading the way. Mario Kart World maintains its lead from last week, but right behind is Donkey Kong Bananza, which moves up a spot.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 23, 2025:
Shuten Order receives final trailer
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
DMM Games and Too Kyo Games has released a new, “Final” trailer for Shuten Order. The title will release for Nintendo Switch on September 5, 2025.
Here’s an overview to refresh you on the game:
Discounty launch trailer – supermarket sim released on Nintendo Switch
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A new launch trailer is available for Discounty. The game, which is about managing a discount supermarket, released on Nintendo Switch this week.
Lots of details can be found in the following rundown:
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Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack confirmed for western release on Nintendo Switch [update: pre-orders, Amazon exclusive]
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Following its Japanese launch, XSEED Games today announced that it’s working on a western release of Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack on Nintendo Switch. It will be available later in 2025.
Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack features the entirety of the “Heavenly Host” narrative including the modernized version of the first adventure, Corpse Party (2021); the sequel, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows; and the western console debuts of Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko’s Hysteric Birthday Bash and Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the conclusion to the Heavenly Host saga.