5 of the more festive Nintendo games you should revisit over the holidays
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If you celebrate Christmas, then you already know there’s nothing better than opening a brand-new video game on Christmas Day. Or getting a brand-new video game console in general! This year, a whole new generation of players will receive Nintendo Switch 2 systems as holiday gifts – or maybe some additional games or accessories for those who already have one. For me personally, many of my favorite video game memories are associated with Christmas in some way, and I’m sure the same is true for those of you who have celebrated the holidays in the past as well.
So today, we’re going over some Nintendo games that I associate with the holiday season, and aspects of each one that make them special. As a note, not all of these games are inherently festive, because surprisingly few Nintendo games make specific references to Christmas or the holidays. But if you have any holiday memories with a video game not listed here, feel free to share in the comments down below.
Interview: Aspyr on bringing Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch and future possibilities
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There’s been a lot going on within the world of Tomb Raider recently, including the arrival of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Ports for both systems were announced and released last month.
To learn more about what went into the launch of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, we spoke with producer manager Jordon Reese from Aspyr. Reese also touched on some other points from us, including the possibility of bringing Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, future Nintendo Switch 2 support, and more.
Here’s our full discussion:
More: Aspyr, highlight, Tomb Raider, top
Rogue Mega Rush strategy guide for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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Rogue Mega Rush is a strong candidate for the toughest challenge in any Pokemon game. After you’ve completed Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s base game, its DLC story, and its postgame, you’ll unlock the ability to take on the Rogue Mega Rush challenge at Quasartico’s headquarters. For this challenge, you’ll have to defeat all 27 Rogue Mega Evolutions with the same team, a total of 3 full team heals, no items, and no breaks. Needless to say, that makes this pretty tough! Chances are, your in-game team is not even going to come close to cutting it. You’ll need a great deal of resources to construct a Rogue Mega Rush team, but the challenge can be made easier thanks to Annihilape and its ghostly fists. Since this is a boss rush of all of Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s bosses, there are spoilers within, so be warned.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar 1.3.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Marvelous is back with another update for Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, bringing the game up to version 1.3.0.
Quality of life features are available including adjusted harvest yields, the ability for horses to eat treats separate from feeding, changes to the dirt mounds created by extreme weather conditions, and optimized character cosmetics to help you customize an even a better-looking farmer. It also adds four new Deluxe Bingo Cards in the latest round of Happy Bingo, a minigame rewarding players with in-game items and cosmetics for completing various activities.
The full rundown is as follows:
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time officially reveals The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes DLC [update: new details, trailer]
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September 24: As part of its Tokyo Game Show festivities, Level-5 revealed The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. This free content was previously teased for the game.
The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes DLC features a new story and character, new monsters, and more.
Here’s the rundown from Level-5:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon demo just released on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Heads up for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon fans: a demo has just gone live on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It can be downloaded from their respective pages on the Nintendo eShop.
NIS America says that this is a story demo, offering the opening of the game. NIS America is also providing a battle demo on PlayStation platforms, but for whatever reason, this seems to be skipping Nintendo systems. On the bright side, progress made in the demo can be transferred to the full release after installing a day one patch.
Splatoon 3 Frosty Fest 2026 Splatfest announced
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Today, Nintendo announced that Frosty Fest is returning in Splatoon 3 with a 2026 Splatfest. It’ll be held during the weekend of January 10.
Once again, Nintendo is asking who players like to spend their holidays with. The options are friends, family, and solo.
More: Splatoon 3
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact officially reveals Phinks DLC
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The next DLC is inbound for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, with Phinks now officially confirmed with a release date. Players can begin using the character on December 25, 2025.
Phinks is one of a few characters for the game’s season pass. Shizuku Murasaki and Zeno Zoldyck have also been teased, but have yet to be officially announced. Neferpitou was the first DLC character.
Famitsu software sales (12/8/25 – 12/14/25) – Top 30
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Nintendo Switch Online gains Holiday 2025 icons
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December 4: To ring in the holidays, special icons have now been made available on Nintendo Switch Online. This is a limited time event for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners, lasting until December 25.
Characters, backgrounds, and frames are available. Everything here is focused on Super Mario, with Mario himself, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and Yoshi featured – at least for wave one. There’ll be a couple of additional waves during the month.
