Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting free NiGHTS content this week, first look
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In just a few days, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players will be able to access brand new content based on NiGHTS. The drop is happening on December 24 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.
When it’s live, players will be able to race alongside Sonic and friends as the beloved Nightmaren, NiGHTS. Here’s the full list of included content:
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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay update out now, adds Boss Rush Challenge
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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay has been out for a few months, but the game has just added a brand new Boss Rush Challenge mode. This comes as part of a newly-released update.
Here’s the full rundown of how it works:
UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 – Mario Kart, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong in the top 10
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World managed to hit #1 again last week, and while it’s still towards the top, it slipped a spot. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Donkey Kong Bananza are also in the top ten.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time
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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. This week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 3 and December 9.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected
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Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025.
Just like last week, only one session has been announced for now. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be affected with some downtime for Virtual Game Cards, though not for very long.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025:
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025.
The month had some big releases, including Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Kirby Air Riders. The former sold nearly 300,000 copies while the latter debuted at close to 250,000 units sold at retail.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025:
EDGE #419 review scores – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, more
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The latest EDGE review scores for issue #419 (February 2026 issue) have now been released. A number of Nintendo-related games are covered, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Trouble Witches Final Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam launch trailer – magical bullet-hell adventure on Nintendo Switch 2
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ININ Games uploaded a launch trailer for Trouble Witches Final! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam. The magical bullet-hell adventure made it to Nintendo Switch worldwide this week.
For a refresher on the game, read the following overview:
KochiKame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Shueisha Games and Kairosoft are making Shueisha Games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the two sides announced today. As of now release timing has not been confirmed.
Similar to other Kairosoft titles, KochiKame: Ryo-san’s Billion-yen Beat is a sim game with pixel art. KochiKame is a manga that had a 40-year run.
Here’s an overview of the project:
