Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and release timing, Kirby: Planet Robobot getting Switch port
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More rumors have surfaced not only regarding Nintendo Switch 2’s reveal and release timing, but also the apparent port of Kirby: Planet Robobot on Nintendo’s current console.
Today’s speculation comes from the Nate the Hate podcast. NateDrake, who’s name has been out there before with Nintendo rumors and the industry as a whole, held discussion pointing to a possible Nintendo Switch 2 reveal between the second half of January and early February. Given that an announcement is expected by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2025, that’s not too surprising. Nintendo’s next financial results briefing is also planned for February 4.
More: HAL Laboratory, Kirby: Planet Robobot, top
Nintendo Music removes handful of hidden Splatoon 2 songs
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A handful of Splatoon 2 songs that were previously available on Nintendo Music are no longer available on the service.
Support for the game was just added in a few days ago. The full soundtrack is up there on the playlist, but fans also noticed that five other songs could be played as well via search. However, Nintendo has now taken them down.
The following tracks were recently pulled:
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Famitsu software sales (11/25/24 – 12/1/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 56,032 / 532,639
2. [NSW] Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – 30,730 / 742,918
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 12,766 / 6,077,698
4. [PS5] Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – 11,909 / 212,853
5. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru – 11,477 / 1,173,002
6. [NSW] Mario & Luigi: Brothership – 11,380 / 99,909
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,869 / 3,690,914
8. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 8,217 / 7,968,172
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6,853 / 5,627,325
10. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 6,839 / 1,470,570
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake sales surpass two million worldwide
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Square Enix just gave its first official sales update on Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, revealing that the game has sold over two million copies worldwide. That’s based on worldwide shipments and digital downloads across all platforms combined.
Square Enix didn’t provide any further specifics. However, based on the latest data from Famitsu, we know that about one million copies were sold in Japan at retail.
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Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter release date set for January
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Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter received its release date, and it won’t be too much longer until fans can experience the game. Publisher United Label and developer Odd Bug Studio shared today that it’s slated for January 28, 2025.
This is actually one of those rare circumstances when a game is coming out sooner than originally planned. Previously, the title was scheduled for February – but it didn’t have a date at the time.
VGP Switch physical release reprint updates
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VGP – or VideoGamesPlus – has started to make more noise in the video game space over the past few years. While the Canadian retailer has been selling games for awhile, it’s also now become known for restocks of physical releases on Switch. Titles that were generally sold out elsewhere or are hard to come by have been returning at VGP on a regular basis.
Going forward, we’ll be using this post to keep track of Switch physical release reprint / restock updates at VGP. Note that while the retailer is based in Canada, shipping is available in various regions including the United States and the UK. Also, keep in mind that some restocks sell out quickly so you may want to make a move sooner rather than later if you’re interested in a particular game.
Minecraft reveals Avatar: Rites of Passage DLC
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Minecraft is back with more collaboration DLC, and this time the game is teaming up with Avatar: Rites of Passage.
Tying in with the massive movie franchise, players can explore an original take on Pandora and take on the role of a Na’vi. You’ll also come across familiar locations such as the Omatikaya Rainforest, Hometree, and Hallelujah Mountains.
Here’s an official overview with more details:
More: DLC, Minecraft, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios
PowerWash Simulator gains free Ice Rink Seasonal Special map, demo
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PowerWash Simulator can obtain free content today as part of the Ice Rink Seasonal Special.
The map tasks players with restoring Muckingham’s local ice rink to its pristine glory, just in time for the holidays. A bit of additional information can be found in the following overview:
More: FuturLab, PowerWash Simulator, Square Enix
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer launch trailer
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Nintendo and Imaginer issued a short launch trailer for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer. Starting today, Nintendo Switch owners can get their hands on the title.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Nintendo and Acquire brainstormed over 100 possible names for Mario & Luigi: Brothership
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The Mario & Luigi: Brothership name has been well-received by fans, but it seems that it wasn’t an easy process to get there.
Associate producer Tomoki Fukushima and producer Akira Otani spoke about this in a new interview published today. It turns out that Nintendo and Acquire brainstormed over 100 possible names for Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Also shared is that both the west and Japan are using the same title for the first time.
