July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase announced
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The rumored July 2025 Nintendo Direct has been made official, with the announcement just coming in now – though it’s confirmed that the event will only be a Partner Showcase. Fans can tune in starting tomorrow at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Nintendo says that the Direct will be about 25 minutes long. It will cover upcoming third-party games for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Since this is a Partner Showcase, don’t expect to hear much (if anything) for titles published by the Big N.
Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the July 2025 Nintendo Direct:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.3.0 out now, patch notes
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July 28: System updates are still going out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and now version 20.3.0 is live. This firmware is rolling out for both systems now.
Keeping in line with most updates, more stability improvements have been implemented. At least at the moment, that’s all Nintendo is saying.
The official notice can be found below.
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Famitsu review scores – July 30, 2025
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury 1.2.1 update out now, patch notes
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A new version 1.2.1 update is now rolling out for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.
Nintendo says some issues have regarding how the game plays on Switch 2 have been fixed. Nothing specific though, as usual.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game launch trailer
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Those interested in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game can now see the game’s launch trailer. Nintendo Switch owners can grab the title starting today.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch Online SNES app now supports button mapping, CRT filter updated
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A couple of interesting nuggets have come to light following yesterday’s update for the SNES app on Nintendo Switch Online.
First, a big addition is the inclusion of button mapping. If you’re not liking the setup Nintendo has in place for a particular game, you can change things to your heart’s content. And if you mess something up or change your mind, you can always revert to the default mapping.
Below is a look at the feature:
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Soma for Nintendo Switch gets big update for Switch 2 players
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If you picked up the recently-released Nintendo Switch version of Soma, you might be interested to know that there’s already a big update available that upgrades the experience on Switch 2.
Abylight informed us about a variety of improvements that are already on the console, which are for visuals and performance. The Soma Nintendo Switch update for Switch 2 comes with an improved resolution with a more stable refresh rate, better textures, and reduced loading times. Abylight also says the game “benefits from the handheld console’s screen, offering greater sharpness.”
Below are a couple of comparisons:
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Metal Suits: Counter Attack confirms Nintendo Switch physical release
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After it was initially sold as a digital download, Metal Suits: Counter Attack has now been confirmed for physical release. This one comes from Red Art Games.
500 copies of a Deluxe Edition are planned, with each unit containing the full game with its deluxe sleeve, a double-sided poster, and a metal keychain. Those who miss out can purchase a regular copy.
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon announced for Nintendo Switch
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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon is in development for Nintendo Switch, publisher Microids and developer Balio Studio announced today. The game launches on October 30, 2025.
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon is a 2D action platformer. This time around, the two characters are going on a mission at the edge of the Parthian Empire to save King Monipehni, who has been poisoned by the nefarious sorcerer Bahmbuhzeli.
Learn more about the game via the following overview:
Shin Megami Tensei V / Vengeance sales surpass 1.6 million copies [update: 2 million]
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2024: Atlus just provided a sales update on the combined sales of Shin Megami Tensei V and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Between the two versions, the RPG has sold over 1.6 million copies worldwide.
Shin Megami Tensei V originally released only for Switch in November 2021. By April of 2022, Atlus announced that total sales had surpassed 1.6 million copies.
