Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Starting today, Nintendo Switch Online members can redeem icons for Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion.
Both of these are “play to unlock” related. That means for Super Metroid, you’ll need to open the SNES app and boot up the game. The same goes for Metroid Fusion and the GBA app – which requires you to be at the Expansion Pack tier. Note that by starting up these games, you’ll earn 50 Platinum Points each (100 in total).
New details allegedly revealed about Nintendo and Amazon’s dispute
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We recently heard that Amazon finally began selling Nintendo products in the United States again after a lengthy period in which the two sides weren’t working together. New details have now surfaced about what actually happened behind-the-scenes.
According to Bloomberg, the dispute between the companies stemmed from third-party sellers who were undercutting Nintendo’s games prices. This led to Nintendo Switch 2 not being available on Amazon when the system launched last month.
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Nintendo Switch and more seeing price change in Canada
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Nintendo is raising the price of the original Switch in Canada, it’s been announced. This is “based on market conditions.”
The price increase will impact the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, physical and digital Nintendo Switch games and Nintendo Switch accessories. Nintendo says that other products like amiibo and Switch Online memberships will also experience price changes.
Schildmaid MX confirms Nintendo Switch physical release
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The shoot ’em up game Schildmaid MX was previously announced for Nintendo Switch, but now we have confirmation that a physical release is on the way. Copies will be sold through Play-Asia.
Schildmaid MX will be sold standalone, but it will also be offered via a limited edition. The latter includes the game card, soundtrack CD, Joy-Con sticker set, and numbered certificate in a collector’s box. Only 1,000 limited editions will be made.
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The Plucky Squire “Challenge” update announced, patch notes and trailer
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The Plucky Squire has revealed a major “Challenge” update. It will soon be made available on Nintendo Switch, though there’s no exact date just yet.
The big thing here is, naturally, Challenge Mode. This is a difficulty boost with new enemies, harder minigames, harder bosses, and more. Players can also access Iron Squire mode featuring permadeath.
Here’s the full rundown:
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 28, 2025 – Mario Kart World leads on Nintendo Switch 2
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 28, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart World is still doing well, but settles for second this week. It’s still leading the way as far as Nintendo Switch 2 games are concerned. We also see the physical release of The Thing: Remastered debut – 25 percent of sales came from the Nintendo Switch version.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 28, 2025:
Air Combat 22 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Today, Hamster announced that it will release Air Combat 22 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game launches on July 3, 2025.
Air Combat 22 will be available for the Arcade Archives 2 series on Nintendo Switch 2. It will be sold under the original Arcade Archives label on Nintendo Switch.
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The Rogue Prince of Persia Nintendo Switch rating surfaces
Posted on 1 month ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Evil Empire and Ubisoft have not yet announced whether The Rogue Prince of Persia will be making its way to Nintendo Switch. The game has been making preparations to launch on Steam, but amidst this there is evidence to suggest the game’s arrival on Nintendo’s console.
An Australian classification of The Rogue Prince of Persia have surfaced not only for PC, but on Nintendo Switch as well. This doesn’t necessarily guarantee the game’s arrival on the system, but it does open the door for possibility. We are also still awaiting clarification for if the Sands of Time Remake will be heading its way over to Nintendo Switch, so this is just adding more sand on the pile.
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark 1.4.0 update out today, patch notes and new trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Inti Creates had previously announced that they would be supporting Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark with four monthly updates. Their third update has just been announced and should be available today.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 29, 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza in the top three
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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. While it’s still Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Donkey Kong Bananza continues to move up and is now in the top three.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 11 and June 17.
