GBA / Nintendo DS game Scurge: Hive making a comeback on Switch [update: trailer]
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May 28: Scurge: Hive, which originally released nearly two decades ago, is now coming to Nintendo Switch.
Ratalaika Games confirmed plans for the port today. After it came out on 2006 on Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, we’ll be seeing the Metroidvania title on Switch – which will now include save states, cheats, and rewind functionality.
Here’s the full breakdown:
More: Ratalaika Games, Scurge: Hive
Kingdom Two Crowns 2.3 “10th Rulerversary” update out now, patch notes
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A new “10th Rulerversary” update has been announced and released for Kingdom Two Crowns, which is version 2.3.
Seasonal events have been added, the first of which runs until November 5, 2025. Menus have also received an overhaul, there’s new premium skin DLC, and plenty of bug fixes.
The full rundown is as follows:
More: Kingdom: Two Crowns, Raw Fury, title update
Astrodogs Nintendo Switch physical release planned
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Limited Run Games is handling a physical release for Astrodogs on Nintendo Switch, the company has announced.
This will be a bit different compared to some of the company’s other products. For one thing, it’s not an ESRB cover (instead it’s PEGI for Europe), though it will work on all Nintendo Switch systems worldwide. Also, note that only 3,000 copies will be produced.
Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged announced for Nintendo Switch
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Revolution Software is making Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged for Nintendo Switch, the company announced today. A release is planned for early 2026.
Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged is a faithful reimagining of the second game in the adventure series. A Kickstarter campaign will be happening, which fans can keep track of soon.
Here’s some additional information about the game:
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 4, 2025 – Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Final Fantasy Tactics debut
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 4, 2025 is now available.
There are more new releases this week, including Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 at #3. Also new is Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, which lands at #5 (55 percent of the game’s sales were on Nintendo Switch, 45 percent for PS5). LEGO Party is also down at #26 with a split of 56 percent for Nintendo Switch, 34 percent for PS5, and 11 percent for Xbox Series.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 4, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 5, 2025 – Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined appears 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, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 17 and September 22.
More: Famitsu, Famitsu's most wanted
GameStop issues statement on Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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We have another update on the Shiny Koraidon and Shiny Miraidon code distribution for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, with GameStop now issuing a statement.
Fans in the United States haven’t been happy with how the distribution has been handled. After the event began at the end of September, codes were quickly taken up – and many by scalpers. As we previously mentioned, the distribution started on the same day as a new set for the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Lapin getting Nintendo Switch physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open
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When Lapin finally launches on Nintendo Switch, it will be accompanied by a physical release on Nintendo Switch – at least in Asia. English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese are all supported.
Fans will be able to choose between two versions. Along with a standard copy, H2 Interactive will be selling a limited edition that has a number of goodies: a special box, original soundtrack, and diorama acrylic stand. Remember that Nintendo Switch is region free, so you can import the physical release without any issues.
More: CFK, Lapin, Studio Doodal
Nintendo pre-order updates – October 5, 2025 – Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2, more
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LEGO Party launch trailer – multiplayer party game released on Nintendo Switch
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Following its arrival on Nintendo Switch this week, we’ve got the launch trailer for LEGO Party. The multiplayer party game – which you may be into if you’re a Mario Party fan – is out now.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
