[Let’s Talk] Most anticipated game of 2025
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With 2024 wrapping up in just a couple of weeks, it’s time to think about 2025. Next year is looking like it could be a very exciting year for Nintendo fans for a few different reasons, including the expected launch of Switch 2.
As far as what’s confirmed, there are actually a number of Nintendo Switch games already slated for the new year. From Nintendo, we’re finally getting Metroid Prime 4: Beyond years after it was announced along with Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. From third-parties, Tales of Graces f Remastered, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Guilty Gear Strive, Civilization VII, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, Suikoden I & II HD Remaster, Shadow Labyrinth, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Little Nightmares 3 are all on the way with even more planned.
Nintendo Switch 2 is obviously the wild card here. The new console is technically not confirmed for 2025 (only the announcement is), but is largely expected. By the time it comes out, it’ll be eight years since the release of the current Switch. A new console can bring all sorts of new experiences from Nintendo, but all of that exists in just a thought bubble currently.
So as we turn attention to 2025, what’s your most anticipated game – or games – of the year so far? Let us know in the comments.
Astral Ascent “Rendezvous” update with Dead Cells crossover out now, patch notes
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Astral Ascent is back with a new “Rendezvous” update, which is led by a brand new Dead Cells crossover.
Five new weapons have been made available tying in with Dead Cells. A couple of small features and bug fixes are also included.
Here’s what to expect from the update:
Octopath Traveler I and II combined shipments and digital sales top five million
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Square Enix has shared a new sales milestones for the Octopath Traveler series. Since launch, total shipments and digital sales for the RPGs have surpassed five million units worldwide.
That news was shared in an official tweet today. A special piece of art was posted to celebrate, which we have below:
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Tri was initially more human-like
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Zelda games are known for their companions, and in Echoes of Wisdom, Tri served that purpose. In a Famitsu interview, the team gave some insight into how the character was finalized.
The most interesting thing here is that, according to co-director Tomomi Sano, Tri originally had a more human-like design in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. However, after Tri’s role shifted a bit, so did the character itself. Series producer Eiji Aonuma also stated that having the character not be human was “essential” since “the fact they couldn’t understand human emotions was an important point.”
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream codes
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If you’ve picked up the recently-released Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, you’ve probably noticed that there are codes you can redeem. Various bonuses can be received from them including costumes. Bandai Namco should be releasing more in the weeks and months to come.
We’ve now put together a full list of codes for the game. Additionally, we’ll keep this post updated throughout the game’s lifecycle with any other ones that come in as well as ones that expire.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga coming to Nintendo Switch
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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is on the way to Nintendo Switch, it’s just been revealed. The game launches in 2025.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga originally released in 2010 for the PSP. It has never left Japan and has not appeared on new platforms since then – until now.
Here’s a full overview of the game:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed update adds Colorblind Mode, difficulty enhancements, more
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A major Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed update was just released with new features including a Colorblind Mode and difficulty enhancements.
The Color Blind Mode brings along three options. Also, the update comes in response to fan demand for increased gameplay difficulty among other quality-of-life improvements.
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade delayed to April, physical releases for Japan and Asia
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Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade has been delayed and will now release on April 24, 2025, Game Source Entertainment announced today. The game was first planned for this October, then March 2025.
Additionally, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is confirmed to be receiving a physical release in Japan and Asia. This includes a special edition as well, which comes with Hanafuda playing cards, a letter opener based on Shigure’s signature weapon “Sakura Blossom”, a digital card for the original soundtrack and single, and an art book. Pre-orders for the physical release are two postcards.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact delayed to 2025
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September 30: Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact is the latest game to have been hit by a delay. The title is now planned to launch in early 2025, according to a statement sent out on social media.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact was previously on track to arrive on Switch and other platforms by the end of the year. However, the team now intends to use extra development time to implement rollback netcode. It’s unclear if the Switch version will support that functionality, but regardless, the fighter is now launching on all platforms in 2025.
The full statement regarding the delay for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact reads:
Famitsu software sales (12/9/24 – 12/15/24) – Top 30
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The latest expanded Japanese software sales from Famitsu are as follows:
1. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 95,817 / 701,543
2. [NSW] Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake – 54,924 / 856,583
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 25,537 / 6,122,159
4. [NSW] Minecraft – 17,985 / 3,721,540
5. [NSW] Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – 14,964 / 338,468
6. [NSW] Mario & Luigi: Brothership – 14,893 / 126,143
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 13,742 / 5,650,315
8. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 13,563 / 7,992,807
9. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru – 12,330 / 1,188,938
10. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 11,678 / 1,490,940
