Splatoon 3 10.1.0 update incoming, patch notes
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Splatoon 3 will soon be going live with its latest update, with Nintendo having announced version 10.1.0. It will be available on September 3 in North America and September 4 in Europe.
This patch is all about balance adjustments. Changes have been made to a few main weapons while modifications are also planned for multiplayer “based on changes observed after adding the Splatlands Collection.”
The full rundown is as follows:
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Forsaken 64 announced for Nintendo Switch Online, Japan getting Magical Vacation
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Two new Nintendo Switch Online games are on the way, with North America getting Forsaken 64 while Japan is set to receive Magical Vacation.
Forsaken 64 originally launched in 1998. Probe Entertainment was behind the title, which was a first-person shooter.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025 – Kirby on Nintendo Switch 2, Story of Seasons, and Shinobi debut
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025 is now available.
There were several new releases this week, but for the most part, Nintendo was able to withstand the competition. Mario Kart World is only down one spot to #2 while Donkey Kong Bananza is at #6.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land lands at #7 – its new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition accounted for 85 percent of the game’s sales. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar comes in at #9, with the split being 59 percent for Nintendo Switch 2 and 41 for Switch. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance struggles a bit more, as it debuts at #21 with a split of 75 percent for PS5, 24 percent for Nintendo Switch, and 1 percent for PC.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 30, 2025:
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: gameplay trailer]
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July 31: Just announced, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s due out on September 26, 2025.
This is a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 with fully updated graphics. Just like the original, it offers 3D platforming gameplay. Those who own the remake of the first title in the series, Pac-Man World Re-Pac, can unlock an exclusive Toc-Man costume once the game launches.
More: Bandai Namco, July 2025 Nintendo Direct, top
Video: European eShop highlights – August 2025
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from August 2025. Some of the highlighted titles include Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, Drag x Drive, and more.
Here’s the new video:
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Hollow Knight: Silksong release date finally revealed, brand new trailer [update: Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade details]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
August 21: After a very long wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally received its release date today. Team Cherry just revealed that it’s due out on September 4, 2025.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has had an interesting development history, to say the least. Originally, it was planned as DLC for the series’ first entry before it was turned into its own game.
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FMV game Akiba Lost announced for Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Izanagi Games announced Akiba Lost for the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. The game is slated for 2026, with pre-orders for the Japanese physical editions opening up on September 24, 2025.
Izanagi Games partnered with Nippon TV and Ax-On to bring us the “full-scale live-action game” Akiba Lost. The full motion video game will receive a standard physical edition, as well as a special package box, and the release will have English support, as well as Japanese, traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese.
You can read more about the title in the following overview:
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Fire Emblem, F-Zero icons
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We’re in September, which means there’s a new set of classic icons available on Nintendo Switch Online – and now it’s time for Fire Emblem and F-Zero to shine. They’ll be up for the whole month.
Both of these have a “play to unlock” requirement. That means you’ll need to boot up F-Zero on the SNES app and Fire Emblem on the GBA app in order for them to be made available. Note that for Fire Emblem, you’ll need to be a part of the Expansion Pack tier on Nintendo Switch Online.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.4.0 out now, patch notes
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update is now live with version 20.4.0 starting to make its way out to all system owners.
The past few updates have been about stability improvements. Once again, that’s what we’re getting here. If you were hoping for new Nintendo Switch 2 features or functionality, you might be left disappointed.
Nintendo’s official notice is as follows:
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Hand-drawn puzzle platformer Kejora announced for Nintendo Switch
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Kejora is in development for Nintendo Switch, publisher Soft Source and Berangin Creative revealed today. The game launches on January 7, 2026.
Kejora is a hand-drawn puzzle platformer. In the game, you’ll look to get to the bottom of a mysterious time loop that has cursed a village.
More information can be found in the following overview:
