Nintendo Switch 20.0.0 update out now, patch notes – virtual game cards, Switch 2 transfers, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A brand new version 20.0.0 update just started distribution for all Nintendo Switch owners. With various features added, this is the biggest upgrade for the system in years.
Virtual game cards, which were announced in a Nintendo Direct about a month ago, are now supported. Switch 2 support is also included with transfers to the console and GameShare for compatible titles. There are other elements to the update as well such as user-verification settings.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter are the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter have both been confirmed as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America.
The promotion begins on April 30 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, lasting until May 6 at 11:59 PM PT / May 7 at 2:59 AM ET. If you have have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play both titles at no extra cost. Additionally, save data works with the full versions of the games. Those that participate in the Game Trial will be provided with 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
Tactical RPG Prelude Dark Pain slated for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Quickfire Games’ upcoming project Prelude Dark Pain is in the works for Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced. The game launches later in 2025.
Prelude Dark Pain is a tactical RPG. The game, which takes place in the war-torn world of Statera, has players taking on the role of Soren, a former blacksmith thrust into revolution against the tyrannical Order of the Ashen Crusade.
Here’s some additional information:
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Raidou Remastered getting a collector’s edition from Limited Run Games
Posted on 2 months ago by Carlos in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
With just a few months to go before the launch of Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army on Nintendo Switch, Limited Run Games announced on X that a collector’s edition of the game is on the way. Pre-orders will be open from May 5 through June 1.
The collector’s edition will include the base game, a 10″ x 7″ lithograph, a steelbook, a Raidou Kuzunoha statue, a special soundtrack, and more. You can check out an image of the edition above. Note that the Nintendo Switch 2 version includes a game-key card.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 introduces Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A fourth Capcom Fighting Collection 2 spotlight trailer has come in, and today, we have a closer look at Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001.
Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, a head-to-head crossover fighter, naturally launched in 2000 as the title implies. Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 came in the following year.
More information about both can be found in the following rundown:
Darkest Dungeon 2 on Nintendo Switch getting Kingdoms: Hunger of the Beast Clan, Inhuman Bondage DLC
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Later this week, Darkest Dungeon 2’s second paid DLC Inhuman Bondage and the first Kingdoms module Hunger of the Beast Clan will be available on Nintendo Switch. Both are planned for May 1, 2025.
Here’s some information about what’s on the way:
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 26, 2025 – Hogwarts Legacy on top
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 26, 2025 is now available.
As has been the case recently, we again see Hogwarts Legacy at the top. If you’re looking for a Nintendo Switch-exclusive, you’ll have to go all the way down to #14 which is where Mario Kart 8 Deluxe appears.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending April 26, 2025:
High school RPG Varlet announced for Nintendo Switch [update: opening movie]
Posted on 2 months ago by Cristopher in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
April 23: FuRyu has just announced Varlet, a high school RPG slated to hit Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2025.
Varlet takes place in Kousei Academy, the first school to implement a social networking system known as Johari. But Johari has been causing users to disappear, and replacing them with monsters.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 27, 2025 – first Nintendo Switch 2 games appear
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. For the first time, Nintendo Switch 2 titles are on the list including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders. Rhythm Heaven Groove is also here, by the way.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 9 and April 15.
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Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics gameplay – 12 retro games on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A bunch of gameplay is in for the just-released Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics. All twelve titles in the package are showcased here.
The collection has the following to offer:
