Donkey Kong Country Returns HD demo released
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If you’ve had some interest in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD but have yet to pick up the game, you might be interested to hear that a demo is available. Nintendo just put it up on the eShop.
As many of you know, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD already launched last week. Nintendo typically distributes these trials before launch, but that wasn’t the case here. Still, it’s better late than never.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD icons now live on Nintendo Switch Online
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January 15: Going along with the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, new icons based on the game have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online. Different waves will be going up over the next few weeks.
As usual, members can obtain icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. You’ll need to fork over 5 Platinum Points for backgrounds and frames.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: January 30, 2025
Developer: Sunblink
Publisher: Sunblink
What exactly makes a “cozy game” these days? In many cases it seems to be a bit of a misnomer: for every one that transports you into a relaxed world with a gameplay loop that you can take at your own pace, you’ll find two more that will thrust you into a hellscape of seasonal crops, timed events, and needy NPCs that all require more time management and organizational skills than your actual life does. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is thankfully not one of these latter titles, but it hasn’t quite escaped unscathed from its time trapped on Apple Arcade, and this holds it back from being the experience that it feels like it should be on Nintendo Switch.
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Nintendo Switch has the most first-party million sellers of any gaming system ever
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It’s no secret that Nintendo Switch has done incredibly well when it comes to game sales, and it turns out that the console has the most first-party million sellers of any system ever.
Nintendo has published 72 different titles that have reached that mark on its current platform. The next closest is Nintendo DS, which stands at 55. Looking at the competition, the original PlayStation is the closest at 49 titles.
Below is a look at the list of first-party million sellers by gaming platform:
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TMNT: Splintered Fate reveals Casey Jones DLC
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January 30: Super Evil Megacorp just announced that Casey Jones is joining Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate as a new playable character via DLC. It will be available on February 5, 2025.
Casey comes equipped with his unique hockey arsenal and is the first user-controlled character with a ranged attack. Further specifics have not been shared, but Super Evil Megacorp says “Casey’s unique playstyle will certainly energize your co-op sessions.” Outside of Casey, it also looks like players will be able to access a new Punk Yard Biome.
Rendering Ranger R2 release date set for March, Nintendo Switch physical release detailed
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It’s been a couple of years since Rendering Ranger R2 was announced, but Limited Run Games shared an update today with a release date and details about the physical release for Nintendo Switch.
Along with a standard version, Limited Run Games is planning an “Armageddon Edition”. The latter includes the game, controller diagram card, translated manual with added retrospective, official soundtrack, double-sided poster, enamel pin, 3D helmet keychain, and commemorative metal coin.
Nintendo considering various factors for Switch 2 price, Switch 1 cost staying the same
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa recently weighed in on the price of Switch 2 – which as of now has not been announced – as well as the status of Switch 1.
During the Q&A session of the company’s financial results briefing, one investor brought up the current situation with inflation and exchange rates. Furukawa acknowledged that there’s been a big change here since Nintendo Switch 1 arrived in 2017 and noted that the company will “need to consider the affordable prices that customers expect from Nintendo products.”
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Nintendo president on the future of Switch 1 games
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During Nintendo’s financial results briefing Q&A this week, president Shuntaro Furukawa shared a few words about what to expect in the future with Switch 1 games.
While the company’s new console was announced last month and is coming later in the year, its current system won’t be abandoned immediately. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launched not too long ago and we know that at least a few other titles are in the works 2025. However, Nintendo Switch 2 will need its own games, which requires development resources.
Japan’s best-selling games of January 2025
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of January 2025.
Although we did see the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, it settles for second place. Super Mario Party Jamboree, which has been dominant since November, continues its run at the top.
F-Zero 99 version 1.5.6 update out now, patch notes
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F-Zero 99 just received its latest update with Nintendo starting distribution of version 1.5.6.
A number of past patches have included new content. While that isn’t the case here, a number of fixes have been implemented. Nintendo also highlights that it eliminated shortcuts that took advantage of a bug.
Below is a full overview of the update:
