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Switch update 19.0.0

The latest firmware update for Switch just went live as Nintendo has started distribution of version 19.0.0.

This marks another update that won’t bring much excitement to system owners. We get the same rundown from Nintendo that we’ve been used to seeing as of late, which is that the latest stability improvements have been made available.

Below are the official patch notes from Nintendo:

Nintendo is encouraging Switch owners to pre-order Mario & Luigi: Brothership at retail as a number of bonuses are planned depending on which store you go with. We’ve outlined items that have been announced so far and we’ll update this post if others come in.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership will probably be Nintendo’s last big release of 2024. It’s a notable game, especially given how we haven’t seen a brand new entry in the series in nearly a decade. This time around the brothers will journey through the world of Concordia on Shipshape Island. The turn-based action combat fans are accustomed to will be returning.

Here’s our pre-order roundup:

Bakeru physical west

Spike Chunsoft is preparing a physical release for Bakeru in the west, the company announced today. It’s due out on February 25, 2024 in both North America and Europe.

The physical release of Bakeru on Switch appears to be limited to a standard edition. As of now Spike Chunsoft hasn’t indicated there are plans for special editions.

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 5, 2024 is now available.

Just like last week, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is at #2 – so the game is holding on strong. EA Sports FC 25 is again at the top. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star was a new release, but it’s coming slow out of the gate having appeared all the way down at #39.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 5, 2024:

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Montezuma's Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition

Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition is now in development for Switch, Eastasiasoft announced today in partnership with developers Mission Critical Studios, Handcrafted Mystical Games, and Normal Distribution. The game launches in 2025.

Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition brings back the classic platforming adventure as a 2.5D remake with widescreen HD. Additionally, the game to 100 rooms, the total that was originally intended, but now the timeless classic has been updated.

Here’s some additional information about the game:

Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for September 2024.

After August didn’t have any Nintendo games in the top ten, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom does manage to appear. It’s at #10, and remember it was a late launch and no digital data is included. EA Sports FC 25 tops the chart and Hogwarts Legacy is hanging on.

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July 1: Nintendo recently filed a pair of lawsuits against individuals who the company believes facilitated piracy on Switch. Torrent Freak reported on the findings.

In the first lawsuit, Modded Hardware is accused of violating the DMCA by selling mod chips and MIG devices. Modded consoles with pirated games were apparently shipped as well. While Nintendo originally reached out to owner Ryan Daly with a lawsuit threat and it was agreed that unlawful activity would cease, Modded Hardware continued on. Daly eventually said he was looking for a new lawyer, but Nintendo wouldn’t wait any further and filed a proper lawsuit.


It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake remains on top and Atelier Yumia makes its first appearance. 

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 18 and September 24.

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos update 1.0.2

SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos received an update this week with the Switch version moving up to version 1.0.2.

Code Mystics implemented some requested improvements based on community feedback. Additionally, the team knocked out some bugs that were reported.

The full rundown of the update is as follows: 


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