ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced [update: pre-orders]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
May 7: Today, Hamster shared the news that it’s releasing ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 5 and 6 on Nintendo Switch with a new physical release for retail in Japan. It’s due out on August 7, 2025.
Below is the lineup for each package:
More: Hamster
Nintendo says it could brick Switch systems if users “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games in updated agreement
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following an update to the Nintendo Account User Agreement, the company has warned that it may brick Switch systems by those who “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with” their games.
This particular agreement needs to be agreed upon before you can access Nintendo’s various services. These include the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Switch Online, and games purchased digitally. Basically, unless you’re strictly physical on everything, the agreement is something that you’ll need to sign off on.
Here’s how the agreement looked previously, which was in effect since April 2021:
Gex Trilogy reveals release date, Nintendo Switch physical release, new trailer
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
It was only a matter of time until a physical release was confirmed for Gex Trilogy given Limited Run Games’ involvement, and today, the company shared full details plus a release date. The game will launch on June 16, 2025 with boxed versions to follow later in the year.
A standard version, Classic Edition, and Tail Time Edition are planned. The Classic Edition includes the game, retro box, steelbook, soundtrack selection, and 12” x 16” double-sided poster. The Tail Time Edition also includes the game, special box with art by Yoshitaka Amano, retro box, full soundtracks for all games, steelbook, 12” x 16” double-sided poster. 36” inflatable Gex doll, 7” Gex statue, remote pin, and trading cards.
Below is an overview of the game:
More: Gex Trilogy, Limited Run Games, Square Enix
Bustafellows Season 2 receives official release date in the west, new trailer
Posted on 1 week ago by Cristopher in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Bustafellows Season 2 will be launching for Nintendo Switch on July 17th, 2025 in the west. The first run of physical editions are to include an exclusive character booklet with concept art.
Bustafellows is a romance mystery visual novel series, with the original Bustafellows releasing on Switch in 2021. Bustafellows Season 2 had already released in Japan in 2023, and was confirmed for a western Switch release last year.
Here’s an overview of the game:
More: Bustafellows, Extend, PQube
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, lost Shantae GBA game, finally releasing in 2024 [update: Summer 2025 release window confirmed]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
July 12: WayForward has revealed that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a game that was originally in development during the Game Boy Advance era, is finally seeing an official launch. It will be available on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge in early 2024, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Now, however, the once-canceled title will be completed. Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience. There’ll be multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack from Maddie Lim, plus a four-player battle mode.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Nintendo Switch physical release in the works
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We previously saw Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles on Nintendo Switch as a digital release, but now a physical edition is on the way. This comes courtesy of Super Rare Games.
The company will be offering a total of 3,000 standard copies. Each unit comes with the game on a cartridge, reversible cover, full-color manual, sticker, and trading cards.
Fading Afternoon Uncensored Edition heading to Nintendo Switch with physical release [update: release date]
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
April 9: Fading Afternoon debuted digitally on Nintendo Switch last year, but physical publisher and distributor Tesura Games has now announced a new Uncensored Edition. It will be available later in 2025.
Fading Afternoon Uncensored Edition will include explicit scenes, gambling, blood, and events that were missing in the original version. The physical release also includes a comic booklet.
Here’s some additional information:
Nintendo release schedule – May 2025 – first Switch 2 games included
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has come through with the latest update on its release schedule, which is shared for May 2025 via its financial results documents.
A few Nintendo Switch games are here – notably ones revealed at the end of March – but we also see first titles for Switch 2. That means Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more are present.
The full schedule for May 2025 is as follows:
More: top
Nintendo million sellers – May 2025 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD makes the list, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Stemming from Nintendo’s latest financial results, we have the latest update on million sellers for Switch.
We do have a new addition this time with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD appearing. Since launch, the title has sold 1.27 million copies worldwide.
Below is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Nintendo Switch for May 2025:
Nintendo financial results – May 2025 – Switch at 152.12 million units, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We now have Nintendo’s financial results for May 2025, which covers the full fiscal year. The latest information is now available regarding Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales, the company’s overall performance, and more.
Below are the full highlights:
