A quick and complete history of Mario Kart ahead of Mario Kart World
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, DS, Features, GameCube, GBA, Switch, Switch 2, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
After over ten long years, the future of Mario Kart is finally here. Indeed, the gap between Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart World has been the longest in the franchise’s history. Sure, we received Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour, and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, but none of these were intended to be the next big Mario Kart game. Mario Kart World is exactly that, and with a new era for the series soon beginning, we figured it’s a great time to look at the development history of the Mario Kart franchise as a whole. There’s an absolutely huge amount of information here, so we’ll be telling the condensed version of Mario Kart’s history.
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Amber Isle Nintendo Switch physical release happening, pre-orders open
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following its initial launch, Amber Isle has been revealed for physical release on Nintendo Switch. Listings are now surfacing on retailer sites and pre-orders are open with a tentative release date of July 3, 2025.
Amber Isle has already been available digitally. After it was delayed, Team17 published the game on the Nintendo eShop back in February.
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Starlight Legacy review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 months ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: May 28, 2025
Developer: Eastasiasoft / Decafesoft
Publisher: Eastasiasoft
The Nintendo Switch is the ultimate RPG console. Over the last eight years, the console’s RPG library has grown from humble beginnings to play host to countless modern, classic, and retro-inspired indie titles. Some are juggernauts, others are useless schlop, and a select few fly under the radar as true hidden gems. As Nintendo Switch’s lifecycle winds to a close, this steady stream of RPGs marches on – now with nonlinear 16-bit adventure Starlight Legacy.
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Famitsu software sales (5/19/25 – 5/25/25) – Top 30
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 82,968 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered – 26,130 / NEW
3. [PS5] Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 10,730 / NEW
4. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,911 / 3,895,674
5. [NSW] Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana – 5,596 / NEW
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 4,522 / 1,590,124
7. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 4,511 / 1,304,912
8. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 4,127 / 6,332,032
9. [PS5] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 4,098 / 19,337
10. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,051 / 8,132,631
Infinite Alliance, a crossover RPG, announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Electric Airship, along with Critical Games, today unveiled Infinite Alliance for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game launches in 2026 as a free title.
Infinite Alliance is a crossover turn-based RPG. Characters from a variety of games will be featured with Chained Echoes, Jack Move, and much more represented in the final product.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch Parental Controls 2.0.0 update out now, includes Switch 2 support
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
Another Nintendo app has just gone live with an update, and this time it’s the one for parental controls with version 2.0.0.
Nintendo Switch 2 is just a few days away now, so it comes as no surprise that the patch now supports the new console. Also as part of this, GameChat settings have been added in.
The full patch notes from Nintendo are as follows:
Iron Meat adding Arcade, Boss Rush, and Mutation modes plus more
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Iron Meat has announced a new update, which is highlighted by Arcade, Boss Rush, and Mutation modes. Nintendo Switch should be getting the patch soon.
Arcade, Boss Rush, and Mutation change up how players can experience the meat-and-metal run-and-gun shooter. That’s not the only new content though, as two new weapons and the new wall-crawing zombies have been added as well.
Here’s the full rundown of the update:
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Bendy and the Dark Revival confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Announced today, Bendy and the Dark Revival will be heading to Nintendo Switch. A physical release is happening with Silver Lining Interactive starting distribution on September 26, 2026.
Bendy and the Dark Revival is another entry in the survival horror series. This time around, you’ll play as Audrey, an animator trapped in a warped, ink-soaked version of her studio.
Full details can be found in the following overview:
Famitsu sales (5/19/25 – 5/25/25) – first week sales revealed for Fantasy Life i
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Absolum to receive Nintendo Switch physical release
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Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks today announced a physical release for Absolum on Nintendo Switch. Boxed versions will be available alongside the digital launch later in 2025.
Absolum will be sold standalone in addition to a Signature Edition. The latter includes the following goodies housed in a special box:
