UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025 – first Nintendo Switch 2 games are here, Mario Kart World at #1
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025 is now available.
With Nintendo Switch 2 finally launching, the first games for the system are now appearing. Mario Kart World takes the top spot immediately at #1. Other titles in the top ten include Cyberpunk 2077, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighter 6, and Bravely Default. A few other are scattered throughout as well.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025:
Limited Run planning Nintendo Switch 2 patches for its Carbon Engine Switch 1 games, new features planned
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On social media, Limited Run Games provided a report on its Nintendo Switch-based Carbon Engine titles running on Switch 2 through backwards compatibility.
Currently a few of these releases are experiencing issues on the new hardware. However, Limited Run has identified the issues, shared its findings with Nintendo, and is now readying patches. Additionally, some new features have been teased – but as of now we don’t have the details. We’re also unsure when the patches will be ready, but they’ll “roll out in the coming weeks”.
The full notice from Limited Run reads:
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Terrifier: The ARTcade Game getting Nintendo Switch demo, new trailer
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A demo for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game will be available on Nintendo Switch, according to SelectaPlay and Relevo.
The announcement technically states that the demo is out now. However, we don’t see a page on the Nintendo eShop for it currently. When the demo does go live – which should be soon – fans will be able to get a taste of the blood-soaked retro beat ’em up inspired by the arcade classics of the 80s and 90s.
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Nintendo Switch 2 improves one of Switch 1’s worst ports ever
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As fans continue to test out various Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2, it’s now come to light that WWE 2K18 – one of the previous system’s worst ports – is dramatically improved on the new console.
One of the biggest issues surrounding the game was performance. In just about every area, there were significant struggles. WWE 2K18 attempted to hit 30 frames per second on Nintendo Switch, but that just didn’t happen. Also, rather than skipping frames, the action itself would slow down. Needless to say, it wasn’t a good experience.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 8, 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition appears
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition appears for the first time. Also, following the launch of Mario Kart World, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is back on top.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 21 and May 27.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 8, 2025 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, NickToons & The Dice of Destiny, more
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Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition announced for Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is on the way to Nintendo Switch. Aspyr will be releasing it on the console.
Obsidian Entertainment originally made Neverwinter Nights 2 in 2006. It has not been released again – until now. The remaster includes all expansions, cross-play, and more.
A bunch of additional details can be found in the following overview:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launch trailer
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A very early Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launch trailer is here, which shows a collaboration with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Despite the game still being over a month out, we have the video now.
Here’s an overview of the game:
SEGA says Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are “fundamentally different”, talks Nintendo Switch 2
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Although Nintendo Switch 2 just received a big racer in the form of Mario Kart World, SEGA believes it can can coexist with its own upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
In a recent interview, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said these two titles “are going in different directions”. He brought up how Mario Kart World is featuring an open world. Iizuka ultimately feels “the design itself is fundamentally different.”
He told VGC in the interview:
Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 8, 2025 – Switch Online for Switch 2, Switch
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of June 8, 2025 is now available.
There’s just one session planned for Nintendo Switch Online, and interestingly, it’s one of the shortest windows we’ve ever seen. Still, this counts as the first “downtime” during the Nintendo Switch 2 era.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of June 8, 2025:
