Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes
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Nintendo has just started distribution of a new update for Donkey Kong Bananza, which is version 3.0.0.
There are a couple of main additions. First, Thai is supported as an additional language. Also, “Camera’s automatic tracking” is now in the options.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended
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Nintendo is officially ending production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle – at least in the United States.
That news comes from an internal GameStop memo. In it, the retailer states: “This bundle SKU has now reached end of lifecycle, and additional units will no longer be produced. Future replenishment of Nintendo Switch 2 will be the base console.”
Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected
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Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025.
Just like last week, only one session has been announced for now. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be affected with some downtime for Virtual Game Cards, though not for very long.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025:
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025.
The month had some big releases, including Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Kirby Air Riders. The former sold nearly 300,000 copies while the latter debuted at close to 250,000 units sold at retail.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Fairy Tail: Dungeons, more
Posted on 19 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Fairy Tail: Dungeons, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – December 21, 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 still winning
Posted on 20 hours ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of December 21, 2025 are now available.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been leading on the system since launch, and it’s still able to hold off Pokemon for the top spot. Elsewhere, Divinity: Original Sin 2 appears in the top ten following its release.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of December 21, 2025:
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Star Wars: Republic Commando and other Switch 1 games fixed on Nintendo Switch 2
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We’ve been seeing more frequent Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2 as of late, and another batch went live this week.
Star Wars: Republic Commando is the highlight this time around. Following an update, it should be fully functional on Nintendo Switch 2. The same goes for a couple other games – Pocket League Story and Mega Mall Story 2 are now fixed.
EDGE #419 review scores – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, more
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The latest EDGE review scores for issue #419 (February 2026 issue) have now been released. A number of Nintendo-related games are covered, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Pragmata gets first Nintendo Switch 2 screenshots
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We have a first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pragmata. A listing for the game has appeared on the Nintendo eShop, which includes several screenshots.
Capcom slipped in the news that it’s working on a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pragmata last week. A new trailer debuted at The Game Awards, and at the very end, the company highlighted the fact that it’ll launch for the console alongside all other supported platforms.
