Pokemon Presents announced for July 2025 [update: runtime]
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May 28:A new Pokemon Presents is taking place on July 22, 2025, it’s just been announced. Information about specific timing of the presentation will follow later.
The Pokemon Company did not say what will be included in the Pokemon Presents event. However, expect Pokemon Legends: Z-A to be a big focus – the game just received an October release date. We’ll also likely get updates about ongoing titles such as Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket.
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UK software sales chart for the week ending July 19, 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza leads the way in first week
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 19, 2025 is now available.
The biggest new release was Donkey Kong Bananza, which managed to come out on top in its first week. That’s a good start, but we have more insight and a couple of comparisons.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2025 – huge debut for Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of June 2025.
June was Nintendo Switch 2 launch month, and Mario Kart World was a massive success. The game sold close to 1.2 million copies at retail. Tamagotchi Plaza also did pretty well, selling over 100,000 copies on both Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of June 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 20, 2025 – Splatoon Raiders makes the list for the first time
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Splatoon Raiders – as well as the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 2 and July 8.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – July 20, 2025 – Hello Kitty Island Adventure Gift Box and more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 20, 2025 – Switch 2 and Switch downtime
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 20, 2025.
Things have slowed down, but there is still one session lined up for this week. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be impacted with Switch Online.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of July 20, 2025:
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Here’s what we could see from a July 2025 Nintendo Direct
Posted on 1 week ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over some potential announcements we could see in a July 2025 Nintendo Direct.
You know the drill by now – it’s that time of the year again. To some extent, Nintendo Direct rumors are always swirling about in one form or another. If we reported on every single “there’s a Direct this week” rumor that comes up, we’d probably be posting multiple times per month. In fact, generally speaking, the only time we report on Nintendo Direct rumors is when NateTheHate (who correctly predicted the Switch 2’s reveal date) mentions that one is coming soon.
If you haven’t heard already, there’s supposedly a Nintendo Direct in development for later this month. The most likely days for this presentation would be July 23, July 24, July 30, or July 31 – but at the time of writing, we don’t know which one it is yet or if the Direct is happening at all. Either way, we’re due for one soon.
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[Let’s Talk] Donkey Kong Bananza impressions
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza was one of the biggest announcements for Nintendo Switch 2 when the console saw its full reveal earlier this year, and this week, it finally launched. With that in mind, we want to know how you’re feeling about it so far if you’ve picked the game up.
Are you playing through Donkey Kong Bananza right now? If so, what are your initial thoughts? Let us know in the comments.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 24, 2025
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of July 24, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack, No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files, and Wild Hearts S.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo has fixed over 20 games with Switch 2 backwards compatibility issues
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
As work continues on backwards compatibility improvements for Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2, over twenty games have now been fixed.
There are some heavy hitters on the list, including Crypt of the NecroDancer, Harvestella, Portal 2, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and even Nintendo’s own Endless Ocean Luminous. Previously, these titles had issues on the new console. But after installing the latest system update that went out this week, things should work as intended.
The full list of July 2025 Nintendo Switch 1 games fixed on Switch 2 for backwards compatibility is as follows:
