August 2025 Indie World Showcase live stream
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With the August 2025 Indie World Showcase beginning shortly, we have a dedicated post for the live stream. It’ll kick off at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
We’re including both the North American and Japanese broadcasts here. The English event will be about 15 minutes long, but Japan’s version is actually a bit longer at about 20 minutes.
Nintendo confirms Gamescom 2025 lineup – Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, more
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We now know which games Nintendo will be featuring at Gamescom 2025 booth, with some heavy hitters included.
From the Big N itself, it will showing both released games as well as new ones. Highlights include Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong Bananza icons
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July 16: It’s that time once again: a new Nintendo release comes with the latest set of icons on Switch Online, this time for Donkey Kong Bananza.
The first set is now available, lasting until July 23. Nintendo Switch Online members can spend their Platinum Points on various icons on a weekly basis. New icons will go up every Wednesday (Thursday for those in Europe) until August 13 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
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First look at Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch 2, mouse controls supported
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Apex Legends was only just announced for Nintendo Switch 2 last week, but it came out yesterday. We now have a first look with a bunch of footage.
Compared to the experience on Nintendo’s previous console, Apex Legends looks to be significantly improved on Switch 2 from a technical standpoint – which is to be expected. Other outlets should be taking a more in-depth look, but it runs at higher resolution with smoother performance.
Otherwise we have confirmation that mouse controls are supported with the Joy-Con 2. Gyro is included as well if you prefer that.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree 2.1.1 update out now, patch notes
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Heads up for Super Mario Party Jamboree players: a new version 2.1.1 update just went live. The patch can be downloaded on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
The update addresses a single issue. Last week, due to some sort of glitch, Nintendo temporarily disabled uploading new records to the online leaderboards. Thankfully, after just under a week, that has now been addressed.
Here’s the full notice from Nintendo:
Square Enix on why it’s making its first HD-2D action RPG with The Adventures of Elliot
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Square Enix has spoken about why it wanted to make its first HD-2D action RPG with The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.
The company kicked off the Nintendo Switch generation with Octopath Traveler, which is largely a traditional RPG. We started to see Square Enix explore other genres for HD-2D with Triangle Strategy, but the action RPG space is a new venture.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land trailer reveals Gear Mouth, Sign Mouth for Nintendo Switch 2
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Gear Mouth and Sign Mouth have been officially revealed as new Mouthful Modes for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land following a recent leak. A video was just posted with a first look.
Spring Mouth was previously showcased. By using it, players can bounce around and high jump to reach lofty platforms. They can also smash down to squash enemies or break objects and surfaces.
Nintendo announces August 2025 Indie World Showcase
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A new August 2025 Indie World Showcase is set to air later this week, Nintendo has announced. The presentation goes live this Thursday at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Indie World will cover upcoming titles planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The event should be about 15 minutes long.
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Now’s your chance to tell Nintendo how you feel about Switch 2 game-key cards [update: closed]
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August 4: If you haven’t been happy with the game-key card situation on Switch 2, now you have the opportunity to share your thoughts with Nintendo.
Fans have come across a new survey issued in the United States about physical and digital media. Participants can field various questions about purchasing preferences for physical and digital games, retail releases that have a code-in-box, and game-key cards.
Video: European eShop highlights – July 2025
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Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from July 2025. Some of the highlighted titles include Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Here’s the new video:
