Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 31, 2025
Posted on 1 month 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 31, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Shadow Labyrinth review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (also on Switch)
Release date: July 17, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall during the pitch meeting for Shadow Labyrinth. Of all the ways Bandai Namco could have commemorated the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man, the idea the company landed on was to release an exploration-driven action-platformer set on a sprawling sci-fi planet. Not only that, but Bandai Namco greenlit, developed, and released a game in which the player is accompanied by a dark (possibly evil?) take on Pac-Man named Puck, who devours the souls of slain enemies to help the player level up. It’s a bonkers concept for a spin-off, and one I knew I needed to experience for myself to fully understand.
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Arcade platformer Yosei Wars announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
June 3: Rawrlab Games is making Yosei Wars for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the studio announced today. A release window was not shared.
Yosei Wars is a 2D platformer inspired by the Game Boy era and arcade titles. In fact, it was originally designed as a homebrew release for Nintendo’s retro portable.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
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Donkey Kong Bananza’s ending explained
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Bananza has been out for a week now, and it’s been met with rave reviews across the board. If you’re playing through casually and not going for 100% completion, the game isn’t overly long – you can get through the main story in about 20 hours, so we’d imagine some of you have already rolled the credits. Donkey Kong Bananza contains plenty of interesting story elements, and today we’re analyzing how this could change the lore of the greater Mario franchise. Yes, we’re aware that it’s a Donkey Kong game and lore isn’t terribly important – but it’s still fun to speculate. Needless to say, there are major spoilers within, so you might want to bookmark this post and come back later if you haven’t beaten the game yet.
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No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files launch trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Going along with today’s launch, Spike Chunsoft sent out a launch trailer for No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files. This new detective adventure / puzzle game has come to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Learn more about the game in the following overview, thanks to Spike Chunsoft:
Rumor: SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments
While there’s been no official announcement, it’s claimed that SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide will be releasing on Nintendo Switch 2.
The game itself has yet to be revealed. However, we know that it exists as it was previously rated in Germany. Interestingly, Nintendo Switch 2 was not part of that original classification, but it would make sense for THQ Nordic to bring the new SpongeBob game over to Nintendo’s latest console.
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Wild Hearts S launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets fantasy hunter
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force just issued a launch trailer for Wild Hearts S. Starting today, Nintendo Switch 2 owners can play the fantasy hunter.
Here’s a helpful overview with more information about the game:
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Nintendo bringing back Switch Online: Playtest Program
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 19: The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program is getting a second run, it’s been announced.
Those with an active membership to the service’s Expansion Pack tier, are at least 18 years old, and reside in certain territories will be eligible to join. Sign-ups start on a first-come, first-served basis on July 21 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM in the UK / 5 PM in Europe. You’ll be able to register here, though it’s not guaranteed you’ll be selected – 40,000 participants will be chosen.
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Environmental cleaning sim Clean Up Earth heading to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Magic Pockets today announced Clean Up Earth, which is planned for Nintendo Switch 2. The project is targeting a 2026 debut.
Clean Up Earth is a first-person environmental cleaning sim that can be played alone or with friends. In it, players use a high-tech vacuum cleaner to restore nature’s beauty by clearing trash.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
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Famitsu software sales (7/14/25 – 7/20/25) – Top 30
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 130,537 / 1,495,609
2. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 127,905 / NEW
3. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 9,081 / 149,279
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,152 / 6,381,356
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 6,664 / 8,172,980
6. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 5,885 / 1,349,665
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,385 / 3,939,274
8. [NS2] Tamagotchi Plaza – 4,220 / 40,915
9. [NSW] Patapon 1 + 2 Replay – 3,248 / 12,119
10. [NSW] Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact – 3,174 / NEW
