Shin Megami Tensei V / Vengeance sales surpass 1.6 million copies [update: 2 million]
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2024: Atlus just provided a sales update on the combined sales of Shin Megami Tensei V and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Between the two versions, the RPG has sold over 1.6 million copies worldwide.
Shin Megami Tensei V originally released only for Switch in November 2021. By April of 2022, Atlus announced that total sales had surpassed 1.6 million copies.
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Tetris 99 announces 48th Maximus Cup with Donkey Kong Bananza theme
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Nintendo is preparing a 48th Maximus Cup which can provide players with a new Donkey Kong Bananza theme, it’s been announced.
This is actually the first promotion of the Nintendo Switch 2 era. However, the rules are the same as usual. You’ll just need to reach 100 points (higher placement in matches gives more points) in order to unlock the Donkey Kong Bananza theme in Tetris 99. It will have background art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on the title. This goes without saying, but you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership in order to play.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.3.0 out now, patch notes
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System updates are still going out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and now version 20.3.0 is live. This firmware is rolling out for both systems now.
Keeping in line with most updates, more stability improvements have been implemented. At least at the moment, that’s all Nintendo is saying.
The official notice can be found below.
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Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls
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As a surprise out of nowhere, Nintendo has just released Mario Paint on Switch Online.
A big feature is that mouse support is included. You can either use the Joy-Con 2 or a compatible USB mouse. Now that Switch 2 has launched, Nintendo may have felt this was a fitting time to have it ready. A subscription to the Expansion Pack tier is not required, so all Nintendo Switch Online members can access it.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 getting Infinity Castle Arc Character Pass, Muzan Kibutsuji
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SEGA and Aniplex are back with more news for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 with details about what’s happening after launch.
First, an “Infinity Castle Arc Character Pass” will be arriving after release. We also know that series antagonist Muzan Kibutsuji will be available as a playable character in VS Mode via a free update. Specifics about timing will follow later.
Shantae Advance reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
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As we get closer to the summer launch of Shantae Advance, the game’s physical release has now been revealed. Limited Run Games is in charge of production.
There are plans to sell a standard version, Classic Edition, and Revolutionary Edition. The Classic Edition offers the game, deluxe holofoil box, soundtrack, and steelbook. The Revolutionary Edition has all of these items as well as six art prints, 50 trading cards, pixel art light, Squid Baron plush, metal retro cart keychain, and individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Here’s an official overview of the game for those that need a refresher:
Cattle Country “Beneath and Beyond” update out now, patch notes
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A big “Beneath and Beyond” update has just landed in Cattle Country, Playtonic Friends and Castle Pixel’s frontier life sim.
The update includes an expanded mining system, allowing players to delve deeper into the land they call home. Users can unearth rare minerals, uncover hidden mining objects like torches, ladders and dynamite, and maybe even stumble upon a few long-lost bandit treasures. There are also quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Below is the full rundown:
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High school RPG Varlet announced for Nintendo Switch [update: second trailer]
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April 23: FuRyu has just announced Varlet, a high school RPG slated to hit Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2025.
Varlet takes place in Kousei Academy, the first school to implement a social networking system known as Johari. But Johari has been causing users to disappear, and replacing them with monsters.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 26, 2025 – Mario Kart World overtakes Donkey Kong Bananza
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 26, 2025 is now available.
After it was first last week, Donkey Kong Bananza settles for second. That’s because Mario Kart World has reclaimed the lead to take the top spot. Otherwise, thanks to the new version of Super Mario Party Jamboree, that game climbs up to #4 from #24.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending July 26, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 27, 2025 – Kirby Air Riders enters the top five
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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. This week, Kirby Air Riders is now in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 9 and July 15.
