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.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 27, 2025 – another session for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 27, 2025.
Just like last week, there’s only one session that’s been added to the docket officially. This will impact both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of July 27, 2025:
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 27, 2025 – LEGO Game Boy, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Collector’s Edition, more
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Toxic Crusaders release date confirmed for Nintendo Switch, new trailer
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Thanks to Retroware, we now have the final release date Toxic Crusaders. It’ll be out for Nintendo Switch on December 4, 2025.
Toxic Crusaders, a side-scrolling beat ’em up game was announced for Nintendo Switch in March 2023. Originally it was planned to launch that year.
Those that missed our previous coverage can read the following overview:
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny gets Nintendo Switch release date, opening cinematic and extended trailer [update: collector’s edition pre-orders]
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July 21: GameMill provided a big update on Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny as we not only have the release date, but also the opening cinematic with an extended gameplay trailer.
The game launches for Nintendo Switch on September 30, 2025. Those interested in it will be able to pick it up physically or digitally. Last we heard, the title was on track for this fall.
Learn more about the game in the following overview:
[Let’s Talk] Pokemon Presents July 2025 recap reactions
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If you tuned in to this week’s Pokemon Presents event, we have a simply question – what did you think of it?
The presentation again gave Pokemon fans all of the latest news, updates, and announcements. One of the more notable segments was for Pokemon Friends, a puzzle game that was revealed and released on the same day. We also saw a new look at Pokemon Champions, which is slated for 2026. And we saw the latest footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including a first look at Mega Dragonite. You can find a handy recap of everything shown here.
Let us know what you thought of the July 2025 Pokemon Presents in the comments below.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A pre-order bonuses revealed
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Most Pokemon games tend to have pre-order bonuses, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A is no stranger to that. Retailers are now starting to come forward with different items that it’ll have on hand, and we’ll be rounding up everything in this post.
As a reminder, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the second “Legends” game following Arceus. This time around, we’re visiting the main setting of Pokemon X and Y, which is Lumiose City. Players can choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as their first partner Pokemon and head off on a journey in which they’ll visit all manner of sights in the streets arrayed around Prism Tower, including shops, restaurants, and places called wild zones. Mega Evolutions are also back and are introducing new transformations, including Mega Dragonite.
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Scott Pilgrim EX getting Nintendo Switch physical release, new gameplay video
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A physical release for Scott Pilgrim EX has been revealed, which is happening through Limited Run Games. In total fans have three options to choose from.
A standard version is planned alongside Deluxe Adventure and Ultimate Deluxe Adventure editions. Deluxe Edition contains the game with reversible cover featuring artwork by Crisppyboat, Deluxe Box with reversible cover art featuring artwork by Matias Begara, soundtrack, and tie-in comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The Ultimate Deluxe Adventure has all of the same items plus a goose replica box, hardcover art book / strategy guide, acrylic diorama with Scott and Ramona figures, and a pixelated commemorative coin.
