Nintendo says it may monitor and record chat sessions in updated privacy policy
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its privacy, and it includes a note that it “may collect, monitor and record audio and video of your chat sessions with other users to provide a safe and secure environment for certain of our services”.
This news comes ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, which includes the GameShare feature and ability to communicate with friends. Nintendo previously confirmed that the functionality includes a report feature.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter gets an official release date
Posted on 2 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
GungHo and Falcom have announced that Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter has locked in a release date of September 19, 2025. Alongside the release date, more of the Japanese voice cast was detailed in this week’s Famitsu magazine.
The turn-based RPG was originally announced in a 2024 as The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, and is a remake of 2004’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. This will mark the game’s first appearance on a Nintendo console and will include fully voice-acted cutscenes in English and Japanese, various changes to the gameplay, and a fully 3D art style.
Minecraft 1.21.80 update out now, patch notes – Flat World presets, Filter Profanity toggle, more
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest update for Minecraft is here with version 1.21.80.
Flat World presets are the main new thing, including Classic Flat, Water World, and more. A Filter Profanity toggle is also now available on Nintendo Switch.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Famitsu review scores – May 7, 2025
Posted on 2 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
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Red Death, Null Drifter, Project Starship X getting combined Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Red Art Games today announced Bullet Hell Collection: Volume 2, which is a physical release for Red Death, Null Drifter, and Project Starship X. It will be available on November 7, 2025.
Red Death, Null Drifter, and Project Starship X will all be available on a single cartridge. This marks the first time they’ve been made available physically.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons to receive Jeff and Abore as free DLC [update: out today]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 17: Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons just announced that Jeff and Abore are coming to the game via DLC. Both will be entirely free.
As of now we’re waiting to hear on all of the details. However, Jeff and Abore will be added to Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons as part of an April content update.
Here’s a bit of information about the two characters:
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered getting Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 2 months ago by Carlos in News, Switch | 0 comments
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered is getting a physical edition from Limited Run Games, with pre-orders starting on May 13th.
Two editions will be available: standard and a collector’s edition. The collector’s edition includes the Iconic Trapezoid Box, a selected soundtrack, Obscura Painting, lithographs, Lara Croft’s pistols, a metal keychain, Amulet of Horus & Iris enamel pins, in addition to the base game.
You can check out an overview of the collection below.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game Nintendo Switch physical release confirmed
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
iam8bit, Weta Workshop, and Private Division today revealed plans for a physical release of Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game on Nintendo Switch. Boxed versions will be available starting on July 29, 2025.
The retail release and iam8bit Exclusive Edition includes the game on a cartridge and a 20” x 16” fold-out map of Bywater, allowing fans to admire the charming surroundings and lush countryside. The iam8bit Exclusive Edition adds an idyllic and exclusive book cover O-sleeve. Those who pre-order will receive an official game soundtrack download code.
List of games for Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection revealed
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, Atari and Limited Run Games revealed the list of games included in Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch.
The package includes the following:
Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong Country 3, Yoshi’s Story icons
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Not one, but two classic games now have icons on Nintendo Switch Online with Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble and Yoshi’s Story.
Both of these are “play to unlock” promotions. That means you’ll need to start up each title on Nintendo Switch Online in order for them to be made available. Even if you play for just a second, that counts. Note that Yoshi’s Story requires an Expansion Pack tier subscription.
