[Let’s Talk] August 2025 Indie World Showcase reactions
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Yet another Nintendo presentation happened this week with the August 2025 Indie World Showcase. Across fifteen or so minutes, a ton of different titles were highlighted for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
One of the big announcements was UFO 50 for Nintendo Switch, which launched that same day. Mina the Hollower, Neverway, OPUS: Prism Peak, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, and Content Warning were just a few of the titles shown. We have a rundown of everything that was included here.
Did you want this week’s Indie World Showcase? Do you have a personal highlight? Let us know in the comments.
ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 7 and 8 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced [update: pre-orders]
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August 7: Two more physical NeoGeo Nintendo Switch collections have been announced with ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 7 and 8. Both packages are heading to Japan on November 6, 2025.
The full lineups in both collections are as follows:
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List of all Switch demos
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Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Gradius Origins launch trailer
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Konami has gone live with a launch trailer for Gradius Origins. The package, which contains six games with a total of 17 versions from the series, has now made it to Nintendo Switch.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
More: Gradius Origins, Konami
Operation Night Strikers launch trailer
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Following this week’s release, we’ve got a launch trailer for Operation Night Strikers. The package includes four 80s titles in one package, plus other features like the ability to upload play data.
A full rundown of what’s included can be found in the following overview:
More: Clear River Games, M2, Operation Night Strikers, Taito
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes – full list
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Following the launch of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes, we’ve put a post together with all available Gift Codes.
Level-5 is expected to share new codes in the days and months to come. Each one should provide its own set of items for players to get their hands on. If you’re looking for a complete list, we’ve got you covered.
The House of the Dead 2: Remake launch trailer
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Video: Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac graphics comparison – original vs. remake [update: comparison trailer]
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July 31: A new graphics comparison video has come in for the newly-revealed Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Bandai Namco is cooking up a remake of the 3D platformer that first launched over two decades ago. The updated graphics serve as the biggest appeal here, as we see various differences with character models, lighting, and more. Pac-Man World 2 follows the remake of the original Pac-Man World Re-Pac that we saw on Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Here’s the full Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac graphics comparison video:
WitchSpring R reveals free DLC The Follower’s Fall [update: release date]
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June 26: Free DLC is bound for WitchSpring R in the form of The Follower’s Fall. Existing owner will be able to access it for free via an update in August.
The DLC, which features a few short stories, contains “post-ending stories of the main characters, tales of new warlords, and a new storyline centered on a mysterious follower”. Both Japanese and Korean voiceovers will be available.
Below is a trailer for the DLC:
More: DLC, WitchSpring R
Famitsu software sales (7/28/25 – 8/3/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – 54,491 / NEW
2. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 51,544 / 1,445,628
3. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 25,199 / 207,055
4. [NSW] Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda – 16,200 / NEW
5. [PS5] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – 12,351 / NEW
6. [NS2] Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – 10,250 / 28,419
7. [NSW] Castlevania Advance Collection – 9,101 / NEW
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,932 / 3,955,307
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,027 / 6,398,596
10. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 5,574 / 161,597
