A report that went under the radar seems to indicate that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was originally planned to be a sequel to A Link to the Past.
Prior to the launch of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, some fans have pointed out that the game’s map was very reminiscent of the map from A Link to the Past. It turns out there’s apparently a reason for that. Before Nintendo and Grezzo settled on things like the Echoes and having Zelda take the starring role, the game was imagined as a sequel to the SNES classic. That changed once the project entered full development.
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.
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2025 are now available.
Once again, Super Mario Party Jamboree is at the top and nothing is likely to overthrow it anytime soon. But one game that’s been making a run is Nintendo Switch Sports, which lands at #2 this time around thanks to a sale.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2025:
A number of publisher sales have been running on the Nintendo eShop for the holidays, and there’s one we’d mention from Warner Bros. as it features the lowest prices ever for the Batman: Arkham games, LEGO Worlds, and more. While the trilogy’s price was previously slashed, this is actually the first time that you’ll find discounts for the individual Arkham titles.
Here’s the full lineup:
Akrew is planning its upcoming project Galactic Getaway for Switch, the developer has announced. A release window has not been confirmed currently.
Galactic Getaway is a space adventure game with multiplayer support. Aside from exploration, players will be able to get involved with mini-games, character customization, and more.
With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate turning seven years old not too long ago, we’ve reached this sort of impasse within the series. Many are wondering where it’s headed next and how could it possibly be surpassed – especially given that Ultimate will be playable on Nintendo’s new hardware via backwards compatibility. We think the most likely solution is a new Smash game with fewer characters and stages, but with reworks and new moves provided to its veterans. One aspect of each fighter that could use a refresh are their Final Smashes. These powerful and cinematic moves are the cornerstone of each fighter’s moveset – in casual play, that is. But to this day, some fighters’ Final Smashes are outdated or no longer accurately represent them. We’ve come up with five particular characters who need new Final Smashes in the next Smash, as well as ideas for what those new attacks might look like.
As part of the latest Hamster live stream, we have gameplay for Arcade Archives Castle of Dragon. The company just released this one on Nintendo Switch during the week.
Everything you need to know about the classic title can be found in the following overview:
Atomic Owl, which was previously confirmed for Nintendo Switch, has a release date. Monster Theater says it’s planned for July 15, 2025.
It was close to a year ago that the neo-roguelite platformer was announced for Nintendo Switch. The project previously earned funding via Kickstarter.
Snap Finger Click intends to release Awkward 2 on Nintendo Switch, the company has confirmed. As of now launch timing hasn’t been confirmed.
Back in 2018, the original Awkward landed on Nintendo Switch. The party title is now getting a sequel in which players participate in a “monstrous gameshow” as part of the social deduction game.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
Today, Ratalaika Games announced Super Onion Boy+ as its first Nintendo Switch title for 2025. It will be available on January 10, 2025.
Super Onion Boy+ is a 2D platformer made by PowerSlash Studios. Players will go on a journey to rescue a princess who was taken by a terrible monster.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
