January 8: Here we go once again with yet another Nintendo Switch 2 update, this time involving GameStop. This is the first time that a major retailer has now entered the ring.
Reddit user Opposite-Chemistry96 shared an image today showing that accessory SKUs are now listed in GameStop’s internal system. 256GB and 512GB versions are popping up for microSD Express Cards. Other peripherals include a Joy-Con charger grip, gaming cases, and temper glass. No release date is listed.
Nintendo is working with LEGO on yet another product, and it’s just been revealed that a Game Boy product is on the way. It will be available in October 2025.
Most of the offerings between Nintendo and LEGO have focused on particular game series like Super Mario and Animal Crossing. However, the two sides did team up previously on a hardware edition. Back in 2020, the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System was announced and released later that year. You can read about it here.
Bandai Namco is continuing on with character trailers for Tales of Graces f Remastered, and the latest one is for Pascal.
Pascal, an intelligent engineer, is a descendent of the Amarcian, a group of people that are technologically advanced. She joins Asbel’s crew after taking interest in Sophie.
A new round of gameplay / footage has been released for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
Various clips were posted today on the title’s official Japanese website. We’ve rounded everything up into a single handy video.
The DLC collaborations for PowerWash Simulator continue, and we now know that Wallace & Gromit will be entering the game.
Actual specifics have yet to be shared at this time. Square Enix and FuturLab tease that players will “be taking a trip down to 62 West Wallaby Street in our Wallace & Gromit Special Pack.” Further information will follow at a later date.
Here’s a teaser trailer:
Starting today, Fairy Tail 2 players can access all new paid DLC with the scenario “Fairy Tail Hot Springs”.
The DLC features new content such as special outfit sets and a fun new hot springs area to explore. In this comedic scenario, players follow members of the guild as they compete for the secret hot springs while experiencing team battles between playable characters.
Nintendo just released a brand new Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition trailer dubbed “The Year is 2054”.
Additionally, Nintendo has revealed that those who purchase the digital version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition before April 6 will receive the in-game Exploration Support Pack. The same bonus is available to those who pick it up physically or digitally at GameStop.
The Exploration Support Pack contains the following bonus items:
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 9, 2025. The latest releases include Freedom Wars Remastered and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Today, it was announced that Robobeat is reaching new platforms, including Nintendo Switch. The port will be ready to go on January 30, 2025.
Robobeat is a roguelite rhythm shooter. When it comes to Nintendo Switch, it’ll include the newly added Infinite Locker feature and the powerful Nexus weapon, which were introduced on PC last month. Players can experience 38 songs from the original soundtrack, along with three special bonus cassettes featuring tracks from the soundtracks of BPM: Bullets Per Minute, Dusk, and Ultrakill.
