Sonic Mania 2 never came to be, but a first look at the prototype has now been revealed with new images.
Director Christian Whitehead posted a few shots on social media. These images were shared in celebration of the game’s eighth anniversary.
VGP – or VideoGamesPlus – has started to make more noise in the video game space over the past few years. While the Canadian retailer has been selling games for awhile, it’s also now become known for restocks of physical releases on Switch. Titles that were generally sold out elsewhere or are hard to come by have been returning at VGP on a regular basis.
Going forward, we’ll be using this post to keep track of Switch physical release reprint / restock updates at VGP. Note that while the retailer is based in Canada, shipping is available in various regions including the United States and the UK. Also, keep in mind that some restocks sell out quickly so you may want to make a move sooner rather than later if you’re interested in a particular game.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known as PETA, is now taking issue with Mario Kart World and specifically the Cow character.
Cow is playable for the first time in series history. With that new popularity and overall interest in the game, it’s caught the attention of PETA. The organization is requesting for the nose ring to be removed.
PETA says that in the real world, these rings “are used by the meat and dairy industries to exploit, control, and even drag animals to their deaths.” The letter further goes on to talk about issues with the piercing.
PETA’s full letter to Nintendo about Mario Kart World’s Cow is as follows:
The 2025 Pokemon World Championships are now underway, and to celebrate, a special Mystery Gift code distribution has started for Ceribelli’s Farigiraf.
Ceribelli was the winner of last year’s event. With the Farigiraf featured in this distribution, it comes in at level 50 and is of the Water Tera Type. The creature’s lineup of moves include Psychic Noise, Foul Play, Helping Hand, and Trick Room with the Armor Tail ability and Electric Seed as a held item.
Here’s you can claim the new distribution for both games:
Following the release of Drag x Drive, fans are diving into the game’s credits, which includes Hisashi Nogami – who previously worked on Animal Crossing and Splatoon.
Drag x Drive is one of Nintendo’s smaller teams in recent years. Looking at the core development team, it looks like there were just twenty people involved.
The full lineup is as follows:
Today, Zugalu Entertainment announced that it’s planning Tempered Hue for Nintendo Switch 2. The game is targeting a Q3 2026 launch.
Tempered Hue is all about about running a blacksmith shop. There’s crafting, material gathering in caverns, selling items, and more.
Additional information is available in the following overview:
If you’re planning on picking up Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, you should keep in mind that split-screen co-op won’t be included. On the bright side, there is support for cross-play.
Split-screen co-op will be available on other consoles. However, it won’t be offered on Nintendo’s system, according to a support page. Specifics aren’t provided as to why that is.
A note in the FAQ states the following regarding split-screen co-op for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2:
Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection now has a release date, and it’s less than a month away. Atari announced today that the package hits Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2025 digitally.
Remember that Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection includes four main games. You’ll get Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, Bubsy 2, Bubsy In: Fractured Furry Tales, and Bubsy 3D. The first two have multiple console versions.
Burnhouse Lane, No Son of Mine, and Dagon: Complete Edition are coming physically to Nintendo Switch as part of a new bundle. GS2 Games is working with Feardemic on the new package.
All three titles will be included on one cartridge. Dagan: Complete Edition includes a new DLC pack.
Below are overviews for the different games:
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered has received a surprise version 1.0.3 update on Nintendo Switch.
Along with a bit of new content, improvements and fixes are included. In addition to the Golden Pistols, a couple of new outfits have been added as bonuses for beating Angel of Darkness and Chronicles. There are also visual and graphical improvements, localization updates, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
