The Limited Run Games LRG3 showcase is returning for a 2025 edition, albeit later than usual. Fans can tune in to the upcoming event on October 29.
In the past, LRG3 has typically been held around June. This would celebrate what would have been E3 season. But now the 2025 show is happening months later.
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of October 5, 2025.
We don’t see this very often these days, but there’s some downtime involving Nintendo Network IDs. That actually means that only Wii U and 3DS will be affected. As of now, nothing official has been announced for Nintendo Switch.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of October 5, 2025:
Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release.
This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s nothing really included. Rather than coming with all content, you’ll need to download the game first. After that you don’t need to connect online, but you need to insert the card each time you play.
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Bye Sweet Carole, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, Absolum, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 5, 2025 are now available.
The big news this time around is that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is your new #1. Previously, that honor went to Hades 2.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 5, 2025:
Following its arrival on Nintendo Switch this week, we’ve got the launch trailer for LEGO Party. The multiplayer party game – which you may be into if you’re a Mario Party fan – is out now.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
Nintendo shared new data this week revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for September 2025.
Over on Nintendo Switch 2, there are some new releases – but Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar manages to come on top. Hollow Knight: Silksong has been dominating elsewhere, though it settles for second here. Other new games include Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and Super Mario Galaxy on Nintendo Switch 1 (with pre-loads).
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch 2 and Switch eShops for September 2025 is as follows:
During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond revealed that there’ll be motorcycle gameplay with the Vi-O-La mechanic. Nintendo has since shared a few more details explaining how it all works.
We previously heard that Vi-O-La can be used to traverse and explore the environment. The Nintendo Direct footage also gave some idea as to how it’ll all work, but the latest information batch covers things in a bit more detail.
Here’s the full rundown of Vi-O-La in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:
A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in October, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Did you get your hands on the just-released Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2? How about other new games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.