With Nintendo Switch 2’s big presentation not too far from now, we’re on the verge of a brand-new console generation. And this one is confirmed to have backwards compatibility with existing Nintendo Switch games, which means there will be a huge library of games to play on the new system immediately – even if they’re not all new. We’d expect sales for standard Nintendo Switch software would start to fall off after a few years of the Switch 2 being out. This means it would be an absolutely perfect time to bring back the Nintendo Selects line, which we saw on 3DS and Wii U for several first-party titles.
Infinite Thread Games, which just took its new project Hidalgo to Kickstater, has received full funding and confirmed plans for a Nintendo Switch version.
The title went the crowdfunding route this week where it reached the €15,000 goal in its first day. Infinite Thread Games will now be able to move forward and move on with development. With an art style featuring cardboard dioramas and puppets, players will find a retelling of Don Quixote’s legendary exploits.
Following today’s Nintendo Direct presentation for March 2025, we’re publishing a dedicated post to roundup notable pre-orders. A number of new games were announced and are beginning to go up at retailers.
This post will be updated over the next couple of days with notable listings. On top of that, we’ll be putting everything into our weekly pre-order post on Sunday.
Below is the current roundup:
Minecraft has a new movie coming out is in exactly one week, and to promote the film, brand new DLC has been added to the game. All players can access it right now for free.
The new DLC has players going into an arcade to compete in elytra races, survive the night, and sneak into a woodland mansion. While it all can be experienced alone, you can have friends join in the fun as well. There’s also a leaderboard to keep things fresh.
Here’s more information about the new A Minecraft Movie DLC:
New details about Mega Evolutions planned for Pokemon Legends: Z-A have allegedly leaked.
Just recently, the full list of new Mega Evolutions for the game apparently came online. Following that, we have detailed descriptions about what these forms look like.
Best Buy Canada has announced that it will open pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, 2025.
Many have expected reservations to begin next week, but this is the first time a retailer has come forward with any sort of official information. Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will be held on April 2, and there’s a very strong chance that we’ll be getting the console’s release date during that presentation. Best Buy acknowledged the Nintendo Direct in its post, indicating that pre-orders will start sometime after the event concludes.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is in development for Nintendo Switch, NIS America and Falcom revealed today.
The RPG released in Japan and Asia last September with the subtitle Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria on PlayStation platforms and PC. Not only do we now know that the game is getting localized, but also that it’s getting a new Nintendo Switch version.
Solo developer KingStyle today shared plans to release Little Droid on Nintendo Switch. The game is due out on April 10, 2025.
Little Droid is a Metroidvania-style adventure game. Players will explore a richly detailed environment, obtain new weapons and abilities, and uncover secrets while pursuing the source of a mysterious signal. When the game comes to Nintendo Switch, it’ll feature refined visuals and an optional easier difficulty mode.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Digital Foundry went live with a new technical analysis going over Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, which covers things like frame rate and resolution. We also get to hear more about the changes and technical improvements Monolith Soft made to the game compared to the Wii U original.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
Today, publisher Team17 and FusionPlay announced that they’re putting Nice Day for Fishing on Nintendo Switch. The release date will be revealed soon.
Nice Day for Fishing is a pixel adventure RPG. Adventure fans will be able to roam the lands as Baelin as they look to become the hero of Honeywood.
If you’re interested in learning more, read the following overview:
