Heads up for Capcom fans – there’s currently a fairly notable sale running on the Nintendo Switch eShop, including the lowest prices ever for Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and 2. Both are now at 75 percent off. A ton of other games are also on sale for various franchises.
The full rundown is as follows:
This month’s issue of EDGE is starting to make it out to subscribers, and the publication’s awards for 2024 are included alongside a list of the top ten games of the year.
For the awards, you might be somewhat surprised by Nintendo Game of the Year category. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door were both nominees, but it was actually Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island that took the prize.
Here’s the full list of 2024 EDGE awards:
With 2024 wrapping up in just a couple of weeks, it’s time to think about 2025. Next year is looking like it could be a very exciting year for Nintendo fans for a few different reasons, including the expected launch of Switch 2.
As far as what’s confirmed, there are actually a number of Nintendo Switch games already slated for the new year. From Nintendo, we’re finally getting Metroid Prime 4: Beyond years after it was announced along with Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. From third-parties, Tales of Graces f Remastered, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Guilty Gear Strive, Civilization VII, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, Suikoden I & II HD Remaster, Shadow Labyrinth, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Little Nightmares 3 are all on the way with even more planned.
Nintendo Switch 2 is obviously the wild card here. The new console is technically not confirmed for 2025 (only the announcement is), but is largely expected. By the time it comes out, it’ll be eight years since the release of the current Switch. A new console can bring all sorts of new experiences from Nintendo, but all of that exists in just a thought bubble currently.
So as we turn attention to 2025, what’s your most anticipated game – or games – of the year so far? Let us know in the comments.
Astral Ascent is back with a new “Rendezvous” update, which is led by a brand new Dead Cells crossover.
Five new weapons have been made available tying in with Dead Cells. A couple of small features and bug fixes are also included.
Here’s what to expect from the update:
System: Switch
Release date: December 10, 2024
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Aspyr
One of many series that I have mourned the loss of over the last two decades is Legacy of Kain. After the disastrous Nosgoth spinoff was cancelled and the IP was passed back and forth over the years with various acquisitions, it seemed to be a series that would be eventually forgotten about. The Soul Reaver duology received widespread critical acclaim at the time of their release, and even though this was 25 years ago, their resurrection on the Nintendo Switch as Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered shows that time has done little to dull what made them such noteworthy titles when they were first released.
Following up on the debut of Leif’s Adventure: Netherworld Hero, a launch trailer has arrived. OneManOnMars Art is showing off its game that has been in the works for seven years.
We’ve got details about the action adventure experience in the following overview:
Penguin Helper, which released on PC a few months ago to positive feedback, is now gearing up for a Nintendo Switch launch. We’re hearing that it’s coming sometime this month – there’s just no exact date yet.
We’re told that Penguin Helper “has been carefully designed for the Nintendo Switch, offering seamless gameplay and replayability.” The first-person game is all about becoming a rescuer for penguins.
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 21, 2024 are now available.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is, once again, at the very top. However, Okami HD made a strong run this week thanks to a massive discount and the announcement of the Okami sequel at The Game Awards 2024.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of December 21, 2024:
Square Enix has shared a new sales milestones for the Octopath Traveler series. Since launch, total shipments and digital sales for the RPGs have surpassed five million units worldwide.
That news was shared in an official tweet today. A special piece of art was posted to celebrate, which we have below:
