A new Backpack Hero “Tote-ally Rebalanced” update has been announced, which should roll out on Nintendo Switch in the future.
This is a “massive” update focusing on rebalancing most of Tote’s items and introducing new ones. There are 42 rebalanced items, 4 rebalanced relics, and 31 new items. Pochette will be getting her own balance update in the future as well.
Nintendo just started up a new “Hits for the Holidays” sale on Switch eShop. The company says that discounts are available for up to 50 percent off, but we’ve seen a bunch that are lower than that.
Both first-party and third-party games are included here. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Zelda: Skyward Sword are some of the Nintendo highlights.
Faaast Penguin is getting on Nintendo Switch today, which brings along a Sands of Egypt Night Party world.
Four new courses have been added as part of the update. Additionally, a “Sand Splash” gimmick has been introduced, and the team has addressed lag during online races.
SOEDESCO today announced its future plans for the Truck Driver franchise, which includes confirmation that Nintendo Switch will be getting Heading North DLC. This will be available sometime in 2025.
The Heading North DLC originally released earlier in the year. Players are able to experience more trucking adventures around the country of Mangefjell with a Nordic-inspired landscape, new characters, fresh jobs, and more.
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 21, 2024 is now available.
EA Sports FC 24 was previously on a strong run, but now slips to #3. Elsewhere Hogwarts Legacy maintains its spot at #2. There are also a bunch of Nintendo Switch exclusives throughout the top ten with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leading the way at #4.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending December 21, 2024:
The latest EDGE review scores for issue #406 (March 2025 issue) have now been released. Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is the main Nintendo Switch title that has been given a verdict this time around.
Here’s the full roundup:
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is still the top title for Nintendo Switch, and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is now in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 4 and December 10.
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Fez, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, Paradise Killer, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
With Akupara Games publishing Universe for Sale on consoles this week, a launch trailer was released to celebrate. The game just found its way to Nintendo Switch.
Information about the hand drawn interactive story can be found in the following overview:
