Original: AI is a hot topic these days around the world, and Nintendo is no stranger to those discussions. The company has been asked for its thoughts previously and has expressed some skepticism.
Now we’re hearing that Nintendo is lobbying Japanese government in the fight against generative AI. That news comes from Satoshi Asano, who serves on the House of Representatives with the Democratic Party for the People in Japan. Nintendo is only a small part of his lengthy media post, but Asano claims the company “avoids using generative AI to protect its IP and is also engaging in lobbying activities with the government.”
Dreland Enterprises and ArtDock have announced that their new game Pao Pao will be heading to Nintendo Switch soon. We don’t have a date yet, but it’s targeting a November launch.
Pao Pao, a sandbox sim, has players managing a restaurant with up to four players. Managing your restaurant is a core mechanic, but you can also explore the world and meet NPCs, play mini-games, and more.
Lots of details about the project can be found in the following overview:
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 4, 2025 are now available.
It won’t come as much of a surprise, but Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is #1 in its first week. Right behind it is Super Mario Galaxy 2, with Super Mario Galaxy at #6. The sequel is likely more popular given the previous Super Mario 3D All-Stars release for Galaxy 1.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 4, 2025:
A final launch trailer has been released for Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny. The Nintendo Switch game features Nickelodeon favorites, reimagined as epic action-RPG heroes in solo and local co-op play.
Learn more about it via the following overview:
The developers behind Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots have spoken about the decision to bring back the franchise.
This was a milestone release for a couple of reasons. First, it’s been several years since the franchise has seen a new entry – and even longer if you don’t count the 2019 VR game. Additionally, this is the first time that Everybody’s Golf has gone multiplatform, meaning it’s on a Nintendo system for the first time.
When asked by Japanese magazine Famitsu how Bandai Namco ended up working on Everybody’s Golf, which was originally a PlayStation-published series, producer Tomokazu Fukazawa said:
Today, we’re going over an age-old question: who are the strongest Nintendo characters according to canon? The answer to that is usually Kirby, but it’s not quite that simple when you lay things out. With that said, it’s impossible to talk about strong Nintendo characters without going over spoilers. This post contains hefty spoilers for Kirby, Bayonetta, Zelda, Metroid, and Xenoblade – so if you’re trying to avoid story details for any of those games, you might want to come back later.
To celebrate the launch of Castle of Heart: Retold, a new launch trailer has come in. The game, which originally released on Nintendo Switch in 2018, has received a fully revamped version (and owners of the original can get an 80 percent discount).
Further details can be found in the following overview:
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga isn’t too far away from its western debut, and now the game has received its opening movie.
For those that missed our previous coverage, here’s some information about the game:
System: Switch
Release date: October 2, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
The 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series is finally here, and Nintendo’s most notable offering for the event has now arrived as well. By now, there isn’t too much to say about Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario Galaxy 2 that hasn’t already been said – they’re absolutely brilliant 3D platformers and are properly rated as some of the greatest games of all time. Thankfully, that brilliance continues to shine bright on Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) with the new re-release. Long story short: if you can stomach the $70 asking price, this is the best official way to play two of Nintendo’s greatest games. The developers have made a whole host of minor changes to these titles that make them a joy to play through, even to this day.
