January 16: Following up on the just-announced Switch 2, we have the official announcement from Nintendo as well as more details about the experience events.
Fans will be able to go hands-on with the new system for the first time starting in April. Events will be held in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
Here’s the full announcement from Nintendo:
Today, we’re looking at the potential announcements we could see if we were to get a final Switch-centered Nintendo Direct in February 2025.
At the time of writing, we don’t currently have any sort of confirmation that we’re actually getting a presentation next month. That said, we’re arguably due for one. Other than Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, we don’t have any concrete release dates for remaining Nintendo Switch titles. We do know that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches sometime this year, but we’re still missing a defined release window. Additionally, if you remember the transition from the 3DS to the Switch, Nintendo continued to publish a number of ports on the dedicated handheld during Switch’s early years. We wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a similar approach here, and if it winds up being true, it means we might still have a remake or two bound for the original Nintendo Switch sometime this year.
Nintendo just started up a new Supercharge Sale on the North American Switch eShop.
Both first-party and third-party games are included here. Some of the highlights include New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Kirby Star Allies, Another Code: Recollection, and Clubhouse Games.
The full list is as follows:
The action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold just recently came to Nintendo Switch, and gameplay for this version of the title is available. A half hour of footage has been released in a newly-published video.
Get the lowdown on what to expect in the following overview:
Atari just announced a new touch screen update for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic.
Players can now quickly access and adjust menus, place pathways and scenery, and construct roller coasters with this new option. There’s more to the patch as well. The team also added in the ability to modify cursor speeds and other visualization settings, as well as expanded tutorials to help new players adapt from mouse and keyboard to gamepad controls.
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 25, 2025 is now available.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is back as the top seller on Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which was #1 overall last week, moves down to #3. Another interesting appearance is Super Mario RPG, which is all the way up at #5.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 25, 2025:
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition enters the top five and Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 8 and January 14.
There’s another summoning event in store for Fire Emblem Heroes and we have the full details from Nintendo.
Ayra: Supreme Astra from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War will be available as a Legendary Hero. We’ll also be seeing Athos: Omniscient One from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade appears as a Mythic Hero.
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for 20XX, Another Crab’s Treasure, SteamWorld Quest, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
If you’re interested is getting a closer look at The Tale of Bistun, you can do so with new gameplay. A half hour of footage has now been released.
For an overview of what the title has to offer, read the following description:
