Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting Pac-Man DLC, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac getting Sonic DLC
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Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man are teaming up with two new DLC packs.
In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the game is getting Pac-Man World DLC. Similarly, Sonic DLC is planned for Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Sakurai explains why he made Kirby Air Riders
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In today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct, director Masahiro Sakurai gave more background information regarding how the project came to be, including why he made the game.
It turns out that Shinya Takahashi, head of software development at Nintendo and former HAL Laboratory president Satoshi Mitsuhara really wanted to make it happen. Sakurai was busy with DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at the time, but he “managed to complete a written proposal at high speed.”
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Tales of Xillia Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch
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Bandai Namco confirmed speculation today that it’s bringing Tales of Xillia Remastered to Nintendo Switch. We’ll be seeing the RPG’s return on October 31, 2025.
Tales of Xillia has not actually appeared on a Nintendo platform before. Bandai Namco only released it on the PlayStation 3, but now fans on the latest platforms will have an opportunity to go through it – plus there’ll be some enhancements this time around with improved graphics, the ability to toggle encounters, and more.
Kirby Air Riders release date now confirmed
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During today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct, a release date was given for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. It will be available on November 20, 2025.
Kirby Air Riders received a blowout of footage, details, and more as part of today’s presentation. It was our first proper look at the title following the original announcement in April.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree opening movie [update: guardian trailer #4]
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June 17: Bandai Namco and Brownies uploaded the opening movie for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. This follows the game’s reveal, which only just took place this month.
Here’s some information about the title shared by the Nintendo eShop listing:
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree demo has just come to Nintendo Switch
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A demo for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is now available. If you’re looking to try out the game before it arrives next month, you can do so on Nintendo Switch.
The demo provides access to the prologue chapter with four of the game’s eight Guardians available to play. Rekka, Shigin, Origami, and Nishikito are included. Also in the demo, you can visit the hub, Shinju Village, where friendly and memorable NPCs will provide assistance such as by strengthening swords at the Blacksmith, practicing combat skills at the Dojo, or learning more about the deep history and narrative of Towa’s world.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero details Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch frame rate and resolution, official comparison
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Bandai Namco has followed up with more news about the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions of Dragon Ball Sparking Zero with details about frame rate and resolution.
First, let’s talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 version. When docked or in portable mode Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has a maximum resolution of 810p for main gameplay. Note that this can vary as dynamic resolution is in place. Frame rate is 30 FPS. Also, HDR is supported.
Tales of Xillia remaster possibly leaked
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Bandai Namco could very well preparing a Tales of Xillia remaster.
The publisher appears to be gearing up for an announcement early next week. Fans noticed that a video briefly went live with the title “Tales of Series News” with a thumbnail for Tales of Xillia. However, it has since been taken down. That’s the only information we have currently, but it looks likely that the RPG is getting a remaster.
Here’s a look:
Tekken 8 director comments on possibility of Nintendo Switch 2 version
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Could Tekken 8 come to Nintendo Switch 2 at some point in the future? Katsuhiro Harada, the game’s director, isn’t ruling out the possibility.
Harada said in a recent interview that a port is “not totally off the table”. While noting that it could help Bandai Namco reach “a bigger audience,” bringing it over “would require a lot of work”.
Harada’s full words about Tekken 8 on Nintendo Switch 2 are as follows, as reported by Eurogamer:
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals Lucci CP0, Enel, King, Z as DLC characters
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Just a few moments ago, Bandai Namco unveiled the latest DLC characters for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, with Lucci – CP0, . News dropped as part of One Piece Day festivities.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has been supported pretty well since its original launch in 2020. However, this is actually the first new DLC drop since March 2024. Bandai Namco previously held a character poll to choose characters for the next wave of DLC.
