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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay physical

We have a quick heads up for for Patapon 1 + 2 Replay fans: a physical release is available on Nintendo Switch, but with a caveat.

The collection just came out this week, though for the most part, it’s digital-only. However, a full physical release just went out in Japan and Asia.

Patapon 1 + 2 Replay is almost ready for its debut, and now Bandai Namco has prepared a launch trailer. Fans can get a closer look at the return of the rhythm PSP titles.

Details about what to expect can be found in the following overview:

Bandai Namco hasn’t announced Digimon Story: Time Stranger for Nintendo Switch 2 at this time, but new evidence seems to suggest that a port is planned.

A listing has appeared in the EAN database showing a specific code for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the RPG. EANs are basically the North American equivalent of the UPC system. EAN, which is European Article Number, lets retailers identify products when scanned at the point-of-sale.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree opening movie

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:

Another free Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade is now confirmed, as Bandai Namco confirmed that this will be in place for Shadow Labyrinth.

The game, a new take on Pac-Man which was first see in the show Secret Level, will have a frame rate of 60 FPS. Resolution comes in at 4K when docked – it’s a native 1080p in handheld mode. To compare, Shadow Labyrinth is 1080p docked and 720p portable on the previous Nintendo Switch.

Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025

A Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025 will air on July 2, it’s been announced. Fans can tune in at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe.

A new My Hero Academia game has been teased for the presentation. Other confirmed games include Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, -Little Nightmares 3, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Super Robot Wars Y, Tekken 8, Code Vein 2, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Death Note Killer Within.

Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch eShop sale Digimon Survive

For those interested in Bandai Namco’s lineup on Nintendo Switch, a ton of games have been put on sale, including Digimon Survive, Digimon World: Next Order, and Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster. All of these titles are at new lows, and there are a bunch of others discounted as well.

We have the full lineup of eligible games listed down below. 

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots release date

June 4: Today, Bandai Namco announced the release date for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. The game launches on September 5, 2025.

Bandai Namco previously made waves with the announcement of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots earlier in the year. Everybody’s Golf was previously a franchise handled by PlayStation, but has now been shifted to a different publisher and as a multiplatform release.

Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition

We have another announcement from the Little Nightmares universe as Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition was just announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It launches on October 10, 2025.

According to today’s announcement, Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition will run at 4K and 60 frames per second. There’ll also be enhanced graphics with volumetric lighting and more particles, ray-traced reflections, and gameplay optimizations with faster loading times, revised checkpoints, and traversal assistance.

Little Nightmares 3 release date

The release date for Little Nightmares 3 was just announced, and fans can rest easy knowing that it’s coming before Halloween. Bandai Namco will be publishing it on October 10, 2025. News about the release date for Little Nightmares 3 just dropped during the Little Nightmares Showcase where a Nintendo Switch 2 version was also confirmed.

It’s been a longer-than-expected wait for Little Nightmares 3. Originally announced in August 2023, the project was planned to launch the following year. However, Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games ended up pushing things back to 2025 instead.

Here’s an overview of pricing plus details on the Deluxe Edition:


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