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Tetris Forever is rolling out an update on Nintendo Switch today, and it’s a pretty big one as it includes Welltris as a new playable game and player-requested features.

Welltris (Spectrum Holobyte, MS-DOS) was the first follow-up to Tetris created by Alexey Pajitnov. According to Digital Eclipse, it’s “a beloved variant in which Tetriminos (and other shapes) fall down four sides of a well.”

Catly

December 12: SuperAuthenti has announced Catly, and it’s heading to Nintendo Switch. A release window has not yet been confirmed.

Catly is an open-world adventure game, and as the name implies, it’s all about cats. More information can be found in the following overview:

Nintendo Don James Lifetime Achievement Award

Today, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that Don James will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th annual DICE Awards. The event will take place on February 13, 2025, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.

James, who served as the executive VP of operations for Nintendo of America, was with the company for over forty years. He joined in 1981 and just retired this year. AIAS says James was both a leader and cornerstone at Nintendo of America during his lengthy run.

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Off Nintendo Switch

Off, an RPG that was originally released in 2008, is now making the jump to Nintendo Switch. The game is slated for sometime in 2025.

Off was originally made by Unproductive Fun Time. After the French-language game picked up steam following a strong fan reception, the studio gave its blessing for an English fan translation in 2011.

Star Trek Legends

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of December 19, 2024. The latest releases include Star Trek: Legends, Quilts and Cats of Calico, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

F-Zero 99 update 1.5.5

F-Zero 99 has received a bunch of support throughout 2024, and one last 1.5.5 update for the year was just released.

Frozen Tour is back in action, and can be played until January 19, 2025. Players will compete in three-lap races for points as they aim for a high score. Gem Sparks can also be collected on Frozen Tour Event tracks to unlock special rewards.

Here’s the full rundown of today’s update:

Nintendo Switch 2 rumors dock Joy-Con drift

The past few weeks have been absolutely nuts for Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. Something that’s been going around lately are claims from Redditor user “NextHandheld”, who says he’s not only seen the system, but was even able to get their hands on it.

We’ve not shared any of those rumors as it all just seemed a bit too outlandish, but The Verge spoke with them and now says they’ve “heard and seen enough to think they might be legit.” The Verge is a respected outlet, and in a way, is putting its reputation on the line for mentioning that. Nothing is confirmed still, but we felt that this would at least be worth sharing – and you can decide whether or not to believe it.

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Nintendo Switch year in review 2024

The Nintendo Switch Year in Review has been going on for quite some time now, and the 2024 edition just went live.

For those curious about how the year went, this is for you. Nintendo is providing a breakdown with various stats for those that played games on Switch at some point this year.

The available information includes:

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Nintendo Switch sales US PS2

Nintendo Switch has now overtaken the PlayStation 2 in terms of hardware sales in the United States. That’s according to the latest report from Circana, which just went up a few minutes ago.

Total sales of the Nintendo Switch in the U.S. now stand at 46.6 million. It is the second best-selling gaming system in the region, only trailing the DS.

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