[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – October 2025
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk | 0 comments
A new month started up this week. Now that we’re in October, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Did you get your hands on the just-released Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2? How about other new games like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles? No matter the case, let us know in the comments below.
Nintendo issues October 2025 Switch 1 backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2, full list
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
October has rolled in, and as part of that, a new wave of backwards compatibility fixes are available for Nintendo Switch 1 games on Switch 2.
You may remember that both systems received a new firmware update this week. We mentioned that there could be backwards compatibility fixes even though Nintendo only highlighted stability improvements, which turned out to be the case.
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List of all Switch demos
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Six of the strongest Nintendo characters, according to canon
Posted on 6 days ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
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.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 6 days ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
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.
Yooka-Replaylee reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer [update: physical date]
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
August 29: Playtonic has just come through with a release date for Yooka-Replaylee, their new Nintendo Switch 2 game. Fans can pick it up on October 9, 2025.
Yooka-Replaylee is a remake of the original Yooka-Laylee, which previously came to Nintendo Switch.
If you need a refresher on the upcoming title, read the following overview:
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Wander Stars review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 week ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 19, 2025
Developer: Paper Castle Games
Publisher: Fellow Traveller
What if Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother wasn’t some frail old woman, unable to defend herself from the Big Bad Wolf? What if instead, she came with a professional wrestler’s physique and a chip on her shoulder? What if Little Red was her grandmother’s prized student, more than capable of taking down a dangerous predator? And what if their story took place not in some secluded forest, but across wide galaxy of wacky anthropomorphic characters all ready to beat the stuffing out of each other to prove who’s the strongest? Wander Stars, the new turn-based RPG from Paper Castle Games, has your answer. With an art style and narrative tone that borrows heavily from Japanese anime, Wander Stars looks to answer these questions and more in a tight and imminently replayable package.
Atlus explains why Persona 3 Reload is only on Nintendo Switch 2, not Switch 1
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Persona 3 Reload will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2 later this month, but it turns out there was once consideration for a Switch 1 version as well.
According to P-Studio general producer Kazuhisa Wada, releasing the RPG on Nintendo hardware was always the goal, “but simultaneous development was inevitably difficult.” Following the announcement of Nintendo Switch 2, Atlus wanted to obtain a development kit as soon as possible and deliver on fan requests.
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Star Wars Outlaws second Nintendo Switch 2 update out now, patch notes – further performance and visual improvements, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Ubisoft today issued its second update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws. This is version 8969792.TU2.
The update includes improvements to general stability, fixes, and visual quality. Performance has also been improved.
Below is the full rundown:
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Nintendo Download – October 2, 2025 (North America) – Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, more
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of October 2, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
