Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase live stream – July 2025
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We have the official July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase live stream posted here ahead of the big event. Nintendo is kicking off the broadcast at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. The video will be about 25 minutes long.
Remember that this event is focusing on games from Nintendo’s partners. That means the presentation should be primarily about third-parties – don’t expect to see the next big Zelda title here.
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Hitman: Absolution coming to Nintendo Switch this year, Switch 2 support in 2026
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Feral Interactive unveiled its latest Nintendo Switch port today, which is Hitman: Absolution. A release is planned for late 2025.
Hitman: Absolution first debuted in 2012 and has not landed on a Nintendo platform previously. Feral says the game will have native Nintendo Switch 2 support in 2026.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Shantae Advance reveals Nintendo Switch release date, Deluxe Edition
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WayForward just came through with a release date for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and we also have news about a Deluxe Edition.
The game is coming digitally to Nintendo Switch on August 19, 2025. With the Deluxe Edition, fans will receive three exclusive costumes (not sold separately) that change Shantae’s appearance and enhance her abilities: the Relic Hunter Costume powers up Pike Ball attacks, the High Voltage Costume powers up Storm Puff attacks, and the Sizzle Armor Costume powers up Fireball attacks.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar announced for Nintendo Switch [update: new trailer]
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March 27: Today, Marvelous announced Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar for Nintendo Switch. This one is planned for August 27, 2025.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar takes inspiration from the original Nintendo DS handheld release. For this game, Marvelous says it “expands on the content and feature set of the original, while modernizing the visuals and design, leaning into the title’s focus on the theme of ‘renewal’ as players set out to revitalize Zephyr Town’s bazaar and return it to its world-famous glory.”
Tons of information can be found in the following rundown:
July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase announced
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The rumored July 2025 Nintendo Direct has been made official, with the announcement just coming in now – though it’s confirmed that the event will only be a Partner Showcase. Fans can tune in starting tomorrow at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Nintendo says that the Direct will be about 25 minutes long. It will cover upcoming third-party games for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Since this is a Partner Showcase, don’t expect to hear much (if anything) for titles published by the Big N.
Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the July 2025 Nintendo Direct:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.3.0 out now, patch notes
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July 28: System updates are still going out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and now version 20.3.0 is live. This firmware is rolling out for both systems now.
Keeping in line with most updates, more stability improvements have been implemented. At least at the moment, that’s all Nintendo is saying.
The official notice can be found below.
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Mario Kart World 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes – 3 lap courses appear more often for voting, CPU nerfed, more
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Mario Kart World just received a big update with version 1.2.0.
One of the takeaways is that Nintendo has increased the frequency of lap-type courses that appear when choosing the next course in “VS Race” and wireless races. This was previously changed, and saw some controversy. Nintendo seems to have swung things back a bit in response.
There’s plenty of other things here as well. One of the big changes is that CPUs have been made weaker in everything outside of Battle. There are also other adjustments, fixes, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Soma for Nintendo Switch gets big update for Switch 2 players
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If you picked up the recently-released Nintendo Switch version of Soma, you might be interested to know that there’s already a big update available that upgrades the experience on Switch 2.
Abylight informed us about a variety of improvements that are already on the console, which are for visuals and performance. The Soma Nintendo Switch update for Switch 2 comes with an improved resolution with a more stable refresh rate, better textures, and reduced loading times. Abylight also says the game “benefits from the handheld console’s screen, offering greater sharpness.”
Below are a couple of comparisons:
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Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls
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As a surprise out of nowhere, Nintendo has just released Mario Paint on Switch Online.
A big feature is that mouse support is included. You can either use the Joy-Con 2 or a compatible USB mouse. Now that Switch 2 has launched, Nintendo may have felt this was a fitting time to have it ready. A subscription to the Expansion Pack tier is not required, so all Nintendo Switch Online members can access it.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny gets Nintendo Switch release date, opening cinematic and extended trailer [update: collector’s edition pre-orders]
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July 21: GameMill provided a big update on Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny as we not only have the release date, but also the opening cinematic with an extended gameplay trailer.
The game launches for Nintendo Switch on September 30, 2025. Those interested in it will be able to pick it up physically or digitally. Last we heard, the title was on track for this fall.
Learn more about the game in the following overview:
