Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 4 months ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: June 5, 2025
Developer: RGG Studio
Publisher: SEGA
In the very recent past, it looked like there was no future for Yakuza/Like A Dragon games on Nintendo hardware. After the poor sales of the Japan-exclusive Yakuza 1&2 HD Edition collection on Wii U, then RGG Studio head and series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi decreed that the series had no market with Nintendo fans and weren’t going to release their games on those systems. This remained the case for a long time, until a massive staff reconstruction in 2021, when Nagoshi and other notable developers left the team. New studio leader Masayoshi Yokoyama decided to test Nintendo Switch waters October last year with a release of the Yakuza 1 remake title, Yakuza Kiwami. To RGG Studio’s and SEGA’s surprise, the game sold tremendously well and less than a year later one of the most acclaimed titles in the series has a new edition for Nintendo Switch 2’s launch: Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
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A look at how third-party games are selling on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Game Business published a new report diving into the sales of third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games.
The outlet has received data from a few different companies. Highlights include
Famitsu sales (6/9/25 – 6/15/25) – Nintendo Switch 2’s second week of sales are in
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Nintendo Download – June 19, 2025 (North America) – Raidou Remastered and more
Posted on 4 months 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 June 19, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.1.5 out now, patch notes
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo is back with another firmware update for Switch 2 and Switch, and users can now access version 20.1.5. Note that this is now live for both consoles.
After some more interesting firmware upgrades as of late, we’re returning to stability improvements. We’ve often seen these types of updates before and now that’s what we’re getting again – there’s nothing else as far as features are concerned.
The official rundown is as follows:
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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay announced for Nintendo Switch [update: overview trailer]
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
March 27: Patapon 1 + 2 Replay is on the way to Nintendo Switch, it’s been revealed. The collection of action rhythm games are due out on July 11, 2025.
Today’s announcement comes as a surprise given its ties to PlayStation. Now, however, Bandai Namco will be publishing the re-release with new features such as three difficulty options.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Donkey Kong Bananza reveals Pauline
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Pauline is officially in Donkey Kong Bananza, it’s been revealed. This news comes as part of today’s Nintendo Direct for the game.
Pauline is the true identity of Odd Rock. In the game, she’s looking for a way back home to the surface. Pauline, who is thirteen years old, sets off together with Donkey Kong on a quest in the Underground World to reach the Planet Core where a wish can be granted.
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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct live stream
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
The next game-specific Nintendo Direct is almost here with the Donkey Kong Bananza presentation happening soon, and we’re sharing the official live stream. You’ll be able to tune in at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
If you have any sort of interest in the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title, you may want to watch the event. Nintendo will be sharing more information during the 15-minute live stream.
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Fear Effect reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Limited Run Games today pulled back the curtain on its Fear Effect physical release for Nintendo Switch.
All fans will be able to grab the title standalone, but there’ll also be a Deluxe Edition. Those choosing the latter will receive the soundtrack, double-sided poster, game case keychain, and loading screen pin as extras.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon will release on Nintendo Switch 2, NIS America and Falcon just announced. This is in addition to the previously-confirmed Nintendo Switch version.
All versions of the RPG are also seeing a delay. The game heads to all platforms in January 2026.
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said of the news:
