[Let’s Talk] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond impressions
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This was a pretty huge week in the Nintendo world as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally released following years of anticipation. Now that the game has finally arrived, we want to know how you’re feeling about the game if you’ve started it up.
Many of you likely know about the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond journey. After it was announced in 2017 with a different studio in charge, Nintendo scrapped the entire project and rebooted the game with Retro Studios – the series’ original developer – taking over. That announcement took place at the start of 2019. Years went by, but now fans can finally see how the final product turned out.
So if you’re playing Metroid Prime 4, what are your thoughts so far? Let us know in the comments below.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dev discusses how one of the bosses was made
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In a post on Nintendo’s recruitment website, notable insight was shared into the making of a boss for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Designer Takuma Tokita published the piece.
Tokita spoke about the importance of enemy design as that impacts gameplay. In making these creatures, a key focus for the developer is “visually conveying how to best an enemy’s attacks in the design.”
We won’t get into details so that we can avoid spoilers, but much of Tokita’s piece covers the game’s Fire Temple boss. We have a full translation below.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets a few more Switch 1 backwards compatibility status updates, including Chrono Cross fix
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Nintendo provided even more Switch 1 backwards compatibility status updates for Switch 2 this week, including confirmation that Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition has now been fixed.
The Square Enix RPG was previously experiencing issues on the newer consoles. However, following an update, all issues have been addressed. Mega Mall Story has been fixed as well.
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Nintendo Download – December 4, 2025 (North America) – Metroid Prime 4, Octopath Traveler 0, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of December 4, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Metroid Prime 4, Octopath Traveler 0, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (11/24/25 – 11/30/25) – Nintendo Switch 2 still on top
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 1.2.0 update out now – Legend Competition, new decals and gadgets, anti-cheat measures, more
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has just received a major update with version 1.2.0. This is being distributed for the game now.
Various aspects are included in the update with new features and content, including Legend Competition, new decals, and new gadgets. SEGA is also implementing anti-cheat measures.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Octopath Traveler 0 review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: December 4, 2025
Developer: Square Enix, DOKIDOKI GROOVE WORKS
Publisher: Square Enix
The original Octopath Traveler was a milestone game, not only as the first major exclusive JRPG for Nintendo Switch, but also for the genre as a whole. It simultaneously reinvigorated a love in turn-based combat for many lapsed RPG fans, while also creating a visual style that has not only been wildly successful for Square Enix, but for imitators across other major studios and indie publishers. Octopath Traveler spawned not only a sequel title, but other games using the HD-2D style, including – critically for today’s discussion – Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent.
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Tomba 2 coming to Nintendo Switch [update: Switch 2 version]
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June 2024: Tomba 2 is on the way to Switch, Limited Run Games has announced. A release window was not provided.
This follows the original title which is set to appear on Switch this August (read more about that here). As for the sequel, Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return debuted in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in the west for the original PlayStation.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Mario Kart World 1.4.0 update out now, patch notes – Custom Items, track layout changes, much more
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mario Kart World has just received a brand new update with version 1.4.0.
There’s a lot that’s included here, including support for Custom Items in item rules. Some track layouts have been also been changed in Vs. Races and “Race” in online/wireless play.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Yacht Club at a breaking point and needs Mina the Hollower to be a hit, 3D Shovel Knight has been in the works
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Bloomberg published a new report today delving into issues Yacht Club Games has faced in recent years, and also claims that the studio had been working on a 3D Shovel Knight which it still hopes to release at some point.
There’s a lot covered in the article, but Bloomberg says the company “is facing an existential struggle.” It notes that Yacht Club “has churned through most of its capital, forcing it to downsize and put a planned second project on hold so everyone can focus on Mina the Hollower.” Employees are burnt out and the game’s delay is further impacting finances.
