Pokemon Legends: Z-A sells 5.8 million copies worldwide in first week
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The Pokemon Company has announced an official sales achievement for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with the game reaching 5.8 million copies sold in its first week. This is based on physical units and digital downloads.
According to today’s announcement, about half of the copies sold were for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Details about the performance of Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as part of the new bundle were not provided.
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System Shock remake announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Today, it was announced that Nightdive Studios is bringing its System Shock remake to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Look for it later in 2025.
The System Shock remake is a faithful recreation of the 1994 sci-fi action shooter/immersive sim. Nightdive is implementing various features including Joy-Con 2 mouse support, gyro aiming, and various community-request features. 1080p at 60 FPS will be supported on Nintendo Switch 2.
Here’s a further breakdown of details:
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Fallout 4 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Fallout 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s just been announced. The game launches in 2026.
Fallout 4 originally released a decade ago. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting the Anniversary Edition, which includes the main game, six expansions, and over 150 Creation Club items.
For those that haven’t heard about the action RPG previously, check out the following overview:
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
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Another rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed, with Ubisoft today officially announcing a port of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The port will be ready to go on December 2, 2025.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which only just launched in March, is the latest mainline entry in the action adventure franchise. This time around, dual protagonists Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke are featured in 16th-century Japan. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will support cross-progression and touchscreen usage on all menus – including world map, store, and hideout. All recent updates and free content drops are packed in with the exception of “Claws of Awaji”.
Elden Ring delayed to 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, statement released
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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been delayed on Nintendo Switch 2, and the game won’t be launching this year.
Originally, the plan was to have the title ready to go this year. But as we’re a couple of months before 2025 ends, the delay won’t come as much of a surprise.
Kirby Air Riders has no DLC planned, not planned as an ongoing series
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Kirby Air Riders director Masahiro Sakurai closed out the game’s second Direct presentation today with a few general comments, including confirmation that he’s not planning DLC.
There’s always the chance that things could change in the future. However, at least right now, don’t expect DLC for Kirby Air Riders. Sakurai also said that he’s “not planning on making this an ongoing series.” It sounds like he went all out in making the Nintendo Switch 2 title.
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Famitsu sales (10/13/25 – 10/19/25) – first week sales revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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Nintendo Download – October 23, 2025 (North America) – Persona 3 Reload, Once Upon a Katamari, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of October 23, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Persona 3 Reload, Once Upon a Katamari, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 live stream
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The Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 is being held today, and for those looking to tune in, we have the official live stream. It’ll start at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Believe it or not, the Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 will be even longer than the first at around an hour. Director Masahiro Sakurai will be sharing the latest information about the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive once again.
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Retro wanted new cutscenes for Metroid Prime Remastered, but Nintendo decided against it
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A new detail has been revealed about what could have been for Metroid Prime Remastered, which is that the game came close to having new cutscenes.
This was something that Retro Studios actually wanted to pursue for the Nintendo Switch release. However, Nintendo ultimately vetoed the idea. Kensuke Tanabe, the game’s producer, explained that “the cutscenes were not created solely for dramatic effect; they also played a role in conveying gameplay-relevant information to the player.”
