Gradius Origins announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, it was announced that Gradius Origins is heading to Nintendo Switch. The package launches on August 7, 2025.
Gradius Origins packs in 17 versions of six arcade classics. You’ll be getting Gradius, Salamander, Life Force, Gradius 2, Gradius 3, and Salamander 2 here. On top of that, Gradius 3 AM Show version will be thrown in. That’s not all though, as the brand new Salamander 3 will be available.
New gameplay features are planned for the collection. These include rewind, save anywhere, reduced hit detection, invincible mode, and more.
Here’s a full rundown of everything included:
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond teases new psychic abilities, more
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New footage of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond debuted today. Nintendo provided a look at Planet Viewros plus psychic abilities that can be used to operate mechanisms, open doors, and control the trajectory of Samus’ beams. A new suit was also teased at the end.
Below is the new trailer:
Shadow Labyrinth, a different take on Pac-Man, gets release date on Nintendo Switch
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Bandai Namco just shared the release date for Shadow Labyrinth. The game launches on July 18, 2025.
Shadow Labyrinth was originally revealed at The Game Awards 2024 in December. Today’s update gives a look at never-before-seen gameplay including the first glimpse of a powerful mode players unlock as they progress through the game, where they take on the form of a massive robotic mech called Gaia. This inflicts heavy damage to enemies and levels the playing field for battles with some of the game’s most epically huge bosses. The game also features the quick and agile Swordsman No.8 melee combat and Mini Puck mode that lets players ride rails and explore small areas in classic Pac-Man style.
March 2025 Nintendo Direct live stream, live blog
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The next week is going to be insane for Nintendo news, and the fun starts today with a March 2025 Nintendo Direct presentation starting in one hour, and along with that, we’ve got the official live streams for all regions plus a live blog. This will kick off at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Today’s event will be about 30 minutes long, which will cover Nintendo Switch games. We will not be hearing about Nintendo Switch 2 – that will follow a week from today.
Famitsu sales (3/17/25 – 3/23/25) – first week sales revealed for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
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Nintendo Download – March 27, 2025 (North America) – Bubble Ghost Remake, Croc Legend of the Gobbos, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of March 27, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Bubble Ghost Remake, Croc Legend of the Gobbos, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Direct announced for March 27
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It’s just been announced that a new Nintendo Direct presentation will air tomorrow, March 27. The broadcast begins at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Nintendo says that the event will be about 30 minutes long. As expected, the Direct will cover Switch 1 games. There will be no news for Nintendo Switch 2 here.
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Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening this week, ahead of Switch 2 reveal
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Multiple sources are pointing to the possibility of a Nintendo Direct taking place later this week.
This is not to be confused with the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 event planned for April 2, and is also just a few days away. We would only be hearing about games lined up for the current console.
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Atelier Yumia review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 6 months ago by Taioh in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 25, 2025
Developer: Gust
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
For over 25 years, the Atelier series has carved out a unique space in the RPG genre, blending alchemy-driven crafting, character-driven narratives, and a laid-back sense of adventure. Since its debut in 1997, the franchise has evolved through multiple generations, refining its various beloved systems while maintaining the core charm that maintains its long-lived fan base. Unlike the high-stakes, world-ending plots of traditional RPGs, Atelier games often focus on personal growth, discovery, and the joy of creation – where gathering ingredients and crafting the perfect item can be just as satisfying as toppling a powerful foe. At times you may do both in quick succession, even.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 20, 2025
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
The Xenoblade Chronicles series has had a fantastic resurgence on Nintendo Switch. What was once a singular underrated JRPG on Wii is now a complete trilogy with critical acclaim and even Super Smash Bros. representatives. Xenoblade Chronicles X is the only game in the series that isn’t part of the numbered trilogy, so it’s often seen as the odd one out. For the longest time, fans weren’t sure if we’d ever see the game again – but Monolith Soft has cooked up an excellent remaster and it’s one absolutely packed to the brim with content. If you’ve never played a Xenoblade Chronicles game and are looking to get into the series for the first time, this is a good place to start – for the most part, Xenoblade Chronicles X is unconnected to the other games in the series.
