NIS America explains decision to use Nintendo Switch 2 game-key card for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
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We haven’t heard too many publishers commenting on why they’re using game-key cards on Nintendo Switch 2, but now NIS America has just done that – specifically for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon.
Many were happy to hear that the recent news that Nintendo’s new console would be getting the RPG. However, it did come with that game-key card caveat for physical collectors.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon announces western release date for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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NIS America just came through with the final western release date for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon in the west. On both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s due out on January 17, 2026.
Falcom’s RPG was originally only planned as a Nintendo Switch 1 title. However, NIS America ended up delaying the overseas launch to ready a version for Nintendo Switch 2 as well.
To recap, here’s an overview of the game:
Nintendo Download – July 24, 2025 (North America) – Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, Wild Hearts S, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of July 24, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, Wild Hearts S, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu sales (7/14/25 – 7/20/25) – first week sales revealed for Donkey Kong Bananza
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First images of the LEGO Game Boy, pre-orders open
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After having to wait for a few months, we finally have a look at the LEGO Game Boy.
The LEGO Game Boy was announced towards the start of the year. At the time though, almost nothing was shared outside of the initial reveal. There was no information about what fans could actually expect.
Nearly 1 in 3 Nintendo Switch 2 owners bought a Pro Controller at launch in the U.S.
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New sales data has been shared that tells us just how well the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller sold for the console’s launch in the United States.
Based on Circana’s data, the controller moved about 512,000 units. Putting that another way, nearly 1 in 3 Nintendo Switch 2 owner bought one for an attach rate of 32 percent. That’s despite the fact that it costs $85, up slightly from the original $80 asking price before that was changed in light of tariffs.
Mario & Sonic 2020 was originally planned to be huge crossover with Zelda, Pokemon, Dragon Ball, tons more
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 turned out to be a fairly standard entry in the Nintendo x SEGA crossover sports series, but it seems that the original plan for the game was originally much grander.
Tons of additional franchises and IPs were apparently going to be added. There was interest in including “Pokemon, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Dragon Ball, Metal Gear Solid, Sonic Family, Mario Family, Zelda some Sony and Microsoft properties / characters.”
Nintendo Switch 2 had highest launch month sales for any gaming system in U.S. history
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Nintendo Switch 2 set a U.S. sales record in June, as it achieved the highest launch month unit sales for any video game hardware in history. It’s also the fastest-selling platform in the country.
The new device sold 1.6 million units last month, according to the latest data from Circana. PlayStation 4 was previously the record holder at 1.1 million units sold. Nintendo Switch 2 was June’s best-selling video game hardware in both units and dollars.
Atelier Yumia announces Tekken 8 crossover [update: out today, new trailer]
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March 20: Today, Koei Tecmo and Gust revealed that it’s working with Bandai Namco on a Tekken 8 crossover for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land with new DLC.
The collaboration will involve costumes, special skills, and accessories which. Everything will be available for free in the future. Beyond that, specifics have not been shared. A special piece of art was released from artist Benitama, showing Yumia and the mysterious fighter Reina from Tekken 8.
Nintendo Switch 2 getting Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle [update: pre-orders]
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Original: Nintendo has announced the first post-launch bundle for Switch 2, which is for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This will be available on October 16, 2025.
Players can purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle for $499.99. You’ll get the console plus the full game download for the new title.
