Nintendo Switch 2 is 75% ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1 in the U.S.
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
As part of the latest United States gaming sales report from Circana, we’re now hearing that Nintendo Switch 2 is 75 percent ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1. The new console has now surpassed two million units sold in the U.S.
Gaming hardware sales in the U.S. were up 21 percent in July compared to the previous year, reaching $384 million. That’s actually the highest hardware spending in a July month since the $441M achieved in July 2008.
Yooka-Replaylee confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, physical release happening with full game on cartridge [update: new teaser trailer]
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Original: It’s now been made official that Yooka-Replaylee is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
Previously, when discussing the game, Playtonic simply said it was planned for Nintendo platforms. Nintendo Switch 2 seemed like a surefire bet at the time, but now we know that it’s happening.
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar review for Nintendo Switch / Switch 2
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch [reviewed], Switch 2
Release date: August 27, 2025
Developer: Marvelous
Publisher: Marvelous
The Story of Seasons series has always lived in this cozy niche between farming sim and life sim, where your day-to-day rhythms matter just as much as your long-term goals. Grand Bazaar originally released on the Nintendo DS back in 2010 under the Harvest Moon label, and now it’s been rebuilt for a modern audience on Nintendo Switch. This remake stays faithful to its unique spin on the formula – putting the weekly town bazaar at the center of everything – while smoothing out some of the rougher edges from the DS era. But how well does it hold up in 2025, now that farming sims are practically their own genre?
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Richard in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 19, 2025
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: WayForward
After twenty years of trying, WayForward’s loveable half-genie hero’s lost adventure has finally made its way to consoles in Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. Originally in development almost immediately after the completion and release of the original Shantae on Game Boy Color, Risky Revolution was intended to be the second entry in the series, but due to mitigating circumstances, the GBA-developed title was put on indefinite hiatus. A lot of ideas and concepts from this game were reused in future additions to the series, like Risky’s Revenge and Half-Genie Hero, but series creator Matt Bozen always maintained his hope and desire to see it make its way to release. Now in 2025, we finally get to see what we had missed out on decades ago.
Best retro Nintendo games to play on Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
When you think of Nintendo Switch 2, you’re probably thinking of all the new games confirmed for the system – and that’s completely understandable. Generally speaking, Nintendo releases one new major title per month to spread them out. If you’ve played tons of Nintendo Switch games and finished the latest Switch 2 game, what are you supposed to play in the time between? That’s where Switch Online’s Nintendo Classic range comes in.
Nintendo has added a lot of games to their NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance platforms, and it’s a great idea to try out some older titles while you wait for the next new one. Their lineup of retro games is about to get a whole lot better, too: not only are GameCube games starting to release on the system, but it’s also got a built-in microphone, which theoretically makes Nintendo DS games possible as well. So today, we’re going over some of the best offerings on Nintendo Switch Online plus some new games Nintendo could realistically add over the Switch 2’s (hopefully) long lifespan.
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[Let’s Talk] Kirby Air Riders Direct reactions
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It was a busy week for gaming news, which included the proper reveal for Kirby Air Riders with a Nintendo Direct lasting close to an hour. Director Masahiro Sakurai went into detail about the game, revealing its various features. We saw stages, playable characters, the return of City Trial mode, and more. On top of that, we now have a release date of November 20, 2025. Catch up on everything shown here.
Following the Direct, how are you feeling about Kirby Air Riders so far? Do you plan on picking it up this holiday? Let us know in the comments.
More: Bandai Namco, highlight, Kirby Air Riders, top
Rumor: Pokemon Legends: Z-A leak gives first look at two new Mega Evolutions
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
A new leak for Pokemon Legends: Z-A has apparently happened, with images showing showing brand new Mega Evolutions.
We’ll be posting both shots after the break. Keep that in mind before proceeding.
More: Game Freak, top
First footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
The very first footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, showcasing ten minutes of action from the RPG. This comes courtesy of a playable demo at Gamescom 2025.
All of the footage is in handheld mode, and a quick glance shows that the game holds up pretty well. The only downside is that the video is off-screen as direct-feed is not available.
First Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 footage surfaces, 15 minutes in total
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
The very first footage is now in showing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition running on Nintendo Switch 2.
It seems that the game is playable at Fan Expo in Canada this week. We have docked footage, showing around 14 minutes of gameplay in total.
Hollow Knight: Silksong getting extra content after launch
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Some sort of extra content is in the works for Hollow Knight: Silksong that will be added after launch. That’s according to Ari Gibson and William Pellen, co-founders at Team Cherry.
The two were speaking with Bloomberg about the game’s development and the future. In that report, we hear that Team Cherry has “big plans to add extra content to Silksong in the months and years to come.” However, specifics have not been shared at this time.
Pellen and Gibson said:
