[Let’s Talk] July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase reactions
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase aired earlier this week, and following the event, we’re interested in hearing about what you thought of the show.
This wasn’t a general Nintendo Direct, meaning the Big N itself wasn’t really present here. We did get to see Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, but that was all. Third-parties did show up with their own announcements – Monster Hunter Stories 3, Octopath Traveler, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Persona 3 Reload, Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2, and Once Upon A Katamari were shown. You can catch up on everything that was featured here.
So what’d you think of the July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase? What were your highlights? Let us know in the comments.
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Nintendo fixes another batch of Switch 1 games for Switch 2
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
This week, Nintendo issued its latest backwards compatibility fixes for a few Switch 1 games on Switch 2 stemming from the latest firmware patch. It’s not as large a batch as the previous wave, but this shows that the company is committed to further improvements where possible.
The latest list is as follows:
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 reveals free update with new content, improvements
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A big free title update was just announced for Capcom Fighting Collection 2. It will be going live on August 7, 2025.
The package is set to receive a variety of new content and improvements. These include quality of life upgrades, brand-new artwork, and remix tracks from CAP-JAMS. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper is also getting Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Upgrade Pack review
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2
Release date: July 24, 2025
Developer: Nintendo Cube
Publisher: Nintendo
Back when I reviewed Super Mario Party Jamboree last year, I called it “biggest and best Mario Party game that Nintendo has made in a very long time. Beyond that, it’s probably my personal favorite in the series; whenever I have friends or family over and we decide to boot up a party game, there’s a very good chance Jamboree will be in the rotation. I was very open to the idea of an enhanced version of the game for the Switch 2, and one that takes advantage of the console’s new features such as mouse controls and the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera with some fresh modes and minigames. Unfortunately, an upgrade that should have been a slam dunk doesn’t bring enough new content or features to justify its own existence as a paid upgrade.
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Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet feel like new games on Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Ethan in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Almost three years after their original release, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have received a performance patch on Nintendo Switch 2. Today, we’re talking all about its improvements.
It’s no secret that things haven’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Pokemon series on Nintendo Switch. The release of Pokemon Sword and Shield saw one of the franchise’s biggest controversies yet – for the first time, a majority of Pokemon were cut and made completely unavailable in the game. That would be somewhat understandable on its own, but the developers went on to explain that those Pokemon were cut so the team could focus on “high-quality animations”. That statement sort of led more “dedicated” Pokemon fans to view the games with increased scrutiny, and the series hasn’t had the same reception since. When Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launched on Nintendo Switch 2, players did notice that the games were ambitious with their new open world – but its implementation drew criticism, and of course the games’ subpar performance and low visual quality were noted as well.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 review for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 weeks ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: August 5, 2025
Developer: CyberConnect2
Publisher: Nintendo
Few anime series have ignited the pop culture scene quite like Demon Slayer. With its emotionally charged battle arcs, breathtaking animation, and unforgettable characters, it’s no wonder the franchise has become such a multimedia powerhouse. Now, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch, bringing the next chapter of Tanjiro Kamado’s journey to handheld and hybrid players alike.
Nintendo announces price increase for Switch 1 and more in the U.S.
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo is raising the price of all Switch 1 hardware, the company just announced.
This will go into effect on August 3, 2025. Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and select Nintendo Switch accessories will be impacted.
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection reveals release date, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, physical release
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Ahead of EVO – which starts today – Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has revealed its release date, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, and a physical release. At least physically, the package heads to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on December 12, 2025. We’re waiting to see if the digital launch is happening earlier as the Xbox store previously had that down for September 30 before the listing was removed.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy came out in 1996. While largely the same as Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, it featured characters and stages restored from Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat 2.
Nintendo release schedule – August 2025
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has come through with the latest update on its release schedule, which is shared for August 2025 via its financial results documents.
Overall there aren’t too many major surprises. Drag x Drive has its proper release date on the calendar, but we’re waiting for launch timing on Metroid Prime 4, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Splatoon Raiders.
The full schedule for August 2025 is as follows:
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers for August 2025 – Mario Kart World at 5.63 million, more
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its list of million seller games, which includes the first data for Switch 2 – and yes, Mario Kart World made the list.
Mario Kart World has been off to a strong start. So far, it has sold 5.63 million copies worldwide.
Below is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for August 2025:
