Pokemon Legends: Z-A has highest physical launch sales since Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the US
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We’re continuing to receive more information about the launch sales of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and this time a report is in for the United States.
Based on Circana tracking, Pokemon Legends: Z-A had the highest launch week sales for a physical video game release since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023. This is for both physical units and dollar sales.
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Splatoon 3 Splatoween Splatfest 2025 results
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Splatfests in Splatoon 3 are more of a rare occasion these days, but Splatoween 2025 just took place this weekend and we have the latest results. Nintendo was asking if zombies, skeletons, or ghosts would be the best kind of friend.
At halftime, Team Ghost had the most clout – but barely. The breakdown was 33.20 for Team Zombie, 33.22 for Team Skeleton, and 33.58 for Team Ghost. That made things extremely close.
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Satisfye ZenGrip 2 review for Nintendo Switch 2
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It’s been a big year for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, as tons of different manufacturers try to get in on the action with their own products. We’ve reviewed the Genki Attack Vector, the Savage Raven NeoGrip, the Savage Raven StandGrip, the JSAUX Split Protective Case, and the dbrand Killswitch. And after testing out all of these grips (and spending a crazy amount of money), we’ve finally found the best one. It took a while for Satisfye’s ZenGrip 2 to become available – shipping delays and such means that customers are only now receiving their item – but many have found that the wait was worth it. How does the ZenGrip 2 hold up against other options on the market?
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots almost had a romance system
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According to the developers behind Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, a romance system with the caddy was almost included.
This comes from a recent interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu. During the discussion, chief producer Tomokazu Fukazawa revealed that at some point, “your caddy would have confessed to you on the greens”. However, this was not implemented due to a lack of time and money.
Our full translation of the excerpt with Fukazawa and producer Takafumi Takemoto is as follows:
[Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Kirby Air Riders?
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In about a month, Nintendo Switch 2 will be getting one of its big holiday games in Kirby Air Riders. This week, director Masahiro Sakurai returned for a second Direct in which we were treated to a presentation that was about an hour long.
Even though this wasn’t the first Direct for the game, there was a massive amount here. Sakurai delved into various modes, features, options, and more. We even heard about things like additional amiibo and an online demo event. A helpful recap detailing everything shown can be found here.
Following this week’s Direct, are you sold on Kirby Air Riders? Do you plan on picking it up next month? Let us know in the comments.
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8 years later, why Super Mario Odyssey is still a fantastic 3D platformer
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At this point, there aren’t many people who haven’t played Super Mario Odyssey. It first released in late 2017 as one of the Nintendo Switch’s premier first-year titles, and it was quickly met with critical acclaim. The game came during a time when fans felt the series was starting to stagnate. In 2016, you had titles like Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Super Mario Run, and Paper Mario: Color Splash – and while most weren’t bad, they all carried that same corporate Mario feeling. Even Super Mario 3D World, which is now widely regarded as a great game, was criticized at the time for its linearity and similarity to Super Mario 3D Land. Super Mario Odyssey was essentially Nintendo’s way of saying that new and fresh ideas were back on the table for the series.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment reveals “Unite Against the Demon King” trailer
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Nintendo just came out with the latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, “Unite Against the Demon King”. We’re treated to a glimpse of the story here with Ganondorf included. The latest gameplay is also shown.
Here’s some information about the game:
Famitsu software sales (10/13/25 – 10/19/25) – Top 30
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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.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A, sales, top
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:
