Category: Nintendo

Take your time.

If you, like us, have been eagerly waiting for new information on Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, then you’re just going to have to be patient and wait a bit longer.

However, given that next to nothing has been shared regarding the game since its initial teaser trailer in 2021, it’s understandable if you’re feeling somewhat anxious about its development. Thankfully, in a new livestream (thanks, Automaton), creator Yuji Horii has stated that the development team is “working hard on Dragon Quest XII”.

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Relive Camelot’s GBA classic.

Nintendo has today added the soundtrack of Camelot’s Game Boy Advance title Golden Sun to the Nintendo Music app.

This latest addition to the Switch Online music service includes a total of 54 tracks and has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. You’ll be able to listen to songs like the main theme, battle theme, Mercury Lighthouse, the dungeon theme, and much more.

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It’s Karma.

Big, bold characters. Comfortable story beats that deal with multiple worlds, gods, and the power of friendship. Confusingly titled battle systems. And colourful anime openings featuring J-pop songs. The Tales series has made a name for itself over the last 30 years for many different reasons, and it’s why many — myself included — call it the comfort-food JRPG.

Despite growing up with big names like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, I can pinpoint the exact moment I knew that RPGs were my genre: Tales of Symphonia‘s release on the GameCube. It was cheesy, over the top, full of heart, and exactly what I needed as I stood on the brink of my teenage years.

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“More details will be shared soon”.

Lara Croft returns next week in Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered and it looks like a physical release could be on the way.

Nintendo Everything recently asked Aspyr’s Brand Manager Matthew Ray about the chances of a physical version and it seems there’ll be an update “soon”.

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“The team has been poring over your feedback”.

Following Civilization VII‘s advanced access launch, the team at Firaxis Games has acknowledged player feedback by identifying three key areas it will be focusing on in the immediate future – with a “development roadmap” to be shared as soon as possible.

Players can expect the following to be addressed, including a patch update in March as well as improvements to multiplayer:

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Including updates and free DLC.

The relatively new fighting game Blazing Strike made its debut on the Switch in October last year and publisher Aksys Games has now provided details on what’s ahead for 2025.

The plan is to release a “lobby/spectator patch” in “mid-February, this will be followed by a crossplay patch in the “coming months”, the previously announced fighter known as Antonio Calavera is coming as free DLC “this Spring”, and there’ll also be a new challenger at some point this year.

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“We will continue to provide comprehensive services”.

In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2.

With this in mind, during Nintendo’s latest financial results Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa reiterated how the service will “continue to be available for Nintendo Switch 2” when asked for his thoughts on “future online strategy”. He also mentioned how Nintendo will continue to “provide comprehensive services” to ensure users “enjoy their experience” with its hardware.

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“M-M-M-Maaaaario?”.

One of the best reasons to play the Luigi’s Mansion series is the simple joy that comes with exploring new, spooky environments. Truly, the locations are the star of the show.

The first entry in 2001 was arguably too short and a bit too easy and repetitive, but its titular mansion was a compelling backdrop. Cobwebs adorned the walls, bats fluttered through the corridors, and of course, spooky ghosts inhabited every dank, dusty room of the majestic manor. It wasn’t the Mario game everyone wanted for the GameCube’s launch, but it proved a solid first stab at something new.

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Fus-Ro-Dah!

Crikey, it only feels like yesterday when we all sat down to discuss our weekend plans, doesn’t it? Don’t worry folks, that April Direct will be here before you know it.

Anyway, let’s see what’s been going on in the world of Nintendo this week. First up, the company revealed its latest financial data in which the Switch was confirmed to have surpassed 150 million units sold. Despite this, numbers are down across the business, but with the Switch 2 looming in the distance, investors are (for once) not resorting to immediate panic.

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“Even as we transition to Nintendo Switch 2”.

The Switch 2 is obviously the big focus for Nintendo moving forward, but one other area of business it plans to continue is mobile applications.

During the company’s Q&A for its latest financial earnings, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the company’s “current position” when it comes to smart devices and the “plans for them going forward”. Unsurprisingly, it’s “continuing to develop new game applications” for mobile as it remains a “very important” touchpoint for consumers.

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