Let’s-a save!
Nintendo’s MAR10 Day eShop sale is wrapping up in North America this weekend (16th March). So, if there are any titles starring Mario & friends that you have been meaning to check out, this is your friendly reminder to get in there and make the most of the savings while they’re still around!
It wouldn’t be MAR10 Day without an eShop sale and today, Nintendo of America has kicked off just that.
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Here are the full patch notes.
Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy series has surpassed a whopping 200 million sales worldwide, five million of which have come from 2023’s Pixel Remasters.
To mark the occasion, the studio has released a new patch for all six games in the collection, bringing the Switch editions up to ver. 1.2.0. The patch doesn’t address anything too drastic in the titles, though there are a good number of balancing tweaks and bug fixes to help things run that bit smoother.
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Fingers crossed for an early summer release.
All eyes are on Nintendo’s 2nd April Direct for more official news of Switch 2, but until then, the rumour mill is working overtime to gather as much information as it can about the upcoming console launch.
The latest chatter comes from Famiiboards member LiC (also shared to the GamingLeaksAndRumours Reddit), and it’s all to do with a series of North American shipments believed to be carrying a boatload of Switch 2 units. Get your pinches of salt at the ready, folks (thanks for the heads up, wccftech).
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“More accessible and enjoyable”.
Earlier this year, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket rolled out its trading feature and certain aspects didn’t exactly go down well with the playerbase.
This feedback was taken on board, and the development team has now returned with information on how exactly this experience will be changed. Most notably, is the removal of trade tokens – with this update scheduled to be implemented by the “end of autumn 2025”.
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The first update of 2025.
Nintendo has announced it will be rolling out Splatoon 3‘s first update of the year this week – bumping the game up to Version 9.3.0.
This update will include adjustments to weapons, Splatfest changes, and all sorts of bug fixes. You can see the official patch notes courtesy of Nintendo’s support page below.
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And we’ve got some footage.
M2, the emulation wizards who are responsible for multiple Sega Ages titles, Virtual Console ports, and the excellent Castlevania Advance and Dominus Collections, has shared a brand new trailer for its upcoming game, Night Striker Gear, which is coming to Switch in 2025.
The clip was shared on Bluesky by ohfivepro (via Time Extension), with a timestamped version of the stream viewable on YouTube, and this is our first look at the game.
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Totally Tactical!
We’re almost three months in, and we haven’t had a single Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game lined up for Switch in 2025 — which, after the trio we got last year, feels like a long time. One that we’d expect to see make its way over at some point, however, is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, an upcoming turn-based title from developer Strange Scaffold (Sunshine Shuffle, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs) which will be skating onto PC on 22nd May.
You read that right, Tactical Takedown sees the Turtles go turn-based. Playing against the usual heroes in a half-shell hack-and-slash gameplay, Strange Scaffold’s upcoming release is more about strategy than slashing. In it, you’ll help Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey on a mission to take down the Foot Clan (what are the odds?), with a campaign for each hero.
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Expelled! On Your Tail! MLB The Show!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
On Your Tail (Humble Games, 13th Mar, $29.99) – In this narrative life sim, you’ll play as the intrepid young detective Diana and explore the charming seaside village of Borgo Marina, where mysteries lie behind its idyllic exterior. Search the streets and shops for leads and collect Clue Cards to help unmask the thief who’s menacing this once-peaceful town. When you’re not solving mysteries, you can enjoy a personal seaside vacation by hitting the beach, hanging out with friends, playing games in the arcade, fishing and more!
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And it’s around the corner.
Publisher PM Studios and developer Pocket Trap have announced that Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is coming to Switch on 28th May 2025. Plus, a free demo will be available on the eShop… today!
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo stakes its claim to being the “world’s first yoyovania”, boasting over 1000 unique screens, more than 40 equippable badges to provide buffs and skills, and 20 passive abilities to assist in exploration.
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Get ready for Tanuki Kabuki.
We had a great time with the stunning metroidvania Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus when it launched on Switch last year and now, it seems, the adventure is set to get even bigger.
Announced during yesterday’s Humble Games Showcase 2025, developer Squid Shock Studios shared an all-new trailer for the metroidvania, showcasing its upcoming ‘Tanuki Kabuki’ DLC. This one is set to arrive on Steam at some point in 2025, with a Switch release to be announced “at a later date”, and it will be available as a content update for all owners of the game.
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