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US: Nintendo’s Christmas Sale now on

’Tis the season, and Nintendo is offering more ways to liven up the celebration with the Hits for the Holidays Sale! From now through 11:59 p.m. PT on January 4, 2026, players shopping on Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store can save on digital versions of select games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems. Whether you’re hunting for… Read More »US: Nintendo’s Christmas Sale now on Source

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting free NiGHTS content this week, first look
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting free NiGHTS content this week, first look

In just a few days, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players will be able to access brand new content based on NiGHTS. The drop is happening on December 24 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET. When it’s live, players will be able to race alongside Sonic and friends as the beloved Nightmaren, NiGHTS. Here’s the full list of included content:... The post Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting free NiGHTS content this week, first look appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Ubisoft says it is working with Nintendo to improve Switch 2 VRR support

Ubisoft has always been a strong partner with Nintendo platforms and so far they have released both the technically impressive Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2. The French company has said that it has been working with Nintendo to help improve VRR support on the Nintendo Switch 2. This… Read More »Ubisoft says it is working with Nintendo to improve Switch 2 VRR support Source

Cronos: The New Dawn announces update with Temporal Driver difficulty
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Cronos: The New Dawn announces update with Temporal Driver difficulty

Today, Bloober Team announced a new update for Cronos: The New Dawn which will add the Temporal Diver difficulty level. Players will be able to get their hands on it in early 2026. Temporal Diver will let players focus more on exploration. Enemy and Traveler health are the main adjustments here. Below is the full rundown: Invitation to The New... The post Cronos: The New Dawn announces update with Temporal Driver difficulty appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Oppidum launch trailer – story-driven survival experience comes to Nintendo Switch
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Oppidum launch trailer – story-driven survival experience comes to Nintendo Switch

To promote the debut of Oppidum on Nintendo Switch, EP Games has sent out a launch trailer. The story-driven survival experience came out this week. Tons of details about it can be found in the following overview: Enjoy Oppidum, a story-driven survival experience for 1-4 players full of adventure, action, crafting, exploration… Everything a squad of scouts would love for... The post Oppidum launch trailer – story-driven survival experience comes to Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintend

Patapon 1 + 2 Replay update out now, adds Boss Rush Challenge
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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay update out now, adds Boss Rush Challenge

Patapon 1 + 2 Replay has been out for a few months, but the game has just added a brand new Boss Rush Challenge mode. This comes as part of a newly-released update. Here’s the full rundown of how it works: Take on wave after wave of powerful bosses with the squad you’ve grown. The unit you take into battle... The post Patapon 1 + 2 Replay update out now, adds Boss Rush Challenge appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 – Mario Kart, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong in the top 10
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UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 – Mario Kart, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong in the top 10

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 is now available. Mario Kart World managed to hit #1 again last week, and while it’s still towards the top, it slipped a spot. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Donkey Kong Bananza are also in the top ten. Here’s the full UK software sales... The post UK software sales chart for the week ending December 20, 2025 – Mario Kart, Pokemon, and Donkey Kong in the top 10 appeared first on Nintendo Ev

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Octopath Traveler series has now shifted over 6 million copies worldwide

Square Enix has busy celebrating today with the news that the beloved Octopath Traveler series has now sold over six million copies worldwide. This is both physically and digitally and shows that the franchise has now become quite the success story. The latest game Octopath Traveler 0 is a prequel, so there’s not been a… Read More »Octopath Traveler series has now shifted over 6 million copies worldwide Source

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Hideo Kojima says without Super Mario Bros he would “probably” never become developer

Famed video game developer Hideo Kojima has said in a new interview that Super Mario Bros. inspired him to become a video game developer. Speaking to Wired Japan, Kojima stated that when he was a college student he played Super Mario Bros. for about a year and it is the game which persuaded him to… Read More »Hideo Kojima says without Super Mario Bros he would “probably” never become developer Source

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Donkey Kong Bananza updated to Version 3.0.0 (patch notes)

Nintendo has deployed a new update for the invigorating Donkey Kong Bananza bringing the 3D platformer to Version 3.0.0. This update brings with it a few small notable changes such as Thai as a support language and the ability to change camera automatic tracking in options and set it to on or off as is… Read More »Donkey Kong Bananza updated to Version 3.0.0 (patch notes) Source

Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Pokemon Pokopia moving up
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Pokemon Pokopia moving up

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time. Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 3 and... The post Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Pokemon Pokopia moving up appeared first on Nintendo

Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book appear for the first time. Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 3 and... The post Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 21, 2025 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Ace Attorney, GTA: The Trilogy, Hades 2, more
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Ace Attorney, GTA: The Trilogy, Hades 2, more

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, GTA: The Trilogy, Hades 2, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – 20XX – $3.59 (was $17.99) – 30XX – $9.99 (was $19.99) – 1000xResist – $13.39... The post Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Ace Attorney, GTA: The Trilogy, Hades

Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes
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Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes

Nintendo has just started distribution of a new update for Donkey Kong Bananza, which is version 3.0.0. There are a couple of main additions. First, Thai is supported as an additional language. Also, “Camera’s automatic tracking” is now in the options. The full rundown of the update is as follows: Donkey Kong Bananza version 3.0.0 update patch notes Added Thai... The post Donkey Kong Bananza 3.0.0 update out now, patch notes appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Aspyr comments on possibility of Shadow and Rise of the Tomb Raider on Switch 2

While the Nintendo Switch 2 might not be getting the latest Tomb Raider games we could well receive the rest of the survivor trilogy on the platform. Aspyr, who ported Tomb Raider Definitive Edition to the Nintendo Switch 2, was asked in a recent interview whether we could see Rise of the Tomb Raider and… Read More »Aspyr comments on possibility of Shadow and Rise of the Tomb Raider on Switch 2 Source

Famitsu review scores – December 21, 2025
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Famitsu review scores – December 21, 2025

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of December 21, 2025 are as follows: Kiteretsu Soudan Dial – 8/8/8/7 Processor(s) – 7/8/7/7 Dragon Ruins 2 – 7/8/7/7 Ripple Island Kyle and Cal’s Restaurant – 7/6/5/8 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review is there for out of a total... The post Famitsu review scores – December 21, 2025 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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GameStop memo says Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle has ended production

Nintendo has seemingly decided to discontinue the Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 bundle which many of you picked up at launch and post launch. The news comes from a leaked internal GameStop memo which says that the bundle has now ceased production. It is not clear what game Nintendo plans to bundle with the… Read More »GameStop memo says Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle has ended production Source

Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
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Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch 2 Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 15 – Amazon, Best Buy The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon: Deluxe Edition – January 16 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – January 22 –... The post Nintendo pre-order updates – December 21, 2025 – Mega Man Star Force Legacy Col

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended
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Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended

Nintendo is officially ending production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle – at least in the United States. That news comes from an internal GameStop memo. In it, the retailer states: “This bundle SKU has now reached end of lifecycle, and additional units will no longer be produced. Future replenishment of Nintendo Switch 2 will be the base... The post Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle production has ended appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025. Just like last week, only one session has been announced for now. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be affected with some downtime for Virtual Game Cards, though not for very long. Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of December 21, 2025: Switch... The post Nintendo maintenance schedule – December 21, 2025 – Virtual Game Cards affected appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. for getting him to the industry, felt games “would one day surpass movies” because of it
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Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. for getting him to the industry, felt games “would one day surpass movies” because of it

What’s the one game Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has played the most? As it turns out, that would be Super Mario Bros. Kojima was speaking on a variety of topics in a new feature from Wired. Regarding Super Mario Bros., he mentioned playing it for a year in college. He went as far as to... The post Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. for getting him to the industry, felt games “would one day surpass movies” because of it appeared first on Nintend

Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts

New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025. The month had some big releases, including Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and Kirby Air Riders. The former sold nearly 300,000 copies while the latter debuted at close to 250,000 units sold at retail. Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of... The post Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts appeared

Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts

New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025. The month had some big releases, including Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Kirby Air Riders. The former sold nearly 300,000 copies while the latter debuted at close to 250,000 units sold at retail. Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling... The post Japan’s best-selling games of November 2025 – Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Kirby Air Riders have big debuts a

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Japan: Nintendo readies Animal Crossing Switch 2 marketing materials

Nintendo’s first published game for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 is the fiendishly addictive Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 version on 15th January, so naturally Japanese retail stores are capitalising on what’s sure to be a highly sought after product. You can check out the display box… Read More »Japan: Nintendo readies Animal Crossing Switch 2 marketing materials Source