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Hello all! Today marks a momentous occasion here at Miketendo64! Our little piece of the internet celebrates 10 years since it launched back in 2015. We have had many high and low points over the year...

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Nocturnal victory.

Hop's Zacian ex Evolution Stage: Basic HP: 230 Type: Metal Attacks: Insta-Strike (30) Brave Slash (240) Weakness: Fire x2 Resistance: Grass -30 Illustrated by: DOM Card no: 186/159 Card Rarity: Special Illustration Rare Expansion: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Pokédex no: 0888 Classification: Warrior Pokémon Height: 9'3" Weight: 782.6 lbs. Pokémon ex Rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

The Legend of Tuneage.

Pachirisu (058/P-A) Evolution Stage: Basic HP: 70 Type: Lightning Attack: Plasma (10) Weakness: Fighting +20 Retreat Cost: Energy x1 Illustrated by: OOYAMA Card no: 058/P-A Card Rarity: Promo Expansion: PROMO-A Pokédex no: 0417 Classification: EleSquirrel Pokémon Height: 1'4" Weight: 8.6 lbs. Description: It's one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches. It shoots charges from its tail. How to Obtain: Obtainable via the Pachirisu & Riolu Wonder Pick Event. Availability: April 16, 2025 at 07:00 UTC — April 26, 2025 at 06:59 UTC

Riolu (059/P-A) Evolution Stage: Basic HP: 70 Type: Fighting Attack: Punch (40) Weakness: Psychic +20 Retreat Cost: Energy x1 Illustrated by: Akira Komayama Card no: 059/P-A Card Rarity: Promo Expansion: PROMO-A Pokédex no: 0447 Classification: Emanation Pokémon Height: 2'4" Weight: 44.5 lbs. Description: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.

A Surprising Co-op Adventure.

Welcome to EXPlay, (Explain & Play) the review series where we care not for scores but tell it how it is when it comes to every game we get our hands on, whilst also taking the time to include some lengthy gameplay, to give you the reader, the chance to shape your own impressions and views whilst watching and reading.

Salamence the Unrivaled National Dex: #0373 | Paldea Dex: #278 Type: Dragon / Flying | Tera Type: Flying Category: Dragon Pokémon | Level: 100 Ability: Moxie (When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.) Held Item: None Mark: Mightest Mark (A mark for an especially mighty Pokémon.) Title Conferred: Salamence the Unrivaled Current Moves:

Wei Chyr's Rillaboom National Pokédex: #0812 | Blueberry Pokédex: #229 Type: Grass | Tera Type: Grass Category: Drummer Pokémon | Level: 50 Original Trainer: Wei Chyr | ID No: 250419 Ability: Grassy Surge (Turns the ground into Grassy Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.) Held Item: Choice Band (An item to be held by a Pokémon. This hooded cloak conceals the holder, tricking the eyes of its enemies and protecting it from the additional effects of moves.)

Wild Hearts S (July 25, 2025) Developer: Omega Force Publisher: Koei Tecmo Price: N/A Genre: N/A File Size: N/A In the fantasy hunting title, WILD HEARTS S, players will learn to master ancient tech to pursue giant beasts inside an imaginative world inspired by feudal Japan. Users will be able to hunt in a pack of up to four players in seamless co-op, or choose to play as a lone wolf, encountering fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself.

The Mario Kart World Direct has aired today and while it was only 15-minutes long, it was full to the brim with details on game modes, how some character unlocks work, showing off the new circuits and items, what you can do in Free Roam mode and more. So, lets get down to brass tacks and talk about what was shown during the direct.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (TBD) Developer: Level-5 Publisher: Level-5 Price: N/A Genre: Puzzle File Size: N/A From a series with over 18 million units sold worldwide. Solve epic riddles as you progress through the story of this puzzle/fantasy adventure.

King of Meat (2025) Publisher: Glowmade Price: N/A Genre: N/A File Size: N/A Elbow-drop into a joyfully unhinged extravaganza in King of Meat – a hack ’n’ slash online*** co-op game for up to four players. Customize your contender, choose from various weapons and enter the fray when King of Meat launches on Nintendo Switch this year.

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Want to know what the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience was like? I spoke with those fortunate enough to be invited to the event that is being held in numerous cities across the globe. Our good friends over at Rapid Reviews UK were kind enough to not only share their thoughts with us but also allow us to join them for the ride, as our Editor-in-Chief, Jack, was invited to tag along with RRUK's Pete Beckett to video document the event and play some brand new Nintendo Switch 2 games at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience London!

EVERYBODY’S GOLF: Hot Shots (2025) Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT Price: N/A Genre: N/A File Size: N/A The popular golf game series makes its debut on Nintendo Switch with a variety of characters and courses. The three-button shot mechanic makes it so anybody can jump in and begin playing; it’s easy to learn yet challenging to master. Win in-game tournaments in the single player Challenge Mode to unlock characters and courses, or try out the new Wacky Golf mode, where all sorts of shenanigans can help or hinder your chances.

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening — Complete Edition (June 5, 2025) Developer: Koei Tecmo Publisher: Koei Tecmo Price: N/A Genre: Simulation File Size: N/A Accomplish Nobunaga Oda's unrealized ambition to unify Japan! Players are supported by faithful retainers who act on their own judgement. The "Dominion" system will allow you to obtain and grant territory to retainers. In return, retainers who are given the land will dedicate themselves to the development of the clan.

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake (2025) Publisher: SQUARE ENIX Price: N/A Genre: N/A File Size: N/A These modernized versions of two legendary JRPGs continue the Erdrick Trilogy narrative of the iconic DRAGON QUEST series. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake launches for Nintendo Switch this year.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess (TBA) Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Price: N/A Genre: Action, Strategy File Size: N/A Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired, single player Kagura Action Strategy game. The game takes place on a mountain covered by defilement. During the day, purify the villages and prepare yourself for sundown. During the night, protect the Maiden against the hordes of the Seethe.

Hollow Knight: Silksong (TBA) Developer: Team Cherry Publisher: Team Cherry Price: N/A Genre: N/A File Size: N/A Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.

Lyon: Shadow Prince | Resplendent Hero First Appearance: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Feh Pass Distribution Period: April 24, 2025 at 23:00 to May 9, 2025 at 22:59 (PT) New Dialogue Line 1: "Eirika complimented me on my outfit. I appreciate her kindness." New Dialogue Line 2: "Somehow Ephraim always looks good, no matter what he wears." Sharena’s Fashion Check: …

Goodnight Universe (2025/2026) Developer: Nice Dream Publisher: Skybound Games Price: N/A Genre: Adventure File Size: N/A You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. The game features an immersive “face-tracking” mode, expanding on the innovative use of camera-based technology that the development team is known for.

With more than 100 titles physically published on the Nintendo Switch, Super Rare Games show no sign of slowing down, and neither are we as we continue to document their physical creations with another instalment of Super Rare Gems. Hogging the spotlight today is none other than Planet of Lana by developer, Wishfully Studios: Planet of Lana | SRG #131…

Witchbrook (Holiday 2025) Publisher: Chucklefish Games Price: N/A Genre: N/A File Size: N/A Discover the magic around you in this spellbinding adventure. Start your residency as the newest witch in the bustling seaside city of Mossport. Learn spells at Witchbrook College, craft goods to grow your witch business and customize your cottage and garden to suit your style. Make friends, find love, and discover a world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond!

Fast Fusion (June 5, 2025) Developer: Shin'en Multimedia GmbH Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia GmbH Price: N/A Genre: Racing File Size: N/A Features: Hypersonic Speed - The fastest racing game you may have ever experienced! Non stop adrenaline pumping action at 60 fps in up to 4K HDR. Antigravity Jumps - FAST Fusion vehicles are equipped with antigravity hyper jump technology. Cut corners and get ahead of your oppenents by jumping and boosting over them.

Fortnite (June 5, 2025) Developer: Epic Games Publisher: Epic Games Price: Free Genre: Shooting File Size: N/A Whether you want to be the last player standing in Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, and Fortnite OG, or you want to explore LEGO Fortnite experiences, blast to the finish with Rocket Racing or headline a concert with Fortnite Festival – the choice is yours. 

Enter The Gungeon 2 (2026) Developer: Dodge Roll Publisher: Devolver Digital Price: $59.99 Genre: N/A File Size: N/A Experience the reloaded sequel to the iconic bullet dungeon crawler with Enter the Gungeon 2. Featuring a new 3D art style, weapons, and new gameplay tricks, players can load in on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.

"X-ceptional."

Deltarune (June 5, 2025) Developer: 8-4 Publisher: 8-4 Price: N/A Genre: Role-Playing File Size: N/A The award-winning indie RPG, UNDERTALE, expands the series with a brand new game...in a different world! Create your own avatar, meet strange friends, and jump into the darkness. The first two chapters are free, so what are you waiting for? And more (paid) chapters will come out as soon as we finish them, so keep an eye out! For years!

The God-Like Rogue-Like Returns.

DAEMON X MACHINA: TITANIC SCION (Winter 2025) Developer: Marvelous First Studio Publisher: Marvelous Price: $59.99/ Genre: Action File Size: N/A From Marvelous First Studio comes an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to your playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air.