News Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new story has been added
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
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News Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June
Update: Gameplay trailer released
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Star Wars
- Monopoly
PSA Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character To The Roster
Update: Captain Majima has arrived
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yakuza
- Updates
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Updates And Fixes
Download it now
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- Nintendo Switch
- Animal Crossing
- Nintendo
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News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online
Bandai Namco isn't slowing down
- Nintendo Switch
- Bandai Namco
News Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Will the hero return?
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
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TodayThu, 30th Apr 2026
News Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June
Update: Gameplay trailer released
[Wed 18th Mar, 2026 05:55 GMT]: If you like Monopoly and also happen to be a fan of Star Wars, you might want to be on the lookout for this new Ubisoft-published title, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. This new crossover will be arriving for the Switch 1 and 2 on 11th June 2026 (as well as multiple other...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Star Wars
- Monopoly
PSA Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character To The Roster
Update: Captain Majima has arrived
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been adding new characters to the roster on a regular basis, and this week sees the arrival of Captain Majima. This free DLC character, as seen in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, will be made available on 29th April 2026. Starting 30th April 2026, there'll also be a festival,...
- Sonic
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yakuza
- Updates
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Updates And Fixes
Download it now
Animal Crossing: New Horizons received a special Animal Crossing anniversary update earlier this month, adding a leaf statue to the game. Now, Nintendo has released Version 3.0.3, which makes this same item available for purchase from the Nook Shopping furniture catalog. It means even if you didn't already have it, you can now see...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Animal Crossing
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new story has been added
Following a patch in February, Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Switch. Surprisingly, this patch includes not just fixes but also a "new story" for the game's storybook. You can see how to access it in the official patch notes below. Here's the full rundown of Version 1.4.0 via...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online
Bandai Namco isn't slowing down
It looks like the PEGI ratings board may have revealed the return of Tales of Eternia ahead of schedule. A new rating has temporarily appeared on the classification website for "Tales of Eternia Remastered" on the Nintendo Switch. The publisher is listed as Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, and attached to the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Bandai Namco
News Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Will the hero return?
Ahead of Dragon Quest Day next month, it looks like another entry in the series could be on the way to the Switch 2. A new classification for a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition has popped up on the classification board in Taiwan. This 'S' version of the title made its debut...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
YesterdayWed, 29th Apr 2026
Ah, thanks?
In case you missed it when it was announced in February, Bethesda has this week released "physical" versions of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 2. The catch is they're not actually proper physical releases. In fact, they're not even being distributed as game-key cards...
- Reminders
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Bethesda
"I don't know how to save the channel, I don't know if I can"
A popular Pokémon YouTube channel called 'PokéNational Geographic' is no more after a series of copyright strikes from Nintendo. Channel creator Elious delivered the new himself (thanks, Kotaku), confirming in a video posted on 26th April that he has 7 days before the channel is gone...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo of America
- Pokemon
- Legal
Round Up The Previews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port
Here's what the critics think
As we get closer to June, Square Enix is gearing up for the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2. The previews, which were limited to handheld mode, have now gone live alongside the demo release. As many already know what to expect from the game, the focus here is mostly on how the title runs on...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
Review Constance (Switch) - A Beautiful Metroidvania With Something To Say
Constance craving
The idea of an indie Metroidvania exploring mental illness has become a bit of a cliche. The past decade has seen successes in the genre like the Hollow Knight and Ori games, as well as titles like Celeste that manifest their main character’s mental journey through their mechanics. Constance owes a lot to every game listed above,...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Krossplay is here!"
When the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection arrived last October, one feature missing was cross-platform online play. Now, in a new update today, Digital Eclipse has added Krossplay. It will be "off" by default, but can be activated in the online options. Due to technical limitations, Mortal Kombat Trilogy isn't available for...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Mortal Kombat
- Updates
News Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule"
"We know many fans are eagerly waiting"
Although the focus this week is on the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix has also been busy with the third entry. We heard earlier this year how Part 3 now has an official title, and more recently, director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about how this chapter was progressing very smoothly...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
News Want To Make Your Own 3D Zelda Dungeons? This N64 Love Letter On Steam Is For You
Temple Maker 64 is developed by one person
We're baffled that, somehow, Nintendo hasn't given us a proper Zelda dungeon maker. No, the Chamber Dungeon in Link's Awakening on Switch doesn't quite scratch the itch. So thank goodness for indie developers, huh? Temple Maker 64 (spotted via Dexerto) is looking to fill that gap with a specific chunky N64...
- Zelda
- N64
Mini Review Total Chaos (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish Fort Oasis
Chaotic frame rates
Released on other platforms in November 2025, Total Chaos is an intriguing first-person survival horror in which you explore the mysterious island of Fort Oasis. Once a bustling community of industry, it’s since fallen into ruin, and it’s your job to explore the environment, piece together fragments of the past, and...
- Mini Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Game Changer ActRaiser - The SNES Classic That Signalled The Dawn Of A New Generation
Time Extension God-tier
I can imagine that when the Super Famicom launched in Japan, titles like Super Mario World, F-Zero and Pilotwings were the ones that caught the vast majority of attention – and with good reason. Mario World was (and, in my opinion, still is) one of the best 2D platformers ever created, while F-Zero and Pilotwings served as an amazing...
- Game Changer
- Features
- SNES
Time Extension Which will you be playing?
If you've been waiting patiently for another Namco System 22 title to come to Arcade Archives, then it appears you're in luck. That's because Hamster has just revealed that the next title being released will be Namco's first-person/third-person vehicular combat game, Cyber Commando, which launched on the arcade hardware...
- News
- Arcade Archives
- Console Archives
News Today Is Nintendo Legend Yoshiaki Koizumi's 58th Birthday
The 35-year Nintendo veteran deserves to be celebrated
Today, 29th April 2026, is Yoshiaki Koizumi 58th birthday. Currently the Senior General Manager at Nintendo EPD, and a Senior Executive Officer at the company, Koizumi-san is a long-time legend, having been with the company for 35 years (via Stealth40k) He's also the face of many Nintendo...
- Nintendo
- Yoshiaki Koizumi
News Shovel Knight Fans Will Really Dig Crypt Of The NecroDancer's New Crossover DLC
Available right now!
Brace Yourself Games is celebrating Crypt of the NecroDancer's 11-year anniversary in 2026, and to mark the occasion, the studio has released a new crossover DLC pack for us all to dig into. Yep, as if the headline and lead image weren't enough of a giveaway, Mr. Indie himself, Shovel Knight, is joining the rhythm action game...
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- Switch eShop
- DLC
Tuesday28th Apr 2026
Guide Last Chance To Grab These 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Just a reminder that the North American eShop sale wraps up tomorrow (Wednesday), so you've still got time to grab a bargain. Carry on! Another month, another eShop sale... Yes, Nintendo is back with another wave of discounts on its North American storefront in the all-new 'Spotlight...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Sales
News Elementallis Brings A Touch Of Magic To GBA Zelda-Style Adventuring On Switch
Could you call it a Wind Waker?
Top-down pixel art adventure games are one of the most popular genres for indie developers, and why wouldn't they be? The Legend of Zelda, which often serves as the inspiration for many of these titles. And today, another has landed on the eShop, though it features its own little twist on the genre. Elementallis...
- Switch eShop
Hands On Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port The Most Ambitious Yet?
Grin and Barret
I'm in a slightly strange camp when it comes to Final Fantasy VII, though I'd wager it's one that at least some of you will be part of too. You see, Remake's Switch 2 port was my first time playing this story — remade or otherwise. I know everything there is to know about the original FFVII (yes, even that bit), but at no point...
- Previews
- Features
- Hands On
- Final Fantasy
- Nintendo Switch 2
Round Up The First Impressions Of The Mortal Kombat II Movie Are In
Here's Johnny
Putting aside those rumours about a Metroid Movie for a moment, one video game movie that's already locked in is Mortal Kombat II, and it's due out next month. Ahead of its release, an early screening for the second movie premiered in theatres. If you are wondering how the sequel (led by "The Boys" star Karl Urban as Johnny Cage)...
- Round Up
- Mortal Kombat
- Movies
Review Monster Crown: Sin Eater (Switch) - A Satisfyingly Deep And Open-Ended Pokémon-Like
Go on, eat the sin cake
In 2021, a monster-catching RPG called Monster Crown hit the eShop, a one-man project aiming to emulate the glory days of Pokémon. Though it had its shortcomings, it mostly captured the essence of its inspiration and evidently it garnered enough of a following to justify the launch of a sequel after a successful Kickstarter...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Nintendo & Illumination Are Releasing An Untitled Movie In April 2028
So, what will it be?
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie rolling in the dough right now, it makes absolute sense that Nintendo and Illumination are looking ahead to the future. And, it seems like the two studios have a plan. Universal Pictures International Spain's release schedule lists an unannounced movie from the gaming and animation giants,...
- Nintendo
- Mario Movie
- Movies
Video Here's How 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Looks & Runs On Switch 2
Stay Kalm
In case you missed it, you can now try out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 thanks to a free demo. If you loved Remake Intergrade earlier this year, then it's well worth a shot — because you can transfer your save data from the demo to the main game when it launches on 3rd June 2026. For those of you who don't have time to check...
- Videos
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
Talking Point Is Legend Of Zelda's Link Left Or Right-Handed? Let's Look At The Evidence
Rightward Sword or A Left to the Past?
The Zelda series has a passionate and devoted fanbase. Over the years, timelines have been debated, settled, shaken up, or outright ignored. Storylines have been contested, shredded apart, put on a pedestal. But nothing, not even recovering the Triforce, is more important than making sure Link is holding his...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Nintendo
- Zelda
- Polls
Random Out Of 1-Ups? This Manufacturer Has Some Stylish Super Mario Coffins
'Too bad!'
We've seen some pretty wild Super Mario-inspired products in our time, but this has to be one of the highlights. As showcased by Voxel on YouTube, a Brazilian funeral urn and coffin manufacturer by the name of 'Bignotto' has advertised a new line of coffins styled after several Mario characters. So we've got Mario himself, Luigi, Peach,...
- Random
- Nintendo
- Super Mario
Time Extension "Elden Ring as it was originally intended... a 1989 Nintendo portable console"
Here's a sentence we never expected to write: an Elden Ring fan has recently gone to the effort of creating a playable version of the From Software action RPG based on the Nintendo Game & Watch, and it's available to download now, for free, for anyone who wants to give it...
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- FromSoftware
- Game & Watch
- Fan Projects
News A Demo For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Now Available On Switch 2
Materi-awesome
In case you haven't seen, we recently went hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 ahead of its full release on 3rd June 2026. We came away feeling pretty positive about the whole thing, noting that while there were certainly some visual drawbacks, it nevertheless proves to be a worthy follow-up to Remake and a solid...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Final Fantasy
News Resident Evil Requiem's 'Minigame' Update May Be Just Around The Corner
T[ease]-virus
Capcom isn't done with Resident Evil Requiem just yet, with director Koshi Nakanishi confirming that both a minigame and a story expansion will be added as post-launch DLC. While the latter is still very much under wraps for the time being, the minigame is seemingly just around the corner. According to an interview with Denfaminico...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Resident Evil
- Capcom
- DLC
Drop into island life
To celebrate the recent release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Switch, Nintendo will be hosting a special crossover event in its Switch Online battle royale title Tetris 99. The 53rd cup will kick off on 1st May 2026 and runs until 4th May 2026. To participate, you'll need to have an active Switch Online...
- Nintendo Switch
- Tomodachi Life
- Nintendo
- Updates
News Nintendo Music Takes To The Court With A Mario Tennis Album Update
Here's the full list of songs
After taking a break last week, Nintendo is back with its weekly updates for the Nintendo Music mobile application. Today, it's taking to the court with the addition of the Mario Tennis Aces soundtrack. Before Mario Tennis Fever arrived on the Switch 2, Camelot released this game on the Switch in 2018. The soundtrack...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Music
- Mario Tennis
- Updates
- Music
Monday27th Apr 2026
News The Mario Galaxy Movie's Digital Release Date Might Be Sooner Than We Expected
Someone found a Gold Mushroom
Despite putting up a staggering run at the box office, it looks like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might be heading for a video on demand release even quicker than its predecessor. As reported by When to Stream (and brought to our attention by Forbes), the Mario Galaxy Movie will apparently arrive as a paid digital...
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- Nintendo
- Mario
- Mario Movie
- Mario Galaxy Movie
Review Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine Achievement
In Mouseburg, every mouse has something to hide
With Mouse: P.I. For Hire, I’ve got very little to complain about, so for the sake of balance, first I’ll gently shine a light on its near-absurd mishmash of influences. The striking rubber-hose animation USP hails from the 1920s. The 11-hour story, with its tough, unsentimental protagonist, and...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection Will Bring PS1, N64, & GB Favourites To Switch This May
Includes Search for Reptar, Studio Tour, and more!
The Rugrats' video game renaissance continues, as Limited Run Games has just announced a brand new collection of games, titled Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection. It launches digitally on the Switch eShop on 15th May, with physical versions up for pre-order from 1st May until 31st May on Limited Run...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Skips Over Some Heavy-Hitters In Its Super Mario 40th Anniversary Ad
Where is my Sunshine, my only Sunshine..? ♫
Nintendo has uploaded a new ad as part of its ongoing celebrations for Super Mario's 40 anniversary. Titled 'It's You, Mario', it highlights some of the plumber's iconic games, starting with the Famicom and Super Mario Bros. and ending with the Switch 2 and Super Mario Galaxy. It's a nice little look at...
- Nintendo
- Japan
- Super Mario
News Ever Wondered What Happened To Star Fox's Puppets? The Answer Isn't Good
Time Extension "We had to destroy them after production was finished"
When looking at videos and photos from the marketing campaign for the 1993 SNES classic Star Fox, one question comes up time and again: "What happened to the puppets used in the game's marketing?" It's a question, we admit, we've been curious about here at Time Extension for a while now, and...
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- Star Fox
- Nintendo
When the Switch 2's screen isn't enough
A few years back, we took a look at Viture's XR glasses – a pair of specs that, to the untrained eye, looked like sunglasses but were, in fact, akin to wearing a large-format display on your face. We came away pleasantly surprised, despite the absurdity of it all, so when Viture got in touch to inform us...
- Hands On
- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
Time Extension "'Well, we could be selling so much more if we were cross console'"
Most people today will largely associate Ed Fries with his role as an Xbox co-founder and Microsoft's vice president of gaming in the late '90s and early 2000s, but his career in games actually dates back a lot further than that. Before joining Microsoft, in the early '80s, for...
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- Features
- Xbox
- Rare
Rumour A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights
Who will be the Chozo one?
File this one under "Yes, this sounds plausible, but I shall maintain a healthy dose of skepticism", because with Nintendo now well on the way to delivering its Legend of Zelda movie after Super Mario's recent success, it sounds like Metroid might be next in line to receive an adaptation. As reported by Dot eSports, posts...
- Rumours
- Nintendo
- Metroid
UK Charts Pragmata Shoves Tomodachi Life Off The Top Spot
'Scuse me
The latest UK Charts data is in, and after Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at number one last week, Pragmata has now stepped in to take the crown, pushing the former down to number three. Cyberpunk 2077 has also stormed up the podium to take the silver medal, after what we can only assume has been some aggressive discounting on...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- UK
News Completed Legends: Z-A's Pokédexes? There's A Shiny Prize Waiting For You In Pokémon HOME
We have prizes at HOME...
The Pokémon Company is dishing out a shiny reward for those who have caught 'em all in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. If you have completed the latest game's Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes, and logged them all in Pokémon HOME, there's a special Shiny Volcanion waiting for you. This special 'mon comes loaded...
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- Pokemon
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
News PowerWash Simulator 2's Next DLC Will Let You Clean Up A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Mess Eisley
Hot off the back of its Adventure Time pack (which'll finally launch on Switch 2 on 29th April, after a last-minute delay), FuturLab has today announced the second wave of DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2. And yes, the Force is strong with this one. The Star Wars pack will arrive on Switch 2 at some point this Summer, offering up a handful...
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- DLC
- Upcoming Releases
News Adventure Of Samsara 2.0 Update Adds A Slew Of New Content And Adjustments
Available now
Atari and developer Ilex Games have unleashed a new update for Adventure of Samsara on Switch, adding in some new context and extensive adjustments. Version 2.0 comes directly via fan feedback and boasts an overhaul to the combat, boss re-balancing, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. A completely new optional boss called...
- Nintendo Switch
Sunday26th Apr 2026
News Alien: Isolation 2 Gets Its First Teaser Trailer
'False Sense of Security'
Developer Creative Assembly has released a short teaser trailer for something related to Alien: Isolation. Titled 'False Sense of Security', the short video showcases a door opening into a rain-drenched exterior location, with the iconic save station visible in the background. The Creative Assembly logo displays before...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
News Bandai Namco Reveals Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Performance And Resolution
Here's how it compares to the Switch 2 version
Digimon Story Time Stranger is on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this July and Bandai Namco has now updated the official game site with the Switch specifications. As previously confirmed, the Switch 2 version of the title will offer "quality" and "performance" modes. Here's how the Switch version compares...
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- Digimon
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Bandai Namco
News Miyamoto Thanks Fans For Watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Celebrating 40 years of Mario history
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already 2026's biggest box office hit. It's also helped Mario's movies surpass a total of $2 billion at the global box offic
- Super Mario
- Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Nintendo
- Movies
Opinion Here Are Six Ways 'Alien: Isolation 2' Can Improve Upon The Original
"Look into my eye"
Today, 26th April, is 'Alien Day'. I know at least some of you might be scratching your head and wondering why, so let me very briefly explain. The planet on which James Cameron's Aliens takes place is called LV-426. Get it? 426. April 26. There we go. Alien Day. Anyway, with that in mind, I thought this would be a good...
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- Features
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
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News Final Fantasy XIV Online For Switch 2 Able To Reach "30fps In A Stable State"
But "certain areas" may experience frame rate drops
Final Fantasy XIV Online is on its way to the Switch 2 this August, and if you're wondering how it will perform on Nintendo's new hybrid system, director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) has shared some information. Speaking during a press conference at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, director...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
Poll Box Art Brawl: Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (GBA)
Going Topsy-Turvy
Hello chums, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we checked out Professor Layton and Pandora's Box for the Nintendo DS. It was a surprisingly close race, but in the end, Europe managed to take the win with 41% of the vote. Japan claimed second place with 31%, and North America trailed with 28%. Well done,...
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- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
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