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Nintendo has announced a 30‑minute Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 5, focusing on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games from third‑party developers (with occasional Nintendo-published titles). The stream will run at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM UK / 3 PM Europe and will be available on YouTube and the Nintendo Today app; coverage of the event will be provided during and after the presentation.
Epic Games Store posted a 57% year-over-year rise in third-party game revenue to over $400 million in 2025, with total store spend at $1.16 billion and December monthly active users reaching a record 78 million; third-party time spent rose, while total store hours declined 14% as the platform expands its catalog beyond first-party titles, aided by a free games program that drove engagement.
Reggie Fils-Aimé discusses the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, its potential for AAA third-party games, the end of the traditional console war, and the evolving leadership landscape in the gaming industry, emphasizing innovation and strategic support for developers.
Former Microsoft and Blizzard executive Mike Ybarra criticizes Xbox's current hardware approach, arguing that continuing to produce consoles is futile if games become third-party, and suggests the company should focus on being a publisher across multiple platforms instead.
Nintendo is hosting the 2025 Blockbuster Sale on the Switch eShop, featuring significant discounts on a wide range of third-party titles, with some prices dropping to new lows. The sale runs until September 10, offering deals on games like 13 Sentinels, AI: The Somnium Files, Crash Bandicoot, Cult of the Lamb, and many more.
Developers are still struggling to obtain Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits three months after its release, which is hindering the development of new games and versions, with Nintendo reportedly focusing on indie developers and smaller studios, leading to concerns about the strategic distribution of hardware and its impact on third-party titles.
Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase revealed upcoming third-party titles for Switch and Switch 2, including Monster Hunter Stories 3, Octopath Traveler prequel, and new entries in popular series like Yakuza and Final Fantasy, with release dates spanning from August to December 2025.
Nintendo announced a 25-minute Partner Showcase for July 31, 2025, focusing on third-party games for Switch and Switch 2, with potential reveals including NIS America's new project and a release date for Elden Ring, but no updates on Metroid Prime 4.
A Nintendo Direct focused on third-party games for Switch and Switch 2 is scheduled for July 31, promising updates on projects from external studios, including potential details on Call of Duty and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, though no specific release dates are expected for Nintendo's own titles.
Nintendo has announced a 25-minute Partner Showcase Nintendo Direct scheduled for July 31, 2025, focusing on third-party games for the Switch and Switch 2, with potential reveals including NIS America's new project and a possible Elden Ring release date, but no updates on Metroid Prime 4.
A list of the best-selling third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch in the US, with Deltarune leading in units sold, followed by titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077.
The article discusses potential announcements for a July 2025 Nintendo Direct, including release dates for upcoming games like Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby Air Riders, Nintendo Switch Online drops, updates for Mario Kart World, new game releases, Switch 2 editions, and third-party developer reveals, emphasizing the importance of this event for Nintendo fans and the gaming community.
The release of third-party titles for Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed due to many developers lacking access to devkits, with Nintendo managing access differently this time. A new Nintendo Direct scheduled for later this month may reveal more about third-party game releases, including titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition.
Nintendo's stock declined as third-party game sales for the Switch 2 underperformed expectations, with issues stemming from the use of Game Key Cards and the aging, overpriced game titles, potentially threatening future support from third-party developers and impacting the console's appeal. Despite strong initial sales, the company's stock remains a moderate buy according to analysts, with a potential upside of 5.11%.
A third-party developer reports that sales of third-party titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 were below their lowest estimates during the first two weeks, despite the console's successful launch and a strong lineup of first-party games. Data shows third-party sales account for about 40% of physical software, but the performance of third-party titles remains underwhelming, with some attributing this to the impact of Game-Key Cards. The situation is expected to evolve as more games are released.