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Super Mario Strikers
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This week’s Nintendo Download delivers notable releases and updates, including a GameCube classic on Switch Online, early pre-orders for a Switch 2 wrestling sim, and a premium mobile puzzle’s console debut.
Originally developed by Next Level Games and released for GameCube in 2005, Super Mario Strikers arrives on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The title revives its trademark four-player chaos, contrasting with more familiar Mario sports like Kart and Golf. Its inclusion reflects growing demand for deeper retro support and fuels hope that other cult classics—such as F-Zero GX—will join the service in future updates.
2K Sports has opened pre-orders for WWE 2K25 on Nintendo Switch 2. Promising performance on par with PlayStation and Xbox editions, this release aims to resolve frame-rate hiccups and loading delays that plagued the previous Switch version. Key draws include an expanded MyRISE career mode and an updated cross-generational roster. Final technical evaluations post-launch will be critical in determining whether Switch 2 can support more ambitious sports simulations.
Ustwo’s celebrated mobile franchise makes its first full console appearance with Monument Valley 3 on Nintendo Switch. Known for its minimalist art direction and perspective-shifting puzzles, the series gains new life on a larger screen with controller support. If this entry maintains the creative ingenuity of its predecessors, it may encourage Nintendo to feature additional premium mobile experiences in the eShop.
Nintendo’s annual Summer Sale returns with discounts on first-party hits such as Metroid Dread and an expanding catalog of RPGs. Concurrently, the Switch music player app has been updated with tracks from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, improving usability for fans who previously relied on external soundtracks. These refinements demonstrate Nintendo’s gradual enhancement of platform features.
This week’s download lineup holds particular appeal for three groups: retro Mario sports enthusiasts, wrestling sim fans seeking console-grade performance, and puzzle aficionados desiring premium content. Other players will find value in the ongoing sales and app upgrades. Overall, Nintendo continues to balance its legacy library with modern releases, though the most coveted content often remains tied to Expansion Pack subscriptions or pre-order offerings.
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