Nintendo Releases for February 20, 2025 – Update

I must admit, when I first glanced at the compilation of the news desk, the looming page 70000 wasn’t quite on our radar to name it anything special. Truth be told, if it were up to some of our vibrant staff, it might have had a few more colorful expressions in its title.

In what feels a bit like a collection of overlooked treasures from last week, we didn’t give much fanfare to the localized release of three Cosmic Fantasy RPGs. There’s also a gem known as Ultros that, contrary to its name, doesn’t offer any seafood soup. Plus, let’s not skip Konami’s Kitten Kaboodle — and no, not the Canadian drag star — it’s made a snug home in the Archives.

For those who are familiar, our website URLs keep climbing indefinitely, and in the setup for this week’s write-up, page 70000 popped into existence. Though I clung to the hope that it would feature prominently in this week’s content, it’s instead found a suitable place elsewhere, leaving me both amused and slightly relieved.

When it comes to game releases, there’s one standout that caught our attention this week: James has enthused over a unique title for several editions now – Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, a game steeped in the nostalgia of ‘PC-8801 ass adventure games’. It’s the frontrunner in a week that otherwise seems to be taking it easy on AAA-quality releases. Sharing the spotlight are a couple of intriguing blends: an off-brand Picross meets farm RPG mashup called Piczle Cross: Rune Factory and Kairosoft’s narrative-driven Pro Wrestling Story steps into the ring in style. In a cautionary tale, Burai: Jokan for the EggConsole comes as a stern recommendation—unless, of course, your Japanese is fluent!

Let’s delve into the bounty of what’s available across regions:

North America

• Jupiter Hell at $24.99 offers a descent into turn-based chaos.
• Adventure into space with X-Out: Resurfaced for $19.99.
• Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog demands attention at $19.99, promising to satisfy those adventure cravings.
• Cabernet, slightly less heady than a glass of the same, awaits discovery for $19.99.
• And for those keen on the realm of surreal, Real H 5 is yours for $19.99.

With various offerings scattered through the rest of the list, there are myriad opportunities to explore fresh narratives, from tactical cat battles in Tacticats to the retro charm of Spot The Odd Pictogram.

Europe

• Many titles echo the North American releases, sometimes sporting a touch of euro-centric pricing.
• Particular gems include the aforementioned titles, along with Piczle Cross: Rune Factory deemed affordable and intriguing at €11.99.
• Several unique culture-crossing entries like Anime Dance-Off: Space Party (€9.99) add a touch of international flair.

Japan

• Jupiter Hell translates well across the seas, setting its price at ¥3900.
• Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog presents its adventure for ¥1999.
• For just ¥600, navigating the Moe Waifu H Fantasy provides… well, a distinctive experience.

It’s like stepping into a fantastical bazaar where player choices abound and are not limited by borders. From Devolver Digital slashing prices to curious novices gearing up, the playing field is awash in opportunities ripe for exploration.