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Nintendo Cracks Down on Low-Quality eShop Games

7/15/2025

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Nintendo Enforces Guidelines

Nintendo is taking a stand against low-quality games on its eShop by implementing tougher guidelines for the Switch and Switch 2, starting June 5, 2025. These new rules will crack down on game bundles, misleading descriptions, and sensitive content, initially focusing on Japan and Asia, with hopes of spreading to other regions.

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Nintendo Enforces Guidelines

Nintendo is taking a stand against low-quality games on its eShop by implementing tougher guidelines for the Switch and Switch 2, starting June 5, 2025. These new rules will crack down on game bundles, misleading descriptions, and sensitive content, initially focusing on Japan and Asia, with hopes of spreading to other regions.

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