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Wednesday22nd May 2024
News Viral Switch Sensation Suika Game Gets Online Multiplayer Update This Week
Local play was added earlier this year
Last year, the casual puzzle title Suika Game went viral and ended up getting a local release along with some multiplayer DLC. Now, in a new update from developer Aladdin X, it's been announced the previously revealed online versus mode will be arriving on the Switch on 23rd May 2023 (aka this week). This will...
Friday8th Mar 2024
News The Switch eShop Sensation Suika Game Is Getting Official Merchandise
Watermelon themed items come to Japan next month
The eShop hit and viral sensation Suika Game (Watermelon Game) will be getting its very own merchandise in Japan next month on 24th April 2024. As highlighted by Siliconera, this new range of items will include a watermelon cushion (featuring a built-in pocket to place your arm in, so you can rest...
Thursday22nd Feb 2024
News Suika Game Now Has Local Multiplayer DLC, Online Play On The Way
"Make big fruit with friends"
One of the many highlights at Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase was the news the indie Switch eShop game Suika Game (Watermelon Game) would be getting a multiplayer mode. It's available on the eShop now and is priced at $2.25 USD (or the regional equivalent). This DLC will add not only a local two-player mode but also...
Thursday28th Dec 2023
News Nintendo Reveals "Most Downloaded" Switch eShop Games In 2023 (Japan)
Suika Game tops the charts
Back in July, Nintendo revealed Japan's "most downloaded" Switch games in the first half of 2023. It was no surprise The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was in the lead at the time. Now, in an update, it's been revealed Suika Game has officially surpassed it - earning the title of the "most downloaded" Switch eShop...
Friday22nd Dec 2023
News Suika Game Gets A Special Christmas-Themed Update, Here's A Look
Downloads hit five million
The viral sensation Suika Game (Watermelon Game) has quickly shot to the top of the charts since it launched on the Switch eShop here in the west, and now to keep fans coming back for more, developer Aladdin X has released a Christmas-themed update. This bumps the game up to Version 1.0.7, with the mode available for a...
Tuesday5th Dec 2023
News Suika Game Is The Next Free Trial For Nintendo Switch Online Users (Europe)
Lining up later this week
Nintendo has announced its next free game trial for NSO subscribers in Europe, confirming that Suika Game will be lining up for some payment-less playtime from 7th-11th December. Of the many, many games that have made a big splash in 2023, Suika Game is right up there. Complexity takes a back seat in this fruit-based...
Friday24th Nov 2023
News eShop Indie Hit Suika Game Surpasses Four Million Downloads Worldwide
Watermelon Game has been a huge success
After becoming a viral sensation, Nintendo was quick to get a local release of Suika Game out of the Switch eShop. Since then, the title has now reportedly surpassed more than four million Switch eShop downloads worldwide. This information comes from the Japanese website Gamer. To celebrate this milestone,...
Thursday26th Oct 2023
Nintendo Download 26th October (North America)
Dave the Diver! Frog Detective! VISCO Collection!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Just Dance 2024 Edition...
Tuesday24th Oct 2023
News Suika Game (Watermelon Game) Update Adds English Language Support
A Halloween theme has also been added
Just days after a local release on the Switch eShop, Suika Game (Watermelon Game) has now been updated with English language support. Other languages are also supported. In addition to this, developer Aladdin X has added a new Halloween theme. Instead of watermelons, you will now work your way towards pumpkins...
Saturday21st Oct 2023
News Watermelon Game (Suika Game) Gets A Surprise Local Release On Switch eShop
Download it today!
If you've been wanting to play Suika Game (Watermelon Game) on your Nintendo Switch but aren't really interested in signing up for a Japanese Nintendo account, you're in luck. In a surprise update, the game has now been released in multiple other regions. It's available for just $2.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and the...
Sunday8th Oct 2023
Random Switch Exclusive "Watermelon Game" Goes Viral, eShop Downloads Skyrocket
You can purchase "Suika Game" from Japan's eShop
A Japanese Switch eShop exclusive known as Suika Game (Watermelon Game) has recently gone viral thanks to its popularity among streamers and VTubers. Earlier this year it started gaining traction with Japanese influencers, and now it's caught on here in the West. T
