More hints!

#45 - This game and its predecessor were released as a collection on Switch this year, immediately becoming the third ranked game all time on the system, according to Metacritic.

#44 - The fourth iteration of a landmark fighter, this game enjoyed home ports with additional modes.

#43 - Because of this game, I always walk into the waterfall.

#42 - This game's story mode arguably elevates Kirby above all other Nintendo heroes.

#41 - This action-adventure finally got its spiritual sequel in 2016, about 5 years late.

#31: The Last of Us II?

Even more hints!

#40 - This game combines the design genius of a beloved Japanese studio and the writing talents of an American novelist, although the latter's contributions are hard to spot.

#39 - This is a bright, colorful, family-friendly platformer, but it's main gimmick is a little dark, when you think about it.

#38 - This handheld title is one of the few remakes that's allowed in this event.

#37 - The sequel to this cult favorite is probably vaporware at this point, but it just got a new lead writer, so who knows?

#36 - This home console sequel to a handheld title was recently repackaged with brand new DLC, which borrows the freedom of movement from #39.

Even more hints!

#40 - This game combines the design genius of a beloved Japanese studio and the writing talents of an American novelist, although the latter's contributions are hard to spot.

#39 - This is a bright, colorful, family-friendly platformer, but it's main gimmick is a little dark, when you think about it.

#38 - This handheld title is one of the few remakes that's allowed in this event.

#37 - The sequel to this cult favorite is probably vaporware at this point, but it just got a new lead writer, so who knows?

#36 - This home console sequel to a handheld title was recently repackaged with brand new DLC, which borrows the freedom of movement from #39.

Correct.

40: Elden Ring

39: Kirby comes to mind, but not sure which one then.

37: Beyond Good & Evil?

Dammit! (for ninjaing me)

Beat you by a minute looks like. (sorry)

Even more hints!

#40 - This game combines the design genius of a beloved Japanese studio and the writing talents of an American novelist, although the latter's contributions are hard to spot.

#39 - This is a bright, colorful, family-friendly platformer, but it's main gimmick is a little dark, when you think about it.

#38 - This handheld title is one of the few remakes that's allowed in this event.

#37 - The sequel to this cult favorite is probably vaporware at this point, but it just got a new lead writer, so who knows?

#36 - This home console sequel to a handheld title was recently repackaged with brand new DLC, which borrows the freedom of movement from #39.

Well guess we'll some more hints for these ones:

40) Perhaps one of the most famous cases of a "bug" becoming a feature
Hint 2: And a vital part of competetive play

39) This highly acclaimed title was caught in some controversy this year
Hint 2: I belive the arguments were "It's unwarranted", "It's too expensive" or "Take my money!"

38) As below, so above
Hint 2: For the first time in this series the protagonist isn't silent

37) The revival of revivals
Hint 2: Since this remake that started a trend came very long after the previous remake for the series

36) Most characters from the original game return in this sequel, though you only meet a few of them before the post game
Hint 2: One of these characters, the one you interact with the most of the returning ones, is the "final boss", though he didn't have that role in the first one

Even more hints!

#40 - This game combines the design genius of a beloved Japanese studio and the writing talents of an American novelist, although the latter's contributions are hard to spot.

#39 - This is a bright, colorful, family-friendly platformer, but it's main gimmick is a little dark, when you think about it.

#38 - This handheld title is one of the few remakes that's allowed in this event.

#37 - The sequel to this cult favorite is probably vaporware at this point, but it just got a new lead writer, so who knows?

#36 - This home console sequel to a handheld title was recently repackaged with brand new DLC, which borrows the freedom of movement from #39.