Nintendo of Canada GM apologizes for Pokemon Scarlet / Violet performance issues, improvements promised again
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In an interview with Financial Post, Nintendo of Canada general manager Susan Pennefather commented on the performance issues players have experienced in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.
The biggest problem facing the two games currently concerns the frame rate. During normal gameplay, the action can chug and dip quite heavily. Some have also encountered glitches and general wonkiness while out in the open world.
Speaking with Financial Post, Pennefather had this to say:
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe “Welcome to Merry Magoland” trailer
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Nintendo just put out a new Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe trailer titled “Welcome to Merry Magoland”. The video introduces the various subgame-based attractions that up to four players can participate in.
For those looking to learn more about the game, read the following overview:
MLB The Show 23 coming to Switch, Technical Test announced
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Original (1/30): MLB The Show 23 is coming to Switch, publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio just announced. The game launches on March 28, 2023 – just in time for the start of the new baseball season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr., an all-star for the Miami Marlins, has been named cover athlete.
More: MLB The Show 23, Sony, top
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble release date set for May, new details
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ININ Games and Taito have determined a final release date for Puzzle Bobble Everybubble. The game will launch digitally on May 23, 2023, the companies confirmed today. A physical release will follow later.
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble also received a new round of details today. This includes information about the Puzzle Bobble Vs Space Invaders mode we recently heard about.
Here’s the full rundown:
More: ININ Games, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble, Taito
Temtem update out now (version 1.2.2), patch notes
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Another update for Temtem is here, and version 1.2.2 is now live.
Switch players will happy to hear that the team has started to address crashing issues, which happened due to memory issues. The game has also improved its dye system, implemented a bit of balancing, and more.
The full patch notes for the Temtem version 1.2.2 update are as follows:
More: Crema, Temtem, title update
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet start Tera Blast TM distribution
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Another distribution has just started up for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and for a limited time, players can nab the Tera Blast TM.
This can be obtained while playing the game, but it doesn’t hurt to pick up another one – especially as it can come in handy. According to what’s stated in-game, the move dishes out energy of its Tera Type if the user has Terastallized. It inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat – whichever is higher for the user.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Famitsu sales (1/23/23 – 1/29/23)
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GoldenEye arrives on Switch Online, Life is Strange 2 and tons of indie announcements, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 041
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It’s been a long time coming, but after existing for decades exclusively on the Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007 has finally been rereleased on modern platforms! In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’ll discuss the long-awaited return of this classic first-person shooter and whether it can live up to the nostalgia that so many players have! We’ll chat about a handful of the many games announced for Switch last week, including a surprise port of Life Is Strange 2, the next game in the SteamWorld franchise, and much more!
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak update 4 out next week
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Capcom just announced a release date for the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak free title update 4 (version 14). As revealed during the latest Monster Hunter Digital Event, it will be available on February 7, 2023.
There’s a ton that’s planned here, including the return of the Elder Dragon Velkhana from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne plus Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax. That’s along with new Anomaly Research content, more items at Bahari’s Anomaly Research Lab, more Event Quests, the latest DLC, and more.
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Hogwarts Legacy dev promises good things for the Switch version
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Hogwarts Legacy is about to make its debut, but the Switch version will have to wait a bit longer. In fact, we actually don’t really know much about the game on Nintendo’s console. It should have just about all of the same content as other platforms, but some ports on the system can be hit or miss when it comes to technical performance.
Troy Johnson, a designer on the game, does at least seem to have high hopes. Johnson was asked about the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy in an interview with Italian site Multiplayer, and shared the following:
