Doll Explorer arrived on Switch this week, and with new gameplay, we’re able to get a bit of a closer look. The turn-based strategy experience comes from Waku Waku Games and Pico Games.

As a reminder, here’s what you can expect:

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Publisher Untold Tales and developer Jollybits Games just came through with a release date for Ready, Steady, Ship. On Switch and other platforms, it’s launching on April 19, 2024.

Ready, Steady, Ship was only just confirmed for Switch in February. We had a Q1 2024 release window at the time.

For more information about the game, check out the following overview:

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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for March 2024.

There’s not a whole lot of excitement this month with EA Sports FC 24 the highest charting Switch game at #2. Princess Peach: Showtime comes in at #30, but it released late and the month. Command & Conquer also saw a 17-title bundle which impacted the chart this month a bit.

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LocalThunk is reading the first major update for Balatro, version 1.0.1.

While there are a couple of fixes here, the patch is mainly implementing a ton of different additions and changes. One of these is a new ‘Perishable’ mechanic for Jokers, ante scaling adjustments, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 6, 2024 is now available.

The top two remain the same with EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy at #1 and #2 respectively. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the first Switch exclusive to appear at #4.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending April 6, 2024:

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Tiny Warrior Games will release Ato on Switch this week, an eShop listing reveals. It’s slated to launch on April 11, 2024.

Ato, a Metroidvania experience set in feudal Japan, features sword dueling, new abilities that can be acquired throughout the adventure, and more. You can find even more information about it in the following overview:

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Endless Ocean Luminous makes its first appearance.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 20 and March 26.

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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Blue Fire, The Alliance Alive HD Remastered, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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A new wave of gameplay is now available for Savage Age. This week, the adventure puzzle experience dropped on Switch.

You can catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

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Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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