Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – April 28, 2022
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of April 28, 2022. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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2D platformer They Always Run heading to Switch in May
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Today, Alawar announced that it’s putting They Always Run on Switch. The 2D platformer with a space-western setting is planned for May 19, 2022.
Learn more about They Always Run in the following overview:
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Minecraft update out now (version 1.18.30), patch notes
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A new update for Minecraft is available, with the game getting version 1.18.30. There’s a lot here, including how worlds can now be created with 64-bit seeds. There are also a bunch of changes to improve damage and hunger calculations, new experimental features, tons of quality of life improvements and bug fixes, and more.
The full patch notes for the Minecraft version 1.18.30 update are as follows:
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Rhythm action game Rhythm Sprout confirmed for Switch
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Publisher tinyBuild and developer SURT confirmed today that Rhythm Sprout, a rhythm action game, will be released on Switch. As the project is still very much in development, a release window hasn’t been determined at this time.
The premise behind is that the Vegetable Kingdom is under siege by King Sugar Daddy’s army of sweets. It’s up to the Rhythm Sprout to save the day without missing a beat.
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Switch eShop hosting My Nintendo Gold Points offer for Xenoblade games
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 just received a final July 29, 2022 release date, and Nintendo is celebrating the news with a special offer.
Starting today, fans can earn double My Nintendo Gold Points on select content from the Xenoblade Chronicles series. In other words, up to 10 percent in points is up for grabs, which can be used for a future digital game or DLC purchase.
The Last Worker cast confirms Zelda Williams and Tommie Earl Jenkins, “End-Stage Capitalism” trailer
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Publisher Wired Productions, writer / director Jörg Tittel, and developer Wolf & Wood today announced more cast members for The Last Worker, with Zelda Williams (The Legend of Korra) and Tommie Earl Jenkins (Death Stranding) now confirmed for the narrative adventure. They join Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (The Deep), Clare-Hope Ashitey (Children of Men), and David Hewlett (The Shape of Water).
For those that missed our previous coverage, The Last Worker is a first-person narrative adventure that focuses on “our struggle in an increasingly automated world.” It offers a hand-crafted art style that “delivers an emotional, thought provoking and comedic story packaged with rich characters performed by an all-star cast.”
More: Oiffy, The Last Worker, Wired Productions, Wolf & Wood
Research and Destroy out on Switch this month
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Spike Chunsoft will release the turn-based action game Research and Destroy on Switch next week in collaboration with developer Implausible Industries, the company has announced. It will be available on April 25, 2022.
Research and Destroy has players taking control of three brilliant Super Scientists as they research and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to destroy the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity. Simultaneous local and online co-op functionality is supported.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 release date now set for July, new trailer, Special Edition revealed
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The release date for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been moved up, with the game now set to launch on July 29. We previously had a September window from Nintendo.
According to today’s announcement, “life” is the central theme of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. In the game, players will step into the roles of protagonists Noah and Mio amid turmoil between the nations of Keves and Agnus. Six characters from those nations will come together to learn the truth behind their conflict, and set their sights for Swordsmarch, a land pierced by a giant sword.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles 3
UK software sales – April 19, 2022
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This week’s UK software sales are in, specifically for the week ending April 16, 2022.
After it topped the charts in its debut, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is on top for the second week in a row. Games like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are also in the top ten.
The full results are as follows:
Nintendo Switch Online receives third wave of Splatoon 2 user icons
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A third wave of user icons based on Splatoon 2 are now available for Nintendo Switch Online members. The latest designs feature new looks for the Inklings, Off the Hook, stage layouts, and more. You can pick them up until April 25.
Splatoon 2 icons were first added to Nintendo Switch Online at the start of the month. Each Monday, the lineup is refreshed, and we should be getting a fourth wave next week.
