Palworld studio not big on the “Pokemon with guns” label
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Although many have said that Palworld is essentially “Pokemon with guns”, developer Pocketpair isn’t a fan of that label.
Communications director and publishing manager John ‘Bucky’ Buckley was speaking about the title at the Game Developers Conference last month. Buckley indicated that western media pushed the moniker, and it’s “something that has stuck with us to this very day, despite our best efforts to shake that off.”
Buckley stated:
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Spirit Hunter: Death Mark gains Chapter 7 Kaerazu’s Amusement Park DLC years after the original game’s launch
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Many years after the game first launched, Spirit Hunter: Death Mark just received brand new DLC with Chapter 7 Kaerazu’s Amusement Park. After buying the new content, players will need to install a version 1.02 update.
The DLC offers a different perspective on events from the original Spirit Hunter horror visual novel. We first saw the game in 2018, meaning the DLC comes around seven years later.
Here’s some additional information:
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Nintendo confirms physical Switch 2 Editions have everything on the cartridge, no downloads
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following recent confusion, Nintendo has clarified that its Switch 2 Editions will contain everything on their cartridges, meaning no extra download will be required for the games.
We first heard from a UK customer support representative that these titles would have their content and features available as a download. However, a different representative later indicated otherwise. If a download had been required, physical Switch 2 Editions would essentially be Switch 1 games on the actual cartridge.
Splatoon 3 Spring Fest 2025 Splatfest announced
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March 21: Splatoon 3 today announced that it has a new Splatfest in store for Spring Fest 2025.
For this year’s theme, Nintendo is asking about productivity and when players get things done. The options are morning, afternoon, and night.
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All In Abyss: Judge the Fake launch trailer
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Courtesy of Alliance Arts, Acquire, and WSS Playground we have the launch trailer for All In Abyss: Judge the Fake. The poker battle mystery adventure RPG just arrived this week on Nintendo Switch.
A bunch of information about the game is available in the following overview:
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition getting Nintendo Switch Online icons
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March 19: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is almost here (or is already here depending on your region), and to tie in with the launch, new icons are going up on Nintendo Switch Online. The first set should be made available later today in North America (or early tomorrow in Europe).
The game will be featured on the service over the next few weeks. Fans can obtain characters, backgrounds, and frames based on the game. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Everything else goes for 5 Platinum Points each.
Farming game Sunseed Island getting upcoming Nintendo Switch release [update: gameplay trailer]
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March 4: Today, RedDeerGames announced Sunseed Island and shared the release date. The title arrives digitally on April 24, 2025.
Sunseed Island is a farming experience at its core. In the game, players will be tasked with restoring the Tree of Life.
For more information, check out the following overview:
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Famitsu software sales (3/24/25 – 3/30/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – 14,401 / 89,090
2. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 12,905 / 776,395
3. [NSW] Winning Post 10 2025 – 10,297 / NEW
4. [PS5] Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme – 9,568 / NEW
5. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 8,594 / 1,246,356
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,418 / 3,845,257
7. [PS5] Winning Post 10 2025 – 6,193 / NEW
8. [PS5] Assassin’s Creed Shadows – 5,565 / 23,266
9. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 5,340 / 243,193
10. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 4,820 / 6,293,477
Nintendo rep indicates Zelda: The Wind Waker HD could still come to Switch 2 despite GameCube Switch Online version
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is still only on Wii U, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will never receive a Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny Games was recently able to get some hands on time with the new system during a press event. He also spoke with a representative and asked about the status of The Wind Waker HD. Wind Waker will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2, but that’s through Nintendo Switch Online with the new addition of GameCube classics.
Fading Afternoon Uncensored Edition heading to Nintendo Switch with physical release
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Fading Afternoon debuted digitally on Nintendo Switch last year, but physical publisher and distributor Tesura Games has now announced a new Uncensored Edition. It will be available later in 2025.
Fading Afternoon Uncensored Edition will include explicit scenes, gambling, blood, and events that were missing in the original version. The physical release also includes a comic booklet.
Here’s some additional information:
