Lil Gator Game getting physical release on Switch
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Super Rare Games announced today that in partnership with Playtonic and Megawobble on a physical release of Lil Gator Game for Switch.
The title will be available standalone as well as with a Steelbook Edition and Collector’s Edition. Each copy includes all the current content on it’s physical cartridge, a full color manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. The Steelbook Edition, naturally, features a steelbook case plus a sleeve and postcard. The collector’s edition includes everything along with four steelbook character magnets, color-me-in story book, pack of six crayons, four silicone wristbands, enamel pin badge, full set of trading cards, Lil Gator sticker, steelbook slip case, and postcard.
Nintendo of America boss on crunch, not pressuring teams
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Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has again commented on crunch, and reconfirmed that the company doesn’t pressure its teams to meet a certain deadline.
Bowser was asked about the subject in a recent interview with Inverse. The site brought up the recent news topic about how the Super Mario Bros. Wonder development team wasn’t given a deadline during its prototype stage.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder just launched, and Digital Foundry is taking a closer look at the game from a technical perspective by covering aspects like frame rate and resolution. We have some other tidbits as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
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RoboCop: Rogue City seeming cancelled on Switch
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Nacon has apparently cancelled plans for a Switch version of RoboCop: Rogue City.
On the official Facebook page, one fan asked about the status of the game for Nintendo’s platform. Stated in response was the following: “At this moment, we don’t have any plans for a Nintendo Switch release.”
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Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 launches on Switch, DLC available
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A ton of games launched on the Switch eShop yesterday, but one new title you might not be aware of is Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2. Though it was previously announced for the console, it turns out you can buy it right now.
Xaladia: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 is the first self-published release from Acquire – the company behind Tenchu, Way of the Samurai, Akiba’s Trip, and Octopath Traveler. We shared the news originally, but here’s some information about the game:
UK sales for September 2023
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for September 2023.
The FIFA games were always popular in the region, so it’s no surprise that EA Sports FC 24 takes the top spot. Mortal Kombat 1 debuts at #3, with first three weeks of sales down 24 percent compared with the opening of Mortal Kombat 11.
Switch was the third best-selling console of the month. However, sales actually increased 18 percent over August.
World of Horror release date set for October
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Original (6/7): After it was first confirmed for Switch five years ago, World of Horror now has a release date. Ysbryd Games and Panstasz announced today that it will launch on October 19, 2023.
For more information about the game, read the following overview:
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Famitsu software sales (10/9/23 – 10/15/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Detective Pikachu Returns – 16,248 / 101,887
2. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 14,114 / 912,398
3. [NSW] Jinsei Game for Nintendo Switch – 13,443 / 43,710
4. [NSW] Rear Sekai – 6,464 / NEW
5. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 6,381 / 5,157,822
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 6,253 / 5,514,955
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,988 / 3,286,698
8. [NSW] River City: Rival Showdown – 5,722 / NEW
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,566 / 5,304,914
10. [NSW] EA Sports FC 24 – 4,557 / 27,046
Detective Pikachu Returns icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Original (9/28): New icons just went up on Nintendo Switch Online, and Detective Pikachu Returns is getting the spotlight. Some recent waves of icons have been reruns or based on titles already featured, but this one is brand new. It also comes ahead of the upcoming launch of the game itself.
Illuminaria out on Switch next week, new trailer
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Selva Interactive just announced a final release date for the Switch version of Illuminaria, its resource management game. The title is slated for October 26, 2023.
Illuminaria was previously made known for Switch at the end of June. The game ended up missing its summer launch window on Nintendo’s console, but is now arriving in just a few days.
Here’s an overview of the game:
