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Red Dead Redemption graphics comparison

A new video shared by GameXplain offers up a graphics comparison for the newly-announced Switch version of Red Dead Redemption and the original Xbox 360 release.

Rockstar Games announced that it’s coming to Nintendo’s console earlier today. While not a remaster as was previously rumored, it’s still significant since the game wasn’t released on any prior platforms from the Big N.

2023 multiplayer Switch eShop sale

Nintendo has just started up a new 2023 multiplayer Switch eShop sale, featuring first-party games like ARMS, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Kirby Star Allies, and Mario Tennis Aces. A bunch of third-party titles are here as well.

Here’s the full lineup:

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Kwaidan Azuma Manor Story physical

Eastasiasoft is working on a physical release of Kwaidan: Azuma Manor Story for Switch, the company announced today.

The game will be available as a standard version and Limited Edition. The latter includes the game, manual, soundtrack CD, and numbered certificate in a collector’s box.

Pepper Grinder delayed

We’ll have to wait a bit longer for Pepper Grinder, as the game has just been delayed. Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Ahr Ech have moved the title to 2024.

Pepper Grinder was previously revealed during an Indie World Showcase last November. The initial plan was to have the game out this year.

The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire has been delayed, Devolved Digital and All Possible Futures have confirmed. The title is now due out in 2024.

The Plucky Squire was previously announced in June 2022. Originally, it was planned for this year.

Kage Shadow of the Ninja

Original (7/28): Today, Natsume Atari and Tengo Project unveiled Kage Shadow of the Ninja. The game will release on Switch in Spring 2024.

Kage Shadow of the Ninja is a remake of the NES game Shadow of the Ninja, otherwise known as Blue Shadow in Europe. It originally came out in 1990.

In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for July 2023.

Perhaps as expected, Pikmin 4 makes its debut on the chart and lands at #1. Also, Everybody 1-2 Switch manages to squeak in at the very last stop. 

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 5, 2023 is now available.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has climbed back to #1. While the Switch version is included since multiplatform releases are grouped together, that brought it to the top.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the top Switch exclusive. Pikmin 4 moves from #3 to #9.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 5, 2023:


Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator

Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator will debut on Switch later this month, Bigosaur has announced. The game is slated for August 17, 2023.

While this isn’t the first time the game is releasing, there’ll be huge performance improvements on Switch. We’re told that the save file size for an average facility was reduced from 200 MB to around 60kB and the time to save the average game has been reduced from over 30 seconds to only two seconds. The port also includes various quality of life improvements that enable fast building of mining rigs and facilities.

Super Mario RPG

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Super Mario RPG is again the top Switch title of the week.

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


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