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Decarnation launch

Original (3/23): We’re one step closer to the launch of Decarnation, the upcoming story-rich horror adventure game. Shiro Games and Atelier QDB have confirmed the title’s launch for May. We should have an exact date soon.

Decarnation was originally announced for Switch last June. We have more information about it below.

Afterimage update

The first update for Afterimage has just gone live on Switch.

This patch contains multiple adjustments, improvements, and fixes. Some of the specifics relate to improvements to the fast travel system (now available at the beginning of the game), the map (locations are now automatically revealed after visiting them for the first time), and adjustments to the number of HP and MP potions you can carry.

The full patch notes for the Afterimage update are as follows:

Cyber Citizen Shockman

Cyber Citizen Shockman, which originally debuted on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, has now been announced for release on Switch. Additionally, this marks the first time it will be released in the west as it previously stayed in Japan.

Cyber Citizen Shockman is an action platformer, and the Switch version will come with various improvements such as reward and fast-forward features, a CRT filter, and more.

Here’s some additional information:

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
TT Isle of Man: Ridge on the Edge 3

Nintendo has shared some interesting insight into the early development behind The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, specifically how some of Link’s new abilities were initially designed using Breath of the Wild.

Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the game’s director, came up with the idea of attaching objects. To show this to the team, he “tried creating vehicles using only the mechanisms and parts available in the previous game and presented them.”

Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma said in a recent interview:

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of May 11, 2023. The latest releases include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows*:

Pokemon Unite update 1.9.2.8

The next update for Pokemon Unite has been made available, with the game moving up to version 1.9.2.8.

With this patch, Pokemon Unite is gearing up for its Eevee Festival. A bunch of different Pokemon adjustments have been implemented as well.

The full patch notes for the Pokemon Unite version 1.9.2.8 update are as follows:

Humble Games Showcase

A new Humble Games Showcase will be held on May 18, 2023, it’s been announced. The event will air at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.

Specifics regarding the event have not been shared. That being said, it’s expected that some Switch games will be featured given Humble’s support of the platform.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn more about the event, including availability on the live stream.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom frame rate resolution

Digital Foundry just published a new technical analysis for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, touching on aspects such as frame rate and resolution. The outlet also went over improvements compared to Breath of the Wild.

Here’s the full rundown:


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