Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev not worried about the game’s sales
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A lot has been made of the sales for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, with CEO Yves Guillemot previously saying that the game underperformed. He also recently spoke about how the company should have held off launch for the Switch’s successor.
Series producer Cristina Nava has now chimed in, and indicated that the studio isn’t concerned about the sales of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Like the previous entry, Nava believes turn-based tactual experiences are slow burners and this one “will grow” over the years.
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation coming to Switch
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Original (8/10): M2 will bring DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation to Switch, the company revealed today. A release is planned for December 7, 2023 in Japan.
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation is a re-release under the M2 ShotTriggers line. It’ll come with DoDonPachi Blissful Death and DoDonPachi Blissful Death Black Label.
GoldenEye 007 Switch Online textures fixed, still room for improvement
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The Nintendo Switch Online N64 app received a new version 2.11.0 update yesterday, and while it was highlighted by the addition of Pokemon Stadium 2, it also brought along some improvements for GoldenEye 007. However, not everything is perfect.
As pointed out by Twitter user Graslu00, texture tiling on Dam has been fixed. Also, the dark textures on Bunker have been improved.
A Space for the Unbound receiving physical release on Switch
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Original (8/7): Serenity Forge and Mojiken today announced a new physical release for A Space for the Unbound on Switch. A release is planned for Q1 2024.
Two versions are planned: standard and collector’s edition. Here’s what’s included in each of the A Space for the Unbound physical editions:
Sven: Completely Screwed hitting Switch this week
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Korion Interactive has announced that Sven: Completely Screwed will debut on Switch this week. It will launch on August 10, 2023.
For those that are unaware, the Sven series has actually been around for a couple of decades. Now after more than 16 years, the next entry is just a couple of days away. The developer say they’ve made a lot of improvements to make the game look and feel modern. It’s officially described as “a reboot with a makeover”.
Xtreme Sports Switch release date set for August
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Original (6/28): Three years after it was originally announced, the Switch version of Xtreme Sports has secured a release date. WayForward just announced that it’s scheduled for August 10, 2023.
Xtreme Sports originally debuted on the Game Boy Color. The action-sports-RPG features five events including surfing, skyboarding, and street luge.
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Take-Two talks Red Dead Redemption Switch price, believes it’s “commercially accurate”
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Take-Two Interactive has now commented directly on the price of the just-announced Switch version of Red Dead Redemption.
The game will cost $50 physically and digitally, which some people aren’t happy about. While it received a good amount of acclaim back in the day, when the title comes to Switch (and PS4), it’ll be more straightforward compared to the usual remasters and remakes we’ve been seeing these days. On top of that, multiplayer won’t be included.
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – August 17, 2023
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of August 17, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
GameStop hosting August 2023 buy 1, get 1 free sale
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A new buy 1, get 1 free sale for August 2023 is now live at GameStop, and a number of first-party and third-party Switch games are included.
From titles Nintendo has published, highlights include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Metroid Dread, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Third-party offerings include Hades, Persona 5 Strikers, and No More Heroes 3.
My Nintendo adds Xenoblade Chronicles 3 camping coasters in North America
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been around for over a year, but a new physical reward has just been added to My Nintendo in North America in the form of camping coasters.
The set includes four in total. They come with artwork of characters Noah, Mio, Eunie, Taion, Lanz, Sena, Riku and Manana from the game. Additionally, two sheets of character stickers are included.
