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Cassette Beasts trailer

Cassette Beasts has finally landed on consoles – including Switch – and we have a new trailer to celebrate. The video shows off the open world RPG.

You can find additional details about it in the following overview:

Replikator trailer

Ratalaika Games and Meridian4 have shared a launch trailer for Replikator. The game, a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, just came to Switch.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2

Milestone is allegedley working on a sequel to Hot Wheels Unleashed titled Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged.

Rumors about the game first started after a logo for the game was spotted on a toy car. billbil-kun – who you may remember from the initial Mortal Kombat 1 leak – has now followed up with more information.

Pokemon Scarlet Violet update 1.3.1

With a new update having been made available for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, the Switch games are now at version 1.3.1.

The update comes with a variety of bug fixes and changes. Specifically, an issue has been addressed with the invite-only online competitions that were used by Japan and South Korea to determine entry to their National Championships two weeks ago, ahead of the repeat tournament this weekend. The problem prevented players from seeing their rating and exiting out of the competition between battles.

Little Friends: Puppy Island release date

Original (5/17): Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Big Blue Bubble shared a final release date for Little Friends: Puppy Island. The game heads to Switch on June 27, 2023, the two sides confirmed today.

More information about the game can be found in the following overview:

The Wonderful 101: Remastered After School Hero (Part 2)

PlatinumGames has announced the availability of After School Hero (Part 2) for The Wonderful 101: Remastered. This follows Part 1 that dropped last week, which you can read about here.

Just like the first part of the DLC, PlatinumGames is offering more side-scrolling action. New this time around are Caravan Mode and online rankings.

Hollow Knight The Knight Hornet Nendoroids

Good Smile has revealed not one, but two new Nendoroid figures for Hollow Knight. The news was shared as part of the company’s WonHobbyG 2023 Spring event.

Nendoroids are planned for both The Knight and Hornet. Of course, these are the stars of Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksong respectively. The latter game has still yet to actually release.

Mario Kart Tour Princess Tour

Mario Kart Tour has revealed its next major event, which will feature the Wii Daisy Circuit and GBA Peach Circuit courses. Nintendo is planning to host the aptly named Princess Tour starting next week.

The Princess Tour kicks off on May 31, 2023. For a closer look as to what’s in store, check out the trailer below.

Twilight Monk is seeing release on Switch, publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Aquatic Moon announced today. The title does not have a release window at this time.

The Twilight Monk game is an adaptation of the kung fu fantasy adventure novels and art books beginning with “Secrets of Kung Fulio”. The 2D action-adventure game promises “hand-drawn stylized art, meticulously designed Metroidvania dungeons, and an open world.”

An official overview with more details can be found below.

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 247,689 / 1,367,191
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,264 / 5,301,742
3. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 7,520 / 2,189,691
4. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 5,573 / 5,034,295
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,507 / 3,141,460
6. [NSW] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – 5,360 / 432,149
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,706 / 5,195,387
8. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,658 / 4,019,351
9. [NSW] Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection – 4,515 / 69,327
10. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 3,422 / 1,081,447


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