Video: Kirby 64 Switch vs. Wii U vs. N64 graphics comparison
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards just debuted on Nintendo Switch Online, and we now have a look at how this version compares to the N64 original and Wii U Virtual Console release courtesy of GameXplain. Switch vs. N64 is shown first, followed by Switch vs. Wii U.
Like all Nintendo Switch Online classics, Kirby 64 now has the highest resolution possible. And while Wii U made things darker, the brightness is more true to the original on Switch.
Famitsu software sales (5/9/22 – 5/15/22) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 47,525 / 352,113
2. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land – 14,903 / 710,714
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 11,127 / 4,632,554
4. [NSW] eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball 2022 – 10,372 / 164,305
5. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 6,839 / 3,151,727
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,553 / 2,641,949
7. [NSW] The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story – 6,409 / NEW
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,849 / 4,879,799
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,360 / 964,133
10. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 4,245 / 2,025,606
Tangledeep update out now on Switch, patch notes
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A huge update has just landed on the Switch version of Tangledeep. Impact Gameworks says it essentially redid the port on Nintendo’s console, and the PC and Switch codebases have been merged
A year’s worth of updates and improvements have been made available on Switch as part of today’s update. It comes with Ronin Mode, Lunar New Year content, improvements, fixes, and much more.
Below are the full patch notes for Tangledeep’s new update:
More: Impact Gameworks, Tangledeep, title update
A Monster’s Expedition + Earlier Adventures Switch physical release announced
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iam8bit has announced A Monster’s Expedition + Earlier Adventures, a new physical release containing four games. Copies should ship in Q3 2022.
A Monster’s Expedition, Sokobond, Cosmic Express, and A Good Snowman is Hard to Build will all be offered on a single physical cartridge. On top of that, each copy will include a number of physical extras.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga update out now (version 1.0.4), patch notes
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The first update for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is now available. The version number is 1.0.4, and it’s live on the Switch eShop for download.
The team at TT Games has implemented various fixes related to stability, quality, progression, and performance issues. Specific fixes have also been added.
Patrick’s Parabox on the way to Switch
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Draknek & Friends is putting Patrick Traynor’s well-received puzzle game Patrick’s Parabox on Switch, the company has announced. A release window has not yet been provided.
Here’s an overview of the game with more information:
My Nintendo adds Nintendo Switch Sports Spocco Square cooling towel
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Another physical reward has just been added to My Nintendo in North America, with members now able to spend their points on a Nintendo Switch Sports Spocco Square cooling towel. It’ll set you back 550 Platinum Points.
Here’s the official product description:
Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Shellder Max Raid Battle event
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A new Max Raid Battle has kicked off in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, which puts the focus on Shellder.
This is a pretty straightforward event without any gimmicks. Shellder will simply be showing up more often while it’s active. Also, if players are lucky enough, they may encounter a shiny version of the Pokemon.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Route-lite RPG The Hand of Merlin heading to Switch
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Versus Evil, Room-C Games, and Croteam have announced that The Hand of Merlin will be seeing a release on Switch. The rogue-lite RPG is slated for June 14, 2022.
The Hand of Merlin has previously been in Early Access. When it makes it to Switch, it will include all eight major updates from the PC version released thus far. New features and gameplay enhancements include meta progression, passive skills, alternate maps, varied difficulty modes, and overhauled visual VFX.
More: Croteam, Room-C Games, Versus Evil
Gerda: A Flame in Winter gets September release date
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Publisher Dontnod Entertainment and developer PortaPlay have announced a final release date for Gerda: A Flame in Winter. The narrative RPG-lite game is slated for release on September 1, 2022, the two sides confirmed today.
Gerda: A Flame in Winter was announced for Switch during an Indie World Showcase last year. Originally, it had a vague 2022 launch window.
