Grounded, the next Xbox-published game coming to Switch, is now confirmed for physical release. As was the case with Pentiment, Limited Run Games is handling distribution.

Grounded will have a standard version and collector’s edition. With the latter, in addition to a copy of the game, you’ll get a special box, 4×6 frame that includes ten swappable art cards, a USB cassette tape soundtrack, a CD soundtrack, dice set, stickers, art book, Mant minitures, and Hopes sweatbands.

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Police officer warned, salary to be deducted for playing Switch while on duty

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 0 comments

A police officer in his 40s at Japan’s Tenri Police Station has been reprimanded after playing Switch while on duty. Aside from receiving a warning from the director of the Nara prefectural police department, his pay will be deducted as well.

According to a report from The Japan News, the officer used a Switch ten times for a total of seventeen hours between November 2023 and February 2024. Again, this was while he was on duty. Police say that work was neglected when he connected his system to a TV in the break room at the police box.

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream announced for Switch

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

February 21: As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco announced Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream for Switch. The game is scheduled for a 2024 release.

Here’s the first tidbit shared thus far:

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Krimson launch trailer

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

PM Studios and CryingPsycho readied a launch trailer for Krimson. This week, the death metal rhythm platformer appeared on Switch.

Here’s an overview with more information:

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Switch file sizes – Planet of Lana, Open Roads, Felix the Cat, more

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Planet of Lana, Open Roads, Felix the Cat, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Yoko Shimomura reflects on her work for Super Mario RPG

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Yoko Shimomura played a key role in Super Mario RPG as back in the day, she was the game’s composer. Music is one of a few reasons why the title is beloved today.

Shimomura came back for the new remake and updated the tracks for the modern era. However, players can switch to the original music if they prefer.

In a previous feature on Daion, Shimomura shared a few words about her work. She mentions feeling pressure living up to the Super Mario name while also feeling “incredibly lucky”. We also get to hear about wanting the Switch version’s music to remain faithful to the original.

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[Let’s Talk] Hopes and dreams for the new Super Mario Bros. animated movie

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 0 comments

As part of MAR10 Day earlier in the month, it was announced that Nintendo and Illumination are teaming up again for a second Super Mario Bros. animated movie. Given the success of the first one, that wasn’t exactly surprising. The new film is set to debut in April 2026, so it’s a couple of years away.

That leaves us plenty of time to speculate about what the new Mario movie could include. What would you like to see? Do you have any specific ideas regarding what Nintendo and Illumination should include? Let us know in the comments.

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Laika: Aged Through Blood appears on Switch following delay

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

You may not have noticed, but the Switch version of Laika: Aged Through Blood. This came as a bit of a surprise as there was no announcement from Headup prior to launch.

Originally, Laika: Aged Through Blood was actually set to launch in January. Headup explained that it was looking “to ensure the version we launch is in the best possible shape it could be in”. In the end it took about two months extra for the Switch launch.

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Social media update

Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 0 comments

Hey! Did you know that we’re on social media? Let’s talk about for a moment since we have an update on that front.

We know that social media isn’t for everyone. Some people prefer specific platforms while others don’t want to use anything. And that’s okay! If you’re interested in seeing the latest updates from us, the absolute best way is to go straight to the homepage. We’ve been using the same blog style format since the site started in 2007, and you can very easily check out the latest content right at the top.