A new video shared by GameXplain offers up a graphics comparison for the newly-announced Switch version of Red Dead Redemption and the original Xbox 360 release.

Rockstar Games announced that it’s coming to Nintendo’s console earlier today. While not a remaster as was previously rumored, it’s still significant since the game wasn’t released on any prior platforms from the Big N.

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Point-and-click adventure Cat’s Cosmic Atlas announced for Switch

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Original (7/12): Publisher RedDeerGames have announced that they will be bringing Cat’s Cosmic Atlas to Switch. Described as a point-and-click adventure game with a picture book aesthetic, the game will take players on an educational journey through the stars, detailing facts about the solar system as you play.

Check out an overview of the game below:

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Nintendo kicks off 2023 multiplayer Switch eShop sale

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Nintendo has just started up a new 2023 multiplayer Switch eShop sale, featuring first-party games like ARMS, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Kirby Star Allies, and Mario Tennis Aces. A bunch of third-party titles are here as well.

Here’s the full lineup:

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Kwaidan: Azuma Manor Story getting Switch physical release

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Eastasiasoft is working on a physical release of Kwaidan: Azuma Manor Story for Switch, the company announced today.

The game will be available as a standard version and Limited Edition. The latter includes the game, manual, soundtrack CD, and numbered certificate in a collector’s box.

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Pepper Grinder delayed to 2024

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

We’ll have to wait a bit longer for Pepper Grinder, as the game has just been delayed. Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Ahr Ech have moved the title to 2024.

Pepper Grinder was previously revealed during an Indie World Showcase last November. The initial plan was to have the game out this year.

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The Plucky Squire delayed to 2024

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The Plucky Squire has been delayed, Devolved Digital and All Possible Futures have confirmed. The title is now due out in 2024.

The Plucky Squire was previously announced in June 2022. Originally, it was planned for this year.

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Kage Shadow of the Ninja, remake of the NES game, announced for Switch

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Original (7/28): Today, Natsume Atari and Tengo Project unveiled Kage Shadow of the Ninja. The game will release on Switch in Spring 2024.

Kage Shadow of the Ninja is a remake of the NES game Shadow of the Ninja, otherwise known as Blue Shadow in Europe. It originally came out in 1990.

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Europe’s top 15 downloads on the Switch eShop for July 2023

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

In a recent news post sent out to Switch owners, Nintendo provided a listing of the top 15 European eShop downloads for July 2023.

Perhaps as expected, Pikmin 4 makes its debut on the chart and lands at #1. Also, Everybody 1-2 Switch manages to squeak in at the very last stop.

The full lineup is as follows:

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UK software sales for the week ending August 5, 2023

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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 5, 2023 is now available.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has climbed back to #1. While the Switch version is included since multiplatform releases are grouped together, that brought it to the top.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the top Switch exclusive. Pikmin 4 moves from #3 to #9.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 5, 2023: