Pre-order updates – August 20, 2023
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Red Dead Redemption Switch tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Digital Foundry has offered up a closer look at the Switch version of Red Dead Redemption, covering the frame rate, resolution, and more. Overall, this is largely what was expected when it was announced – a mostly straightforward port with some smaller upgrades.
Here’s the full rundown:
Amazon hosting August 2023 buy 1, get 1 free sale on games
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Gaming fans on Switch and other platforms can now partake in an August 2023 buy 1, get 1 free sale from Amazon.
The retailer says it has over 500 qualifying items. On the Switch front, some of the highlights include New Pokemon Snap, Mario Tennis Aces, and Miitopia. However, Amazon’s selection often changes, some some additional titles should pop up over time while others will be removed. We’d advise keeping an eye on the sale page in the coming days.
Die After Sunset launch trailer
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Die After Sunset came to Switch this week, and PQube has published a final launch trailer. time-travelling action roguelite. Playstark is behind the new title.
Further details are included in the following overview:
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Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 4 getting Switch physical release
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Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 4 has been revealed as a package containing another selection of Switch games on a single cartridge. It will include Chronus Arc, Bonds of the Skies, Legend of the Tetrarchs, and Monochrome Order.
Once again, this has only been announced for Japan at present. But we’ll again remind folks that Switch is region free. This will work on any Switch system regardless of where it was purchased.
Quantum: Recharged gameplay
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Atari recently brought Quantum: Recharged to Switch, and we have a new round of gameplay. Arcade Mode and missions are shown, along with some other features.
Here’s an official overview:
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Xtreme Sports Switch gameplay
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The Switch version of Xtreme Sports came out on Switch this week, and thanks to a new video, we have gameplay. Footage shows the intro, training for different sports, and more.
Further information about the title is available in the following overview:
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Switch file sizes – Trine 5, Sea of Stars, Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Trine 5, Sea of Stars, Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Pokemon Company thinks it still has “a long way we can keep going” on new Pokemon designs
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Pokemon designs have been made across nine different generations and with over 1,000 creatures, but it sounds like there’s still plenty of room left in the tank when it comes to new ideas.
As part of a group interview at the 2023 Pokemon World Championships, The Pokemon Company COO Takato Utsunomiya was asked about challenges in coming up with new designs. This doesn’t appear to be an issue as new generations of developers will bring about their own ideas. Utsunomiya also doesn’t believe having a lot of Pokemon is a problem and mentioned: “we probably still have a long way we can keep going.”
Nintendo president talks not resting on laurels, “harsh battle” getting people to spend time on games
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Nintendo is at an all time high right now. The Switch is one of the company’s best-selling systems ever, The Super Mario Bros. Movie was an incredible success, and it’s still pursuing different opportunities like Super Nintendo World. However, that doesn’t mean Nintendo is resting on its laurels.
Furukawa spoke with NHK and noted that the company needs to continue “putting out things that people truly want”. He pointed to the fact that there are many forms of entertainment, and it’s “a very harsh battle” ensuring that people are still interested in video games.
