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Portal Companion Collection frame rate resolution

Portal Companion Collection just came to Switch last week, and Digital Foundry has offered up a new technical analysis for the port, diving into a number of aspects like frame rate and resolution.

Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:

The HD-2D remake of Live A Live is almost here, and Nintendo has shared a couple of new videos for the RPG – specifically an interview with director Tokita Takashi and Kageyama Hironobu, plus a behind-the-scenes video for the “Go! Go! Steel Titan!” song.

With the interview, there’s talk about finally adding vocals to Go! Go! Steel Titan! We then get a look into the recording process in the second video.

80 Days and Overboard physical

ININ Games has announced that it’s working with Inkle to produce a physical release for 80 Days and Overboard on Switch. Both will be sold together in a single package.

ININ Games has announced plans for a limited edition (€29,99, limited to 2.000 copies) and a special limited edition containing exclusive collectibles (€49,99, limited to 999 copies). Pre-orders are up now on Strictly Limited Games’ store here.

Below are overviews for both titles:

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative update

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative
Instant Sports All-Stars
QUByte Classics: Zero Tolerance Collection by Piko
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of July 7, 2022. The latest releases include F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, and more.

Here’s the full lineup:

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Splatoon 3 OLED

Original (7/6): Nintendo will release a new Splatoon 3 OLED system and Switch Pro Controller, the company announced today.

The system will release first on August 26, featuring design inspiration from the game. It includes includes a set of one blue and one yellow gradient Joy-Con controllers with white underbellies and a white, graffiti-themed Nintendo Switch dock. Note that Splatoon 3 is not included. The whole package will set you back $359.99.

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Shutter Nyan! Enhanced Edition

Publisher CFK, along with developer Project Moreum, today announced that Shutter Nyan! Enhanced Edition is lined up for Switch. The 2D side-scrolling action game is due out worldwide this October.

Shutter Nyan! previously released on PC, but the Enhanced Edition provides various gameplay improvements and new story content. The game has players becoming a cat and exploring the world unknown with the magical camera that can copy and paste objects.

Asterix & Obelix XXXL The Ram From Hibernia

Another Asterix & Obelix is inbound for Switch with Microids having now announced Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram From Hibernia. It’ll be on Switch this fall.

The game will take players “on a journey through Hibernia for a series of memorable brawls where no dirty tricks will be barred… including smashing your enemies with a barrel”. It’ll be possible to play alone or with up to four players in co-op.

Monster Hunter Rise Elgado Packs items

Capcom is celebrating the latest sales milestone for Monster Hunter Rise with two new item packs – specifically the Elgado Packs.

With the first one, players will receive 10 ancient potions, 20 dango tickets, 20 dash juices, 5 heavy armor spheres and 5 silver eggs. The second one contains 50 mega potions, 30 well-done steaks, 20 large barrel bombs, 10 mega demondrugs and 10 mega armorskins.


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