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Mario Kart Tour update 3.2.2

The latest update for Mario Kart Tour, version 3.2.2, has been made available.

The official patch notes that preparations have been made for Extreme Challenges. Additionally, a trio of issues have been addressed.

We have the full patch notes for the Mario Kart Tour version 3.2.2 update below.

Switch update 16.0.1

Nintendo has just come out with the latest firmware update for Switch, with version 16.0.1 having been made available.

Like we’ve seen with the past few updates, this one is again about stability. Some of the more recent firmware upgrades have all been about that in one form or another.

Nintendo’s patch notes for the Switch version 16.0.1 update are as follows:

Sonic Frontiers Sights, Sounds, and Speed update

Original (3/20): SEGA has revealed that the first major Sonic Frontiers content update, which is dubbed “Sights, Sounds, and Speed”, is launching this week. Players can get their hands on it on March 22, 2023 (March 23 in Europe).

The update will include new challenge modes, a Photo Mode, and the jukebox. Here’s a few more details:

Pokemon Crystal

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

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Remnant: From the Ashes has just landed on Switch, and we took a lot at the port to see how the finished product turned out. Sam discusses the title to see if it holds up on Nintendo’s hybrid handheld. Unfortunately, it seems to be among the Switch ports which leave a lot to be desired.

Here’s some information about the game:

Beacon Pines cooking minigame update

Beacon Pines has just gone live with a new version 1.1.1 update, and it includes an interesting addition with the inclusion of a cooking minigame.

New players will see this feature as they progress through the story. Those who already beat the game can access the minigame with a pretty straightforward method.

Here’s the full rundown:

FIFA 23 Legacy Edition Game Trial

Original (3/13): Nintendo has announced that FIFA 23 Legacy Edition will be offered to Switch Online members in Europe as the service’s latest Game Trial.

Those with an active subscription can play the game for free starting on March 20, 2023. The full experience will be available until the end of the event. Additionally, save data is compatible with the full title.

Have a Nice Death trailer

Gearbox Publishing and Magic Design Studios have prepared a launch trailer for Have a Nice Death. The game, a 2D action roguelike, just landed on Switch.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Bat Boy release date

Bat Boy, the 8-bit platformer from X Plus and Sonzai Games, has just been given a release date. The two sides have confirmed it’s heading to Switch on May 25, 2023.

We originally reported on Bat Boy in 2021. The project was initially planned for 2022.

LEGO 2K Drive

2K, Visual Concepts, and the LEGO Group have announced LEGO 2K Drive, a “AAA driving adventure game”. It will be available for Switch on May 19, 2023.

LEGO 2K Drive will feature an open world with single and multiplayer support plus the ability to create vehicles. There’ll be different biomes, races, minigames, challenges, collectibles, things to destroy, and a story. The customization system has over 1,000 unique LEGO pieces, but there’ll be standard cars to use from LEGO City, Creator, Speed Champions, and even the McLaren Solus GT, and F1 LM. Co-op will be supported, in addition to competitive multiplayer with up to six players – not to mention two-player split-screen.


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