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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for February 2023.

Nintendo missed out on the top ten, though it’s unclear how Metroid Prime Remastered did since the company does not provide digital data. However, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe did appear at #11.

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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened release date

Frogwares has come forward with a final release date for Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened. The game has gone gold, and it’ll be heading to Switch on April 11, 2023.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened was first announced for Switch last August. Frogwares did hope to have things wrapped up by February / March, but the situation in Ukraine over the winter pushed it back a bit.

Dead in Vinland physical

Eastasiasoft announced today that it is working on a physical release of Dead in Vinland: True Viking Edition for Switch.

A standard edition is planned along with a collector’s edition. With the collector’s edition, fans will receive the game, manual, soundtrack CD, and numbered certificate in a special box.

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

Metroid Prime Remastered was a big surprise last month, and it managed to come out on top. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe and Octopath Traveler II also appear in the top ten.

The full lineup is as follows:

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Pokemon Scarlet Violet Tera Raid Decidueye

Original (3/5): A new 7-star Tera Raid Battle event is on the way to Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet featuring Decidueye, it’s been announced. The creature’s first appearance was in Pokemon Sun and Moon as the final evolution for Rowlet.

The Decidueye here features the Flying Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark. Like other Tera Raids, you’ll partner with other Trainers to take it down.

Mario Switch bundle

Original (3/2): Nintendo has announced a new Switch bundle centered around Mario just in time for MAR10 Day.

The package includes a system with red Joy-Con controllers, your choice of a free Mario full game download (a $59.99 value), and stickers from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Anyone that purchases the bundle can select one of the following games: Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, or New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Keep in mind that the Switch you’re getting here is the standard version – not the OLED model.

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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending March 6, 2023 is as follows:

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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection makes its first appearance.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 16 and February 21.

Fire Emblem Heroes update 7.3.0

Another update has arrived for Fire Emblem Heroes, with players having access to version 7.3.0.

More content has now been added to the game. The update involves skills for Legendary and Mythic Heroes, Divine Codes (part 4), Heroes Journey, an updated lineup of limited-time Combat Manuals, new weapons to refine, Aether Raids, and Summoner Duels.

The patch notes for the Fire Emblem Heroes version 7.3.0 update are as follows:

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Road 96, Salt and Sanctuary, and more.

Here are the full highlights:

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