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Pokemon Unite update 1.8.1.7

Pokemon Unite received its latest update this week, moving the game up to version 1.8.1.7.

This update is largely focused on Comfey, who “has been comprehensively buffed.” There’s also a fix with Sableye and text fixes. 

The full patch notes for the Pokemon Unite version 1.8.1.7 update are as follows:

Pokemon Crystal

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

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Splatoon 3 art book soundtrack

Original (2/14): The news for Splatoon 3 continues, as it’s just been announced that an art book and soundtrack will be released in Japan.

The art book will cover the culture and stages players encounter in the Splatlands plus a look at other elements like weapons and gear, the single-player Hero Mode, Salmon Run, Tableturf Battle, and more. While the art book has only been announced for Japan currently, it’s very possible that a western release will happen later on – we’ll keep an eye out for news on that front.

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De-Exit: Eternal Matters story

Publisher HandyGames and developer SandBloom Studio provided an update on De-Exit: Eternal Matters today and also shared a new story trailer.

The title is now confirmed to be launching this spring. We previously reported on the project in October, but a release window wasn’t shared at the time.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection surprise release

You may recall that Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection was announced for Switch last June. We haven’t heard a peep about it since then, but as it turns out, you can pick it up right now on the eShop. Limited Run Games just dropped it out of nowhere.

The collection includes Bill & Ted’s Excellent Video Game Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Portable Adventure. These games came out in 1991 for the NES and Game Boy respectively.

Midnight is Lost

Publisher QUByte Interactive, in partnership with developer Robotizar Games, today announced plans to release Midnight is Lost on Switch next week. The launch has been penciled in for February 23, 2023.

Midnight is Lost is a puzzle game with Sokoban challenges in which puzzles need to be solved backwards. More information can be found in the following overview:

Hell Pie physical

Super Rare Games, in partnership with Sluggerfly and Headup, today announced a physical version of Hell Pie for Switch.

4,000 copies will be produced in total, split between 2,000 standard editions and 2,000 steelbook editions. The standard version comes with all current content on its cart, a full-color manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. The steelbook edition contains everything we just mentioned plus the stylish steelbook

Bandai Namco have shared a launch trailer for racing game Gigantosaurus Dino Kart, which launches on Switch today.

For a refresher on what the game has to offer, read the following overview:

Tales of Symphonia Remastered releases today on Switch, and to celebrate the occasion Bandai Namco have shared a launch trailer for this version of the critically acclaimed action RPG.

For more information on the game, see the overview below:

Hot on the heels of the Exploration Tour wrapping up, a new Doctor Tour has just been announced for Mario Kart Tour. This event will feature the usual new driver and kart elements, and will also feature DS Shroom Ridge as a new track for the game.

Here is a video showcasing the upcoming Doctor Tour and its associated content:


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