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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for August 2024.

No Nintendo games were in the top ten for the month. However, Switch titles Hogwarts Legacy, EA Sports FC 24, and New Tales From the Borderlands did make the list.

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As the launch for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom approaches, retailers are starting to reveal pre-order bonuses and we’re rounding them all up here. This post will be updated leading up to release.

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a big release for the franchise as Zelda herself is the main protagonist you’ll be playing as throughout the adventure. Even though there’s talk of Link being playable as well, the princess should still have the starring role. Zelda will be using the Tri Rod to create “echoes” to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. 

Here’s our pre-order roundup:

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August 27: Yakuza Kiwami was announced for Switch as part of the Nintendo Partner Direct today. SEGA will have it ready on October 24, 2024.

Yakuza is a series that has been notoriously absent on Nintendo platforms. Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD did come to Wii U many years ago, but that was only in Japan.

As for Yakuza Kiwami, here’s what to expect:

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July 18: In a new announcement today, Arc System Works revealed that it’s working on River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next. The game launches for Switch worldwide on November 7, 2024.

River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next is a follow-up to the 2022 title that previously came to Switch. This is a direct sequel that continues the story and has new features such as the ability to ride Red Hare.

Further details can be found in the following overview:

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Hokkaido Rensa Satsujin: Ohotsuku ni Kiyu – Tsuioku no Ryuuhyou / Namida no Nipopo Ningyou – 20,919 / NEW
2. [PS5] Astro Bot – 8,882 / 21,554
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,840 / 5,997,783
4. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 7,069 / 1,422,221
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 6,967 / 7,908,719
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,713 / 3,631,184
7. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 – 4,750 / 287,959
8. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 4,215 / 5,411,506
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 3,943 / 5,583,573
10. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 3,538 / 3,627,657

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Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

It won’t come as much of a surprise, but it does indeed look like Grezzo is the main developer behind The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Many had speculated that this would be the case following the game’s reveal earlier in the year. Although Nintendo never confirmed that officially, it was extremely likely. After all, Echoes of Wisdom largely seems to be based on the same engine that powered the Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake that made it to Switch a few years ago.

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Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Today, Game Source Entertainment provided the release date for Voice Love On Air on Switch. The game arrives on December 19, 2024.

Voice Love On Air was first announced for Switch at the very start of the year. Initially planned for this past spring, the game was unexpectedly delayed and is now coming out in a few months.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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There’s more to come for Rain World, and today it was announced that The Watcher will be made available on Switch. It’s coming out on March 28, 2025.

Here’s what’s been shared about the DLC thus far:

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Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending September 14, 2024 is now available.

Looking at Switch games, Hogwarts Legacy is as #2 – up one spot from #3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains in the same position at #8.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending September 14, 2024:

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August 27: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game, which was previously leaked, is now officially announced. The game is slated for October 4, 2024 on Switch.

SpongeBob Squarepants: The Patrick Star Game provides an open world playground that puts all of Bikini Bottom at your disposal. You’ll be able to hunt for buried treasure, release rage in Mrs. Puff’s Rage Room, and get pulled into quests and challenges by Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs, and SpongeBob.

Lots of additional information can be found in the following overview:

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