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Red Dead Redemption Switch

Original (8/7): Rockstar Games will release Red Dead Redemption on Switch this month, it’s just been revealed.

The title, an action-adventure experience, first launched in 2010. However, this marks the first time it will be appearing on a Nintendo console. The Undead Nightmare expansion will be included as well along with bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition.

Quake II gameplay

Quake II made it to Switch this week as part of QuakeCon 2023 celebrations, and a new batch of gameplay is here. Footage shows the initial sections plus all of the different options.

Here’s a bunch of information about the title from its eShop listing:

Nintendo has shared details on the next Splatfest for Splatoon 3. This time around, it’s asking something a little more thought-provoking than usual.

Nintendo is asking players to consider what is most important to them of three things: the money, the fame, or the love? Players will be able to weigh in from August 12 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET to August 14 at the same time.

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

1. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 78,838 / 596,388
2. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 14,673 / 1,804,457
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 14,143 / 5,410,605
4. [NSW] Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation – 13,172 / 31,439
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,486 / 3,216,083
6. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 6,921 / 4,078,880
7. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 6,491 / 1,143,918
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6,044 / 5,250,701
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,951 / 1,273,753
10. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 4,799 / 5,085,843

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Gastrodon distribution World Championships

In celebration of the 2023 Pokemon World Champions, a new distribution is now available for Gastrodon. This was originally used by Eduardo Cunha, who won last year’s event.

The Gastrodon here comes in at level 50. It has a Calm Nature, the Storm Drain Ability, and Leftovers as a held item. Its moves are Earth Power, Icy Wind, Yawn, and Protect.

Quake II

The just-released Switch version of Quake II is getting not only one, but three different physical versions on Switch. All three come from Limited Run Games.

First up is, of course, the standard physical copy. Also available will be a special edition, which features a steelbook, poster, briefing document, and a set of dog tags in a throwback two-piece box. Lastly is the Ultimate Strogg Edition featuring all that and more, with the entire special edition, a challenge coin, mini metal Adrianator ship, and a service patch all in a beefy Strogg Collector’s Box.

Let's Build a Zoo Aquarium Odyssey DLC

Original (4/10): New content is in store for Let’s Build a Zoo, as Aquarium Odyssey DLC has just been announced. Switch will be getting it later this year.

The upcoming DLC includes a new campaign, over 50 new species, 7 new enclosures, more than 110 shops, decorations, and more. Players can expect it to take over twenty hours to complete.

Train Valley Collection physical

Numskull Games has announced the Train Valley Collection, which is a physical version for the Train Valley series on Switch.

The package will include both entries in the series. Additionally, there’ll be a special Deluxe Edition that also comes with a 3D papercraft diorama and a 4-piece train set with diecast locomotive.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 SpongeBob

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 was recently announced for Switch, and we’re now starting to get a closer look at the roster starting with SpongeBob SquarePants. An official spotlight trailer was posted today.

As an all-rounder and a straighforward moveset, SpongeBob is said to be good for beginners. However, he’s relatively short range and isn’t the fastest character. Move advanced more can be pulled off with cancelling.


The King of Fighters XIII Global Match physical

Pix’n Love is working with SNK on a physical release of The King of Fighters XIII Global Match for Switch, the company has announced.

Three versions are planned: standard, collector’s, and deluxe. There’ll only be 1,300 units for the collector’s edition and 150 units for the deluxe edition.


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