Switch file sizes – Fate/Samurai Remnant, Blasphemous 2, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Fate/Samurai Remnant, Blasphemous II, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Pikmin 4 first week sales in Japan more than double the series’ previous best
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First week sales for Pikmin 4 in Japan were reported this week, with the game selling just over 400,000 copies. You might be interested to hear that this is the best performance for the series so far, and it’s not even close.
When the first Pikmin hit GameCube back in 2001, it sold 101,299 copies in its first week. Pikmin 2 did better, but still only moved 161,930 units back in 2004. Pikmin 3 then took a step back with its Wii U launch at 102,188 copies (not counting digital). Pikmin 3 Deluxe later saw its Switch launch in 2020 with 171,349 units sold (again without digital).
HAL Laboratory explains King Dedede’s updated design in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
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Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe updates many elements from the original Wii game, including the design for King Dedede. The developers behind the game touched on this in a recent interview with Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream.
Here’s our full translation:
Mortal Kombat 1 reveals Geras
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At DreamCon 2023 today, Geras was revealed as the latest character for Mortal Kombat 1. A new trailer debuted at the event sharing the news.
Geras, who was created by the former Keeper of Time, first appeared in Kombat 11. He was that game’s antagonist in the Story Mode.
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Disney Illusion Island gameplay
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A bunch of gameplay is now available for Disney Illusion Island, which just launched on Switch this week. We’ve got a look at the animated cinematics, Metroidvania aspects, and more.
You can find further details about the game in the following overview:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder ESRB rating mentions the game’s villain
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder received its official ESRB rating today, and it includes a tiny bit of new information – including a detail about the main villain that most had probably expected. Spoilers to follow, but there isn’t anything overly specific here.
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MercurySteam talks working with Nintendo on Metroid Dread, says development wasn’t chaotic
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MercurySteam CEO Enric Álvarez has discussed working with Nintendo and the development of Metroid Dread. This comes as part of an interview with Gamereactor.
The Switch title marked the second collaboration between the two sides following Metroid: Samus Returns, a remake of the Game Boy game Metroid II: Return of Samus. Álvarez said both companies “have an excellent understanding of each other”. He indicated that Nintendo is open to new ideas while MercurySteam was “hungry for leaving our own mark on the franchise.”
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Sword and Fairy Inn 2 launch trailer
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A final launch trailer has come in for Sword and Fairy Inn 2, which ties in with the Switch release. The life simulation RPG came to the console this week.
Further information is available in the following overview:
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara launch trailer
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Chibig has come out with a launch trailer for Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara. This week, the 3D puzzle platformer released on Switch.
Additional information is included in the following overview:
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PowerA making new Kirby Switch controller
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PowerA is planning a new Switch controller design for Kirby, and you’ll be able to pick it up very soon. This is different from the other colorful design we posted about last year.
The wireless controller is similar to the company’s other offerings, but this is a pretty unique design. It includes two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons that you can program at any time, precision tuned analog sticks, a full size d-pad, a LED indicator for player number, button mapping, and low battery warning, plus more. However, it does not support HD Rumble, the IR camera, motion controls, or amiibo NFC.
