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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Mio figma pre-order

We have a big update on the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 figma for Mio, as Good Smile today provided a final release date, photos, and pre-orders.

Mio, who is is one of the main characters of the Switch RPG, first had her own figure revealed last August. Then in February, an actual prototype was shown off – just without color. Now the design has been completely finalized and Good Smile is ramping up for production.

Smash Bros online Masahiro Sakurai

In a new video posted today, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai shared more of his thoughts on why he feels the series isn’t the best fit with online play.

Sakurai was addressing the topic while speaking about the creation of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which was the first entry in the franchise to support the feature. We previously heard him talking about this a bit in a column a couple of years ago.

Lunark update 1.1.0

A new update has been released for Lunark, with version 1.1.0 having been made available.

The patch features more-user-friendly running jumps and ledge grabs, additional checkpoints, and a level select after beating the game. That’s along with bug fixes and some other elements.

The full patch notes for the Lunark version 1.1.0 update are as follows:

LEGO 2K Drive trailer

In celebration of the game’s launch, LEGO 2K Drive has received a launch trailer. Fans can pick it up on Switch starting today.

If you’re interested in learning more about the game, read the following overview:

The Wonderful 101: Remastered After School Hero - Part 1 DLC

Starting today, The Wonderful 101: Remastered players can get their hands on free DLC titled After School Hero – Part 1. This was previously came about due to the game reaching stretch goals in a successful Kickstarter campaign.

After School Hero – Part 1 DLC is a unique side-scrolling shooter experience completely different to the main game. In the future, a second part will be released.

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

1. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 1,119,502 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,794 / 5,293,478
3. [NSW] Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 7,335 / 2,182,171
4. [NSW] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – 6,819 / 426,789
5. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 6,420 / 5,028,722
6. [PS4] Hogwarts Legacy – 6,384 / 38,302
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,704 / 3,135,953
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,061 / 5,190,681
9. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,856 / 4,014,693
10. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 3,746 / 1,230,382

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom update 1.1.1

A new update has just been released for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with the game moving up to version 1.1.1.

This patch addresses a specific issue as well as some general ones that Nintendo didn’t go into detail about. Primarily, it’s about clearing the quest titled “The Closed Door”. Downloading version 1.1.1 will let players clear the quest if they came across the problem previously.

The full patch notes for the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom version 1.1.1 update are as follows:

Minecraft Legends update 1.17.31319

Minecraft Legends is back with another update, and version 1.17.31676 is available.

This update includes a variety of improvements to top issues that have been reported by players. Also, it should be noted that a new Lost Legend is coming soon.

The full patch notes for the Minecraft Legends version 1.17.31676 update are as follows:

Eschatos physical

Strictly Limited Games is working on a physical release for Eschatos on Switch, the company has announced. It will be available in Fall 2023.

Eschatos will have a limited edition, limited to 2,600 copies on Switch, which is essentially just a standard version of the game. Also planned is a collector’s edition – limited to 1,400 units on Switch – with various goodies pictured above.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:


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