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Original (6/6): We have the latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 3, 2023, and it includes another milestone for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The game took the top spot again for the fourth straight week. Strictly looking at boxed sales, it’s now the third best-selling Zelda game in UK charts history having surpassed Ocarina of Time. Breath of the Wild and Twilight Princess take the top two spots respectively.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 3, 2023:

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Those interested in picking up the upcoming physical version of Sonic Origins Plus might be disappointed to hear that not everything is included on the cartridge. Based on boxes showing up at retailers – specifically GameStop in this case – it seems that the new content is instead offered as a download code.

You’ll be getting the original, base experience on the Switch cartridge. With everything SEGA is introducing with the “Plus” version, it appears that’s all tied to an eShop download.

Loop8 trailer

Thanks to XSEED and Marvelous, we have a launch trailer for Loop8: Summer of Gods. The coming-of-age RPG just landed today.

More information about it can be found in the following overview:

Limited Run Games is working on a physical version of Redemption Reapers for Switch, the company announced today.

Only a standard version is planned. However, fans can opt to purchase a bundle that includes the game’s official soundtrack.

NBA 2K23 Switch Online Trial

Original (6/1): NBA 2K23 will be offered as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe, it’s been announced.

Subscribers can play the game for free between June 7 and June 13. This applies to both tiers of the service, so an Expansion Pack membership isn’t required. The full experience will be available during the week-long period and save data can be used in the full version.

Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for May 2023.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the big winner of the month and comes in at the top spot. Of course, that’s even without Nintendo reporting digital data. The latest Zelda game is the UK’s third best-selling entry, only behind Twilight Princess and Breath of the Wild.

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Shinorubi physical

Red Art Games previously confirmed plans for a physical release of Shinorubi on Switch, but didn’t share any information. The company followed up with proper details today.

The shoot ’em up game will have three different versions. Along with the standard edition, there’ll be a Deluxe Edition and Pink Edition.

Raiden III x Mikado Maniax trailer

To celebrate the western debut of Raiden III x Mikado Maniax, NIS America has come out with a launch trailer. The video highlights the latest shoot ’em up title.

If you’re interested in learning more about it, check out the following overview:

Nintendo is back with a brand new “Rise to the Occasion” trailer for Pikmin 4. It introduces the general concept of Captain Olimar and the Rescue Corps crash-landing on a mysterious planet, and players can create their own member of the team.

Here’s an official overview:

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Jumanji: Wild Adventures

Outright Games is getting another crack at the Jumanji franchise and today announced Jumanji: Wild Adventures for Switch. The game will release on November 3, 2023.

Jumanji: Wild Adventures, developed by Cradle Games, is set in the world of the latest generation of Jumanji films. While Outright Games previously handled Jumanji: The Video Game – which is apparently the company’s best-selling title – this upcoming one is said to be four times bigger. The action adventure game will also support up to four players with co-op.


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