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A number of outlets were able to go hands-on with Dark Souls: Remastered last week. Among them was USgamer, who is sharing new details about the release today.

Here’s the full roundup of information:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

This week’s Switch/ Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Switch

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Super Mario Odyssey – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Kirby Star Allies – Nintendo
5. Splatoon 2 – Nintendo
6. FIFA 18 – EA
7. 1-2-Switch – Nintendo
8. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – Ubisoft
9. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
10. Sonic Forces – Sega

Wii U

1. Just Dance 2018 – Ubisoft
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
4. Wii Party U – Nintendo
5. Splatoon – Nintendo
6. Lego City Undercover – Nintendo
7. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
8. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
9. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
10. Lego Marvel: Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive

3DS

1. Detective Pikachu – Nintendo
2. Super Mario 3D Land – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
4. Pokemon Ultra Sun – Nintendo
5. Luigi’s Mansion 2 – Nintendo
6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
7. Pokemon Ultra Moon – Nintendo
8. Miitopia – Nintendo
9. Mario Party: Island Tour – Nintendo
10. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

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Liar Princess and the Blind Prince has received another small Japanese trailer showing off the game. The video shows off some of the cutscenes and gameplay with a great accompanying song in the background. Check the video out below.

Level-5 is back with another commercial for The Snack World: Trejarers Gold, this one clocking in at 90-seconds in length. Check it out below.

System: Switch
Release date: April 3, 2018
Developer: Nippon Ichi
Publisher: NIS America


Penny-Punching Princess checks all the right boxes in things I love: it’s got arcade-inspired gameplay in which you’ll brawl your way through dungeons (or castles) in a level, a section by section format that is reminiscent of classics like Double Dragon or Streets of Rage, a simple light and heavy attack button that you can mix and match for combos, and a very straight-forward approach in how to complete each level. Racking up points and cash so you can bribe, upgrade, and loot your way to victory is also an intriguing element, and the adorable pixel art style looks nice. However, all of the enjoyment is quickly interrupted thanks to non-intuitive controls, uninspired levels, repetitive gameplay, and a story that’s so banal and aimless you’ll find yourself either falling asleep to the dialogue or skipping the text entirely.

GameXplain has uploaded a new video comparing the load times between Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze running on the Switch and on the Wii U. As you might expect, the game seems to be running noticeably faster on the Switch.

It is important to keep in mind that the Switch version of the game is still pre-release. Additionally, loading speeds vary depending on whether a physical or digital copy is being used. The video tests the Switch version against the physical and digital Wii U version.

The video also shows some of the cosmetic, Funky Kong-inspired changes made to the menu. Take a look below:

Stern Pinball Arcade has been updated on Switch. Assuming you have the game, version 1.3 is now available.

The latest update only adds in one feature, but it’s a pretty notable one. Players now have access to vertical mode. You can enable the mode with just the press of a button.

Source: Switch news

The Lost Child

NIS America has locked down a western release date for The Lost Child. In North America, we’ll be seeing it on June 19. Europe will have access a few days later on June 22.

For more on The Lost Child, read up on the overview below and check out the previously-shared trailer.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition is coming to North America on May 8, XSEED announced today. Pricing is set at $39.99.

In Europe, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition was given an April 27 release date last week.


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