Pokémon Scarlet and Violet may still be in rough technical shape for some players, but that didn’t stop Game Freak from announcing a wave of new expansions last week for these controversial (but still widely loved) games. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, your hosts Nick and Nicolas will chat about the announcements from the recent Pokémon Presents showcase, including a new Poké Ball-style accessory that you are seriously supposed to sleep with, and a freshly announced Pokémon TV series. We’ll also discuss the upcoming Wave 4 of tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the launch of Metroid Fusion on Switch Online, and much more!
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of March 16, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
A new fan-made Mario Kart 8 track is turning heads because of how well it adapts the world of Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time into a raceway. It’s based on Nintendo’s 3DS remake of the N64 classic rather than the 1998 original.
RiazorMC shared the creation on YouTube, which features different Hyrule sections for each of its laps. In the first section, you start off in Kokiri Forest before moving to Hyrule Field and Gerudo’s Fortress. The second lap is the journey to Lake Hylia. Finally, in the third lap, there’s a quick stop in Kakariko Village and then ultimately Death Mountain. Fans seem to agree that the course could be better at directing you where to go, but otherwise is impressive.
Tunic previously made it to the Switch eShop, but a physical version is now happening as well with a new Deluxe Edition. Fangamer will be in charge of production.
You’re not just getting the game here, but a number of extra goodies as well. Copies include the full-length staple-bound manual with the full contents of the in-game manual (has spoilers), a mini-manual with basic instructions (no spoilers), a foldout map of some areas and dungeons, sticker sheets with iconography from the game, and a digital download code for a copy of the complete soundtrack by Lifeformed and Janice Kwan.
Riot Forge shared a bunch of new details about The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story today, including a release date, collector’s edition, and gameplay trailer.
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story launches for Switch on April 18, 2023 and pre-orders are now open at a price point of $29.99. By reserving the game, you’ll receive a Lost Silverwing bonus.
Ahead of the game’s western launch, GrimGrimoire OnceMore has just received a demo on Switch. Fans can go hands-on now with the full release happening next month.
Here’s some information about the game:
Dolores Entertainment announced today that it will soon be publishing a Switch version of Mothered on Switch. It will be available on March 30, 2023.
Mothered is officially described as “a first-person horror adventure game with point-and-click mechanics, set in a familiar yet eerily unnatural depiction of home.” Further information can be found in the following overview:
Akka Arrh just recently came to the Switch eShop, and Atari has now announced a physical release for the game.
The company has partnered with Limited Run Games in North America and Numskull Games in Europe. In PAL regions, boxed versions will hit retail stores later this spring, including limited quantities of a special Day One Edition.
Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 is making its way to Switch, it’s been revealed. The game is intended to launch later on May 25, 2023.
If this title sounds familiar, it’s because the original Do Not Feed the Monkeys previously appeared on Switch. It ended up on the console back in 2020.
Solar Ash could be bound for Switch after a new rating for the game surfaced. A listing for Nintendo’s console was just added to the PEGI database today (update: also rated by the ESRB).
Solar Ash, which was made by Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine, first launched at the very end of 2021. The action platformer has players exploring a “high-speed and gravity-bending world”.
