Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, Little Kitty, Big City, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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One major complaint that the Switch often receives is its lack of non-game features. The Wii U was perhaps Nintendo’s most “social” console yet – it included the ability to video chat friends, post messages to Miiverse, and much more. It wasn’t just the Wii U, though. The 3DS was home to its own selection of social features, including the aforementioned Miiverse plus Swapnote and then StreetPass – a feature that lets you automatically transmit data with nearby consoles to unlock exclusive content in-game. StreetPass worked perfectly with the 3DS: it’s a rather small portable handheld, which makes it easy to carry around. The same can’t quite be said of the Switch, which is generally much larger and requires Joy-Con on top of the larger tablet size. Today, we’re remembering StreetPass and some of the games it supported – plus how Nintendo’s next console (whatever it may be) could possibly bring it back.

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Have you ever wondered if Mario feels pain? Takashi Tezuka, who has been working on the Super Mario series since the very beginning, was recently asked that very question.

The Verge recently spoke with Tezuka, who weighed in – kind of. He first started out by simply stating: “It may be that Mario does feel pain.”

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Another Indie World Showcase aired this week with a new wave of announcements for Switch. There were some reveals, shadowdrops, demos, and more.

SteamWorld Heist II was arguably the biggest news of the show which closed out the presentation. Other games such as Yars Rising, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Europa, and Valley Peaks were announced for Switch. Sticky Business and Stitch were revealed as well, but they actually came out that same day. You can find the full recap of everything shown here.

What was your personal highlight (or highlights) from the latest Indie World event? Let us know in the comments.

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Rose & Camellia Collection came to Switch in the west this week, and we now have gameplay. Several duels are shown including Saori Tsubakikoji, Shizuka Tsubakikoji, Etsuko Mita, Hanae Tsubakikoji, and Madame Camellia.

Find more information about the release in the following overview:

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New gameplay is now available for the Switch version of Planet of Lana. After it came out last year, the title landed on Switch this week.

You can find some information about it in the following overview:

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Before the Green Moon popped up on the Switch eShop with a new listing indicating that it’s dropping very soon. According to the store page, it launches on April 30, 2024.

Before the Green Moon, a science fiction farming sim, was made by Turnfollow – the same studio behind Wide Ocean Big Jacket. Read more about it in the following overview:

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Splat Zones is perhaps the most competitive of the ranked modes in Splatoon 3. A decent chunk of top-level tournaments are actually held in this mode, which means you’re a bit more likely to find higher-skilled players practicing it on the ranked ladder. Today, we’ve written up a guide aimed at casual players and beginners explaining the ins and outs of the mode.

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In commemoration of the game’s anniversary, the Hobonichi Mother Project is releasing a four-pack of Mother 3 plushies on April 25. The set includes Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, and Duster and costs about $72 (11,000 yen) prior to shipping fees.

Accounting for time zone changes, this means the set will go up for purchase on April 24 at 10 PM ET. Fortunately, Hobonichi is generally quite good about keeping its products in-stock – and it often provides several big restocks for its popular sellers. If you can’t afford these right now, don’t worry. They’ll most likely be available later, too.

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Strayed Lights is the next game getting the physical treatment on Switch. Limited Run Games will be in charge of producing the boxed copy, the company announced this week.

Strayed Lights, an atmospheric action adventure title, first landed on the Switch eShop last April. Read more about it in the following overview:

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