Have a Nice Death got a new update on Switch this week, and it comes with some notable improvements. Per usual we have the patch notes.
Magic Design Studios has improved performance, implemented new “quality of death” improvements, and fixed many known issues. A bunch of balance adjustments are included as well.
Nintendo has shared details on the next Splatfest for Splatoon 3. This time around, it’s asking something a little more thought-provoking than usual.
Nintendo is asking players to consider what is most important to them of three things: the money, the fame, or the love? Players will be able to weigh in from August 12 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET to August 14 at the same time.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 78,838 / 596,388
2. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 14,673 / 1,804,457
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 14,143 / 5,410,605
4. [NSW] Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation – 13,172 / 31,439
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,486 / 3,216,083
6. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 6,921 / 4,078,880
7. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 6,491 / 1,143,918
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 6,044 / 5,250,701
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,951 / 1,273,753
10. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 4,799 / 5,085,843
In celebration of the 2023 Pokemon World Champions, a new distribution is now available for Gastrodon. This was originally used by Eduardo Cunha, who won last year’s event.
The Gastrodon here comes in at level 50. It has a Calm Nature, the Storm Drain Ability, and Leftovers as a held item. Its moves are Earth Power, Icy Wind, Yawn, and Protect.
The just-released Switch version of Quake II is getting not only one, but three different physical versions on Switch. All three come from Limited Run Games.
First up is, of course, the standard physical copy. Also available will be a special edition, which features a steelbook, poster, briefing document, and a set of dog tags in a throwback two-piece box. Lastly is the Ultimate Strogg Edition featuring all that and more, with the entire special edition, a challenge coin, mini metal Adrianator ship, and a service patch all in a beefy Strogg Collector’s Box.
Original (4/10): New content is in store for Let’s Build a Zoo, as Aquarium Odyssey DLC has just been announced. Switch will be getting it later this year.
The upcoming DLC includes a new campaign, over 50 new species, 7 new enclosures, more than 110 shops, decorations, and more. Players can expect it to take over twenty hours to complete.
A launch trailer is available for the Switch title Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. Following a short delay, it arrived this week.
Below is an official overview with more details:
Numskull Games has announced the Train Valley Collection, which is a physical version for the Train Valley series on Switch.
The package will include both entries in the series. Additionally, there’ll be a special Deluxe Edition that also comes with a 3D papercraft diorama and a 4-piece train set with diecast locomotive.
Hello Engineer was announced previously, but a Switch version wasn’t confirmed. That changes today with tinyBuild making it official.
Hello Engineer was previously a Stadia exclusive. It’s a construction puzzle spinoff from the Hello Neighbor series in which players can make bizarre vehicles from scraps to escape a crazy amusement park.
