Publisher QUByte Interactive, in partnership with developer Robotizar Games, today announced plans to release Midnight is Lost on Switch next week. The launch has been penciled in for February 23, 2023.
Midnight is Lost is a puzzle game with Sokoban challenges in which puzzles need to be solved backwards. More information can be found in the following overview:
Super Rare Games, in partnership with Sluggerfly and Headup, today announced a physical version of Hell Pie for Switch.
4,000 copies will be produced in total, split between 2,000 standard editions and 2,000 steelbook editions. The standard version comes with all current content on its cart, a full-color manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. The steelbook edition contains everything we just mentioned plus the stylish steelbook
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund now owns 8.3 percent of Nintendo, making it the largest outside shareholder of the company.
This all started in May 2021 when the PIF obtained 5.01 percent in stock. However, that amount has been increasing quickly throughout 2023. The PIF raised its stake to 6.07 percent in January, and then 7.08 percent just yesterday.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered releases today on Switch, and to celebrate the occasion Bandai Namco have shared a launch trailer for this version of the critically acclaimed action RPG.
Hot on the heels of the Exploration Tour wrapping up, a new Doctor Tour has just been announced for Mario Kart Tour. This event will feature the usual new driver and kart elements, and will also feature DS Shroom Ridge as a new track for the game.
Here is a video showcasing the upcoming Doctor Tour and its associated content:
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company had previously announced that a significant update for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet was scheduled to release in February, providing bug fixes and adding new functionality. While we still don’t know when exactly the update will release this month, patch notes detailing the update’s additions have been released.
The main focus seems to revolve around Pokemon Box management, with the update making several quality-of-life changes to make navigating that menu more comfortable. Beyond that, a sweeping set of bug fixes are coming to Tera Raid Battles, as well as a handful of fixes coming to the general battle system and other elements of the game.
Contrary to last update, no special highlight is given to resolving issues surrounding the game’s performance, although presumably some of the changes made will improve this as well. It should also be noted that further features and bug fixes not listed in these patch notes are set to release with the update, so these aren’t the full list of changes either.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Hogwarts Legacy – 67,196 / NEW
2. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 29,019 / 4,836,510
3. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 13,343 / 3,876,184
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 11,807 / 5,153,979
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,566 / 3,040,308
6. [NSW] Fire Emblem Engage – 7,267 / 193,187
7. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 7,127 / 1,001,330
8. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 5,155 / 1,175,091
9. [PS5] Gran Turismo 7 – 5,065 / 280,995
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,025 / 5,121,897
Publisher JanduSoft, along with developer 9FingerGames, has announced the Metroidvania game Zapling Bygone for Switch. It will be available on March 9, 2023.
The main hook of the title is that players take down enemies and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind. Further information can be found below.
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have started up a limited time distribution, which will provide players with a special Garganacl from champion Jiseok Lee.
Lee is a Pokemon VGC player who took home the top prize at the 2023 Pokemon San Diego Regional Championships earlier this year. This also comes in celebration of the Oceania International Championships happening over the weekend.
