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Pepper Grinder review

System: Switch
Release date: March 28, 2024
Developer: Ahr Ech
Publisher: Devolver Digital


Cute girls and giant drills are like the ultimate combination of adventure, cuteness, and the ability to get through just about anything. Pepper and Grinder are an incredible duo: a young pirate, Pepper has a dream to amass mountains of treasure. Her side arm and companion, Grinder, is just the one that can help her get it all done – able to blast right through the earth and find gold and gems galore. Together they make a pretty tough pair, but is their adventure worth all that sand?

Switch Partner Spotlight Sale

A new Partner Spotlight Sale is now live on the Switch eShop.

As the name implies, this one is all about third-party releases, so there aren’t any Nintendo games here. BioShock: The Collection, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (which is at its lowest price ever), Pentiment, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are just some of the included titles.

Here’s the full list:

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Pepper Grinder

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of March 28, 2024. The latest releases include Outward: Definitive Edition, Touch Detective 3, Pepper Grinder, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

F-Zero 99 version 1.3.0 patch notes

Nintendo has put out the patch notes for F-Zero 99 version 1.3.0, which is one of the biggest updates for the game yet.

We went over the new content yesterday. As a reminder, Nintendo is adding Mirror Tracks, Steer Assist, an expanded Practice Mode, Classic Mini Prix, and Challenge Highlights. However, there are a number of other things we didn’t know about, including machine balancing, penalty for leaving a race, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Nintendo testing layoffs

According to a Kotaku report, Nintendo of America is restructuring its testing center. Some new full-time employee positions will be created, but a number of contractors are being let go – including testers with over ten years of experience.

The gaming industry as a whole has seen a high number of layoffs over the past couple of years, and it seems Nintendo isn’t immune to that either. Current and former contractors say Nintendo’s restructuring will result in “a massive downsizing”.

Nintendo said the following in a statement today:

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Star Ocean Second Story R 1.1 update Chaos difficulty

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is getting a brand new version 1.1 update, Square Enix and Gemdrops revealed today. Players can access it on March 27, 2024.

The Star Ocean: The Second Story R version 1.1 update features a “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, and more. Find the breakdown of upcoming content below.

Nintendo has announced the latest update for F-Zero 99, which will bring the game to version 1.3.0. Distribution will begin on March 27 in North America and March 28 in Europe.

The update will let players access the new Mirror Grand Prix, Mirror Tracks for Knight League, and Classic Mini Prix. Note that Mirror Tracks for King League and Queen League will become available in the future, too.

F-Zero Maximum Velocity Switch Online

F-Zero Maximum Velocity is set to join Nintendo Switch Online this week, Nintendo has announced. It’ll be going live on March 29, 2024.

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity originally released for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re interested in accessing the game, you’ll need a subscription to the Expansion Pack tier for Nintendo Switch Online.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door "Our Story Begins" trailer

Nintendo just dropped a new Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door trailer, dubbed “Our Story Begins”. The video gives some background information about the events that lead to the start of the game.

As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the remake:


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