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Gulf War Game Boy Nintendo NY store retired

New reports have indicated that the well-known Gulf War Game Boy stationed at Nintendo NY has been retired.

If you’ve been to the store over the years, one of the first things you probably saw was the deteriorated handheld. Even though it was damaged in a bombing during the Gulf War, this particular Game Boy was still actually in working condition. However, it is no longer on display. Those hoping to check it out for themselves in person will no longer be able to do so.

Switch technical performance

A couple of key people at Nintendo have weighed in on Switch’s technical performance, and whether it’s adequate for developers in 2023.

Switch is over six years old at this point and while many games are still being made. However some have experienced hiccups when it comes to performance – or frame rate specifically.

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Pinball FX Switch

The wait for Pinball FX on Switch is almost over, as Zen Studios has come through with a release date. We’ve received word that the game will launch on July 6, 2023.

Pinball FX was revealed for Switch at the end of last year. We knew it’d be arriving this year, but we didn’t know when exactly until today.

PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants DLC

Original (5/18): PowerWash Simulator has just announced its latest DLC, this time as a crossover with SpongeBob SquarePants.

The upcoming DLC for PowerWash Simulator will officially be known as the “SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack”. More details can be found below.

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance

After it was leaked nearly a year ago, Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance has finally been revealed. GameMill and Bamtang Games unveiled the title today which launches for Switch in Fall 2023.

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance is an action adventure game that supports single-player, two-player co-op, and online co-op. You’ll be able to play as one of nine different characters from the show – Aang, Toph, Sokka, and Katara are confirmed thus far. The game will feature puzzles (which are based around the elements of earth, wind, fire, and water) as well as side quests, character upgrades, and interactions with well-known characters.

Ghost Trick Phantom Detective

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of June 29, 2023. The latest releases include AEW: Fight Forever, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, The Lara Croft Collection, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Pikmin 4 overview demo

Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Pikmin 4, and the recently-announced demo is now available as well.

The video introduces fans to the game’s world. Like previous entries, you’ll team up with plantlike creatures, and this time around, the Rescue Pup Oatchi will be joining the fun. The game lets you explore a mysterious planet, rescue stranded castaways in strategic Dandori Battles, collect Treasures on the planet’s surface and underground, set off for Night Expeditions (also new for this entry), and more.

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Call of Duty Activision Switch regret

Call of Duty has thus far not made it to Switch, but looking back on things, Activision seems to regret things a bit.

In a court battle taking place this week between the FTC and Microsoft, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick actually ended up commenting on Nintendo’s console. Speaking about the lack of support for Call of Duty on the console, he said: “I made a bad judgment.” Kotick had initially believed Nintendo was trying to do too much with the Switch and that it wouldn’t be a success. However, he has now acknowledged: “It’s probably the second biggest video game system of all time.”

Last week, the internet was graced with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct that revealed a ton of exciting games, especially for fans of Mario and friends. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick, Dennis and Eli (who’s joining us for the first time!) as they break down all the big reveals from the direct, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 1 + 2 HD, and MUCH more!

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