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Pokken Tournament DX Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial

Pokken Tournament DX will be offered to Nintendo Switch Online members as the service’s next Game Trial, it’s been announced. It can be accessed by all subscribers, even if you’re not a part of the Expansion Pack tier.

With the Game Trial, Pokken Tournament DX can be played entirely for free between August 18 and August 31. All progress carries over to the full version. My Nintendo members can earn 100 Platinum Points by participating as well.

New Tales from the Borderlands

Earlier this year, Gearbox revealed that the studio has been developing New Tales from the Borderlands. A listing on Amazon now confirms that it will be released on Switch.

New Tales from the Borderlands is a narrative-driven adventure following the original game, which is also out on Switch. We have a description with more information below.

NASCAR Rivals

Today, Motorsport Games announced that it will release NASCAR Rivals on Switch. The game launches on October 14, 2022.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far:

We had an inkling (get it?) that some big Splatoon 3 news was right around the corner, and indeed, last week Nintendo gave the game a dedicated 30-minute Direct showcasing a TON of details about its new modes, quality-of-life features, characters , and more. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz (yes, everyone is here!) as they finely comb through all the juicy reveals from the presentation. After that, they’ll discuss two new Switch games that were highlighted in a recent THQ showcase, including the glorious return of 3D SpongeBob SquarePants platformers. Stick around in the back half the show for even more conversation about all the week’s biggest news!

Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version on Youtube below. Direct downloads are also now available for free through our friends at ListenNotes.

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Nintendo PlayStation Xbox controller

Accessibility has become a more prominent topic in the gaming industry, and we’ve seen Microsoft in particular make a push with initiatives like its adaptive controller. Interestingly, there were plans – at least at one point – for a new kind of controller that would work across Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation hardware.

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shared that news in an interview with Inverse. He said the Xbox adaptive controller was being used “as a jumping-off point to create something that would be platform-agnostic and adaptable by any consumer.” The Nintendo / Xbox / PlayStation controller was happening three years ago, though Reggie isn’t sure if it’s still in development.

Nintendos sexual harassment

Nintendo has started to face some controversy with its employees this year. Back in April, one staffer claimed that their right to unionize was violated and this person filed a complaint with National Labor Relations Board. That was actually followed up a second labor complaint earlier this month against Nintendo and contracting company Ashton Carter. Kotaku now has a story up regarding sexual harassment.

It’s a pretty noteworthy read and we do recommend you giving it a look here. However, we’ve rounded up some of the more notable points below. 

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The Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection

Square Enix will release Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection for Switch on September 27, the company announced today.

The package contains Life is Strange Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered. It will feature every update, and optimized for Switch. This was previously known as simply Life is Strange Remastered Collection.

Wave Race 64 Nintendo Switch Online

Wave Race 64 is the next N64 game joining Nintendo Switch Online, it’s been announced. Those with access to the Expansion Pack tier can begin playing on August 19, 2022.

Wave Race 64, a racing title, originally released shortly after the launch of the Nintendo 64 in 1996. Players can choose from one of four watercraft racers, each with their own abilities and style, and try to capture glory in Championship Mode, go for the fastest time in Time Trials, pull off tricks in Stunt Mode, or challenge a friend in 2P VS. Mode.

Disney & Marvel Games Showcase D23 Expo 2022

Disney announced today that it will host a Disney & Marvel Games Showcase at D23 Expo 2022 on September 9. It will be live streamed on various platforms, including YouTube.

The event will take place at the following times:

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Avatar The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance leak

A new game titled Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance will be released on Switch, according to a listing on Amazon Japan. GameMill will be publishing the title.

Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t contain any notable information, so we’ll be left to speculate what the game actually is. The page does include a November 8, 2022 release date, but that’s all.


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