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Issue 222 — March 07, 2021

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Hey, here's issue #222 of Switch Weekly, with your update on all things Nintendo.

The big news this week was more reporting on what's next in terms of Switch hardware (the Switch 'Pro', if we must). This report (linked below) sounds about right to me — it's just a question of timing. A late 2021 release of September onwards feels like a safe bet, but I agree with Daniel Ahmed in that Nintendo don't really need to rush this out. Either way, exciting

I've got another little competition for you this week. I recently reviewed the puzzle game Solas 128, and thanks to the kind folks at Armor Games Studios I've got two copies to give away. This is just for newsletter subscribers, and I'll be picking a winner tomorrow — so keep an eye on your inbox. It's open to all but I've got one EU copy and one US copy up for grabs, so you can tap here if you're in the EU, and here if you're in the US — or you can just click either/both if you don't mind doing some region swapping on the eShop to redeem. Good luck.

This week we've got just over 15 games hitting the eShop, so a bit quieter than usual, highlights include Crash Bandicoot 4 and Apex Legends. The full list is below and you can always check out the ever excellent Switch Scores if you're seeking out a new game to pick up.

Finally, the State of Switch survey for 2021 has now closed, a big thank you to all of those who took part — this year saw over 11,500 responses. I'll be busy over the next few days diving into the results and writing up my findings (maybe buy me a coffee to keep me going? 😉). As ever, I'll be sharing the results with you all first

Anyway, that's all from me, have a great week — and remember you can always hit reply to this (or any email) to chat.

Cheers,
Chris ✌️

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Nintendo plans Switch model with bigger Samsung OLED display — Mochizuki's reporting on this sorta thing is solid. This report suggests a 7-inch 'rigid' OLED screen with a 720p handheld resolution is on the way, with production starting in June. Here's a mock-up of a 7-inch screen on the current model (which has a 6.2-inch screen). Oh, and if you're worried about it only being 720p in handheld, this thread from Jeff Grubb should put your fears to rest. 

Takashi Mochizuki & Sohee Kim // Bloomberg

Nintendo talks about the Switch's lifespan 

Brian Ashcraft // Kotaku

REVIEW Sea of Solitude: Director's Cut — A "one of a kind gem" that lets players "step into a very intimate story [..] in such a stylish and emotionally resonant way". Whereas Cameron Bald at Pocket Tactics found it to be a bit of a bore.

Dave Trumbore // Collider

Pokémon Legends could replace the mainline games — I had a similar thought to the one Phil shares here. Yes, I imagine the long-standing dual releases are an easy cash win for the Pokemon Company, but putting all their eggs in one basket has to be somewhat tempting.

Nintendo Village // YouTube

PopCap explains how it brought the Frostbite Engine to Switch: ‘At first it was a slideshow’ — Plants Vs Zombies: Battle for the Neighborville is the first Switch game to use EA's engine. My thought is could this now mean we finally get a proper version of FIFA this year? We shall see. Anyway, I actually quite like the Plants vs Zombies shooters, so will probably be picking this up.

Chris Scullion // VGC

Returnal, Skyward Sword and the value of video games — Some folks ain't happy about the $60 price for the Skyward Sword remaster. Here, Christopher looks into gaming pricing overall, and how value is one of perception, not just dollar amount. A good read that goes someway to explaining Nintendo's position.

Christopher Dring // gamesindustry

REVIEW Everhood — "Everhood’s unforgettable rhythm-based combat is among the freshest elements I’ve ever seen". Here's another review from Big Daddy Gaming.

Jordan Rudek // Nintendo World Report

REVIEW Lawnmower Game: Racing — This is described as 'one of the worst games on Switch', and yes, Chris says it is worse than early Switch stinker Vroom in the Night Sky. Avoid this game at all costs, but give Chris' entertaining review a read. 😅

Chris Scullion // Nintendo Life

REVIEW Pako Caravan— This car-based evolution of mobile classic Snake may sound simple but "is actually a fantastic and lovingly crafted game [...] The very essence of 'one more go' gaming".

Greg Hicks // Finger Guns

REVIEW 3 Out Of 10 — A 'playable sitcom' that mixes up genres and seems to have plenty of interesting ideas, but is a bit on the short side.

Nathan P. Gibson // Screen Rant

REVIEW Wind Peaks — This scavenger hunt adventure has appeal, but left the author wanting more due to its short play time.

Trevor Gould // Pure Nintendo

▶ The problem with Super Mario Odyssey 

Nintendrew // YouTube


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