Switch Weekly - Those GTA ports don't look so great

REVIEW GTA Trilogy: Definitive Edition is a disappointment on Switch — Usually I'm a touch skeptical of pile-ons saying something is bad or buggy, and will often take a generous pinch of salt to whatever the Twitter hive-mind is saying, but it seems there's enough consensus here — the GTA ports on Switch are not great (and not much better on other platforms it seems). This is a real shame as I was super looking forward to playing through GTA III again. The game launching in this state is unusual and a touch bizzare for Rockstar, as they typically have such incredibly high standards. "Barring a miraculous future update, you probably shouldn’t buy GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch".

Jordan Middler // VGC

The Nintendo Switch is back on top in the US after OLED launch —Nintendo’s very own Doug Bowser talks about Switch sales, Metroid numbers, supply issues, and N64 emulation troubles.

Andrew Webster // The Verge

The Switch is here to stay, says Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa — "we believe a foundation for growth has been laid that exceeds what we previously considered to be a conventional hardware lifecycle" — Really pleased to hear him say this, and bodes well for the Switch as a platform for the forseeable future.  

Damien McFerran // Nintendo Life

"The eShop is just way too slow" - Deku Deals creator on Nintendo's Switch storefront — Deku Deals is an excellent resource, and it's creator (and friend of the newsletter) Michael Fairley does a superb job running the show.  

Mitch Vogel // Nintendo Life

REVIEW STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic — "may have lost some of its luster as the years have gone on, but the foundations of a well-written and enjoyable RPG haven’t aged a day". 

Mitch Vogel // Nintendo Life

REVIEW Treasures of the Aegean — "an intriguing and audacious game. [..] Whilst some may be deterred by that lack of a clear objective, those who crave an adventure that gives you control should definitely check out this liberating trip to a lost, ancient world". 

Jaz Sagoo // COG Connected

REVIEW A Boy And His Blob 

Neal Ronaghan // Nintendo World Report

City-builder 'Airborne Kingdom' is a perfect fit for Switch 

Ari Notis // Kotaku

DS & 3DS Games that deserve to be ported onto the Nintendo Switch

Ted Hazell // Nintendo World Report

Will Nintendo abandon the Switch concept for its next console?
Damien McFerran // Nintendo Life

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⚡️ Quick Links:

• Yeah, Metroid Dread is selling pretty darn well.
• A new SteamWorld game has been revealed: It's a 3D co-op action adventure.
• Head-scratcher 'Baba is You' is getting a level editor and new puzzles real soon.
• Hori reveal neat new wired attachment for the Switch Split Pad Pro. #AD
• You can now watch Twitch on your Switch thanks to an official app.
• Here's a quick look / unboxing of the new Zelda Game & Watch.
• Need a cheat code for GTA The Trilogy? Say no more.

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