Switch Weekly - Bird and Bear land on Nintendo Switch

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Thomas Whitehead // Nintendo Life

▶ LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — Gameplay overview — An excellent six minute trailer here along with an actual launch date (April) for this long-awaited LEGO game. Sadly, as I tweeted here, my enthusiasm was somewhat diluted upon reading this report from Jack Yarwood at Polygon highlighting the crunch culture behind the game's protracted development. I know crunch has been a long-standing issue at TT, as such I was hopeful that the numerous delays this project has seen were a sign of change. Alas, no.

LEGO // YouTube

Pokemon Legends: Arceus' marketing has been sparse and I love it — If you've done your best to avoid the (seemingly customary at this point) leaks, then you may not know a great deal about the new Pokemon game releasing next week — and that feels somewhat by design. When you compare with the share-all approach afforded to Sword & Shield, the marketing efforts for Arceus feel notably lowered.

Ben Sledge // The Gamer

Japan’s press have played Pokémon Legends: ‘It’s an experience like no other’ — Ahead of reviews next week, here's a taste of what to expect from some hands-on via the Japanese press.

Chris Scullion // VGC

REVIEW Windjammers 2 — "what a sequel should be. Updated visuals, added bonus games, and new characters, all without ruining the core game play". Here's another review of this arcade 'air hockey' from IGN.

Chris Dunlap // Gaming Age

REVIEW Shadow Man Remastered - A rich, inscrutable world to get lost in — "A bit of an interesting paradox; it's difficult to recommend [..] to those who haven't played the game before, while — at the same time — if they do wish to check it out, this is absolutely the only way we'd recommend doing so". Here's another take from Nintendo World Report.

Stuart Gipp // Nintendo Life

PREVIEW OlliOlli World hands-on: New skateboarding game sticks the landing — This is one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and thankfully this recent round of previews are all rather positive. It's out next month. Here's another preview from George Foster at The Gamer.

Rob Leane // Radio Times

Switch N64 update suggests Nintendo could be improving emulation

Andy Robinson // VGC

Square Enix should be ashamed of the Kingdom Hearts release on Switch
Alex Donaldson // VG247

2022 is shaping up to be one of video games' biggest ever years

Christopher Dring // gamesindustry

Fire Emblem games that could use an Echoes-style remake

Benny Regalbuto // Superjump

The resurrection and reinvention of Telltale Games

Wesley LeBlanc // Game Informer

How video games brought together the victims of a tragic fire accident

Patrick Klepek //Vice

It's time for a new type in Pokemon

Eric Switzer // The Gamer

🎮 Upcoming Releases

All releases are digital, Europe & U.S. unless otherwise stated. 
Release data sourced in collaboration with Switch Scores.
⭐️ = Ones to Watch | 📦 = Physical release | 🎮 = Demo available

⚡️ Quick Links:

• Majora's Mask is coming to Switch Online next month. Expansion Pack required.
• The physical version of the GTA trilogy arrives next month, requires a download though.
• Playing Banjo-Kazooie now its on Switch? Here's a guide to help you along.
• Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is delayed again, now expected "later this year".
• This video runs through some Switch games you may want on your radar this year.
• Horace is getting a physical release via Super Rare Games.
• As if February wasn't busy enough, PlatinumGames confirms Sol Cresta is out then.
• What IS a video game, exactly? This new, unique newsletter from my pal Jay explores just that. Diving down this and other (similarly unexpected) gaming rabbit holes.
• Nintendo's former Kyoto HQ has been transformed into a hotel called 'Marufukuro'.
• This platformer is coming to the GBA (yup)...and the Switch too.
• Got an OLED Switch? FYI: Ring Fit's leg strap may leave a mark on that white Joy-Con.
• This modular Switch case looks like it belongs in Mobile Suit Gundam.
• IGN have taken a look and ranked the 25 best N64 games. See if you agree.
• Most game devs are not interested in NFTs. 

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