#226: Your Nintendo Update
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Mario is fine btw. 
Issue 226 — April 4, 2021 
Hey, issue #226 of Switch Weekly here, with this week’s Nintendo digest. Not much in the way of commentary from me this week — as, unless I’ve missed something obvious (always a worry), it’s been a bit of a quieter week. That’s fine with me though, as the last few have felt a bit manic ( the survey tends to take up a massive amount of my mental energy every March, ha ha ). Anyway, there are just over 25 games hitting the store next week, and you can find the full list is below as usual. Luckslinger looks pretty neat.
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🎮 Currently Playing — Baba Is You, Super Mario World ▶ Discussing the State of Switch survey on the PotsCast — I join Pete and Steve to go through the results of this year’s survey. Please do go and give this a watch, drop a like on the video, and let em know I sent you. 😊 PotsCast // YouTube REVIEW Narita Boy — ” …a lovingly crafted action-adventure game that should appease anyone who’s into 2D pixel graphics. The game offers a relatively short but extremely memorable experience” . Here’s another review from IGN who said the overall experience was let down by ” hollow exploration and one-note combat “. Mike Tarno // Vooks Wired Productions unveils five Nintendo Switch titles in its ‘Direct’ Thomas Whitehead // Nintendo Life Monster Hunter Rise is a hit on Switch, shipping 4 million units globally Zackery Cuevas // iMore PlatinumGames is making a shmup called Sol Cresta, no joke — An April Fools’ day gag turned real. Michael McWhertor // Polygon Nintendo is reportedly trying limited-time games ‘because data shows re-release sales wither’ Tom Ivan // VGC ▶ The real science behind controller drift — An intresting video ( there’s a write-up too if you prefer ) on just why drift happens. Zach Ryan & Aaron White // IGN ▶ Joy-Con drift: Nintendo’s biggest problem — Looks over the ongoing issue of Joy-Con drift, and the story so far. Did You Know Gaming // YouTube REVIEW TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD A.J. Maciejewski // Video Chums HARDWARE REVIEW AirFly Pro — Yup, it still sucks that the Switch can’t do Bluetooth audio, so any gadgets that can help make wireless audio a reality are worth a look — here’s a review of TwelveSouth’s solution. Daniel Vuckovic // Vooks REVIEW Stick Fight: The Game Alex Orona // Nintendo World Report Xbox talks up preservation, in week Nintendo pulls games and Sony confirms store closures Tom Ivan // VGC One year later: How the pandemic has affected the videogame industry Imran Khan // Fanbyte I rage quit Bravely Default 2 once a day, but I’ve yet to stop coming back Stephanie Minor // The Gamer INTERVIEW Tiny Thor is an innovative, beautiful platformer from a development dream team John Friscia // Nintendo Enthusiast Ring Fit Adventure will punish you for doubting its potential — A sceptic reflects on how the game turns your Switch into ” a punishing and rewarding home gym “. Drew Cordell // SUPERJUMP Play nicely: The fun and frustrations of gaming with your partner — Not really Nintendo related, but a decent read all the same for those who can relate. The Guardian How to manage Switch (PlayStation and Xbox) privacy settings Thorin Klosowski // Wirecutter (NYT) ICYMI The State of Switch 2021 survey results Chris Brandrick // Switch Weekly
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