#257: Your Nintendo Update

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

🎮 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:

• 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 .