Sonic Superstars will be launching at some point in the near future on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. To build hype for this brand-new multiplayer platformer, there will apparently be a “world premiere” for the blue blur’s new game at Opening Night Live next week.
According to the show’s host and hype man Geoff Keighley, Sega will be sharing some “Superstars news” then and there. While the game’s been rated in certain locations around the world, Sega hasn’t actually locked in a release date yet, so we could finally get one.
Sonic will be in good company, with Keighley previously revealing there will also be a Mortal Kombat 1trailer airing at Opening Night Live. The game’s co-creator Ed Boon will even be there for the reveal. You can catch up on Sonic Superstars and also find out more about Gamescom in our Nintendo Life guide:
What else would you like to see from Sonic Superstars before it speeds onto Switch later this year? Leave a comment below.
If you’ve been holding out for a physical Switch version of Castle Crashers Remastered, today is your lucky day!
Developer Behemoth has finally confirmed a physical copy will be made available for $29.99 USD, with pre-orders going live online next month. It comes with a sticker pack and includes a character unlock guide as well. This also happens to be the first time Behemoth has released a physical version since the Alien Hominid HD port for GBA in 2006.
“In addition to the game, the bundle includes a Blacksmith plushie, Castle Crashers lanyard, random character holo sticker, and a Necromancer postcard, all wrapped up in an adorably-themed donut box. The box will cost $50.00 and be sold daily throughout the show weekend, and the first 100 boxes sold will have a Castle Crashers medallion!”
If you would like to learn more about this multiplayer beat ’em up, be sure to check out our Nintendo Life review:
Will you be adding this one to your collection? Comment below.
The one and only John Marston has finally made a return this week with Rockstar’s 2010 action-adventure Red Dead Redemption galloping onto the Nintendo Switch as a “new conversion”.
Early impressions and even some reviews are now doing the rounds on the internet, and even though this particular version doesn’t include the online multiplayer component and costs a premium price, so far the reception seems to be generally positive.
Here’s just a handful of impressions from critics and Nintendo fans so far about the Red Dead Redemption Switch port:
As you can see, our own video producer Felix has already taken a look at the game in action on Switch and can confirm it runs pretty darn well. Be on the lookout for our own Red Dead Redemption Nintendo Life review coming soon!
How are you feeling about Red Dead Redemption on Switch now that you’ve seen these first impressions? Have you played the game yourself yet on this platform? Leave a comment below.
Apple partnered with Goldman Sachs to launch the Apple Card, and for the third time, the credit card has earned J.D. Power’s number-one ranking in satisfaction.
Apple Card launched in 2019 and quickly became one of the most successful launches for a credit card to date. And since then, it has retained its lofty status among owners, even as Goldman Sachs itself has tried to distance itself from Apple’s co-branded card.
But Apple has more good news, announcing on Thursday that it has once again earned J.D. Power’s number one spot for the “best co-branded credit card for customer satisfaction with no annual fee,” as part of the annual U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study.
“Since the start, we’ve been committed to delivering tools and services that help users live healthier financial lives, and it’s been rewarding to see customers using and finding value in the benefits of Apple Card,” Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, Jennifer Bailey said.
“We are honored that Apple Card has been recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction. In partnership with Goldman Sachs, we are continuously working to expand the value users receive from Apple Card, most recently with the launch of Savings, and we look forward to continuing to develop tools and services that put our users and their financial health first.”
And despite the strained relationship between Apple and Goldman Sachs, Liz Martin, Goldman Sachs’s head of Enterprise Partnerships, said, “With Apple Card, we have had a shared focus on delivering a great experience and providing value to our customers since the beginning.”
The hyper-specific category has some real contenders. J.D. Power notes the Hilton Honors American Express Card ranked second behind Apple/Goldman Sachs, with Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card with Chase and PayPal’s Cashback Mastercard with Synchrony Bank tied for third.
Apple Card customers were gifted another perk in 2023, with Apple and Goldman Sachs launching a dedicated savings account. That appears to be a success as well, with customers depositing upwards of $10 billion in just three months.
Red Dead Redemption is out on the Switch eShop today — with a physical release coming later in the year. There’s been controversy around the port’s price point and concerns over the game’s quality (given the state of the GTA Trilogy‘s launch…), so what is this port like?
We’ll have a review of the Switch version of the game out soon here at Nintendo Life, but in the meantime, the venerable Felix over on our YouTube channel pulled a fast draw on the eShop and rode into the Wild West today to check out just how Rockstar’s critically acclaimed Western runs on the console.
And the footage below should speak for itself — it’s looking and running pretty darn smoothly. Rockstar has said that the game should run at a consistent 30fps, and at least from what we’ve played so far, that seems to be the case. Time will tell, of course, but for now, check out eight minutes of our time with Red Dead Redemption on Switch.
Have you grabbed the game on the eShop yet? Are you waiting for the physical version? Let us know in the comments.
We’ve still got several months to go before we say hello to 2024 but during internal discussions between the Nintendo Life team, we’ve all acknowledged that 2023 may go down as one of the best years in gaming history, proudly standing alongside the likes of 1998 and 2007.
Going back to Tears of the Kingdom, the general feeling among the NLife team is that if it had launched back in 2022 as originally intended, it would have been an easy call for Game of the Year, with its only true competitor being FromSoftware’s sublime Elden Ring. Even with that brilliant rival, we feel that Tears of the Kingdom probably would have snatched the crown.
Now that we’re approaching the Fall months of 2023, however, Tears of the Kingdom’s chances of being the unanimous Game of the Year amongst critics and fans are frankly looking slightly less certain. Granted, there’s absolutely no denying the game’s exceptional quality, and if you think it will wind up being your personal Game of the Year, then please don’t let us or anyone else stand in the way! It’ll almost certainly be topping the tables around these parts.
However, given the ridiculous cadence of outstanding games launching in 2023, Tears of the Kingdom is facing some tough competition from games on other platforms. And you know what? We think that’s just excellent.
Alan Wake II is looking absolutely outstanding — Image: Epic Games
The point is, there’s an absurd amount of quality games launching in 2023, and while it would be awfully tempting to hand the Game of the Year crown to Tears of the Kingdom and be done with it, it would be rather premature at this stage. Competition is a great thing for the industry, and if something were to creep out of the shadows and snatch the trophy away from Zelda, then surely this would only spur Nintendo on to make something even greater in the future (if such a thing is even possible).
But out of all of the games listed, which ones currently stand the biggest chance of causing an upset? At the time of writing, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Metroid Prime Remastered currently sit at 96 and 94 on Metacritic respectively. Given that the latter is a remaster of a GameCube title, we feel it can likely be discounted at this point, but Baldur’s Gate 3? Heck, that game’s been getting some wild praise across the board; not just from critics, but all over social media, too. If anything can claim victory over Zelda, it’s probably that.
As we move into September, however, all eyes will be on Betheda’s Starfield. The extensive gameplay presentation back in June promptly required viewers to scoop their jaws up from off the ground, but there’s nevertheless the nagging doubt in fans’ minds as to the technical quality of the release. 30fps? What is it, a Switch game!?!
Bethesda games have always had their fair share of bugs and glitches, and it’s likely that Starfield will have a few of its own. Then again, with the might of Microsoft’s unwavering support, could it buck a long and unfortunate trend? Fingers crossed.
Will Starfield launch without those ‘trademark’ Bethesda bugs? — Image: Microsoft
If it were any other year — particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic — then Tears of the Kingdom will likely be the shoo-in for Game of the Year. But now that studios and publishers have adapted to life after such that global event, the floodgates have well and truly opened. If Zelda doesn’t claim victory at the end of the year, we’re not even going to be mad; we’re just ecstatic to see the gaming industry thriving once again.
Do you think Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will sweep the 2023 GOTYs? (1,411 votes)
Definitely, it’s a shoo-in17%
Probably, but it’s got some tough competition49%
Who knows!15%
I think something else could clean up11%
Nope, not a chance4%
Oh, who cares?4%
Which game has the best chance of causing an upset for Link and co.? (1,293 votes)
Baldur’s Gate III61%
Resident Evil 42%
Street Fighter 61%
Diablo IV2%
Final Fantasy XVI4%
Metroid Prime Remastered1%
Marvel’s Spider-Man 27%
Starfield16%
Super Mario Bros. Wonder4%
Other (comment below)2%
Leave a comment below with how your Game of the Year is shaping up so far. Which upcoming title do you think could most challenge your current standings? Let us know.
We need to accept that at some point in our lives, all of us will be part of a limited-time Epic Games crossover. The latest to join the trend is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which has skated into Fall Guys today.
The TMNT range covers costumes, emotes, unique wearables and more, with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo taking to the game’s crazy courses. If you are wondering what the Turtles might look like in Fall Guys’ bean form, Nintendo has revealed a trailer showing the heroes in a half shell in action.
These cosmetics will be available in the Fall Guys in-game store until 31st August, so that gives you two weeks to grab as many TMNT goodies as you can.
We have seen the Turtles make a fair few video game appearances as of late, popping up in tie-ins with a whole range of titles from Street Fighter 6 to Session: Skate Sim. This isn’t to mention the upcoming Dimension Shellshock DLC for the brilliant beat ’em up Shredder’s Revenge, which comes our way at the end of this month — it’s a good time to be a Turtles fan.
Will you be picking up any of the TMNT cosmetics in Fall Guys? Let us know in the comments below.
Adding to the ever-growing number of tie-in series, games and comics in The Walking Dead universe, GameMill Entertainment and AMC have today announced a brand-new game, The Walking Dead: Destinies, and, yes, it’s coming to Switch (thanks, IGN).
This is a narrative-based action adventure game that looks set to follow the events of the first four seasons of the popular AMC show… until it doesn’t. The unique gimmick here is that the show’s key turning points are in your hands. Didn’t like one character’s death in the early seasons? You can choose to keep them alive in the place of another.
The game will feature over a dozen different characters from the show including Rick, Shane, Glenn, Michonne, Carol, Daryl and more, each of which will bring their own unique skills to the table. Of course, a fair few familiar locations will be making an appearance too, with Greene farm, the prison, Woodbury and others making up the backdrop to your adventure.
We don’t have any idea of a release date for Destinies just yet, though GameMill has stated that it expects the game to retail at $49.99 (or your regional equivalent).
Does this look like it will be up your street? Let us know in the comments below.
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (thanks, Gematsu) and it’s once again Pikmin 4 that takes home the crown with an additional 69,989 in unit sales. This takes the game’s total sales to a rather ominous-looking 666,377.
Following this, we’ve got Mario Kart 8 Deluxe taking second place, with Tears of the Kingdom settling for third this week. We’ve got no new titles to speak of, with the usual suspects making up the remaining seven positions.
Here’s your look at this week’s Japanese software chart in full:
[NSW] Mario Party Superstars (Nintendo, 10/29/21) – 5,952 (1,279,705)
It’s a similar story on the hardware front this week, with the Switch OLED model once again taking the top spot with 71,256 units sold. The PlayStation 5 takes second place with 45,095, with the OG Switch and Switch Lite once again taking the third and fourth spots respectively.
The Xbox Series X is still selling reasonably well (for Japan) with an additional 1,639 units, but this is followed very closely by the last-gen PlayStation 4 at 1,543 units sold.
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch eShop – Highlights
Quake II(Bethesda, 10th Aug, $9.99) – Originally developed in 1997, Quake II is a first-person shooter that built on its predecessor by introducing a new science fiction narrative and setting. Experience the authentic, enhanced and complete version of Quake II, now with high-definition widescreen support, enhanced models and cinematics, improved enemy animations, the original heavy rock soundtrack and more. Quake II is available now. – Read our Quake II review
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk(Team Reptile, 18th Aug, TBA) – Red is a graffiti writer who lost his head and instead has an AI robohead. In search of his roots, he joins the Bomb Rush Crew, Tryce and Bel, who are aiming to go All City. Together they discover who it was that cut off his head and how deeply Red’s human side is linked to the graffiti world. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is available Aug 18.
Switch eShop – New Releases
Airplane Race Simulator – 2 Player Game(GOGAM CONSOLE PUBLISHER, 18th Aug, $7.99) – Welcome to the adrenaline-pumping world of Airplane Race Simulator – 2 Player Game, where you can experience the joy and excitement of racing airplanes in captivating environments. This highly enjoyable game offers a thrilling race experience with different locations, game modes, and a versus mode that takes the enjoyment to new heights. Take control of a variety of airplanes, each with its own distinct characteristics, speed, and handling. Whether you prefer agile and nimble fighters, sleek and fast jets, or versatile propeller planes, there’s an aircraft to suit every racing style. Unlock new airplanes as you progress, expand your collection, and master the unique capabilities of each one.
Arcade Archives MAD SHARK(HAMSTER, 10th Aug, $7.99) – “MAD SHARK” is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1993. Players take control of a fighter craft facing off against countless enemies. Use bombs and power-up items with a variety of effects for an advantage as you fight your way through the stages.
Arcade Snake Go!(Artem Kritinin, 10th Aug, 09.99) – Arcade Snake Go! is an addictive arcade game in which you take on the role of a hungry snake. Your goal is to eat as many apples as possible without colliding with your tail or hitting the bombs that appear randomly across the playing field. Also pick up a potion of speed and life to last much longer!
BOKURA(KODANSHA, 10th Aug, $5.49) – BOKURA is a two-player puzzle adventure game. Play as two boys who ran away from their homes and work together to take yourselves somewhere far, far away. Relive the friendship of your childhood through the journey of two boys.
Brave Bow Archer: Princess Rescue Simulator!(Megame, 22nd Aug, $9.99) – Our addictive hitting puzzle will immerse you in the magical Middle Ages! The mechanics of the game is simple – pull the string, aim and try to hit the rope. Sounds simple? But real physics makes its own adjustments and complicates the task. And you should hurry, because time is also limited! Many different levels will take you through the magical Middle Ages. You will visit dark dungeons, dense forests, endless fields and other memorable places of the magical Middle Ages. Rescue all the princesses and become a hero!
Candle Fire Run!(Artem Kritinin, 13th Aug, $0.99) – Candle Fire Run! is an exciting arcade game where players take on the role of a candle and embark on an exciting adventure, trying not to burn out and reach the finish line. Your goal is to complete a series of levels while collecting power-ups to increase your size and extend your burning time.
Cat’s Cosmic Atlas(RedDeer.Games, 18th Aug, $19.99) – Gaze upon the stars and other celestial bodies. Cat’s Cosmic Atlas takes you through the Southern and Northern skies. Experience the most beautiful sights and learn a thing or two about the vast Universe that surrounds us.
Die After Sunset(PQube, 17th Aug, $19.99) – They’re changing the past… we have to go back! Blast into an action-packed adventure through time, where Earth is under attack by aliens. Lead the resistance against the ‘Murkors’ in Die After Sunset, a vibrant roguelite shooter. Experiment with different item combinations and power up through missions as you race against the clock to take on gigantic bosses! If they take you down, then don’t worry – death is only the beginning! Return to the fight, levelled-up and stronger with each new run!
Duck Race(Fantastico Studio, 17th Aug, $2.99) – Duck Race is an adrenaline-fueled racing game where players enter the whimsical world of competitive rubber duck racing. Players get to use their skills to outmaneuver opponents, face off against formidable boss ducks, and tackle a multitude of levels each featuring unique challenges. With its seemingly endless exploration opportunities, the game provides countless hours of excitement for players across the skill spectrum. Additionally, the game also offers a collectible aspect, where players can gather various types of ducks, ranging from classic rubber designs to more unique and quirky options, adding an extra layer of engagement to the gameplay. Get ready to embrace the thrill of the race and quack your way to victory in Duck Race!
Embraced By Autumn(Ratalaika Games, 18th Aug, $18.99) – Marcel is bullied relentlessly by the boys at his fancy Parisian school, who all seem determined to make his life miserable. Fearful for her son’s welfare, Marcel’s mother sends him to a school in Myennes, which is deep in the French countryside. The catch, however, is that this is an all-girls’ boarding school! Now, Marcel has to act and dress like a girl to avoid rousing his new classmates’ suspicions. Marcel expects the worst, so he’s surprised to discover that his new classmates all seem to be fond of him. Marcel meets four girls who express an interest in him: the quiet, inscrutable Luce; the fiery troublemaker, Claudine; the elegant pianist, Celine; and the class dunce, Mirabel. Which girl will he develop the strongest bond with?
Forklift 2024 – The Simulation(Polygon Art, 17th Aug, $14.99) – Get ready to take on the ultimate forklift simulation experience with Forklift 2024 – The Simulation! Operate your very own forklift and complete randomly generated orders to earn money and expand your warehouse. With a variety of goods to handle and increasing complexity as you progress, this game will keep you on your toes
FRMaster – Formula Racing Simulator(INSTAMARKETINGANDGAME, 19th Aug, $6.99) – Introducing FRMaster: Unleash Your Inner Racing Champion! Conquer iconic circuits, master precision handling, and rise through the ranks in FRMaster, the ultimate racing gaming experience.
Funny Jokes(Cooking And, 10th Aug, $2.99) – Get ready to giggle and chuckle with our delightful joke book app for Nintendo Switch! Packed with 50 side-splitting jokes spanning 6 categories, this app is perfect for all ages and guaranteed to brighten your day. Whether you’re a pun enthusiast, a witty one-liner lover, or a fan of classic knock-knock jokes, our app has something for everyone.
Gauntler(Ultimate Games, 17th Aug, $4.99) – As a young adventurer dives into the unknown cave in pursuit of mystical gauntlets, he gets trapped and sent deep down into the magical caverns. Now he needs to get to the surface no matter what dangers await him along the way, using the hidden powers of gauntlets entrusted to him. Discover Colorful Caves, use the powers of Mystical Gauntlets, find Hidden Gems, unlock New Skins, Parkour Between Walls and Avoid many interesting obstacles in this exciting Pixel-Art Platformer.
Hidden Shapes: Cat Realm + Trick or Cats(QUByte Interactive, 17th Aug, $4.99) – Hidden Shapes: Cat Realm + Trick or Cats offer you two enchanting and calming minimalist puzzle games that will captivate your senses as you embark on a journey of shape transformation, leading to breathtaking artistic revelations. With two theme options to choose from, you can explore the mystical Cat Realm with its valiant cat knights and fierce dragons, or immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Trick or Cats, featuring delightful Halloween-inspired costumes! Relax and unwind with these thoughtfully hand-drawn puzzles, thoughtfully crafted to evoke a sense of wonder and joy with each completed masterpiece.
Luck Breaker(Artem Kritinin, 11th Aug, $0.99) – In Luck Breaker, your task is to determine the number of dice to remove using the dice. Each click on the die earns you one point. However, gradually new cubes begin to appear on the playing field, and your goal is to prevent it from being completely filled by removing the cubes.
Neko Journey(eastasiasoft, 18th Aug, $9.99) – Leap into a colorful and mysterious fantasy world as you take the role of a neko heroine! An old wizard has plagued the land, endangering the mythical creatures that inhabit it and imprisoning your sister, and you’ll have to brave all manner of malicious sorcery to save them. Neko Journey is a 2. 5D side-scrolling action platformer presented with lush 3D visuals, combining nostalgic old-school gameplay mechanics with modern flair. From green jungles and grassy plains to snowfields and underwater zones, this journey will be as scenic as it is perilous. Plus you can dress up your heroine with a wide variety of outfits, dye hair, change skin tone and more to further personalize the experience!
Rescue Team 911 Simulator – Ambulance,Police, Firefighter(DEZVOLT, 19th Aug, $11.99) – Join the elite “Rescue Team 911 Simulator” and embark on adrenaline-fueled adventures, racing against time to save lives and restore hope in the face of danger! Gather your team of skilled professionals, each with their own unique abilities, and conquer challenging missions across diverse environments. Are you ready to become a true hero?
Sable’s Grimoire: Man And Elf(Gamuzumi, 18th Aug, $5.99) – As their first year together at Amadronia Academy ends, Lisha and Sable make plans to spend their break in a bucolic elven village. What awaits them is not the holiday they wanted. Their time away is soon spoiled by news of recent mysterious crimes. Sable and Lisha encounter one shocking revelation after another: mind control, forbidden magic, and a new side to Lisha’s father’s past. With the chaos going on around them, is a tender moment between man and elf too much to wish for?
Satay Shop Tycoon(SOFT SOURCE, 17th Aug, $14.99) – Satay is the most popular food in Indonesia and some countries in Asia. In this game you will build a business from scratch to become successful! Improve your business facilities, advertise your business, meet various kinds of customers day or night and do the available daily missions.
Skateboard Drifting with Maxwell Cat: The Game Simulator(GameToTop, 19th Aug) – Calling all meme lovers and skateboard enthusiasts! Join Yellow Face, Swole Doge, Knuckles The Echidna, Capybara, and of course, the legendary Maxwell Cat on their rad skateboarding adventures. Strap on your virtual helmet, tighten those laces, and prepare for an epic ride like no other.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood(Devolver Digital, 16th Aug, $9.99) – Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society in this enchanting narrative experience. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a thought-provoking narrative experience from the creators of The Red Strings Club. Featuring a richly diverse cast of characters, Tarot-like card creation, divination, and a branching story that spans time and space, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood explores themes of identity, community, and personal responsibility in a beautifully hand-crafted universe. You play as Fortuna, a Witch living exiled on an asteroid who forms a pact with a forbidden creature in the hopes of regaining her freedom. Reconnect with your Witch friends after a 200-year-long exile, meet new Witches, and use the cards you created to pierce through their pasts and futures. As you delve into this universe, you will see yourself immersed in the complex web of interests that surround your coven, leading to a political plot that will define the fate of the Cosmic Witch society. – Read our The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood review
Tsugunohi(Game magazine, 9th Aug, $7.07) – The horror game “Tsugunohi,” which is very popular on YouTube and Niconico, has finally made its way to Nintendo Switch™️! “Tsugunohi” has been a staple of horror game play-by-play videos and has been distributed by numerous famous play-by-play artists and Vtubers. This horror game allows players to experience being caught in a loop where their everyday life is gradually eroded into a terrifying world.
Virgo Versus The Zodiac(Serenity Forge, 23rd Aug, $19.99) – Virgo Versus The Zodiac is a sci-fi/fantasy JRPG with a focus on memorable characters and unique combat mechanics in which you play as an obsessed villain. The game features traditional turn-based combat with real-time execution of moves: blocking, countering and timing your attacks carefully as well as predicting your foes’ moves is essential to succeed in your cosmic quest. In this galaxy where every action means a reaction, you’ll play as Virgo, the Holy Queen (often called Dreadful Queen by heretics). Guide Virgo as she embarks upon a twisted and unforgiving cosmic quest to bring back the Golden Age, a period of peace, symmetry and balance–or so she thinks. Bring mayhem to the Zodiac Realms and leave a trail of stardust on your way, all to help others conform to Virgo’s excessively righteous worldview and see the light.
Vostok 2061(Big Way, 9th Aug, $6.00) – As a fresh graduate of the Earth Aviation Academy, you are assigned to the distant edge of known space. Investigate strange colonist behavior and deal with unknown threats in the ZPDN-A sector. Hone your piloting skills, expand your arsenal, and complete your mission.
Wizards Legacy – Nightmare Park Manager Simulator(VG Games, 11th Aug, $9.99) – Welcome to Wizards Legacy – Nightmare Park Manager Simulator, a thrilling simulation game that puts you in the shoes of a talented little wizard tasked with building and managing the scariest amusement park imaginable. As the park’s manager, it’s your responsibility to create a spine-chilling experience for your visitors while generating profits and expanding your nightmarish empire.
Wroom Wroom Puzzles(Prison, 11th Aug, $19.99) – Get ready for an adorable puzzle adventure perfect for little hands and curious minds! Introducing “Wroom Wroom Puzzles” a captivating game tailor-made for kids as young as 2 years old. Bursting with smiling happy cars and cheerful kids in a delightful cartoon atmosphere, this game will keep your child engaged and entertained for hours!
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So that’s your lot for this week’s North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!
