Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd March)

Look in the Mira.

Well folks, the weekend is here once again! We’re getting so close to that Switch 2 Direct, we can almost taste it…

Anyway, this week in the land of Nintendo, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launched, and crikey-mikey, it’s an absolute cracker. Shock, we know. We gave it the ol’ review treatment, of course, but we also reported on what looks to be a hidden 60fps mode while also providing some context around that additional ‘sex’ warning from PEGI. Hmm.

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Nintendo’s Monolith Soft Updates Its Switch Portfolio With Latest Release

It’s already topping the charts.

Monolith Soft has become a huge part of Nintendo’s software division and this week it rolled out Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch.

Now that the game is available, it’s followed this up with its usual website update, where it’s now added this project to its already incredible lineup of games. This same page also features Nintendo projects it’s assisted (like the Splatoon series), as well as the company’s past games dating back to the GameCube and PlayStation 2 era.

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Save Up To 80% On Atari, NightDive, And Digital Eclipse Games On Switch (US)

Unbelievabull!

Atari has been really on a roll recently, with its sharp focus on delivering excellent retro experiences bolstered by the acquisition of Nightdive Studios and Digital Eclipse.

There’s no better time to get in on the action either, as the teams have recently slashed the prices of multiple games on Nintendo Switch, with discounts applicable from now until 30th March 2025 (though a select few may be ending sooner – be sure to double check via the eShop for the full details).

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Random: Xenoblade Chronicles X On Switch Has A New ‘Sex’ Warning, But Why?

It’s not as risqué as you might think.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Switch has been rated 12+ by PEGI (Pan European Game Information), just like every other entry in the series.

What folks have seemingly noticed, however, is that the new release comes with an added ‘sex’ warning as part of the overall rating; something that wasn’t present on the original Wii U version. Observe the below post from @starfallblossom on social media; they post a comparison of both physical editions with a caption that reads “WHAT DID THEY ADD??:

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Nintendo Download: 20th March (North America)

Gal Guardians! Assault Suit Leynos 2! Atelier Yumia!

The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, but we were otherwise engaged with important Skell-related work – our apologies! But here it is, 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!

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‘I Hate This Place’, An Open-World Survival Horror, Is Bound For Switch

Part of Bloober Team’s new horror label.

Developer Rock Square Thunder (The Lightbringer) has revealed I Hate This Place, an upcoming open-world survival horror published by Broken Mirror Games, the brand-new horror label from Bloober Team.

Birthed via a partnership with Skybound Entertainment, I Hate This Place will be based on the Eisner award-nominated comic book created by writer Kyle Starks and artist Artyom Topilin. It sees you take on the role of Elena, who “unwittingly awakens a malevolent force” and must work to survive in an increasingly deadly world.

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Random: Sega Surprises Sonic The Hedgehog Fans With Official Timeline

Get to know the Blue Blur’s history.

Sonic the Hedgehog has been around for a long time now and if you’re having trouble keeping track of all the highlights in his career, don’t worry – Sega’s got you covered with its official timeline. This is all part of the Sonic Channel’s relaunch in Japan, which has now been going strong for 20 years.

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