It’s claimed “the takedowns came from Nintendo”.
The team behind the 2006 Steam title Garry’s Mod has announced it’s removing all “Nintendo related” items from the game’s workshop.
In an update on Steam, it’s claimed the takedowns come directly from Nintendo:
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Slice ‘n’ dice the frame rate.
Many games can get away with slightly sketchy performance if the gameplay experience is a bit more laidback and relaxed (or ‘cinematic’, if you like). Others, however, like Slave Zero X, which focus on blistering combat and stylish visuals, can be almost impossible to recommend if their performance isn’t up to scratch. Sadly, this is exactly the case with publisher Ziggurat Interactive’s retro action game, which honestly has the potential to be one of the most respectable hack ‘n’ slash/beat ‘em ups in recent memory, but for now, squanders this on Switch with a dreadful frame rate.
This is genuinely frustrating because the core gameplay is exceptional – truly. And for a short period as we worked our way through the game’s opening level, we thought to ourselves, “Good lord, this is great!” Unfortunately, while the introductory level boasts reasonably stable performance to complement the non-stop action, the frame rate tanks after you beat the first boss and move onto the second stage. It got so bad that we had to swallow our pride and eventually call it quits before the end, defeated by the poor optimisation on Nintendo’s console. The publisher says there’s a patch on the way which should alleviate this, but the game came out nearly two weeks ago at the time of writing, and the damage is done.
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And Oswald the Rabbit joins the expansion pass.
Although it has been teased for a little while now, Gameloft has today revealed that Daisy Duck will be stepping into Disney Dreamlight Valley in the game’s next free content update, ‘Frills and Thrills’. What’s more, we can expect this update to land next week on 1st May.
The valley’s newest arrival was showcased in today’s Disney Dreamlight Valley developer update (above), where the team shared a first look at what’s to come over the next season. Aside from Daisy, the next content update will also bring with it new park rides in the upcoming ‘A Day at Disney’ Star Path, new ways to snap up selfies and new items thanks to Daisy’s boutique.
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One giant leap for 2024.
Publisher Wired Productions and developer KeokeN Interactive have announced that the sci-fi thriller Deliver Us the Moon will be making one giant leap onto Switch later this year.
If the name rings a bell, that might be because Deliver Us the Moon was initially announced for the Nintendo hybrid back in 2020. This port was unfortunately cancelled shortly after the game’s release on Xbox One and PS4 with the publisher citing the “industry-wide stresses that have been felt by the Covid-19 pandemic” as one of the key reasons.
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Gotta catch ’em small.
If you are a big Pokémon fan then there’s every chance that you might have heard of monpoké, TPC’s brand expansion for kids and babies that was previously available only in Asian markets. Yes, we said “previously” there, because The Pokémon Company has today announced that the range of goodies is now going global.
monpoké focuses on bringing the Pokémon brand to babies and toddlers through a range of entertainment series, merchandise and books — it’s never too early to introduce the basics of the Pokédex, eh? The full range can be found on the Pokémon Center website, and you can find out more about what’s included in the global market expansion below.
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Sonic Adventure 2 marked Shadow’s debut.
The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie is going to take a lot from Sonic Adventure 2, according to the movie’s producer.
Speaking to GamesRadar+ recently, Sonic 3 movie producer Toby Ascher explained how the third big screen outing for the blue blur would not only be a “giant, fun, incredible movie” but also one that “takes a lot” from the second Adventure title, which originally debuted on the Dreamcast in 2001.
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Get racing today.
Nintendo has added two surprises to the Switch Online N64 service this week in the form of Extreme G and Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls.
Extreme G: Fans of all things fast, start your engines! Push your cyber cycle to the limit and zoom through 12 futuristic looping, twisting racetracks. But watch out, because these battle bikes pack a wallop – each is loaded with weapons, and your rivals are not afraid to use ’em! Beat your opponents to the punch and pick up a bevy of powerups in an attempt to top the rankings and avoid total wreckage. Plus, up to four players can settle the racing score locally** or online.* Whether playing solo or with friends, Extreme-G sets the course for some serious g-force!
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When real life isn’t stressful enough.
You know what? Life’s too simple. Too free of complications and anxiety. Too relaxing! Everything’s just so smooth and calming and tranquil across the globe in the 21st century, you’re probably looking for some grit in your oyster, right? Right?
Okay, perhaps not. But for whatever reason, you might be interested to know the best stressful games on Nintendo Switch — titles likely to get the vein in your temple bulging and make you snap at friends and family. Perhaps you want a list of Switch games to avoid if you’ve had a hard day at the office! Or maybe you’re just fed up with R&R and are looking to spice things up.
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Not quite a cowablunder.
Can you ever truly have too much of a good thing? If you’re a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, this question must have sprung to mind at least once in recent years. Because in truth, the good things have been coming thick and fast.
2022 brought arguably the series’ best beat ’em up ever in Shredder’s Revenge and gave us a trip down memory lane with Konami’s excellent Cowabunga Collection. Then last year saw things were taken in a brave new direction on the big screen with Mutant Mayhem, the Dimension Shellshock DLC brought roguelike action to Shredder’s Revenge, and we got confirmation that a Last Ronin game was in development at THQ Nordic (albeit not for Switch). In short, the phrase “I love being a Turtle” had never rung truer.
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Paper Acrylic? Acrylic Paper?
If you, like us, are looking forward to the upcoming remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, then you might want to check out this rather awesome-looking acrylic standee from Jay Choi (AKA Jayperior).
Officially called ‘Paper Plumber & Friends’ because, y’know… reasons, the characters have all been handdrawn by Jay and can slot into the main standee in whichever order you see fit.
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