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In what the Washington Post calls a “rare” move, Nintendo has acknowledged the performance issues with its new blockbuster Pokémon Scarlet and Violet titles (Pokemon games are released in pairs to encourage trading of monsters between versions).

A software update for #PokemonScarletViolet (Ver. 1.1.0) will be released on 12/1. Please visit our website for more information: https://t.co/4kh6Dtui4c

We take the feedback from players seriously, and will continue to work on improvements to the games.

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 1, 2022

While the storyline and mechanics of the $60 Nintendo Switch game have received generally positive reviews, it’s also been hammered for serious glitches and graphical problems, with some players even demanding refunds.

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