187: The Death of the PS Vita, Pokemon GO Fest Fail & Splatoon 2

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Colin has declared the PS Vita dead. Please send your flowers and condolences.
Chris reviews Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch.
Pokemon Go cocked up their first meetup- but the current event is great for global players!
Overcooked comes to Switch on Thursday 27th July!
Sales of Splatoon 2 are PRETTY GOOD

You've probably heard how first week sales of Splatoon 2 in the UK were 59% higher than the original.

In Japan they were 328% higher. pic.twitter.com/5RqIzdqvOG

— Game Data Library (@GameDataLibrary) July 26, 2017
MetroidFans have released planned amiibo support for the upcoming 3DS title!

All amiibo functionality for #Metroid Samus Returns, summed up in one image! Which amiibo are you planning to get? pic.twitter.com/8x2X5Q5QVm

— Metroid Fans (@MetroidFans) July 24, 2017
PS Plus titles announced for August
Banner Saga for PS Vita has been cancelled again.
Minecraft gets an update!

The update for Sony consoles is rolling out now in Japan and Europe. It'll be out later today in North America.

— 4J Studios (@4JStudios) July 25, 2017
Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy releases on 3DS in October (thanks Nintendo-Insider!)

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