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Are you passionate about animal welfare, or just feel like you’re in need of some purring to brighten up your day-to-day life? Then check out this first gameplay trailer for Cat Rescue Story. This new title is aimed at the whole family, and offers animal lovers the chance to create their own rescue centre and take care of stray cats. It is due for release on Nintendo Switch on September 26th, 2024.
More about the game:
If you love cats, this game is tailor-made for you! But Cat Rescue Story is not just about enjoying the affection and purring of our 4-legged friends, but about creating your own rescue centre to take in stray cats from the street. You will be responsible for their care and their well-being, by making sure they are well-fed and get enough play, until you can find them the perfect adoptive family.
In an endearing, child-friendly story, you have the chance to take in a whole host of cats from more than 50 breeds, from common to rare, each with their own needs and characters. As you progress through the story and beat the various themed mini-games, you will unlock new rooms and new ways to customise your rescue centre, to enable you to rescue and take care of even more adorable guests.
Turn-Based Voxel Adventure ‘Echo Generation: Midnight Edition’ launches today on the Nintendo Switch
Echo Generation: Midnight Edition, an overhaul of the award-winning turn-based adventure from developer Cococucumber, battles suburban nightmares on Nintendo Switch today for $24.99 with a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
About the game:
A long summer awaits Dylan and his neighborhood pals until a mysterious crash rocks the cornfields, prompting a series of bizarre events all over Maple Town. Even stranger, not a single adult has noticed or seemed to care. It’s up to Dylan and his mischievous crew to investigate these mysteries and unravel a deep conspiracy before school starts in the fall!
Explore every inch of the charming Canadian suburb. Gather clues by speaking to lovely but somewhat strange locals. Hunt for useful items and stuff them in your backpacks for tricky encounters. Burn rubber (soles) on the way to a rickety junkyard, snoop around the basement of the neighborhood creep, and battle monsters standing in the way of the truth!
Face supernatural beasts haunting the town’s darkest shadows in action-packed turn-based combat. Human-sized rats, fire-breathing animatronics, zombie werewolves, and turf-guarding raccoons challenge the squad at every turn. Recruit more buddies around the block — human, furry, metallic, or otherwise — to form an unrivaled monster-busting team!
A reimagined Maple Town awaits in the fully overhauled Midnight Edition. Enjoy stunning visual upgrades, battle enemies with ease thanks to new combat updates, stay hot on the trail with a quest log, and save some steps with fast travel, among other quality of life improvements and upgrades.
Echo Generation’s coming-of-age story, inspired by the cozy Spielbergian classics of the ‘80s and ‘90s and mashed with the horror novels of the same period, all comes together thanks to Cococucumber’s signature voxel art style and Pusher’s synthwave soundtrack. The nostalgia of yesteryear brings a familiar touch to Echo Generation’s whimsical yet chilling atmosphere.
“Grab your Switch and embark on an epic adventure filled with action and supernatural,” said Martin Gauvreau, Game Director of Echo Generation. “Get ready to meet talking animals, venture into top secret labs, and unravel a conspiracy in what feels like the most unforgettable–and nostalgic–summer since we were kids.”
While the latest Nintendo Direct surprised with a ton of new reveals, there was a smaller smattering of remakes, remasters and re-releases revealed as well. Among those was Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and we’ve just learned who Nintendo is partnering with to make this happen.
According to some official documentation that’s made its way online, it appears Nintendo has teamed with Forever Entertainment SA to bring Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to life on Switch. The developer has released quite a few Switch games over the years, but perhaps they’re most well know for their ties to Panzer Dragoon: Remake, Front Mission 2: Remake and THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake.
There’s no doubt Retro is stretched very thin working on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Nintendo’s past financial backing for Forever Entertainment appears to have paved the way for this development partnership. Is Forever Entertainment up to the task of porting over a beloved Wii game? I guess we’ll all find out come Jan. 16th, 2025.
Sakaguchi made Fantasian Neo Dimension thinking it would be his final work, says wider release is a "blessing"
It is we who are blessed, Sakaguchi
One of the many announcements during today’s Nintendo Direct was the reveal of Fantasian Neo Dimension for Switch. This is a port of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s 2021 RPG for iOS, albeit with tons of extra features, tweaks and more. It also marks the return of Sakaguchi and Square Enix working together, making for a rather emotional reunion.
Following the announcement Fantasian Neo Dimension, a special message from Sakaguchi himself was shared. In that message Sakaguchi speaks about his work on Fantasian, the belief that it would be his final game, and the new partnership with Square Enix making it possible to bring the game to Switch and other platforms. You can see Sakaguchi’s message in full below.
In Fantasian Neo Dimension, assume the role of Leo, as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system, with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe come to life set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas. Fantasian Neo Dimension comes to Switch sometime in Holiday 2024.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game new trailer shared
Welcome home, hobbit!
A brand new trailer was shared for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. This cozy life sim is scheduled for release on Switch sometime during the holiday season of 2024. Check out the trailer above, and some new screenshots below.
Welcome Home, Hobbit! In this cozy life sim, create your very own Hobbit and experience the idyllic life Tolkien envisioned in his books. Cultivate your own garden, reel in a big catch and forage for ingredients to cook up delicious meals for the residents of Bywater. Build relationships by solving the problems of your fellow furry-footed townsfolk. Express your individuality through various clothing options and meticulously outfit your home with furniture, decorations and more. Friendly Hobbits and familiar faces await your arrival when Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday.
Ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a sleeping Smurf? Find out on October 24th, 2024 when the game launches on Nintendo Switch.
Get ready to dive into an all-new adventure in the Smurfs universe with the 3D platformer from Ocellus Services: The Smurfs - Dreams, where the most fantastical dreams meet the darkest nightmares.
Watch the gameplay reveal trailer now for an epic preview of the incredible journey that awaits, through the wildest dreams of your favorite Smurfs.
Ocellus are renowned for their expertise showcased in Marsupilami: Hoobadventure. Praised by both critics and players alike, this platformer breathed new life into the iconic character within videogames.
The special edition of The Smurfs – Dreams includes:
- Digital Thief Skin
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
Gargamel has devised a new diabolical plan to capture the Smurfs. The infamous character has cast a cunning spell on the sarsaparilla bushes, the delicious favorite treat of the Smurfs, plunging them into a deep sleep. Embark on a dreamlike expedition where you must face the challenge of awakening all the Smurfs before the diabolical Gargamel reaches the village. This epic journey will thrust you into a gaming experience as thrilling as it is unpredictable, for in the world of dreams, excitement can shift at any moment into the mystery of nightmares.
The fate of the Smurf Village rests in your hands. To save it, get ready to embark on a journey to the farthest reaches of imagination!
The Smurfs Dreams Key Features
- Solo or Co-op Gameplay: Team up with friends for a smurf-tastic gaming experience!
- Dive into Unique Dreams: Explore diverse realms with their own set of challenges and surprises!
- Embark on an Epic Adventure: Journey through 4 dreamy worlds with 12 levels and 16 mini-levels to conquer!
- Customize Your Character: Collect magic orbs and boss tokens to unlock cool customization options and surprises!
- Stunning Art Direction: Immerse yourself in a colorful and magical world that evolves as you progress!
Whether you’re playing solo or with a friend, immerse yourself in enchanting or nightmarish realms, and explore the dreams of your favorite Smurfs by traversing levels with diverse gameplay in a unique adventure where each Smurf has its own special abilities. This 3D platformer offers exciting challenges and captivating puzzles to solve, providing total immersion in a magical world where imagination comes to life.
New RPG from the creators of Danganronpa 'The HUNDRED LINE -Final Defense Academy-' announced for Switch
Back to school
A new game from the creators of Danganronpa, HUNDRED LINE -Final Defense Academy-, has been announced for Switch. The strategy RPG will be released sometime in early 2025. Takumi Sumino has a unique requirement at the Last Defense Academy. Defend the school from hostile student enemies for 100 days!
While the debut trailer is in Japanese with English subs, it’s been confirmed that a dubbed version will be available day-and-date with the game’s release. No details on the cast have been revealed at this point.
Introducing a new game from the creators of the Danganronpa series! Takumi Sumino lived an unremarkable life until he was forced to transfer to the Last Defense Academy. His mission: Protect the school from mysterious enemies known as School Invaders for 100 days. As Takumi, delve into the enigmatic truth of the school alongside 15 of his companions, each looking to reclaim their lost everyday lives. Explore the school, prepare for battles with your friends and then engage the invading creatures in strategic RPG battles. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- launches on Nintendo Switch early next year.
Farmagia comes to Switch Nov. 1st, 2024
Monsters, farming, and more
Marvelous Europe joined with Marvelous USA and Marvelous Inc. formally announce Farmagia following its full reveal on today’s Nintendo Direct showcase. Featuring character and monster designs from artist Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Edens Zero, Farmagia is a brand-new monster-farming and action game coming to the Nintendo Switch on November 1, 2024.
Pre-orders will be available soon for the Farmagia Limited Edition for an RRP of €59.99, which includes a copy of the game, a soundtrack CD featuring 23 colourful arrangements from the game, and an art book with more than 90 pages of gorgeous illustrations, all housed within an outer box covered with a new illustration from Hiro Mashima.
In the world of Felicidad farmers known as Farmagia raise and command monsters who live in harmony under the watchful eye of the Magus Diluculum. This peace brought prosperity to the land until the death of the Magus, which drew opportunists seeking to use monsters to seize power for themselves. The spreading conflict reaches the town of Centvelt, forcing resident Farmagia Ten and his friends to join the battle against the despotic new ruler Glaza. Players will take the role of Ten and his fellow Farmagia friends, cultivating and commanding an army of home-grown monsters as they explore Felicidad’s treacherous lands, searching for valuable resources to improve their farm. As Ten’s skill and farm improve, he’ll have access to more monsters to nurture and new traits to aid him in his fight for freedom!
● Command a Monster Horde in Battle: Control Ten as he fights his way through the dangerous lands of Felicidad, culminating in huge boss battles. His weapons are the monsters he grows on his farm. Command his creature army and take down his foes!
● Monster Farming & Ranching: Increase the size of Ten’s army by harvesting new monsters on his farm, then train them on his ranch to increase their strength and research new abilities for use in battle.
● An Iconic Manga Artist’s Touch: Hiro Mashima’s creative genius brings life to Felicidad with unique character and monster designs, endowing Farmagia with his unmistakable style.
● Friends with Benefits: Befriend the Elemental Spirits living across the world of Felicidad and increase Ten’s relationship bonds to unlock new ultimate monsters and transformations, adding new strength to his fight against Glaza.
Nintendo Direct 6/18/24 official recap
The big day is here!
The newest Nintendo Direct presentation featured a broad variety of games coming to the Nintendo Switch system in 2024 and beyond, including the first look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, as well as new information regarding games from Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.
The trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offered a first glimpse of gameplay from Samus Aran’s newest mission, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025. The newly revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom arrives on Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26, 2024, where players will play as the noble princess of Hyrule, Zelda. A Nintendo Switch Lite inspired by The Legend of Zelda series will also be available at launch.
Nintendo also revealed Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a brand-new, seafaring entry in the RPG adventure series starring the Mario Bros., launching Nov. 7, 2024; Super Mario Party Jamboree, where you’re invited to join Mario and friends for the biggest Mario Party yet on an enormous island resort, launching Oct. 17, 2024; and the return of the Kong – Donkey Kong, that is – was heralded with the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, featuring HD visuals and the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, launching Jan. 16, 2025.
A multitude of games from Nintendo’s global publishing and development partners were also featured, including DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, an epic fantasy adventure that expands and enhances the original RPG classic, launching Nov. 14, 2024; LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES, an action-packed romp with machine-hunter Aloy and friends set in the world of Horizon, faithfully recreated in LEGO bricks and launching this holiday; and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics puts up its dukes for a superhero-sized showdown across seven classic arcade games when it launches this year.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: It’s up to Zelda and her wisdom to save the kingdom of Hyrule in a brand-new story in The Legend of Zelda series. The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared, with a certain swordsman among the missing. Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the power of the Tri Rod to create echoes – imitations of things found in the environment. Then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes of water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes – or find your own creative combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even create echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat. Join Zelda in her quest to rescue Hyrule when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26.
Additionally, a gold-colored Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition system adorned with the Hylian Crest and inspired by the Legend of Zelda series arrives on Sept. 26 as well. Players can enjoy access to a range of classic the Legend of Zelda titles from the NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance with the included 12-month individual Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership: All aboard for an island-hopping RPG adventure starring Mario and Luigi! The brothers are back for a brand-new entry in the Mario & Luigi series, where they set sail on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) to navigate the vast world of Concordia. Play as the mustachioed pair and explore islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities. Along the way, meet new friends to help you on your journey and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser. Keep the “Brothership” afloat and rely on Mario and Luigi’s bond to save the day by employing Bros. Moves to get past obstacles and powerful Bros. Attacks to claim victory in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat. Mario & Luigi: Brothership launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 7.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake: Experience the chronological beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy storyline in this remake of the original RPG classic, now with vibrant HD-2D visuals and an expanded narrative! Set out on an epic fantasy adventure as The Hero to save the world from the dark forces of the evil Archfiend, Baramos. Travel through a vast world full of towns, dungeons and caves to explore, meet a cast of lively characters and fight ferocious monsters in modernized turn-based battles. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 14. Plus, DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, an updated collection of two classic RPGs, is gearing up to round out the Erdrick Trilogy when it launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
Super Mario Party Jamboree: Mario and friends are arriving on an enormous island resort for the latest entry in the Mario Party series! Explore five new game boards: ride the escalators in Rainbow Galleria, stay on track in Roll ’em Raceway and mix things up with an active volcano in Goomba Lagoon, just to name a few. Two boards from previous Mario Party games are making a return, too! In addition, over 110 minigames are available to play — the largest selection in the Mario Party series to date. Experience action-packed challenges, puzzles to test your wits and some minigames that feature motion controls. That’s not all — up to 20 players can go head-to-head in online play in the Koopathlon mode. Try your best to come out on top! The biggest Mario Party yet will soon be underway when Super Mario Party Jamboree launches on Nintendo Switch Oct. 17.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on the Wii system. The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s precious banana hoard and the Kongs are barreling after them in pursuit! Play solo, or with a buddy in local two-player co-op in an adventure brimming with hijinks where you can stomp obstacles, send mine carts careening, fly high on rocket barrels and even hitch a ride on Rambi the Rhino. Experience 80 a-peel-ing levels, including the additional ones from the Nintendo 3DS version, when Donkey Kong Country Returns HD swings onto Nintendo Switch Jan. 16, 2025.
LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES: Explore a LEGO world inspired by the events of Horizon – teeming with lush forests and tall mountains, and where colossal beast-like machines roam – all vibrantly recreated with LEGO elements. Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colorful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with a friend locally and online. LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Just Dance 2025 Edition: The next installment of the beloved music video game franchise is back with 40 hot new songs, from pop hits to family favorites. Review your best dancing moves, challenge your friends and family and get ready to let loose as you take the party to a whole new level, create special family moments and get moving while having fun. Just Dance 2025 Edition has something for everyone when it launches on Nintendo Switch this October. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran will embark on a new mission. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a new entry in the Metroid Prime series, is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+: A new collection of MATURE 17+ Nintendo 64 games is on the way for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members! Brave the dangerous Lost Land in Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and end an alien conspiracy in the PERFECT DARK game developed by Rare — now with online multiplayer — as part of the new Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+ collection of games. Both games will be available later today.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends when the hit game with beloved Sanrio characters comes to Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive! Explore and restore a mysterious island while befriending super cute and friendly faces including Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody and Cinnamoroll! Learn what they love, adventure alongside them and eventually become best friends. Create your own character and team up with your friends to explore the massive world of Big Adventure Park as you Craft, Create and Collect to make your ultimate island paradise. Hello Kitty Island Adventure lands on Nintendo Switch next year.
Stray: The critically acclaimed and award-winning cat adventure game, published by Annapurna Interactive and developed by BlueTwelve Studio, is coming to Nintendo Switch. Take on the role of a stray cat separated from its family and untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity. Roam areas high and low, neon-lit and murky, and explore this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures when Stray slinks its way onto Nintendo Switch this holiday.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game: Welcome Home, Hobbit! In this cozy life sim, create your very own Hobbit and experience the idyllic life Tolkien envisioned in his books. Cultivate your own garden, reel in a big catch and forage for ingredients to cook up delicious meals for the residents of Bywater. Build relationships by solving the problems of your fellow furry-footed townsfolk. Express your individuality through various clothing options and meticulously outfit your home with furniture, decorations and more. Friendly Hobbits and familiar faces await your arrival when Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday.
Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball free update: Basketball is coming to Spocco Square in the Nintendo Switch Sports game as a free update! Use motion controls to sink as many baskets as you can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. If you’re looking for friendly competition, then up to four players can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally or online. This free update for Nintendo Switch Sports dunks its way onto Nintendo Switch this summer.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition: Bring the thrill of the Nintendo World Championships home! Tackle over 150 speedrunning challenges from across 13 NES games, test your skills with Legend Challenges – like completing Super Mario Bros. from World 1-1 to World 8-4 the short way (with Warp Zones) – or race against the ghost data of players worldwide in Survival Mode. Stuck on one of the Legend Challenges? Check out Classified Information for tips and tricks to help you improve. Play solo, post your best time on the online leaderboards, or invite friends and family for local gameplay of up to eight players on a single system. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launches on Nintendo Switch July 18. Pre-orders for the digital version are available now on Nintendo eShop, and a Deluxe Set containing a physical version of the game and other bonus items will also be available at launch.
Funko Fusion: Experience your favorite franchises from across TV, film, comics and games in Funko Fusion. Explore diverse and colorful worlds, solve puzzles and relive memorable moments from over 20 worlds of entertainment, including Jurassic World, Back to the Future, Shaun of the Dead, Chucky and Battlestar Galactica. Unlock and play with over 60 distinct characters in an action game filled with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of 10:10 Games. A fandom festival awaits when Funko Fusion launches on Nintendo Switch Sept. 13.
MIO: Memories in Orbit: Play as MIO, a nimble android with extraordinary abilities, who awakens in the Vessel – a gigantic derelict spaceship teeming with lush vegetation and machines gone rogue. Explore a captivating universe, full of wonders and artistic curiosities, and earn abilities to help MIO progress through this twisted and interconnected space. Face off against a diverse array of more than 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses while spicing up your fighting skills with Modifiers that transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to your playstyle. Will you rise to the challenge and save the Vessel from destruction? MIO: Memories in Orbit launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
Disney Illusion Island: The Mystery in Monoth free update: The Mystery in Monoth free update is available today on Nintendo Switch! Curious clues are popping up across Monoth, and Dash Dolphin needs the help of Mickey and friends to find them. Play solo or grab up to three friends in four player couch co-op as you locate clues, close cases and solve this brand-new detective mystery in Disney Illusion Island.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: An adventure of spooky proportions is almost here! Summon your courage and explore multiple mansions filled with goofy ghosts, tricky traps and other supernatural shenanigans. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD launches on Nintendo Switch June 27. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online: Play two of Link’s classic adventures, including one with online multiplayer, in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords, and suit up for a remake of Samus’s first adventure in Metroid: Zero Mission. Both games will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members later today!
Among Us free update: Gather your crew in Among Us, the global hit game of teamwork and betrayal, for a free update that features all new roles that add another layer of deception to the party. Play as a Noisemaker that alerts players when they are eliminated, a Tracker that can plant a tracking device on any player, or create some chaos as a Phantom – an Impostor role that can turn invisible. This new update for Among Us is available on Nintendo Switch today!
Darkest Dungeon II: Form a party, board your stagecoach and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert an apocalypse in this roguelike roadtrip of the damned. Choose from 12 playable heroes and journey across five campaigns, each featuring its own terrifying challenges to face. Play the game with touchscreen controls, customize your difficulty with thematic modifiers, discover 10 companion pets that confer various bonuses onto you and explore an extensive progression hub called The Altar of Hope. In addition to the base game, The Binding Blade DLC – featuring two new heroes, a special questline and more – will also be available as part of the Oblivion Edition. Darkest Dungeon II launches on Nintendo Switch July 15. Pre-orders begin later today on Nintendo eShop.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports: Speed by as Roadrunner, overpower with brute force as Elmer Fudd, or outwit your opponents as Bugs Bunny and more in wacky sporting action. Control your favorite Looney Tunes character in this local co-op game for up to four players and play to their strengths across basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play iconic levels such as Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn and Martian Command Center while avoiding cartoony obstacles and gaining power-ups to incite chaos against your friends and family. Unleash the full ACME arsenal and disrupt your opponents in the wildest ways possible to win it all … but watch out for falling anvils! Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports launches on Nintendo Switch this fall.
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED: METAL SLUG returns as a tower defense game with beginner-friendly controls and its signature 2D pixel look! Build the strongest team you can and crush enemy bases with a variety of strategies and hundreds of characters. The game also features the ANOTHER STORY mode (a unique collection of episodes that fans won’t want to miss), and a viewable GALLERY mode. Battle it out with players all over the world and strive for the highest title when METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED launches on Nintendo Switch today!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: Seven beloved arcade classics, including X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes and more, are back to duke it out on Nintendo Switch! This collection features iconic characters and moves, along with added features and enhancements like online functionality, training modes, custom matches, spectator features, museum, a music player, display filters and one-button special moves, just to name a few! Also included is the first ever U.S. re-release of the arcade version of the beat-’em-up game THE PUNISHER! MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics comes out swinging on Nintendo Switch this year.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero: Set sail to save the day in this grid-less tactical turn-based challenge from the creators of the Disgaea series. Join Marona – a gifted young girl with the power to speak to Phantoms – and her loyal Phantom companion, Ash, as she traverses the ocean world of Ivoire, providing aid to those in need. When a fleet of ghost pirates attack, it’s up to Marona and her new friend Apricot to assemble the legendary crew that once defeated these spectral foes. Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, even merge them with Marona herself to unleash show-stopping abilities and sink the Shipwreck Fleet. With over 50 characters and 300 skills to master, prepare for an unforgettable journey when Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero sets sail onto Nintendo Switch next year!
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-: Introducing a new game from the creators of the Danganronpa series! Takumi Sumino lived an unremarkable life until he was forced to transfer to the Last Defense Academy. His mission: Protect the school from mysterious enemies known as School Invaders for 100 days. As Takumi, delve into the enigmatic truth of the school alongside 15 of his companions, each looking to reclaim their lost everyday lives. Explore the school, prepare for battles with your friends and then engage the invading creatures in strategic RPG battles. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- launches on Nintendo Switch early next year.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven: The groundbreaking non-linear RPG Romancing SaGa 2 makes its triumphant return as a full remake, featuring English voiceovers, original and rearranged compositions by series composer Kenji Ito, and much more. Furious that mankind has forgotten their many sacrifices, the legendary Seven Heroes have returned as villains bent on revenge. Select your main character from several protagonists, defend your empire in strategic battles and experience a story that responds to your choices. Discover the definitive version of the classic RPG when Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven launches on Nintendo Switch Oct. 24.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension: The father of the FINAL FANTASY series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story! Experience an enhanced version of FANTASIAN with brand new features including English and Japanese voice overs and an additional difficulty option. Assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience turn-based battles with a wealth of mechanics and strategic combat – including the ability to adjust a skill’s trajectory to target multiple foes at once or send enemies to a separate dimension to fight later – and explore a multi-dimensional universe set against a backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas. FANTASIAN launches on Nintendo Switch this winter.
FAIRY TAIL 2: Experience the dramatic retelling of the “Alvarez Empire” arc – the final chapter of the beloved FAIRY TAIL story. Join Natsu and his friends in an epic, action RPG and engage in magic-filled battles in real-time combat. Enjoy the world of the FAIRY TAIL anime and play through the powerful ending to the original adventure from KOEI TECMO and GUST. FAIRY TAIL 2 launches on Nintendo Switch this winter.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection: Step into the shoes of Miles Edgeworth, the esteemed prosecutor famed for his relentless pursuit of justice, in the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. This remastered collection includes both Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and – in English for the first time – Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit! Immerse yourself in a thrilling world full of captivating cases where you’ll scour crime scenes for incriminating evidence, interrogate suspicious suspects and untangle complex webs of deceit. Experience both games with HD graphics, newly added languages (including French and German), and fresh character models and artwork. Keep your Organizer handy: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection arrives on Nintendo Switch Sept. 6. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
Farmagia: Hiro Mashima, creator of Rave Master and FAIRY TAIL, is teaming up with Marvelous to present a brand new adventure full of frantic monster combat and farming. A despotic overlord imposes an oppressive regime on the world’s inhabitants, and it’s up to you and your fellow Farmagia to stop him! Explore, battle, collect resources, grow and command an army of monsters and upgrade your skills. Gather your monsters and take a stand against the regime when Farmagia plants itself onto Nintendo Switch Nov. 1.
THE NEW DENPA MEN: Scour radio waves for the DENPA MEN: small creatures that call these invisible signals their home. You can’t see them with the naked eye, but you can find them and catch them on the Nintendo Switch system! THE NEW DENPA MEN is a free-to-play RPG where you can collect these DENPA MEN for your party and adventure with them as your companions. In addition to the main adventure, there is plenty of fun to be had, like decorating your island, fishing, participating in limited-time events and playing against other players’ DENPA MEN. Catch THE NEW DENPA MEN when it launches on Nintendo Switch July 22.
Can you feel the holiday atmosphere? Visit Ostara as there summer is about to begin in full swing. Soon players will be able to enjoy a huge update expanding the world of Sprout Valley with new areas with brand new resources, animals and plants. The Summer DLC will be available from 24 of June on Nintendo Switch.
Also, on 20 of July, a new patch will be released. Pets come to Nico with a special gift – welcome Pet Buffs – an ultimate upgrade to all adorable creatures that can accompany us along the journey through Ostara.
Released in 2023 by Reddeer.Games, Sprout Valley was enthusiastically received by players and has so far seen a couple of updates, including the Valentine’s Day add-on and a larger DLC introducing cows or chickens to the world of Ostara.
This time, however, the creator of the game – Vadzim Liakhovich – has prepared something completely special, which will certainly delight players. For the wonderful world of Ostara will be greatly expanded – three new large biomes like sand, stone and jungle will be added.
Today’s patch coming with Nico’s pets upgrades includes a huge variety of buffs. These cute pets will boost the main character when it comes to Speed, Travel, Luck and Energy. With the new areas, entirely new distinctive animals and plants will be available as well as materials and crafting recipes.
Players for the first time will have the opportunity to find and take new resources – cactus and bamboo. From them, they will be able to create new furniture, dishes – such as cactus salad and useful devices like cactus juicer and automatic bamboo fish trap.
While staying on the topic of fishes, there will be three new specimens to catch like stone fish (stone biome exclusive), sand fish (sand biome exclusive) and jade (jungle biome exclusive)!
Sprout Valley is an adorable farming simulator, in pixelart style. Its protagonist, Nico the cat, has decided to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life straight into nature, to regain peace of mind and find his own place there.
A summer update of the game with a myriad of holiday surprises will be available to players as early as June 24. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch.
Switch eShop charts for June 15th, 2024
Mario's still the man to beat
Wondering what’s hot on the Switch eShop? Time once again to take a look at the top 30 for both all games on the Switch, and download-only titles. You can read up on the top 30 for June 15th, 2024 below.
All Games
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Minecraft
- Stardew Valley
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Overcooked: Special Edition
- Little Kitty, Big City
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Just Dance 2024 Edition
- The Last Campfire
- It Takes Two
- Super Mario Odyssey
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
- Mario Party Superstars
- Minecraft Deluxe Collection
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
- Civilization VI
- Nickelodeon Kart Racers: Grand Prix
- Among Us
- Overcooked 2
- Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
- Celeste
- NBA 2K24
- My Universe: Pet Clinic Dog & Cats
- Unravel Two
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Download-Only Games
- Stardew Valley
- Little Kitty, Big City
- The Last Campfire
- Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
- Among Us
- Celeste
- Color Water Sort
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- Hollow Knight
- Duck Detective
- Balatro
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Boomerang Fu
- The Game of Life 2
- Dave the Diver
- Subnautica
- Grounded
- Suika Game
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
- Another Crab’s Treasure
- Outlast: Bundle of Terror
- Tunic
- Bread & Fred
- Diablo II: Resurrected
- A Little to the Left
- Arcade Archives Vs. Super Mario Bros.
- Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
- The Jackbox Party Pack 3
- Truck Simulator: City Delivery
Railbreak shoots its shot on Switch today
Rise and grind
Take visceral arcade on-rails shooting on the go when Railbreak launches today for Switch! Enjoy the full Railbreak experience with no compromises. The Nintendo Switch version of the game features every last morsel of content ever created: all levels, characters, weapons, and modes are here and available in both single player and optional two-player co-op.
Whether you love to play on the big screen TV in docked mode or you want to spend your office break chasing a new high score, it’s always the right time to deliver sweet, sweet justice to the undead menace threatening Cypress Ridge.
While Lydia and Hank, heroes of the upcoming survival horror adventure Outbreak: Shades of Horror, need a break from annihilating the undead, they decide to check out the hottest new game in the Cypress Ridge Arcade for some much needed stress-relief, and hijinks ensue. In Railbreak’s fully-voiced and hilarious Story mode, battle through six acts packed with disgusting, larger than life monsters in an alternate version of Cypress Ridge where the only way out is to shoot, shoot, and shoot some more. Sometimes the fiction is stranger than the truth as you find and use weapons that you would only ever find in an arcade game to hilarious results, fight freaky special infected creatures, and survive insane game-modifying ‘Glitches.’
Unlock additional characters with unique weapons and perks, and take them for a spin in five additional modes. Take on any act from the main Story with another character in Score Attack mode. Survive for as long as you can in the endless Onslaught mode. Endure a randomized version of the main campaign where the modifiers are constant and anything can happen in Glitch Gauntlet. Lay waste to each of the game’s challenging super monsters in Boss Rush. Scratch the itch for a quick round with a unique scenario in Shoutout Shootout. Every mode in Railbreak can be played with traditional rules or with the Time Korrisis game-type where the clock is ticking and slaughtering enemies is the only way to extend your playthrough.
The Nintendo Switch version of Railbreak features full touch support for those who prefer to tap-and-shoot. This control scheme even supports a unique and optional dual-wielding configuration in single player. Dismember zombies and quickly collect hidden items with precise taps for a slightly more relaxed experience. Playing the game’s higher difficulties with touch controls is sure to be an adrenaline rush.
Step back into the arcade, and clean the plagued streets of Cypress Ridge in Railbreak for Nintendo Switch. It’s survival of the fittest, and the fittest brought guns.
On-rails shooter "Railbreak" comes to Switch June 14th, 2024
Ready for a wild ride?
Take visceral arcade on-rails shooting on the go when Railbreak launches TOMORROW for Switch! Enjoy the full Railbreak experience with no compromises. The Nintendo Switch version of the game features every last morsel of content ever created: all levels, characters, weapons, and modes are here and available in both single player and optional two-player co-op.
Whether you love to play on the big screen TV in docked mode or you want to spend your office break chasing a new high score, it’s always the right time to deliver sweet, sweet justice to the undead menace threatening Cypress Ridge.
While Lydia and Hank, heroes of the upcoming survival horror adventure Outbreak: Shades of Horror, need a break from annihilating the undead, they decide to check out the hottest new game in the Cypress Ridge Arcade for some much needed stress-relief, and hijinks ensue. In Railbreak’s fully-voiced and hilarious Story mode, battle through six acts packed with disgusting, larger than life monsters in an alternate version of Cypress Ridge where the only way out is to shoot, shoot, and shoot some more. Sometimes the fiction is stranger than the truth as you find and use weapons that you would only ever find in an arcade game to hilarious results, fight freaky special infected creatures, and survive insane game-modifying ‘Glitches.’
Unlock additional characters with unique weapons and perks, and take them for a spin in five additional modes. Take on any act from the main Story with another character in Score Attack mode. Survive for as long as you can in the endless Onslaught mode. Endure a randomized version of the main campaign where the modifiers are constant and anything can happen in Glitch Gauntlet. Lay waste to each of the game’s challenging super monsters in Boss Rush. Scratch the itch for a quick round with a unique scenario in Shoutout Shootout. Every mode in Railbreak can be played with traditional rules or with the Time Korrisis game-type where the clock is ticking and slaughtering enemies is the only way to extend your playthrough.
The Nintendo Switch version of Railbreak features full touch support for those who prefer to tap-and-shoot. This control scheme even supports a unique and optional dual-wielding configuration in single player. Dismember zombies and quickly collect hidden items with precise taps for a slightly more relaxed experience. Playing the game’s higher difficulties with touch controls is sure to be an adrenaline rush.
Step back into the arcade, and clean the plagued streets of Cypress Ridge in Railbreak for Nintendo Switch. It’s survival of the fittest, and the fittest brought guns.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD adds in a Nintendo DS for navigation
Touching (and ghost catching) is good
Luigi’s Mansion 2, or Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon as it was originally called in the states, made its debut on the 3DS back in 2013. Now, over 10 years later, Nintendo and Next Level are giving the game a second lease on life with a Switch revamp. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is hitting Switch June 27th, 2024, and it turns out the devs have thrown in something extra special for this remaster.
Having two screens for Luigi’s Mansion 2 made navigation a breeze, but obviously the Switch can’t do that. What’s the solution for the remaster? Well, Nintendo and Next Level have gone in and given Luigi another piece of tweaked Nintendo history. In the original Luigi’s Mansion, Professor E. Gadd gives Luigi a “Game Boy Horror,” a Game Boy Color device that he uses to help navigate the mansion. Now in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, E. Gadd has come up with a custom Nintendo DS.
Luigi can use the modified Nintendo DS to view a map screen up close and personal, although there is a mini-map on the main gameplay screen as well. It’s not as elegant as the 3DS’ two-screen solution, but it’s the best you can do with a one screen display. Plus, it’s nice to see the modified Nintendo hardware tradition continue in Luigi’s Mansion. That E. Gadd never stops coming up with interesting ideas!
Spike Chunsoft mid-year sale now live on the Switch eShop
Super Summer savings
Players can save up to 85% on these Spike Chunsoft, Inc. titles from June 10 to June 23, 2024, during the Mid-Year Sale on Nintendo eShop in North America and Europe. Visit the Nintendo eShop in your region for details.
Nintendo eShop North America
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE - Up to 30% off*
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Digital Deluxe - Up to 30% off*
- AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - Up to 80% off*
- AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES – nirvanA Initiative - Up to 60% off*
- ANONYMOUS;CODE - Up to 50% off*
- CHAOS;CHILD - Up to 50% off*
- CHAOS;HEAD NOAH - Up to 50% off*
- CHAOS;HEAD NOAH / CHAOS;CHILD DOUBLE PACK - Up to 50% off*
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc - Up to 65% off*
- Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair - Up to 65% off*
- Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp - Up to 65% off*
- Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony - Up to 65% off*
- Fitness Circuit - Up to 60% off*
- KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story - Up to 80% off*
- Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness - Up to 70% off*
- PixelJunk™ Monsters 2 - Up to 85% off*
- RESEARCH and DESTROY - Up to 55% off*
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne - Up to 80% off*
- ROBOTICS;NOTES DASH - Up to 70% off*
- ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE - Up to 70% off*
- STEINS;GATE 0 - Up to 80% off*
- STEINS;GATE: My Darling’s Embrace - Up to 60% off*
- STEINS;GATE ELITE - Up to 80% off*
- Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate - Up to 70% off*
- YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world. - Up to 70% off*
Nintendo eShop Europe
- AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - Up to 80% off*
- AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES – nirvanA Initiative - Up to 60% off*
- ANONYMOUS;CODE - Up to 50% off*
- CHAOS;CHILD - Up to 60% off*
- CHAOS;HEAD NOAH - Up to 60% off*
- CHAOS;HEAD NOAH / CHAOS;CHILD DOUBLE PACK - Up to 60% off*
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc - Up to 60% off*
- Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair - Up to 60% off*
- Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp - Up to 60% off*
- Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony - Up to 60% off*
- Fitness Circuit - Up to 60% off*
- KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story - Up to 80% off*
- Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness - Up to 70% off*
- PixelJunk™ Monsters 2 - Up to 85% off*
- RESEARCH and DESTROY - Up to 55% off* -Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne - Up to 80% off*
- ROBOTICS;NOTES DASH - Up to 70% off*
- ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE - Up to 70% off* -STEINS;GATE 0 - Up to 80% off*
- STEINS;GATE: My Darling’s Embrace - Up to 70% off*
- STEINS;GATE ELITE - Up to 80% off*
- Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate - Up to 70% off*
- YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world. - Up to 80% off*