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Auroch Digital and Positech Games have announced the release of Democracy 4: Console Edition, now available on Nintendo Switch. This political simulation game allows players to step into the shoes of a national leader, making critical decisions that will shape the future of their country.

In Democracy 4: Console Edition, you can lead one of ten countries, including the USA, UK, Japan, France, Canada, Australia, Spain, Germany, Italy, and South Korea. Your role as the leader is to introduce new policies, tweak existing laws, and navigate the complex landscape of national and international politics. Each decision you make will have both positive and negative impacts, challenging you to balance the needs and demands of your citizens.

Realistic Political Simulation

The Democracy series, which began in 2005, has been praised for its realistic and immersive political simulations. Democracy 4, which launched on Steam in January 2022 and received a Very Positive rating from over 4,000 reviews, takes inspiration from real-world political events and the current political climate to create a believable and engaging gameplay experience. Now, console players can enjoy this intricate simulation with controls optimized for console gameplay.

Key Features of Democracy 4: Console Edition

• Begin Your Political Career: Choose to lead one of ten countries and start your journey towards creating a memorable legacy.
• Lead Your Country Your Way: Implement new policies and modify existing bills to sway public opinion and gain momentum in the polls.
• React to Political Events: Handle ongoing political situations and crises that make headlines, and see how your decisions affect public perception.
• Survive Your Tenure: Face various challenges, including public dissent and potential assassination attempts, as you navigate your time in office.
• Prepare for Elections: Craft a compelling manifesto to win voter support and secure re-election, balancing realistic promises with necessary political maneuvers.

A New Experience for Console Players

With the release of Democracy 4: Console Edition, players can enjoy a political simulation experience tailored specifically for console controllers. This adaptation ensures smooth gameplay and easy navigation through the complex decision-making processes that the game entails.

Will You Make It to the End of Your Reign?

As the leader of your chosen country, you will need to manage your policies carefully to win the next election. Some citizens will support your decisions, while others will oppose them vehemently. Your ability to handle unforeseen events and public crises will determine your success. Can you maintain the delicate balance required to lead effectively, or will your political career end in disappointment?

In partnership with Focus, UN JE NE SAIS QUOI and Unanimation, Pix’n Love is pleased to announce the arrival of Dordogne in physical edition for Nintendo Switch. Hailed by critics for its firmly singular aesthetic and its narrative drive, Dordogne was crowned with the award for Visual Excellence during the Pégases ceremony in March 2024.

A true journey imbued with sweetness and nostalgia, the work of the French studio Un-je-ne-sais-quoi takes prides on an art direction as unique as it is admirable: hand-painted watercolor environments, the landscapes of Southwest France, a peaceful and quiet atmosphere… With the musical surges of the electro band Supernaive, Dordogne stands out as ones of the most unusual indie productions of recent years and offers a firmly unique visual and sensory experience.

Play as Mimi, exploring the precious recollections of your childhood and the times you shared with your late grandmother. Confront your adult choices with fond childhood dreams and lift the veil on forgotten family secrets.

Extend the Dordogne experience with this magnificent Deluxe boxset! Presented in a large format cardboard box, this numbered edition contains four lithographs, stickers as well as an imposing 224-page making-of artbook including design sketches and unpublished interviews with the developers to find out everything about the design of Dordogne! Music lovers will also be delighted to enjoy the delicious OST of the game in the form of a double vinyl autographed by the band Supernaive.

Dordogne’s physical Switch releases are available for preorder via the Pix’n Love website.

Microids is thrilled to announce the release of the adventure game Totally Spies! - Cyber Mission on Switch October 31 2024. Combining action, adventure and infiltration, Totally Spies! - Cyber Mission is a brand new story set in the world of the new season 7 of the Totally Spies! series.

The highly anticipated season 7 returned to screens in France on Sunday 12 May. Totally Spies! is produced by Zodiak Kids & Family France (part of Banijay Kids & Family) in participation with commissioning broadcasters Gulli in France, and Warner Bros. Discovery in Latin America, EMEA and USA.

Playing as Sam, Clover and Alex, players will be plunged into the heart of Singapore, where every street and every corner holds secrets to be discovered. Whether playing solo or in local multiplayer mode for up to 3 players, they will have the opportunity to master the art of infiltration, solve complex puzzles and, thanks to a variety of fashionable gadgets, save the world with style!

The story of Totally Spies! - Cyber Mission:

The dazzling trio from Beverly Hills—Sam, Clover, and Alex— is back and they are ready to light up the vibrant streets of Singapore with their spy skills! From the bustling streets of Singapore to Ayia University, embark on an action-packed adventure as you explore all the futuristic spots of the town. But buckle up! As the Spies settle into their new lives, a mysterious menace has emerged to spread chaos and is extending its influence, weaving its presence through the city streets.

Game features:

Secret exploration: Take time to explore the city and its various locations. From the Port to the Bubble Spy Café and the famous gardens by the bay, discover dozens of essential collectibles for your missions! But remember, wherever you are, you never known when you’ll get Woohped…

Totally incognito : Master the art of infiltration by solving puzzles, collecting items, and remain discreet to avoid being spotted! The mission’s success is at stake.

Stylish gadgets: Save Singapore in style with an array of high-tech gadgets. From the iconic Compowder to the sleek laser lipstick, each gadget interacts with the environment, outwit enemies, and overcome obstacles in your path.

Strength in unity: Play as your favourite spy and join forces with up to 2 friends in local multiplayer mode! Cooperation is key for overcoming challenges and progressing through the missions, as each spy has her unique strength and special gadgets.

Just like in the series: Experience an adventure just as if you were in a “Totally Spies!” episode! Immerse yourself in an original story set in the new Season 7 and reunite with all your favourite characters.

Totally Spies! - Cyber Mission will be available from October 31, 2024 in digital and retail versions on Nintendo Switch. Global digital release is set for October 31, while European retail versions launch simultaneously. US fans can grab their copies later in 2024.

PQube (London, UK) - April 30th, 2024 - PQube, MAGES./LOVE & ART, are excited to announce that this beautifully romantic Otome visual novel, ‘Genso Manège’ is coming soon to Nintendo Switch!

A beautifully produced festival of romance! Follow Emma as she fights to reawaken her magical powers in order to aid a unique cast of characters, all of whom are trapped inside a magical travelling amusement park. Having lost her memories in an accident as a child, Emma must rediscover her past through love and friendship in this stunning dream-like fantasy Otome. Breathtaking Romance: 6 different male leads to sweep you off your feet, follow their character routes and uncover their secrets.

A Thriving Town: near the French border, this culturally rich location sets the scene for an unforgettably magical tale.

Dazzling Pastel World: expertly crafted characters and artwork paint a dreamy picture of romance and magic, making this a visual novel in every sense.

Magical Mini Games: utilise the Éveil System, an enjoyable game mechanic, woven into the story to help you recover Emma’s magical abilities.

Voiced Characters: unique characters brought to life by stunning voice acting allow you to experience first-hand the different personalities trapped in the Rêve.

An Unforgettable Tale: sweet and touching yet tinged with sadness, Genso Manège weaves a tale which is as happy as it is bittersweet.

Set in a wondrously evocative re-imagining of France, a beautifully crafted Otome visual novel following Emma, orphaned at a young age, as she fights to uncover her forgotten memories. A witch who lost her powers when young and now living a quiet life, Emma is led by the memento her father left her and finds herself swept away with the arrival of a travelling amusement park in town.

Working at the Rêve as she unravels the tangled threads of her forgotten past, Emma forges bonds with the employees of the amusement park. A cast of wonderful characters; the dazzling director Hugo, the stoic accountant Serge, the Tsundere Performer Crier, the kind-hearted rabbit Lyon, the Reclusive Mechanic Luciole, and Emma’s special childhood friend, Arnaud. Each character with their own crosses to bear, stories of tragedy and longing woven together with desperation, Emma builds deepening bonds of friendship, and maybe more, as she works to unlock her magic and their freedom.

With its gorgeously subdued artwork, radiating warmth and romance, Genso Manège is a dream-like Otome fantasy with an outstanding visual power that conjures an unforgettably bittersweet tale.

Today, Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series for children and families worldwide, are thrilled to reveal their roar-some return to the world of Gigantosaurus, with Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports. Developed by Infinigon, this prehistoric sports party game is set for release on 28th June 2024 and will be available on Nintendo Switch.

Rocky, Mazu, Tiny, Bill and the Guardian Protector himself, Giganto, return for an all new hilarious adventure set in the colourful land of Cretacia. In Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports, the Giganto Games have begun and players can compete in 8 unique challenges inspired by real-life sports, including Stunt Surf, Dino Fruit Blast and Raptors Triathlon. Play solo, or challenge your family with up to 4-player couch co-op for some enormous fun.

With three different game modes - “Giganto Games”, “Custom” and “Challenge” - this game fits every type of player, whether you’d prefer to play through the Giganto Games’ hilarious story, create your own personalised tournament, or engage in a friendly competition with friends or family. All 8 sports can be played in each game mode, with an additional mini-game “Giganto Mayhem” available only in Challenge Mode, where players can take control of the titular Giganto for the first time ever in a video game.

Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is based on the successful animated TV series Gigantosaurus, currently streaming worldwide on Disney+ and Netflix and airing internationally on major channels such as Disney Junior (worldwide), France Télévisions, POP (UK), Super RTL (Germany), RAI yoyo (Italy), RTVE - Clan (Spain), CCTV (China), TV Azteca (Mexico) and NHK (Japan). Produced by Cyber Group Studios, the series now counts 3 seasons of 156-episodes x 11 minutes each, is based on Jonny Duddle’s book published by Bonnier Books UK Ltd, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The animated series follows the adventures of four young dinos – Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu – as they go on quests to explore their world, face their fears, work together to solve problems, learn more about the mysterious Gigantosaurus himself – and have lots of fun all along the way.

Video game publisher Maximum Entertainment has announced a brand new sports compilation arriving June 28th for PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch that brings together 34 different sports games from around the globe. Compete in world games to defend your country and become the global victor when 34 Sports Games - World Edition launches this summer.

Enter the stadium and take part in one of the largest competitions across dozens of athletic categories. From swimming, soccer and weightlifting to extreme cycling, trampoline and more, you can train alone or compete with friends to showcase your skills.

As players progress in the game, they’ll have the chance to unlock new costumes and cosmetics. Travel to countries like Australia, Japan, France, the United States and more to compete for new world records. The ultimate sports compilation arrives June 28, 2024.

Nintendo is doing a bit of website housekeeping in the new year, as they’ve announced a change for their official domain in Japan.

Announced via social media, Nintendo will be revamping the domain that takes you to their official Japanese website. As things stand now, Nintendo fans in Japan could see what Nintendo was up to by going to Nintendo.co.jp. That’s all coming to an end tomorrow, Feb. 26th, as Nintendo is switching up the address.

Anyone looking to visit Nintendo’s Japanese site going forward will have to use the address nintendo.com/jp, although the previous address will redirect for some time after the switch. This will put Nintendo’s Japanese site in line with how their other websites work in places like North America.

According to Nintendo, they are making this domain change due to “server environment improvements.”

UPDATE: Nintendo has announced a similar update for multiple domains in Europe. This change takes effect on April 9th, 2024, with the following domains being the new homes for Nintendo’s various European websites:

• United Kingdom: Nintendo.com/en-gb/
• France: Nintendo.com/fr-fr/
• Germany: Nintendo.com/de-de/
• Italy: Nintendo.com/it-it/
• Spain: Nintendo.com/es-es/
• Netherlands (Dutch): Nintendo.com/nl-nl/
• Portugal: Nintendo.com/pt-pt/
• Switzerland (German): Nintendo.com/de-ch/
• Switzerland (Italian): Nintendo.com/it-ch/
• Switzerland (French): Nintendo.com/fr-ch/
• Austria: Nintendo.com/de-at/
• Belgium (Dutch): Nintendo.com/nl-be/
• Belgium (French): Nintendo.com/fr-be/

Today it was announced that OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars, a new adventure game with 16-Bit styling, based on the manga by former Nintendo art director, Takaya Imamura, will see release in Japan on July 25th, 2024. This announcement came via a live-stream that you can see above.

Japanese customers will have a wide variety of options to pick from when purchasing OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars. They can grab the standard edition for 3,850 yen, the Black Whole Box Special Edition for 8,470 yen, or cough up 16,500 yen for a special edition with an art book and signed card set. The Black Whole Box special edition includes a copy of the game, the original soundtrack (CD and download code), the Japanese-language OMEGA 6 comic, a manual booklet, and a mini-size poster.

Based on the sci-fi comic first introduced in 2022 by France’s Omake Books, OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars features a brand new story, taking players on an intergalactic journey to locate a new home for the human race. With adventure around every turn, the path rarely runs smoothly for voyagers Thunder and Kyra, who, joined by their robot Prop and alien Flavo, are forced to embark on a dubious treasure hunt in the ruins of a strange planet to settle their mounting debts. Competing with fellow treasure hunters and armed with information that may help or hinder them, what treachery lies ahead of Thunder and Kyra on planet Imposter?

Having worked on a roster of critically acclaimed titles including the F-Zero, Zelda and Star Fox series, acclaimed art director Takaya Imamura will be leading the art direction and graphics for OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars, filled with beautiful pixel art and a cast of unique characters. Meanwhile Shinobu Amayake, also ex-Nintendo, will be drawing on her experience of composing music for NES and SNES titles, including Stunt Race FX, to create an original soundtrack for the game.

PixelHeart and Burning Sunset are pleased to announce the release of the point & click FMV game The World After in digital edition. The game will be released on the Nintendo eShop today.

Set during a pandemic lockdown in France, The World After tells the story of Vincent, a writer that fled the city in order to work on his new book. Recurring strange dreams push him to look for the truth behind the village mystery. As he investigates an old castle, he finds a way to switch between night and day and start being chased by a dreadful monster, The Nightwatcher.

Will he be able to find answers? What lies beyond the Tannhäuser Gate? Who or what is The Nightwatcher? What is the meaning of the strange messages he keeps on finding?

Key features:

The World After is a brand new sci-fi full-motion video adventure game experience, created during the 2020 French pandemic lockdown by movie designers and artists. Starring Jean-Claude Dreyfus (The City of Lost Children, Delicatessen), this game is the perfect match between old-school point and click mechanics and modern cinematography technology.

• A new point and click adventure game in full-motion video
• 3 different endings
• 32 different environments to explore
• Original soundtrack
• 11 secret logs
• A whole Visual Novel to unlock as a bonus!

PixelHeart and Burning Sunset are pleased to announce the release of the point & click FMV game The World After in digital edition. The game will be released on the Nintendo eShop on March 28th, 2024.

Set during a pandemic lockdown in France, The World After tells the story of Vincent, a writer that fled the city in order to work on his new book. Recurring strange dreams push him to look for the truth behind the village mystery. As he investigates an old castle, he finds a way to switch between night and day and start being chased by a dreadful monster, The Nightwatcher.

Will he be able to find answers? What lies beyond the Tannhäuser Gate? Who or what is The Nightwatcher? What is the meaning of the strange messages he keeps on finding?

Key features:

The World After is a brand new sci-fi full-motion video adventure game experience, created during the 2020 French pandemic lockdown by movie designers and artists. Starring Jean-Claude Dreyfus (The City of Lost Children, Delicatessen), this game is the perfect match between old-school point and click mechanics and modern cinematography technology.

• A new point and click adventure game in full-motion video
• 3 different endings
• 32 different environments to explore
• Original soundtrack
• 11 secret logs
• A whole Visual Novel to unlock as a bonus!

2023 may have been done and dusted for a couple of months now, but Nintendo isn’t ready to move on just yet. The Big N would like to take one more look back at some of the tournament action they hosted last year, and they’re doing so with a special video.

Relive the action from the Nintendo European Championships 2023, where Germany’s team KaiZer took home the trophy for Splatoon 3, and France’s Thomas emerged victorious in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ahead of their trip to Japan for the World Championship 2024 on April 13th-14th!

There’s plenty of official Nintendo tournament action to look forward to in 2024, and there’s no doubt all sorts of amazing feats and fearsome battles will take place. We can’t wait to see what ends up making the 2024 highlight reel!

Today, Chico and the Magic Orchards finally launches for Nintendo Switch in Canada and France on March 5th 2024. Although the game has been widely available throughout Europe and the Americas, it was not previously available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop in Canada and France.

In celebration of the game’s arrival in new regions, Chico and the Magic Orchards is on a worldwide discount of 15% on all platforms starting on the 5th and lasting through the 8th.

Solve puzzles by rolling a giant walnut in this retro-handheld-inspired adventure. Explore a variety of levels each with unique mechanics. Help Chico build his winter stash and get home! When Chico the chubby-cheeked chipmunk stumbles into a portal in the forest, he’s transported to a magical world! Here he finds giant walnuts galore, but getting them home won’t be easy! Solve puzzles and challenges across a variety of unique levels, gather a horde of giant walnuts, and help Chico get back to his forest!

With unique dual-mode gameplay, you’ll have to really use your nut to crack these worlds. Alone, Chico can jump over obstacles and push wall switches. If he has a walnut, he can roll it over spikes, bounce it off of walls and bumpers, and more. Find a way to get the walnut through to the end of the level with you! Each world introduces unique new mechanics that will test your brain and your skills.

Chico and the Magic Orchards is made to evoke 8-bit handheld games. Catchy chiptune music, simple controls, and pixel-grid filters let you feel like you’re playing a “lost classic”! Play the game in fixed 4-color mode, automatic palette mode with a special 4-color palette for each area, or the new Full Color mode!

Even after the end credits roll, that’s not the end of Chico’s adventure! Continue your game after beating it to start playing the new post-game campaign A Hive Divided! Rescue trapped bees across two new giant levels, and defeat the Queen Bee. Power up your walnut with fire, water, and honey for a whole new spin on solving puzzles and exploring areas!

Nintendo of Europe is now handling all Nintendo operations in Saudi Arabia, including marketing, online infrastructure, and distribution via AIC Trading. Previously, Nintendo’s presence in Saudi Arabia was handled by Nintendo Co. Ltd. in Japan. This news comes to us from NintendoSoup, who reports that the change came into effect sometime in the second half of 2023.

Nintendo customers currently living in Saudi Arabia can expect to see some changes going forward in the way that they purchase and receive games. It seems likely that Nintendo of Europe will implement an improved online distribution system, allowing residents to more easily buy and access download codes for games on the Switch eShop. This would mirror NOE’s actions in other regions such as Israel, South Africa, and Australia.

Outside of Saudi Arabia, the rest of the Middle East is still being handled by Nintendo of Japan, although this could change in the future. We also saw Nintendo France and Nintendo Benelux absorbed into Nintendo of Europe last summer, so it isn’t unusual to see them taking more regions under their umbrella.

We’ll see how this change affects customers in Saudi Arabia throughout 2024, as well as how things carry over to Nintendo’s eventual Switch successor. Hopefully, all developments are positive. Click here for a more detailed breakdown of what this shift could mean.

HAMSTER Co. is happy to announce that Silkworm will be released for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 1st, 2024, available digitally for Arcade Archives series by HAMSTER. “Face Off” is a arcade sports sim released by Namco in 1988.

Face Off is an ice hockey game where up to four players control players from one of eight hockey teams against each other, the objective being to score the most points before the timer ends. The eight teams available include Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the United States. Tournament Mode has one to two players face four CPU-controlled teams, while Versus Mode enables up to four players competing against each other. (h/t Wiki)

The “Arcade Archives” series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

HAMSTER Co. is happy to announce that Silkworm will be released for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 1st, 2024, available digitally for Arcade Archives series by HAMSTER. “Face Off” is a arcade sports sim released by Namco in 1988.

Face Off is an ice hockey game where up to four players control players from one of eight hockey teams against each other, the objective being to score the most points before the timer ends. The eight teams available include Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the United States. Tournament Mode has one to two players face four CPU-controlled teams, while Versus Mode enables up to four players competing against each other. (h/t Wiki)

The “Arcade Archives” series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.