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Fire Emblem Heroes "New Heroes (Attuned Caeda & Ascended Merric)" Trailer
New heroes join the game very soon
Four new new heroes are coming to Fire Emblem Heroes in the form of Attune Hero: Marth’s Faithful Caeda, Princess of Grust Yuliya, Mage of Khadein Arlen and Ascended Hero: Wind Pontifex Merric. They’ll be joining the game alongside a new story chapter titled ‘A Royal Target’ on March 15th at 12:00 AM PT. You can watch the trailer above to see a glimpse of the new story chapter and what the new heroes look like in action.
Music video shared for upcoming GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle DLC song Afsān
The DLC is out later this month
Developer INTI CREATES has shared a music video for Afsān, a song coming to rhythm game spin-off GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle as part of its 6th DLC pack on March 28th. You can watch, or listen, to it above.
This rhythm game features various songs sung by the series’ songstresses Lumen, Lola and Luxia. You’re tasked with playing to the rhythm using dual analog stick controls that sync up with the characters dancing in full 3D backgrounds. The next DLC pack is, again, out later this month.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 character introduction trailer shared
The game is out September 26th
Bandai-Namco subsidiary D3 Publisher have just released a Japanese trailer detailing some of the key characters featured in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, planned for a September 26th release on Switch. You can watch it above to see the game, and the central characters, in action.
In Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, players will have to fight off the Gaiark, monsters who come pouring out from inside the planet. This puts the future of Earth in great danger, and you’ll have control one of four new classes from Earth Defense Force 6 in order to save the planet. You can fight to restore peace to a voxel Earth when the game launches this September.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 ver. 1.5.0 is coming late March, patch notes shared
The update is available on PC starting today
Patch notes have been shared for the upcoming version 1.5.0 update of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, bringing with it a variety of tweaks to every major game included. The update won’t be out on Switch until late this month, but here are the patch notes, detailing what to expect:
Please check the list of changes below for details on the main improvements and fixes in this patch. Changes apply to all platforms unless otherwise specified. Fixes of previously known issues are marked with an asterisk.
Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version
- Fixed an issue in which certain cutscenes stopped playing
- Fixed an issue in which analog input did not work as intended
- Fixed some other minor issues
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty – Master Collection Version
- Added pause menu - Audio settings, the online manual, resetting the game, and returning to the main menu can now be accessed via the pause menu.
- Fixed a portion of in-game text
- Fixed some other minor issues
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater – Master Collection Version
- Added “Additional Settings” feature - Audio options, the online manual, and returning to the main menu can be accessed via “Additional Settings” within the Options menu.
- Fixed an issue where a portion of character textures were displayed at a low resolution
- Fixed a portion of in-game text
- Fixed some other minor issues
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake – Master Collection Version
- Added the option to mute audio
- Fixed a portion of in-game text
- Fixed some other minor issues
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 Bonus Content
- Fixed some other minor issues
Issues Under Investigation:
We are investigating the issues below and working to resolve them. We will provide further details regarding fixes for these issues at a later time.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater – Master Collection Version
- An issue where audio distortions occur (Nintendo Switch)
We will continue to provide regular updates on future improvements and fixes as further details are finalized.
Touhou Spell Carnival opening movie shared
The game releases in Japan on June 6th
Publisher Compile Heart has uploaded the opening movie for Touhou Spell Carnival, allowing fans to get a quick preview of the recently-delayed Touhou spin-off. You can watch it for yourself above.
This tactical RPG set in the Touhou universe combines the bullet hell gameplay of the mainline Touhou franchise with turn-based tactical fights to create a totally unique battle system. Explore the land of Gensokyo and figure out the mysteries behind the appearance of massive pillars when the game launches in Japan this June. As of now, no worldwide release has been announced. If and when one is confirmed, we’ll be sure to share.
Slice-of-Life Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay is coming to Switch
The game is out April 11th
Moonglow Bay, a slice-of-life fishing RPG that originally released on Xbox and PC back in 2021, is finally coming to Switch, developer Bunnyhug and publisher Coatsink have announced via a new trailer. You can watch the trailer above to see the game in action.
Uncover the secrets of the titular Moonglow Bay as a rookie angler in a struggling town while you admire Lena Raine’s music and the game’s unique voxel art style when Moonglow Bay launches on Switch April 11th.
Dr. Mario, Mario Golf and Mario Tennis are now available on Nintendo Switch Online
Check out some handheld classics to celebrate Mar10 Day
We found out on March 10th, Mar10 Day, that a trilogy of Mario’s handheld classics would be coming to the Nintendo Switch Online Gameboy collection. They’ve just been added, allowing users to check the titles out Dr. Mario, Mario Golf and Mario Tennis for the Gameboy/Gameboy Color on the Switch for themselves.
If you’re already a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you can check these out for no additional cost. If not, a 14-day free trial is available until March 17th.
UPDATE: As noticed by Twitter user @LuigiBlood, the Transfer Pak content in Mario Tennis is already unlocked.
Contra: Operation Galuga "Character Trailer" shared
The game blasts onto Switch next week
Contra: Operation Galuga hits Switch next Tuesday, and developer developer WayForward have shared a new trailer showcasing the game’s different characters ahead of this imminent launch. You can watch the trailer above to see everybody in action.
Blast through a reimagining of the classic action game from the ’80s with modern graphics, new features and explosive co-op combat! Contra: Operation Galuga launches on Nintendo Switch March 12, and you can experience the intense action yourself with the free demo, available now in Nintendo eShop.
SaGa Emerald Beyond "Siugnas Trailer" shared
The game hits Switch on April 25th
Square Enix have shared a new trailer for the upcoming SaGa Emerald Beyond, highlighting Siugnas, a former “Dismal King” forced from his throne. To see one of the game’s protagonists in action, you can watch the trailer above.
Embark on a journey with six unique protagonists when SaGa Emerald Beyond launches for the Nintendo Switch on April 25th, 2024. SaGa Emerald Beyond promises to bring together the very best elements of the storied SaGa series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Touhou Spell Carnival delayed to June 6th
The game was initially scheduled for an April 18th launch
Developer Sting and publisher Compile Heart have shared that upcoming Touhou spin-off Touhou Spell Carnival will be missing its planned April 18th launch and will now be seeing its release in Japan on June 6th. As an apology gift, pre-orders will include a pack of Touhou-themed playing cards.
This tactical RPG set in the Touhou universe combines the bullet hell gameplay of the mainline Touhou franchise with turn-based tactical fights to create a totally unique battle system. Explore the land of Gensokyo and figure out the mysteries behind the appearance of massive pillars when the game launches in Japan this June. As of now, no worldwide release has been announced. If and when one is confirmed, we’ll be sure to share.
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories features over 15 minigames, including bowling
The game comes to the West this June
SPYxANYA: Operation Memories, a slice of life game based on the popular SPYxFAMILY anime and manga, hit store shelves in Japan last December, but it’s getting a worldwide release this June. As that date approaches, publisher Bandai Namco has been sharing more details for the English audience. The latest update is a big one; you’ll be taking Anya bowling.
As the Tweet above states, you’ll be able to participate in over 15 minigames with Anya, including Peanut Bowling, pictured above. Visit various locations from the SPYxFAMILY series and take photos for your diary when the title releases outside of Japan on June 28th, 2024.
Pokémon Masters EX "Silver (Champion) & Tyranitar" trailer
The duo joins the game this Friday
Yesterday’s Pokémon Presents revealed that Silver (Champion) and Tyranitar would join Pokémon Masters EX as a new sync pair, and a trailer showcasing them in action has been released. You can watch it above.
This duo joins the game Friday, March 1st, as part of its 4.5 Year Celebration.
Tokyo Revengers: Last Mission delayed to later this year
The game is still only confirmed for Japan
Free-to-play 3D action RPG Tokyo Revengers: Last Mission, initially announced for a release in Japan in February 2024, has been delayed to a general 2024. In a Japanese statement on Twitter, Victor Entertainment assured that the delay would lead to improved quality.
Players will get to relive the events of the main story of the Tokyo Revengers series, which sees you leap through time to in order to get revenge against the worst possible future. The game is still not confirmed for a Western release.
Dave the Diver is getting a physical release in Japan, featuring Guilty Gear -Strive- crossover content
The game hits store shelves on May 30th
Last year’s breakout hit Dave the Diver is getting a Japanese physical release in the from of Dave the Diver ANNIVERSARY EDITION, published by Arc System Works. The cartridge will hit store shelves on Thursday, May 30th at a MSRP of 4,950 yen. You can see the announcement trailer above to see an overview of what the package will include.
Early purchasers will receive a set of 3 stickers and a soundtrack CD, pictured below:
As a special addition for this release, customers wearing cosplay based on Arc System Work’s Guilty Gear -Strive- will appear at your sushi restaurant, the Guilty Gear -Strive- song ‘The Disaster of Passion’ will be available in the game’s rhythm mini game.
Finally, and English version of this announcement has also been shared, but it once again shows the Japanese physical release. That said, it’s specifically mentioned the team will let players in other regions know when the physical option becomes available to pre-order. You can watch the announcement below.
Trailer released for the upcoming Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy ports
The games hit Switch in Japan on May 28th
Earlier today, we found out that the three Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth games would be coming to Switch on May 28th in Japan. Now, we have a trailer, which you can watch above to see the game in action.
All three of these ports are priced at 5,280 yen a piece, or in a bundle with a discounted price of 11,880 yen. No Western release is confirmed, but we’ll be sure to share any future confirmation if and when it comes.