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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door "Our Story Begins" trailer

Nintendo just dropped a new Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door trailer, dubbed “Our Story Begins”. The video gives some background information about the events that lead to the start of the game.

As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the remake:

Neptunia GameMaker R:Evolution May 2024

March 5: With the latest announcement from Idea Factory, we have a close release window for the Switch version of Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution. The action RPG will be ready to go for Switch this May. An exact date wasn’t provided.

Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution was revealed for Switch exactly one year ago. It’s been available in Japan since August.

The Stanley Parable physical

For those who have been holding out for a physical release of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe on Switch, we’re happy to report that this is now happening. iam8bit and Crows Crows Crows are partnering together on the boxed versions.

The Stanley Parable will be sold physically as part of a collector’s edition only. Each copy contains the game, Reassurance Bucket Manual, “Official Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe Merchandise” stickers, 5” PVC Stanley figurine (also called Figleys, Stanlurines, Mini-Stans, Stanley-Figs, Figlureanlurines, Figanleys, Stiggley-Wiggleys), soundtrack download, and exclusive cover art by Fatih Oztürk.

My Time at Sandrock New Year Better Me update 1.2.2

PM Studios and Pathea Games started up the distribution of a major “New Year Better Me” update for My Time at Sandrock with version 1.2.2.

Along with big technical improvements, new content is available. Today’s patch “is the culmination of that labor and promises substantially improved frame rate performance in early zones, increased shadow distance, higher fidelity textures and lots more.” As for new content, players can access new customization items designed by Kickstarter backers, new fairground rides, a new end-game dungeon, and more.

Here’s a rundown of what’s new in the My Time at Sandrock “New Year Better Me” version 1.2.2 update:

Premium Edition Games has announced not one, but four new Switch physical releases. Gordian Quest, Tadpole Treble Encore, Scarlet Tower, and Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils will all be sold in boxed form on the console for the first time. C.A.R.L. Computer Automated Resource Locator is also reconfirmed for physical release.

Premium Edition Games is planning standard editions and “Retro Editions”. The former is just the title on a cartridge, but also comes with a slipcase, full color manual, and challenge card. The Retro Edition adds a soundtrack, special box, and extra item.

Gordian Quest is already up on Premium Edition Games’ website here. Tadpole Treble Encore and Scarlet Tower will follow “in the coming weeks”. Curse Crackers should be out this summer (as well as C.A.R.L. Computer Automated Resource Locator).

Switch update 18.0.0

Nintendo has started up the latest Switch firmware update, and version 18.0.0 is rolling out worldwide. 

Past updates have typically been about stability. While that’s still the case here, it’s at least slightly more exciting this time around. The Sleep Mode Settings now include a 15-minute option for auto-sleep when connected to a television. Additionally, Korean support is added for the Switch Parental controls intro video.

Here’s the official rundown of the update:

Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed DLC roadmap

IllFonic today shared new details about year two for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed via a roadmap, which will see the release of free DLC. There’ll be a heightened focus on interactive play and more.

The first piece of content, due out by the end of the month, will coincide with Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie. Players will get to try their hand at taking down Garraka, master of the Death Chill and the newest villain to join Ghostbusters lore. Essentially, you’ll be able to live out experiences inspired by the new film’s adventure. The free DLC will also come with more Ghostbuster gear – proton packs, suits, and more.

Cassette Beasts multiplayerts

The team behind Cassette Beasts has announced a major multiplayer update for the game. On Switch and other platforms, it will be available on May 20, 2024.

The update will let groups of eight players explore together, participate in player-versus-player battles, and more. Additionally, on the same day, fans can access a collaboration event with Moonstone Island.

Here’s the full rundown:

Potion Permit update 1.0.12

A new version 1.0.12 was just made available for Potion Permit.

There are a few new things here, including additional romanceable characters (Lucke and Runeheart), a cinematic opening animation, and further language support. A ton of bugs have been fixed as well.

The full rundown is as follows:

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending March 23, 2024 is now available.

Princess Peach: Showtime makes its debut at #3. Elsewhere, EA Sports FC 24 is still #1 after climbing back to the top last week.

The full UK software sales chart for the week ending March 23, 2024 is as follows:

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