April 17: Lost Epic previously appeared on Switch this time last year, but a new physical release was just revealed for Japan.

Both a standard version and Deluxe Edition is planned. Those opting for the Deluxe Edition will receive the game, an outer case featuring a new illustration by Namie, the original soundtrack CD, an 100-page art book, and an acrylic stand.

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Nintendo just started distribution of the latest Switch firmware update, version 18.0.1.

If you were experiencing issues finding an access point for the internet, we’re happy to say that this has now been addressed. It wasn’t a universal issue as it only impacted certain access points. Also, the usual stability improvements are included.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Tower Control is one of the tougher ranked modes available in Splatoon 3. Hence its name, the mode is centered around a tower that first appears at the center of the stage. As usual, Tower Control is a lot easier when you have the ability to coordinate with a team of friends over voice chat. Whether you have access to that option or not, we’ve put together a list of tips to help you get better at the game.

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Samus Aran and the Metroid series could have been represented in Fortnite, and while Nintendo and Epic discussed the idea, that ultimately didn’t come to be.

That news comes from Donald Mustard, the former chief creative officer of Epic Games. Mustard chatted about his time working on Fortnite with Game File, including discussions that were held with Nintendo.

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ArcRunner dropped on Switch this week, and one last trailer was shared by PQube. TrickJump Games made the new cyberpunk roguelite shooter.

Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

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Devolver Digital and Ahr Ech have announced the first update for Pepper Grinder. It’s not live yet, but should be soon.

Highlights include a speedrun timer and Time Attack par adjustments. A bunch of different bugs have been fixed as well.

The full rundown is as follows:

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Gameloft has started to lift the curtain on A Rift in Time – Act II for Disney Dreamlight Valley.

This is the next part of the game’s season pass. Gameloft says that players will travel to Eternity Isle and meet Oswald the Lucky Rabbit while unraveling Jafar’s nefarious ploy. There’ll be new looks for animal companions and exclusive furniture to craft.

Here’s a trailer:

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has one more day to go until it ships, but the launch trailer has come in early. 505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios are offering up another look at the Switch RPG.

Everything you need to know about it can be found in the following overview:

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Today, publisher Private Division and Weta Workshop unveiled Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. The title is due out later in 2024 for Switch.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game is a Hobbit life sim that takes place in the Middle-earth universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. We’ve got lots more details via the following overview:

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The new Zuko DLC for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is just a couple of days away with the character gaining a release date. Today, it was announced that the character is set to arrive on April 24, 2024.

Zuko is a fiery fighter who uses a diverse moveset of quick attacks, powerful combos, and the devastating strength of the Dancing Dragon. Some additional information can be found below.

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