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SD Gundam Battle Alliance demo

Bandai Namco today announced that SD Gundam Battle Alliance is getting a demo. On Switch, it will be available starting July 22.

With the demo, players will be able to play until the end of Directory 1 Mission: Tekkadan”. Save data can also be transferred to the full version of the game.

Bandai Namco also provided details about plans for a season pass and nd Premium Sound & Data Pack for SD Gundam Battle Alliance. We have the full rundown below.


Avenging Spirit

Avenging Spirit, an arcade game which first launched in 1991, is now making a comeback on Switch. Ratalaika Games revealed today that it’s bringing the classic to Nintendo’s console on July 29, 2022.

Avenging Spirit was originally created by Jaleco. It’s described as a two-player platform arcade ‘rough house’.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers closed network test

Bandai Namco has shared even more news about Dragon Ball: The Breakers, as a closed network test for the game has been confirmed for all platforms – including Switch. We have the full details regarding how to participate.

The closed network test will be held on August 6 and August 7. While active, Frieza, the newly announced Raider, and Cell will be available to play. Avatar, Oolong Survivor Skin, and Bulma Survivor Skin will also be accessible as Survivors.

The schedule of sessions for the is as follows:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection release date

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is just a little over a month away from landing on Switch with Konami confirming a final release date today. The package is heading to Switch on August 30, 2022.

As a reminder, the package includes the following titles:

Dragon Ball: The Breakers release date

Bandai Namco has nailed down a final release date for Dragon Ball: The Breakers. The game will launch on October 14, 2022, the company announced.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers will have a physical and digital release on Switch. The Special Edition features the full game plus the Special Edition Pack containing a customizable costume, the “Two-Handed Good” victory pose, and the “Dragon (Yellow)” vehicle skin. The Limited Edition, exclusive to the Bandai Namco store, has the Special Edition content along with a steelbook, three Raider stickers, the Cell shell figure, and the “Potara (Green)” in-game accessory, which is a timed exclusive. All pre-orders come with the “Android 18 Transphere” and “Scouter (Blue)” accessory.

Here’s an overview of the game:

live a live reviews

The HD-2D remake of Live A Live for Switch was announced for Switch towards the start of the year, and reviews are now starting to go online with the RPG just a few days out from landing on the console.

This marks the first time that the 1994 RPG will be leaving Japan. It came out for the Super Famicom back in the day, but never saw an official localization.

Pokemon Unite update 1.6.1.2

A new update is here for Pokemon Unite, with the game moving up to version 1.6.1.2.

Today’s patch introduces a new season, a revamped points system, new boost emblem system, and more. There are also plenty of balance adjustments for Pokemon on the roster.

The full patch notes for the Pokemon Unite version 1.6.1.2 update are as follows:

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Retail

Endling: Extinction is Forever
Gloom and Doom
Live A Live
Severed Steel

Circus Electrique release date

Publisher Saber Interactive and developer Zen Studios have set a release date for Circus Electrique, their turn-based tactical RPG set in a steampunk version of Victorian London. Switch will be getting the game on September 6, 2022.

Here’s an overview of the game as shared by Saber:

It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of July 21, 2022. The latest releases include Live A Live, Bright Memory: Infinite, CoromonCapcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, Severed Steel, and more.

Here’s the full lineup:


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