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Ankora: Lost Days release date

Chibig has announced a final release date for the Switch version of Ankora: Lost Days. According to the company, it will be available on September 15, 2022.

Ankora: Lost Days is described as a “cute-as-heck survival adventure” that involves terraforming, crafting, and exploration mechanics. More information can be found below.

Fire Emblem Heroes Deirdre Fated Saint

Deirdre: Fated Saint, coming from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, has been announced as the next Legendary Hero for Fire Emblem Heroes.

The character is voiced by Erica Mendez and has art from Haimura Kiyotaka. As for her learnable skills, the lineup includes Spirit Forest Writ, Circlet of Balance, Still Water 4, Atk/Res Tempo 3, and Atk/Res Menace.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass icons Nintendo Switch Online

Original (8/1): A new batch of user icons are being made available for Nintendo Switch Online based on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in celebration of the Booster Course Pass. We have a look at some of the designs that are planned above.

This isn’t the first time that the racer has been a featured title. However, it appears that Nintendo has prepared a fresh set of designs, and the first wave is available now. Additional waves with different designs will be going live each week. You’ll be able to claim Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons until August 8 at 5:59 PM PT / 8:59 PM ET.

Wii U update 5.5.6

As a small heads up to Wii U owners, Nintendo has just started distribution of a new 5.5.6 firmware update. This goes in line with the version 11.16.0-48 update that also went live on 3DS today.

According to Nintendo’s patch notes, Wii U’s latest firmware involves the following: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.” If you read the patch notes for today’s 3DS update, what’s stated here should look very familiar.

3DS update 11.16.0-48

Nintendo has just released a new firmware update for all 3DS systems, with owners now having access to version 11.16.0-48. Unsurprisingly, there’s not a whole lot here.

Nintendo’s official patch notes state: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”

Super Sunny Island

Thanks to a new partnership between Ratalaika Games and lightUP, we’re about to see Super Sunny Island on Switch. It’ll be out in most major regions starting on September 2, 2022.

Here’s an official overview with more details:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is almost here, and those that want a closer look can find new gameplay from the Switch version. 45 minutes of footage has been released ahead of the impending launch.

For more information about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, read the following overview:

Marvel's Midnight Suns Hunter

Marvel’s Midnight Suns has released its latest character trailer with a look at the Hunter. She was a demi-goddess of evil that actually died at one point, but has been resurrected.

Read more about the Hunter below.

Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood

Original (8/26): The key creators behind the Wild Arms series and Shadow Hearts series have just announced a “Double Kickstarter” campaign intended to bring Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood to life. These are two new, large scale JRPGs inspired by their previous games.

Armed Fantasia features a dramatic story about a group of Pathfinders and their trusted ARMs who embark on a perilous journey across an expansive Westernpunk world hurtling towards destruction. Akifumi Kaneko, creator of the Wild Arms series, will be in charge of lead game design and scenario writing. Tomomi Sasaki is handling character design. Lastly, music is planned to be made by Michiko Naruke, Noriyasu Uematsu and Elements Garden, also veterans of the Wild Arms series.

NHRA Championship Drag Racing: Speed for All gameplay

NHRA Championship Drag Racing: Speed for All just arrived on Switch a few days ago, and lots of gameplay has come in showing the final product. A 26-minute video has been published with footage.

Here’s some information about the game: 


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