Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of August 29, 2024
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on Switch for the week of August 29, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Pre-order updates – August 25, 2024
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – August 25, 2024
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Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of August 25, 2024 is now available.
As of now, just one sessions is on the docked. Switch online play will be affected during the early part of the week, but not for very long.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of August 25, 2024:
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Mika and the Witch’s Mountain launch trailer
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Chibig uploaded a new launch trailer for Mika and the Witch’s Mountain. Some scenes are taken from the release date video, but there’s additional footage as well.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the game:
Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch launch trailer
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Aksys Games is promoting the western release of Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch with a new trailer. After it initially came to Japan, fans in other regions can experience the visual novel.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Switch file sizes – Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Amazon Games planning Switch 2 support
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When Nintendo is ready to come out with Switch 2, it looks like Amazon Games will eventually be there with games. Christoph Hartmann, the company’s vice president, recently pledged support and shared some other interesting thoughts about the system.
Hartmann made it clear in an interview with IGN that Amazon Games intends to make titles for Switch 2. However, he believes it’d be best for Nintendo to avoid rushing the hardware, even if that means waiting another year. Hartmann indicated that most third-parties should be fine waiting given how teams can rely on other gaming systems for the time being.
Hartmann’s full words about Amazon Games and Switch 2:
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[Let’s Talk] What would you like to see at the Nintendo Museum?
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This week, a special Nintendo Direct was held for the new Nintendo Museum in Japan. Aside from sharing the opening date of October 2, a bunch of details were shared about what will actually be there.
The museum seems to have two floors. You’ll be able to see side-by-side displays of products, participate in special experiences, make Hanafuda playing cards, visit the cafe, and check out merchandise at the shop. We’ve got plenty more details in our post here.
Despite covering a lot in this week’s presentation, Nintendo didn’t cover every last thing that will be at the museum. But in terms of what hasn’t been shown or what you feel might be missing, what would you like to see? Let us know in the comments.
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MySims Switch listings spotted
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August 23: MySims, EA’s franchise that was prominent during the Wii and DS era, could now be making a comeback on Switch.
Various listings for the game have been spotted in Europe. As shared by ResetEra user –R, Virtex and World of Games list the title, simply called MySims. Neither retailer provides any details, but one of the listings contain the boxart. It also seems that the game could be releasing on November 19, 2024, though that’s yet to be confirmed.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash getting physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash will soon be appearing on Switch, and for those interested in a physical version, there’s good news on that front.
Japan will be offering two boxed versions that fully support English. Aside from a standard edition, Cygames is planning a collector’s edition. The latter includes a few extras – specifically a “Hachauma” sticker and voucher code for a Special Item Set in the mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, “Team Bundle” DLC, “Hachauma” block figure set, “Hachauma” special pouch, and “Hachauma” art book.
