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Mario Strikers Battle League pre-order bonus

Mario Strikers: Battle League will be one of the bigger Switch releases for this summer, and we’re now putting together a guide to keep you updated on the pre-order situation, including news about bonus announcements from retailers as they’re announced.

Mario Strikers: Battle League – developed by Next Level Games – brings back the classic soccer (or football) gameplay the series is known for, but with an edgy twist. Players can tackle enemies, use items, perform special shots, and more. The game supports customization in which characters can change their stats and appearance, local and online play, and the ability to participate and compete in clubs through the internet.

Top 10 most played games of Q1 2022 in the US

New data from the NPD Group has revealed the top 10 most played games of Q1 2022 in the United States.

Many of the titles are comprised of very popular IPs and releases that receive constant updates. We see a number of familiar faces here between the likes of Minecraft, Fortnite, Among Us, and more.

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Melatonin

Half Asleep has announced that Melatonin, a “rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together”, is on the way for Switch. The project is currently on track to launch in Q3 2022.

Here’s an official overview with more details, as provided by Half Asleep:

Card Shark

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of June 2, 2022. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition physical

Fangamer has revealed that it’s preparing a physical version of Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition for Switch.

Each copy contains a foldable map, souvenir ticket, and vinyl sticker. The package features front and inside cover artwork by Aimee Cairns and vinyl sticker artwork by Carissa Cornelius.

Chocobo GP Season 2

Square Enix has shared new information about Season 2 for Chocobo GP, which features Chip and Kwackeys as new characters, the Balamb Garden track, and more.

Information first started to emerge earlier today thanks to the version 1.1.0 update patch notes that were shared. However, Square Enix has now followed up with details specifically about Season 2 content.

Here’s the full rundown: 

It’s been a long time coming, but Temtem finally has a release date on Switch. Following a previous stint in Early Access, the game will be available for Nintendo’s console on September 6, 2022.

New features are planned for Temtem to coincide with its primary launch. After the launch of version 1.0, players can look forward to seasonal updates and a Battle Pass with free and premium awards tracks. Also planned is the final island, completing the Airborne Archipelago, and offering new activities through which you can test yourself as a Temtem tamer, new places to shop, and new areas to explore with friends. Finally, there’ll be weekly quests that will be updated regularly post-launch.

Touken Ranbu Warriors trailer

Koei Tecmo has readied a new trailer for Touken Ranbu Warriors. The game makes its debut in the west today, and the company is celebrating with a final look at the hack-and-slash title.

More information about Touken Ranbu Warriors can be found in the following overview:

Foretales gameplay trailer

Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Alkemi have readied a gameplay trailer for Foretales, their narrative-driven card game.

The project was originally confirmed for Switch back in March. While we did have a trailer at the time, today’s video provides a proper look at the game in action.

Chocobo GP 1.1.0 update

Square Enix has announced that it will release a new 1.1.0 update for Chocobo GP update next week, and has also shared the patch notes.

This update comes in preparation of Season 2 for the game. Square Enix is adding a new “Balamb Garden” track, support for online multiplayer in the Lite version of the game, and more.

Below are the full patch notes for the Chocobo GP version 1.1.0 update:



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