Route-lite RPG The Hand of Merlin heading to Switch
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Versus Evil, Room-C Games, and Croteam have announced that The Hand of Merlin will be seeing a release on Switch. The rogue-lite RPG is slated for June 14, 2022.
The Hand of Merlin has previously been in Early Access. When it makes it to Switch, it will include all eight major updates from the PC version released thus far. New features and gameplay enhancements include meta progression, passive skills, alternate maps, varied difficulty modes, and overhauled visual VFX.
More: Croteam, Room-C Games, Versus Evil
Gerda: A Flame in Winter gets September release date
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Publisher Dontnod Entertainment and developer PortaPlay have announced a final release date for Gerda: A Flame in Winter. The narrative RPG-lite game is slated for release on September 1, 2022, the two sides confirmed today.
Gerda: A Flame in Winter was announced for Switch during an Indie World Showcase last year. Originally, it had a vague 2022 launch window.
New Justice League game announced for Switch
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Today, Outright Games announced that a new Justice League title is in development for Switch. It’s set to launch sometime in 2023.
Outright Games is keeping quiet about much of the specifics, but has confirmed that “the game is going to be a big action adventure with some of the most iconic super heroes on the planet”. Fans will be able “to play as some of the most iconic Justice League members as you take on some of the most powerful villains in the DC universe.” As far as the targeted audience, “it’s going to be a great one for older family and friends to join in”.
More: Outright Games
L.O.L. Surprise! B.Bs Born To Travel to be released on Switch
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Outright Games has announced L.O.L. Surprise! B.Bs Born To Travel, a new arcade fashion game for Switch. Currently it’s planned for a fall release.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova gets first details and trailer, release date
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Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova was revealed for Switch last month, but we didn’t have much in the way of details. Publisher Outright Games and developer Tessera Studio followed up today with a proper announcement.
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is based on the original Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. Find the first details below.
PAW Patrol: Grand Prix coming to Switch
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Publisher Outright Games and developer 3D Clouds announced today that PAW Patrol: Grand Prix is heading to Switch. The title is planned for a September 30, 2022 release.
This is the fourth PAW Patrol game from Outright following PAW Patrol: On a Roll!, PAW Patrol Mighty Pups: Save Adventure Bay, and PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls. This new entry is a kart racer that will have players driving around in vehicles from the popular TV show.
DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms announced for Switch
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Publisher Outright Games, in partnership with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, today announced DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms. The game is due out on Switch this fall.
DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms is an action-adventure title inspired by the DreamWorks Animation original series DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms. In it, fans will be able to go through five unexplored realms as one of a new generation of dragons – Plowhorn, Wu & Wei, Feathers, and Thunder – as they look to save Thunder’s family. The game has unlockable special abilities, and it’s possible to level up the dragons’ speed, strength, and intelligence. Lots of enemies and gigantic bosses will be present in the adventure. Also confirmed is a Challenge Mode with replayable levels that become even more difficult after they’ve first been completed.
Yuga Aoyama out now for My Hero One’s Justice 2, trailer
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Bandai Namco has announced that as of today, My Hero One’s Justice 2 players can get their hands on Yuga Aoyama as a brand new DLC character.
Yuga has the Quirk known as “Navel Laser,” which allows him to attack his enemies with a powerful blast emitted from his stomach. The dazzling student of Class 1-A is described as a “snobbish boy with an aristocratic air”.
More: Bandai Namco, DLC, My Hero One's Justice 2
Breakers Collection confirmed for physical release on Switch
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Strictly Limited Games has announced an exclusive, limited physical release for Breakers Collection.
The game will be sold standalone, but a collector’s edition is also planned. They’ll be limited to 4,000 copies and 3,000 copies respectively.
The collector’s edition includes:
Collector’s edition box
Colourful Game Manual
Tia Langray Headband with Breakers Collection logo
Two sweat wristbands with Breakers Collection logo
Soundtrack with songs from both Breakers and Breakers Revenge
Acrylic diorama featuring Tia Langray and Sho Kamui
Arcade flyer for Crystal Legacy (original Breakers prototype), A5 size
Double-sided poster with main visuals, A2 size
Breakers collection die cut logo sticker
10 Character Cards, A7 size
Lenticular card
Here’s some information about Breakers Collection:
Over 20 years after the original release, Breakers finally breaks out of obscurity. We are proud to present to you the upcoming physical versions of both Breakers and Breakers Revenge in one refined collection, courtesy of the magnificent remastering efforts by QUByte. Easy to learn but challenging to master – this is a fighting game gem for retro fans and newcomers of all ages. This also marks Strictly Limited Games’ first release of a 2D fighting game, and we could not be prouder that it is a title with such a storied history that aligns so well with our values and deserves a permanent, physical legacy!
Key Features
A hidden gem from the golden age of arcade fighting games, remastered for modern consoles
Makes full use of the Neo Geo’s power to deliver beautiful pixel graphics
Sophisticated gameplay with fast and sharp controls that rewards tactics over button mashing
Up 10 characters to choose from, each with their unique fighting style (8 in Breakers and 10 in Revenge)
Compete for life or death in the legendary FIST tournament in Arcade Mode
Duke it out with your friends to assert dominance on your couch in classic Versus Mode
Brand-new Training Mode, being a highly requested feature after the beta (Revenge only)
Impeccable online multiplayer featuring rollback net code with casual and ranked modes, tested by the community during open beta (Revenge only)
Global online ranking boards (Revenge only)
Art Gallery Mode
Pre-orders for the physical versions of Breakers Collection open on Sunday, May 22nd, at 12 AM CET. Strictly Limited Games will be taking reservations here.
Gundam Game Fest live stream event announced
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Bandai Namco has announced the Gundam Game Fest, a live stream event that will celebrate upcoming Gundam games. The company is promising “exclusive news and reveals”.
The Switch title SD Gundam Battle Alliance will be present. Gundam Evolution and Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 will also be featured.
