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Mario Strikers: Battle League character art

This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion comparison

A new video has come in for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion that serves as a graphics comparison. With it, we’re able to see just how much this version of the title compares to the original.

The video goes to show just how much effort Square Enix is putting into Reunion. The company did say that everything is now in HD – as you’d expect – and the models have been upgraded. It seems to go even beyond that, though.

cuphead super smash bros ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate saw partnerships with a bunch of different games and franchises, including Cuphead. Although the character wasn’t a DLC fighter, he did appear in the form of a Mii Fighter costume. Additionally, a spirit based on the run and gun action title was offered to players. Having any sort of representation is a dream come true for many developers, and Studio MDHR is no different.

While speaking with Nintendo Everything about the upcoming Delicious Last Course DLC for Cuphead, Studio MDHR executive producer and studio director Maja Moldenhauer also talked a bit about the Smash Bros. Ultimate representation. When asked how the partnership with Nintendo came about, Moldenhauer explained:

Pokemon Sword Shield Shiny Clefairy

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have kicked off a special distribution for a Shiny Clefairy. This comes in celebration of the Pokemon Championships Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Phillipines.

The Clefairy being provided is based on the one used by Jirawiwat Thitasiri, who won the 2021 Pokemon Asia Players Cup. It knows the moves Protect, Helping Hand, Follow Me, and Icy Wind. Additionally, it comes in at level 50 and is holding the Eviolite item.

Final Vendetta gameplay

Final Vendetta just landed on Switch this week, and lots of gameplay from the side-scrolling beat ’em up title is available. 19 minutes of footage is available in total.

Here’s some information about the game:

sonic fans future

According to Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Frontiers should almost be considered as the series’ “third generation”. Additionally, the title should be thought of as the “next step for the next 10 years.”

Iizuka shared these comments in an interview with GamesBeatThe site asked about Sonic fans and whether it can be scary showing off a new game. That led him to point out how the first generation of Sonic was classic with its side-scrolling gameplay, followed by modern gameplay starting with Sonic Adventure. SEGA is now thinking about the long-term future of the franchise, which is where Sonic Frontiers comes in.

Neon White gameplay

Neon White debuted on Switch this week, and we now have new gameplay from the first-person action platformer. Fans can check out 42 minutes of footage.

If you’re interested in learning more about Neon White, check out the following overview:

minecraft lightyear

Another collaboration for Minecraft is here, with the game just now revealing that it’s teaming up with Lightyear – as in Buzz Lightyear. This comes hot on the heels of the new Lightyear movie from Disney.

With the DLC, players can experience Buzz’s origin story and help him navigate an alien planet after an unfortunate crash landing. Five missions are featured, including a hostile jungle, a swamp, and a mine, plus various alien settlements. Players will be tasked with navigating the terrain while fighting enemies and several bosses using various gadgets. It’s also possible to fly different aircraft and avoid obstacles to safely get to your next objective between missions.

Cloud Gardens trailer

Coatsink and Noio have issued a launch trailer for the Switch version of Cloud Gardens. With it, fans can get another look at the gardening simulator and landscape builder.

More information about Cloud Gardens can be found in the following overview: 

Marvel's Midnight Suns - The Art of the Game

Those that want to take a deeper dive into the design of Marvel’s Midnight Suns might be interested to hear that The Art of the Game is planned. It’s coming from Titan Books and will be available on October 18, 2022.

A couple of images from the book have already been posted online. In the first one above, we’re able to see the area known as “The Abbey”. Below, we have art and concepts for Lilith, the game’s original antagonist.


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