Switch eShop deals – Everspace, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Picross, Spiritfarer, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices yet for Everspace, Hot Wheels Unleashed, the Picross games, Spiritfarer, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 12, 2022
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After completing a good chunk of maintenance earlier this week, Nintendo only has one period lined up for later this month. The Switch, 3DS, and Wii U eShops will be impacted for a bit on June 22 / June 23.
The full maintenance schedule currently stands as follows:
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Rumor: Nintendo Direct planned for June 29, according to video games writer
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We’re in the middle of June and what would have been E3, so many can’t help but wonder if and when a Nintendo Direct presentation will air. Although there’s absolutely no confirmation currently, there’s talk that an event could be happening at the end of this month.
Today’s rumor comes from Alanah Pearce, a writer that previously worked at IGN and is now with Sony Santa Monica. During a live stream, Pearce seemed confident in stating that a Nintendo Direct is coming on June 29.
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Narrative game Backfirewall revealed for Switch
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Publisher All In! Games and developer Naraven Games have announced Backfirewall, a narrative adventure title for Switch. It will be out later in 2022.
Here’s an overview of the game with more information:
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Demonschool, a school-life tactics RPG, announced for Switch
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The school-life tactics RPG Demonschool is in development for Switch, publisher Ysbryd Games and developer Necrosoft Games revealed today. It will launch in 2023.
Demonschool has hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema. The game invites fresh-faced students to a colorful island and its “prestigious” university where exciting sports clubs, a world-class education, and the impending doom of a demonic apocalypse await.
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Citizen Sleeper to receive new story episodes for free
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There’s more content to come for Citizen Sleeper, as it was announced today that the game is set to receive new story content as part of three free episodic updates.
The first part, “Flux”, is scheduled for July. We’ll then be seeing the second episode in October and the third one in 2023.
Pre-order updates – June 12, 2022
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COCOON announced for Switch, from lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside
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Annapurna Interactive and Geometric Interactive have announced COCOON, a puzzle adventure title. It’ll be released in 2023.
COCOON comes from Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside. Read more about the project below.
Minecraft Legends announced, coming to Switch
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Xbox Game Studios, Mojang, and Blackbird Interactive have announced Minecraft Legends, an action strategy game. It’s heading to Switch in 2023.
Here’s an official overview with more information:
Overwatch 2 launches for Switch on October 4
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Overwatch 2 has a release date, and Blizzard has revealed that it will launch on October 4, 2022 in early access. Switch owners will be happy to hear that the title is also still releasing on Nintendo’s console.
Overwatch 2 features a new five-versus-five multiplayer format with cross-platform play and cross-platform progression. Blizzard says the game’s PvP “is designed to offer incredible and fresh competitive gameplay with a new, free-to-play model and major game updates such as new heroes, hero reworks, maps, modes, and premium cosmetics.”
