Monster Crown: Sin Eater announced, targeting Nintendo Switch – and hoping for Switch 2
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Studio Aurum has announced Monster Crown: Sin Eater, a sequel to the series’ previous entry which is currently on Nintendo Switch.
The team says that success of the original on Nintendo’s console allowed Studio Aurum to hire a dedicated team. A Kickstarter campaign just opened today with Switch included as an option. Additionally, we’re told that Studio Aurum is looking to obtain a Switch 2 development kit as soon as possible, and will do everything possible to make a port there possible.
Minecraft “Spring to Life” update out now, patch notes and trailer
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft just released its latest major update, “Spring to Life”. This is also known as version 1.21.70.
The new update brings along a ton of new stuff. It features warm and cold variants for various passive animal mobs, new foliage blocks to biomes, and ambience features.
The full rundown is as follows:
More: Minecraft, Mojang, title update, Xbox Game Studios
Roguelike deckbuilder Vault of the Void seeing Nintendo Switch release
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Following its original 2022 launch, Vault of the Void is now making the jump to Nintendo Switch. Spider Nest Games has confirmed plans for a release on the console on April 3, 2025.
Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder with skill-based card play, deep customization, and zero-RNG combat. The game boasts plenty of content with over 440 cards, four different classes, and more than 320 Artifacts.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening this week, ahead of Switch 2 reveal
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Multiple sources are pointing to the possibility of a Nintendo Direct taking place later this week.
This is not to be confused with the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 event planned for April 2, and is also just a few days away. We would only be hearing about games lined up for the current console.
More: Nintendo Direct, top
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle event with Tyranitar
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Later this week, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet players will be able to experience the latest Tera Raid Battle event, which features Tyranitar.
This time around, Tyranitar will have the Ghost Tera Type. It will be quite the challenge as the Pokemon will be appearing in 7 Star Raids. As usual, it has the Mightiest Mark and can be caught just per save file.
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game reveals physical release with collector’s edition
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SelectaPlay today confirmed a physical release Terrifier: The ARTcade Game on Nintendo Switch, which will be offered with a collector’s edition.
Aside from the game, you’ll get a variety of extras here. Each unit is packed with the following:
Adventure RPG Kara Fantasy hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games has announced its weekly Nintendo Switch release, which is Kara Fantasy. The game is lined up for March 28, 2025.
Kara Fantasy is an adventure RPG made by Bug-Studio. Players will journey through five mystical forest worlds in hopes of saving the princess.
If you’re interested in learning more, read the following overview:
More: BUG-Studio, Kara Fantasy, Ratalaika Games
Palworld studio says Nintendo Switch 2 version is “100% worth considering” if it’s “beefy enough”
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Palworld developer Pocketpair appears to be open to a Switch 2 version of the game, despite the company’s ongoing lawsuit with Nintendo / The Pokemon Company.
At GDC 2025 last week, IGN spoke with communications director John ‘Bucky’ Buckley, who was asked about the possibility of a version happening on that console. It sounds like the team is very much open to considering the possibility so long as it’s technically possible. Buckley even said that a Nintendo Switch 1 version would have happened, but “Palworld is a beefy game.”
More: Palworld, Pocketpair
UK software sales chart for the week ending March 22, 2025 – Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition starts out strong
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending March 22, 2025 is now available, which includes the debut of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.
The Nintendo Switch RPG appears to be off to a good start. Xenoblade appears here at #2, only behind the multiplatform game Assassin’s Creed Shadows – which also came out last week.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending March 22, 2025:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 23, 2025 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A rises
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has launched and is no longer appearing here, but Pokemon Legends: Z-A is rising and is in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 5 and March 11.
