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super mario world super punch out sp

Yesterday’s Nintendo Switch Online update brought along Earthworm Jim 2, Dig-Dug II, and Mappy-Land. In addition to that though, a couple of new SP versions have been added for Super Mario World and Super Punch-Out!!

With Super Mario World, players can see a whole new look for the game – the same as it would be after beating the Special World. As for Super Punch-Out!!, the Championship Edition lets players take on every circuit from the start of the game.

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure

Today, NIS America announced Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. Fans can expect it on Switch in Summer 2022.

La Pucelle: Ragnarok was originally released for the PSP in 2009 as an updated version of the PS2 tactical RPG La Pucelle: Tactics, but only in Japan. Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure came out for the original PlayStation and saw an updated version on DS much later.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined release date

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined has scored a final release date in the west. The game is slated for June 24, 2022, Natsume announced today.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined was already confirmed for April 21, 2022 in Japan.

The Last Friend release date

Publisher Skystone Games and developers Stonebot Studio and Ludus Games today announced a final release date for The Last Friend, their tower defense beat ’em up. Fans on Nintendo’s console can pick it up on April 21, 2022.

We have more information about the game below. 

Jack Jeanne english

Original (3/17): Jack Jeanne is getting an English localization, the company announced today. Also planned is support for Traditional Chinese.

Jack Jeanne was announced for Switch in 2019. The simulation title was led by Sui Ishida, the creator of Tokyo Ghoul. It puts players in the role of Kisa Tachibana and has them deepening bonds with classmates. The primary goal is to secure the lead role in a school play at the end of the year. It’s also worth noting that there are rhythm gameplay segments, and these let players enjoy dance performances with 3D characters.

kirby sales japan

Famitsu sales data was reported earlier this week, revealing that Kirby and the Forgotten Land released in Japan with nearly 400,000 physical copies sold. As it turns out, that’s the series’ best debut ever.

The next closest game, Kirby Super Star Ultra, sold 260,867 units in its first week. For another title comparison, Kirby Star Allies moved 223,811 copies. Kirby and the Forgotten Land holds the strongest lead by far at 380,060 units, and that’s without counting digital sales.

Here’s the full listing of Kirby debuts in Japan based on information provided by Game Data Library:

Horgihugh and Friends release date

Horgihugh and Friends was only just announced for Switch in the west about a month ago, but it’s already scored a release date. Aksys Games just revealed that the title will be available on June 16, 2022.

For those that missed it, read the following overview:

The Courier

PM Studios and developer Crescent Moon Games have announced The Courier, “an open world game about running a mail delivery business on a mysterious island.” A release is planned for 2022 on Switch.

Players will be able to uncover more of the island’s secrets as they deliver more letters. The game lets users “explore a vibrant living world, make use of various vehicles to travel around, do tons of challenges, and complete a compelling and mysterious main storyline.”

Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 release date

A release date for Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 has been announced, with Inti Creates confirming that the Switch title will be out on July 28, 2022. The most recent window we had prior to today was Summer 2022.

Inti Creates also published a whole bunch of information pertaining to the gameplay, story, and more. We have the full rundown below. 

Amnesia Memories, Amnesia Later x Crowd

Idea Factory today announced that Amnesia: Memories and Amnesia: Later x Crowd, a pair of visual novels, are heading west for the first time. Both Switch titles will release this fall.

Amnesia: Memories has players going on a romantic adventure to find the truth behind their memory loss and features five romantic paths that branch off into over 20 endings. Amnesia: Later x Crowd is a companion compilation.

Below is some additional information about both games:


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