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AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative comparison

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative has officially launched on Switch, though it’s also out elsewhere as well – and we’ve readied a new graphical comparison video. PC is the other platform we’ve decided to use here.

Thankfully, as you’ll see in the video, Spike Chunsoft seems to have done an admirable job with the Switch version. All of the assets are here without much in the way of changes. You’ll get a higher resolution and frame rate on PC, but those are the main differences.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Will A. Zeppelli

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is back with its latest character trailer focusing on Will A. Zeppelli. He’s Jonathan Joestar’s mentor and known for the Ripple technique.

Continue on below for more information about the game:

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative update

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative has arrived on Switch, and players should be aware that a day one update is available. Spike Chunsoft says it’s required and contains minor bug fixes as well as some game stability and performance improvements.

The full patch notes for the AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative update are as follows, as provided by Spike Chunsoft:

Those that are now playing Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes or have been keeping up with promotional material for the game are sure to know that Byleth is a villain in the game. This is in contrast to Fire Emblem: Three Houses where the character was the protagonist.

In an interview with IGN, director Hayato Iwata commented on the decision. He had this to say about the change for Byleth in Three Hopes:

Capcom Fighting Collection trailer

A new launch trailer is in for Capcom Fighting Collection. The Switch release offers arcade classics from Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, Red Earth, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, and more.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

Jackbox Party Pack 9 Junktopia

Today, Jackbox Games announced that Junktopia is joining The Jackbox Party Pack 9 as its fourth game.

According to the studio, this is “a joke-driven writing game where you win by building funny backstories for unusual objects.” Players are turned into frogs by the wizard Nikolas Knackalus, but he’ll turn them back if they can  turn the most profit by reselling antiques.

Strange Brigade physical

Super Rare Games is readying a physical version of Strange Brigade for Switch, the company has announced.

Fans will be available to choose between a standard edition or steelbook edition. Here’s what’s included with each:

Pokemon Sword Shield Gastrodon distribution

The North American Pokemon International Championships are currently underway, and to celebrate the event, a special Gastrodon  has kicked off in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Eric Rios previously used this creature with its particular moveset to win the European International Championships earlier this year.

For the Gastrodon distribution, the Pokemon comes with the moves Earth Power, Ice Beam, Yawn, and Protect. It’ll be at level 50 with the Leftovers item. Thanks to its ability, it can use Storm Drain.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined trailer

Natsume has issued a launch trailer for Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, the return of the SNES classic. Fans can get one last look at the remake.

Here’s some information about the game: 

Overlord Escape from Nazarick release date

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles – 20,964 / 111,849
2. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 18,789 / 493,046
3. [NSW] Mario Strikers: Battle League – 13,002 / 45,175
4. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land – 8,649 / 769,571
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,456 / 4,682,390
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,887 / 2,677,377
7. [NSW] Overlord: Escape from Nazarick – 5,682 / NEW
8. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 5,462 / 3,181,291
9. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 5,043 / 2,560,536
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,364 / 4,905,190


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