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The Lullaby of Life trailer

1 Simple Games and Midwest Games are celebrating the launch of The Lullaby of Life with a new trailer. We saw the musical puzzle adventure experience on Switch this week.

Find a rundown of the game in the following overview:

Lightwood

Unfixed Brain’s new project Lightwood is in the works for Switch, the studio has confirmed. Currently it does not have a release window.

Lightwood is a semi-open world Metroidvania game set inside a dying tree. While taking on Lords, players will unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom’s decay. 

More information can be found in the following overview:

Escape from the Pharaoh's Tomb

August 5: Escape from the Pharaoh’s Tomb, the latest release from Ratalaika Games, has been announced for Switch. The title is due out this week – specifically August 9, 2024.

Escape from the Pharaoh’s Tomb is a puzzle platformer in which players aim beams of light to open a locked door and proceed to the next level. More information can be found in the following overview:

PlateUp Fully Loaded update

PlateUp, the roguelike co-op cooking game, has received a new update known as Fully Loaded.

The update is highlighted by advanced building a new Taco meal. Also included is the ability to make customers take their leftovers home and more.

Here’s the full rundown

Asphalt Legends Unite gift packages release date

Asphalt Legends Unite, which was previously planned for release in June, is now about to launch following a delay and there’ll be gift packages for players. Gameloft shared all of the news today.

When the announcement was originally made, Gameloft intended to have this version ready for June 17. But now the racer will be releasing on August 19. Gameloft apologized to fans “for the extended wait.”

Dokapon: Ikari no Tekken

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

1. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 – 21,392 / 223,619
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,694 / 5,932,192
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 8,254 / 7,858,430
4. [NSW] Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – 7,434 / 166,364
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,917 / 3,585,175
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 6,469 / 1,363,142
7. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 5,035 / 1,902,143
8. [NSW] Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – 4,989 / 41,123
9. [NSW] One Piece Odyssey – 4,806 / 21,179
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,739 / 5,53,891

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team Switch Online

August 1: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team has been announced as the latest addition to Nintendo Switch Online. The game will be available starting August 9, 2024.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team was originally made for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re a member of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, you’ll be able to gain access next week.

Here’s some information about the game:

Doom Anthology

There’s more news to share about Doom today with Bethesda unveiling Doom Anthology. A release date has not yet been provided.

Doom Anthology contains Doom (1993), Doom II, Doom 64, Doom 3, Doom (2016), and Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition. Just keep in mind that downloads are required. Outside of the games, you’ll get an exclusive steelbook and a 5-inch replica BFG with LED lights and stand.

In celebration of QuakeCon, Bethesda just published new versions of Doom and Doom II in a single bundle that contain additional content and features. This just went live on Switch.

One of the highlights is Legacy of Rust, a new episode made in collaboration by id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames. Additionally, a new Deathmatch map pack featuring 25 maps is available. As far as new features go, there’s online, cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players plus more.

Here’s the full rundown:

June 14: The fun isn’t finished for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, as more DLC is lined up for the game in the form of the Paradox Pack. A release window wasn’t provided, but it’s coming soon.

New characters are planned as part of the DLC. There’s also new stages, new challenges, items, and more. That’s on top of secret quests and cheat codes.

More information can be found in the following rundown:


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