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Fire Emblem Heroes Like Clockwork

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced a new Like Clockwork summoning event for Fire Emblem Heroes, which features special Heroes who have donned elegant kimonos. The 5-star Hero Kyza: Tiger of Fortune will also appear as a Score Reward in the next Tempest Trials+ event.

Like Clockwork features Reginn: Bearing Dawn (voiced by Megan Shipman, art by 8ichibi8), Fafnir: Fresh Ambition (voiced by Griffin Puatu, art by Niji Hayashi), Lyre: Lap Cat of Luxury (voiced by Kelly Baskin, art by kaya8), and Dagr: New Year Jotnar as a duo (voiced by Alejandra Evette + Erika Harlacher, art by cuboon). Reginn has the skills
Nioavellir Lots, Seior Shell, Swift Sparrow 3, and Cross Spur Atk. Fafnir can use Nioavellir Sprig, Glimmer, Atk/Spd Solo 4, Disarm Trap 3, and Rouse Atk/Def 4. As for Lyre, the available skills include Sparkling Fang, Luna, Atk/Spd Catch 3, and Chill Atk/Def 2. Finally, Dagr’s lineup is Jotnar Bow, Luna, Atk/Spd Push 4, Sun-Twin Wing, Atk/Def Rein 3.

Succubus

Madmind Studio, the developer behind Agony, has announced that its new first-person slasher Succubus will be released on Switch. Console Labs will be handling the port.

Succubus has you playing as Vydija, a demonic succubus who’s on a mission to regain her kingdom. Her skills can be used to take revenge on enemies across the campaign’s 21 levels as well as ranked arenas. The game promises 40 weapons and 20 special powers. Attacking can be done with your claws, but also with bone swords, clubs, and other weapons.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time Freddi Fish 3

A pair of classic point-and-click adventure games will soon be appearing on Switch, as eShop listings have revealed that Putt-Putt Travels Through Time and Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell are inbound for the console. They were made by Humongous Entertainment in the late ’90s, though UFO Interactive is handling these titles for Nintendo’s system.

Below are overviews and trailers for both games:

Justice Chronicles gameplay

Some early gameplay has emerged for Justice Chronicles, the latest RPG from Kemco. 47 minutes of footage is now live.

For more on Justice Chronicles, read the following overview:

Shin Megami Tensei V soundtrack

Original (12/24): Atlus will release the original soundtrack for Shin Megami Tensei V in Japan, the company announced today.

117 tracks will be included, spread out across five CDs. The package also comes with a booklet with commentary on each piece of music.

Here’s the full listing for the Shin Megami Tensei V soundtrack (some titles may contain spoilers):

Pawn of the Dead gameplay

Ahead of its launch on Switch later this week, Pawn of the Dead – a 3D game based on chess – has received new gameplay. Today’s video shows off 19 minutes of footage.

Here’s some information about the title:

Bayonetta 3

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Bayonetta 3 is still the top Switch game.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 9 and December 15.

Dragon Quest X Offline delayed

Today, Square Enix has announced that it has delayed the launch of Dragon Quest X Offline in Japan. Originally scheduled for February 26, 2022 in Japan, the RPG has now moved to the summer. A specific date beyond that was not confirmed.

Producer Takuma Shiraishi issued a statement about the situation, explaining that Square Enix is looking to deliver the highest quality experience. The team will be using the extra time for polish. Shiraishi also apologized to those that have been looking forward to the game.

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Atelier Sophie, Attack on Titan 2, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Golf Story, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Wandersong, and more.

Here are the full highlights:

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Triangle Strategy Frederica Aesfrost

A new trailer has just come in for Triangle Strategy highlighting Frederica Aesfrost, a main playable character in the game and the daughter of King Gustadolph. This is the second video for Square Enix’s new character and story video series.

Thanks to the Triangle Strategy Wiki, we have the following information about Frederica:


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