Astroneer gets final Switch release date, physical version on the way
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When Astroneer was announced for Switch this past summer, it already had a confirmed January 2022 release window. Today, developer System Era Softworks revealed a final date of January 13, 2022. Additionally, a physical version is confirmed with Gearbox Publishing handling distribution at a later date (currently estimated for February).
Astroneer for Switch is described as “the complete experience, including the brand-new Xenobiology update that will introduce mysterious creatures and new adventures.” Here players will go on “a narrative focused mission all over the solar system to discover the secrets behind these curious cephalopods.” Astroneer has been “thoroughly reworked” on Switch “to ensure a great performing experience” and there’s support for local multiplayer.
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Next Sonic game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie confirmed for The Game Awards 2021
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The Game Awards 2021 will have not one, but two new Sonic debuts.
On the game side of things, SEGA intends to show off the next core 3D entry in the franchise. The project was originally announced for Switch earlier this year with a brief CG teaser. Not much is known at present, though that should change come tomorrow. SEGA has thus far only committed to a 2022 release window. We actually don’t have a confirmed name just yet.
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Arcade Paradise confirmed for physical release, new trailer
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A physical version of Arcade Paradise is on the way, publisher Wired Productions and developer Nosebleed Interactive confirmed today. All copies include a folded double-sided poster, graffiti sticker set, reversible King Wash sleeve, and digital Extended Play download. Pricing is set at $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 with pre-orders open here.
For more on Arcade Paradise, read the following overview:
Puzzle adventure game OneShot coming to Switch
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Publisher Dangen Entertainment and developer Future Cat today announced that OneShot, a top-down puzzle adventure game, is in development for Switch. The news was shared in celebration of the title’s fifth anniversary having originally debuted on PC.
OneShot stars Niko, a child tasked with returning light to a desolate world that has been shrouded in darkness. The game involves guiding the character through a mysterious world as he looks to restore its long-dead sun. It’s been teased that new, console-specific features are in the works with further details to follow at a later date.
Here’s a rundown of OneShot’s features:
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Switch network services, including Switch Online, hit by outage
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Original: Nintendo is currently dealing with an outage situation with Switch as all network services are currently impacted, including Switch Online.
Based on the information Nintendo has provided, it appears that the issues began at around 7:30 AM PT / 10:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM in the UK / 4:30 PM in Europe. It is not currently clear when service will be fully restored. Nintendo’s site merely states, “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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Wytchwood gameplay
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Ahead of its launch later this week, gameplay has come in for the crafting adventure game Wytchwood. 34 minutes of footage is available.
For those that missed our previous coverage, read the following overview for Wytchwood:
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Twelve Minutes Switch gameplay
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Gameplay has come in for Twelve Minutes, the interactive thriller that just landed on Switch today. We have 24 minutes of footage.
For more on Twelve Minutes, read the following overview:
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – December 16, 2021
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of December 16, 2021. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Nintendo Monthly Rewind – November 2021
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A new Nintendo Monthly Rewind video has gone up for November 2021. It covers the Riot Forge Showcase and announcements for Switch, latest Mario Golf: Super Rush update, and more.
Here’s the full video:
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Overpass: Rhythm Roadtrip heading to Switch
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Publisher The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and developer Studio Bean have announced that Overpass: Rhythm Roadtrip, a new take on the rhythm genre, is in the works for Switch. The game is arriving sometime in 2022.
Overpass: Rhythm Roadtrip is a rhythm adventure title with a focus on score-chasing, all presented with a unique perspective. Players will drive through pyramid-filled deserts, serene forests, and urban environments to the beat of a synthesized soundtrack from Makeup and Vanity Set. The experience can be customized by taking different routes and using filters, colorful markers, and accessibility options. In total you’ll be seeing eight global regions and 30 original, hand-crafted tracks.
