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Little Bug trailer

Publisher RedDeerGames and developer Buddy System have posted a launch trailer for Little Bug, their new action platformer. The title made its debut on Switch this week.

We’ve included more information about Little Bug below for those that missed our previous coverage.

We now have gameplay for DoDonPachi Resurrection, the shoot ’em up title from Live Wire and Cave. The game just landed on Switch yesterday.

Learn more about DoDonPachi Resurrection with the following overview:

Beyond a Steel Sky lore

Publisher Microids and developer Revolution Software are back with a new developer diary for Beyond a Steel Sky, this time covering the game’s lore.

In the video, we get to hear from director Charles Cecil. Among what’s discussed is how as the spiritual successor to Beneath a Steel Sky, there was a need for Beyond a Steel Sky to remain consistent with the original game while being equally appealing to people unfamiliar with the series.

Here’s today’s developer diary for Beyond a Steel Sky focusing on the game’s lore:

Atelier Sophie 2 Ramizel Erlenmeyer

Koei Tecmo and Gust have shared the latest character trailer for Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, which now puts the spotlight on Ramizel Erlenmeyer. The character is voiced by Rie Takahashi.

Koei Tecmo has a little bit of background information about Ramizel on the official website. Read more about the character below.

Serin Fate

Publisher Crytivo and developer Vethergen have confirmed plans to bring Serin Fate to Switch. The hand-crafted fantasy RPG made its debut on PC previously, but it’s unclear when it will be ready to go on Nintendo’s console.

Serin Fate begins with players being turned into a witch by a particular stone right before it’s destroyed. You’ll then be using the new magic you’ve received to aid Princess Starwen in finding the lost Shards of Fate. Throughout the journey, you’ll enter monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl boxart

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

1. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 1,395,642 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 39,797 / 329,497
3. [PS4] Battlefield 2042 – 25,268 / NEW
4. [NSW] Shin Megami Tensei V – 22,513 / 165,760
5. [PS5] Battlefield 2042 – 21,637 / NEW
6. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 11,822 / 2,920,975
7. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 11,149 / 6,945,689
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 10,084 / 2,279,676
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,890 / 4,142,150
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 8,621 / 4,506,739

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is almost here, and Nintendo is preparing for the release with a couple of new Japanese commercials. These adverts come ahead of the game’s December launch.

Here’s some information about Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain:

Ghost Sync

Publisher Kemco and Exe Create have announced Ghost Sync, their latest RPG for Switch. The game is set to appear on Nintendo’s system starting next week.

If you’re interested in learning a bit more about Ghost Sync, have a look at the following overview:

Defend the Rook

Defend the Rook is in development for Switch, Goblinz Publishing and developer One Up Plus have announced. However, a release window has not yet been announced.

Defend the Rook promises roguelike tactical board combat combined with tower defense elements. For more on the game, continue on below.

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon gameplay

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon still has a couple of weeks to go until it’s ready for primetime, but some early gameplay has emerged. A new video that’s come in shows off 14 minutes of footage from the final build.

Here’s some information about Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon:


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