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The Plane Effect

PQube, Studio Kiku, and Innovina Interactive have set a final release date for The Plane Effect. The mind-bending adventure game, which is set in a dystopian future, will launch for Switch on August 12.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Dear Villagers and Artisan Studios shared the latest trailer today for Astria Ascending. In the new video, we’re able to see “J-Ster”, a strategic trading token mini-game.

Here’s the full trailer:

Melty Blood: Type Lumina

Project Lumina shared a new battle preview trailer today for Melty Blood: Type Lumina, which focuses on Arcueid Brunestud.

Here’s an introduction to the character:

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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

1. [NSW] Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – 159,089 / NEW
2. [NSW] Crayon Shin-chan: Ora to Hakase no Natsuyasumi – Owaranai Nanokakan no Tabi – 107,319 / NEW
3. [NSW] Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin – 32,111 / 169,787
4. [NSW]eBaseball Professional Yakyuu Spirits 2021: Grand Slam – 20,711 / 127,308
5. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 12,164 / 2,694,102
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 11,565 / 2,056,556
7. [NSW] Game Builder Garage – 10,634 / 168,387
8. [NSW] Mario Golf: Super Rush – 10,339 / 139,787
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,945 / 3,919,253
10. [NSW] Earth Defense Force 2 – 9,379 / NEW

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now hosting a new Max Raid Battle event.

Today’s theme is all about Fossil Pokemon. The likes of Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl are more likely to appear. Omanyte also has a shot of showing up if you’re lucky enough.

The Origin: Blind Maid

BadLand and Paraguayan Warani Studios have shared a new trailer for The Origin: Blind Maid, an upcoming first-person horror adventure game. Watch it below.

The Origin: Blind Maid was last said to be planned for Q1 2021 on Switch, though we’re obviously beyond that point now. We’ll let you know when we have a new release window. You can find more information about the game here.

The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands

Today, Fredbear Games announced that its survival sim The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands is in the works for Switch. We’ll be seeing it in Q4 2021.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:

1C Entertainment and Prime Matter have readied a new trailer for King’s Bounty II, the next entry in the turn-based tactical role-playing series. We’re introduced to Katharine who serves as the second of three playable characters.

Here’s further information on Katharine:

Jackbox Games today unveiled the fifth and final game in The Jackbox Party Pack 8. Weapons Drawn, a social deduction experience, will be included.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Lost in Random

EA and Zoink have set a final release date for Lost in Random. The gothic fairytale-inspired action-adventure game will launch for Switch on September 10, the two sides confirmed today.

Here’s an overview from EA:


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