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Frogun Encore gameplay

We have new gameplay for Frogun Encore, which came to Switch this week. The platformer comes with Top Hat Studios and Molegato.

For those interested in learning more, check out the following overview:

Shadow the Hedgehog Nendoroid

Thanks to Good Smile, we have details about the new Shadow the Hedgehog Nendoroid with a release date, photos, and pre-orders.

The new figure coincides with Sonic x Shadow Generations and the new Sonic movie featuring the character. It features eyeballs and muzzle parts: “Front” and “Left”. Also, the Chaos Emerald is included as an optional part.

Sea of Stars art book

There’s a special treat on the way for Sea of Stars fans as a new art book is on the way. You’ll be able to pick it up sooner rather than later – it seems to be dropping as early as July 2.

As you would expect from this sort of books, it’ll be packed with concept art made for the RPG. Fans can get a peak behind the curtains at the designs made by Bryce Kho, who has been with Sabotage Studio since 2020.

Monolith Soft interview

Earlier this year, Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft published its Company Brochure 2024. It includes interviews with key members of the company who talked about the past and future. It’s a good time for reflection given how Monolith Soft turns 25 this year.

Hirohide Sugiura, one of the founders of Monolith Soft, shared some of the more interesting comments. Sugiura feels that the company is still in its “genesis” stage and hopes the company can keep going far into the future – maybe even 500 years.

Mars 2120 release date

After a lengthy wait and a couple of delays, Mars 2120 now has a release date. It’s now confirmed for launch on August 1, 2024.

We first heard about Mars 2120 back in 2020. Originally, it was slated for Summer 2022, and later this past March.

Fire Emblem Heroes update 8.7.0

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are readying the next update for Fire Emblem Heroes, version 8.7.0.

The update includes new skills for a couple of Mythic Heroes, new weapon skills to refine, and some other content. There’s a new quality of life change planned as well.

Here’s the full rundown of the new update:

River Tails: Stronger Together release date

It’s been a couple of years since we originally reported on River Tails: Stronger Together, but the Switch version now has a release date. An eShop listing shows that the game launches next week – July 3, 2024.

River Tails: Stronger Together, a 3D co-op adventure platformer, was first funded on Kickstarter in 2021. The PC version dropped in December, so it took about half a year for the Switch version to wrap up.

For those that need a refresher on the game, check out the following overview:

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble gameplay

A bunch of gameplay is here for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble. Adventure Mode and Battle Mode are both showcased across more than 30 minutes of footage.

Here’s an overview of the game with more details:

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD screenshots

This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

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Radiant Tale Fanfare trailer

Radiant Tale: Fanfare is finally reaching the west, and a new trailer is here to celebrate. Aksys published the follow up to the original Radiant Tale in North America and Europe this week.

Learn more about it in the following overview:


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