SteamWorld Dig 2 is Japan’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
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It’s been announced that SteamWorld Dig 2 will be featured as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan. If you’re subscribed to the service, the game can be played entirely free for a week, with all progress transferring to the full version.
Note that SteamWorld Dig 2 can be played for free regardless of region so long as you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member. You’ll just need to download the game from the Japanese eShop.
SteamWorld Dig 2 will be featured as a Game Trial between March 1 and March 7. All SteamWorld games will also be on sale for 30 percent off on the Japanese Switch eShop between March 1 and March 14.
Roger Craig Smith talks moving on from Sonic the Hedgehog, says it was his decision
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Much was made over Roger Craig Smith recently announcing his departure as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. However, while there’s been lots of speculation pointing towards SEGA making the move, it turns out that it was his own decision.
That news was shared as part of an interview with Voices from Krypton. Smith feels as though he’s given his all to Sonic, and that now was the right time to move on and explore new roles.
Smith said during the podcast:
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PAKO Caravan due out on Switch next week
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Tree Men Games is bringing PAKO Caravan to Switch next week, the studio announced today. A release is planned for March 2.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
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Dry Drowning footage
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Dry Drowning lands on Switch today, and some footage of the game is now available. Have a look at the gameplay below.
Dry Drowning will initially be sold via the eShop. A physical version is planned for this spring.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – February 21, 2021
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Monster Hunter Rise remains at the top with Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 still in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 4 and February 9.
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Switch eShop deals – Among Us, Blasphemous, Burnout Paradise Remastered, Darkest Dungeon, Golf Story, Iconoclasts, Metro, realMyst, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Among Us, Blasphemous, Burnout Paradise Remastered, Darkest Dungeon, Golf Story, Iconoclasts, Metro 2033 Redux/Metro: Last Light Redux, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
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My Nintendo adds another Bravely Default II wallpaper in North America
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A couple of wallpapers for Bravely Default II were added to My Nintendo at the very end of 2020. With the game’s release approaching next week, a new alternate design has been made available.
You can grab the latest Bravely Default II wallpaper from My Nintendo here. It’ll set you back 50 Platinum Points.
Bravely Default II launches for Switch on February 26.
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Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection footage
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New footage has arrived from the build build of Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection launches for Switch on February 23.
Pre-order updates – February 21, 2021
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Legend of Mana remaster will have a physical release in Japan with collector’s edition
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After two decades, Square Enix is bringing back its classic RPG Legend of Mana. A remastered version of the game is heading to Switch this summer.
Legend of Mana appears to be a digital-only release for the most part, but Square Enix is making an exception in Japan. The company’s e-Store will be selling a collector’s edition that includes a copy of the game, an art book, official soundtrack, and Li’l Cactus plush. Pricing is set at 14,300 yen.
The Legend of Mana remaster launches for Switch on June 24.
