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Cocoon physical

It’s been a busy day for Switch physical release news, and you can now add another one to the pile with iam8bit announcing a boxed copy for Cocoon.

The game will be sold as part of a collector’s edition. Each copy includes the title on a cartridge, 3” laser-etched crystal orb light with an activator pedestal, 11”x17” double-sided poster featuring original art, five Orb art cards, and exclusive cover art by Erwin Kho.

Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation physical

Rock It Games has confirmed plans to produce a physical version of Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation.

The physical edition “brings the conclusion of the long-awaited S.O.U.P. Update (Spooky Object Update Project), which introduces aesthetic updates, new content, and more.” New animations and effects for all 13 known specimens and five unknown specimens are included. All updates and features will be available for Endless mode, as well as the Karamari Hospital and Spooky Dollhouse DLC.

Downward Enhanced

Today, publisher Plug In Digital and developer Caracal Games announced Downward Enhanced for Switch. It’s slated for June 4, 2024.

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. For this new version of the game, the team is planning new graphics and assets, optimization, and alternative endings. 

Here’s some additional information about the title:

Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door reviews

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door still has a couple of days to go until its Switch launch, but reviews are now starting to come in. Nintendo lifted the embargo a few minutes ago.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door brings back the classic GameCube RPG. Aside from fresh visuals, the title features an updated soundtrack plus gameplay additions like updated quick-travel pipes and a Partner Ring to quickly swap characters.

Here’s the roundup of reviews for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door:

Suika Game online multiplayer

Online multiplayer support for Suika Game now has a release date. According to an eShop listing, it’ll be ready to go on May 23, 2024.

Suika Game previously released its Main Game & Multi-Player Mode DLC following a Nintendo Direct earlier in the year. Players could access new local multiplayer modes in that pack, but online multiplayer support was promised for a later date. Now that feature is just a couple of days away.

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 18, 2024 is now available.

There isn’t too much excitement this time around with many of the games holding on to their positions. EA Sports FC 24 is still at the top. If you’re looking for Switch exclusives, Super Mario Bros. Wonder only falls one spot from #5 to #6.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending May 18, 2024

Card-en-Ciel release date

Inti Creates has come through with a release date for Card-en-Ciel, its new card-battling RPG. It’ll head to Switch on October 24, 2024.

The Gunvolt developer first announced its latest game back in March. The reveal did not include any information regarding release timing. Now we know that it will be a later 2024 release.

In addition to the release date news, Inti Creates provided a new batch of details. Find the latest information below. 

Risk of Rain 2 Devotion update Dead Cells

April 10: A new Risk of Rain 2 update is on the way that will see a collaboration with Dead Cells, it’s been announced.

The Prisoner joins the rank of the Survivors as a free Alt Skin for the Mercenary. On top of that, players will be able to a vibrant new map plus two Artifacts as part of the free Devotion Update.

Here’s a bit of additional information about what’s included::

Nintendo Shiver Entertainment acquisition

Nintendo has acquired Shiver Entertainment, the company just announced.

While Shiver worked on Scribblenauts Showdown, it’s largely known for its porting work. The studio previously helped to bring Scribblenauts Mega Pack, Mortal Kombat 1, Mortal Kombat 11, and Hogwarts Legacy to Switch.

Nintendo is making the acquisition from Embracer. Embracer previously picked up Shiver at the end of 2021.

TP Bullet

TP Bullet is making its way to Switch this week, publisher Ratalaika Games and developer 9Ratones announced today. It will be available on May 24, 2024.

TP Bullet is a pistol-shooting portal puzzle platformer in which players use their enchanted bullet to clear each level and save the city. More information can be found in the following overview:

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