Submit a news tip



Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom release date

The Switch version of Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom now has a release date, and it’s not terribly far off. Eastasiasoft announced today that the port launches on August 1, 2024.

Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom was first confirmed for Switch at the very start of the year. Originally, we were given a general 2024 release window.

Pogo Stick Champion

June 17: Another 2D platformer is joining the ranks on Switch with publisher Ratalaika Games and developer Petite Games announcing Pogo Stick Champion for release this week. It’s due out on June 21, 2024.

As the name implies, Pogo Stick Champion involves using a pogo stick to bounce around levels and make it to the end of the level. It’s said to offer “relaxing aesthetics” and “challenging gameplay”.

Here’s the official overview:

Fireside trailer

Fans can now see a new Fireside launch trailer following its debut on Switch this week. It’s a new narrative experience from Nordcurrent Labs and Emergo Entertainment.

Below is an overview with more details:

Famitsu's most wanted games - June 23, 2024

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD takes over as the top Switch title.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 5 and June 11.

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Capcom Fighting Collection, Dredge, Metroid Prime Remastered, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

More:

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Sceptile Tera Raid Battle

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet just revealed their latest Tera Raid Battle event, and this time around, Sceptile will be the featured creature.

Players will be able to encounter Sceptile, who’s carrying the Dragon Tera Type, in 7 Star Raids. It will carry the Mightiest Mark per usual.

Tavern Talk trailer

Thanks to Gentle Troll, we have a launch trailer for Tavern Talk. The visual novel made its initial release this week, and it’s live on Switch.

You can find more information about the game via the following eShop description:

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

More:

Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of June 22, 2024 is now available.

Only one session is officially scheduled as of now, and it’s actually happening early next month. All of the eShops will be impacted.

Ogre Tale release date

Ogre Tale appears to have a relaese date from a new Switch eShop listing, and it seems the game is finally coming up next month. The store page puts it down for July 11, 2024.

Ogre Tale was announced for Switch nearly four years ago. There’s been no news about the game since then, so the sudden release date news is a bit surprising.

Here’s an overview of the game:


Manage Cookie Settings