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Ctrl Alt Ego

Following its initial stint on PC, Ctrl Alt Ego is now getting a new version for consoles – including Switch. Klabater will be responsible for porting, though the company has yet to determine a release window.

Ctrl Alt Ego, an immersive sci-fi sim with a first-person perspective, has players transmitting their disembodied consciousness between robots and devices to exploit their capabilities.

For more information, read the following overview:

Tomba Special Edition

Thanks to Limited Run Games, we have a release date for Tomba Special Edition. The title launches on August 1, 2024.

Tomba Special Edition is a new version of the 1997 platformer. The re-release was announced nearly a year ago, but there was no word on launch timing until now.

Cassette Beasts physical

Super Rare Games is back with another Switch physical announcement, this time for Cassette Beasts. Note that the Pier of the Unknown and Cosplay Pack DLCs will be included on the cartridge.

3,000 standard copies will be made available alongside 3,000 for the Deluxe Edition. The latter version includes a copy of the game, full color hardcover art book, XXX track 80s vibe CD soundtrack composed by Joel Baylis, iron-on Cassette Beasts logo patch, full set of trading cards, sticker sheet, full color bespoke manual and SRG game sticker, and a special box.

One Piece Odyssey

April 15: Bandai Namco is bringing One Piece Odyssey to Switch, the company just announced. It’s set to launch on July 26, 2024.

One Piece Odyssey is a turn-based RPG that first came out last year. Ilca, perhaps best known for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, worked on the game. 

Night Slashers Remake Liu Feilin

Today, Forever Entertainment revealed Liu Feilin as a new character for Night Slasher. She’s the one and only Chinese opera actress, martial arts expert, and mantle-style warrior well-known from the fighter’s history series.

Here’s some additional information:

Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned has been announced for a release on Switch, and it’s coming very soon. You’ll be able to pick it up on June 12, 2024.

Lesson Learned is a tower defense game that can be played alone or with friends. Players will take on the role of the schoolboy hank who ends up in a bizarre daydream world, and will travel through history to save classmates.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

Astrune Academy

Kemco is gearing up for its latest RPG release on Switch, and today announced Astrune Academy for the platform. It’ll be ready to go on June 14, 2024.

Here’s a rundown of what to expect, courtesy of Kemco:

Karasu Tengu Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

For the next addition to Atlus’ daily demon series for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, we have a look at Karasu Tengu. It has only appeared in a few of the series’ games, but has shown up in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, Shin Megami Tensei IV, and more.

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

1. [NSW] Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – 115,649 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 6,056 / 5,848,388
3. [NSW] Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 – 5,711 / NEW
4. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 5,122 / 3,575,312
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 5,075 / 7,777,029
6. [PS5] Stellar Blade – 4,323 / 95,422
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 4,189 / 3,530,779
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 3,875 / 5,513,822
9. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 3,752 / 1,859,718
10. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 3,733 / 4,304,838

Rune Factory Project Dragon Subaru and Kaguya protagonists

During the Marvelous Games Showcase 2024, Rune Factory: Project Dragon protagonists Subaru and Kaguya were properly shown.

Similar to past games, you’ll be able to choose with character to play as. You’ll play as a variation of an Earthmate known as the Earth Dancer, saving the world through dance. It’ll be possible to use parasols, drums, swords, and more. Earth Dancers wield various abilities in and out of combat using the power of dance. Bows and talismans will be included, which are new to the series.


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