Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has passed away
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March 7: We’re sad to report that Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has passed away. Toriyama died on March 1 due to an acute subdural hematoma, according to Toriyama’s Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo.
While Toriyama is most well-known for Dragon Ball, he had plenty of influence in the gaming space. He was behind the character designs for games such as Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger.
Metal Mind launch trailer
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Metal Mind received a new launch trailer to promote this week’s launch. The roguelike dungeon-crawling mech shooter landed on Switch this week following its original announcement in 2020.
For more information about the game, read the following overview:
More: 2P Games, Metal Mind, Whirllaxy Studio
SaGa Emerald Beyond details generals, party characters, combat system, more
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Square Enxi is returning with another round of details for SaGa Emerald Beyond covering the game’s generals, party characters, combat system, and more. The latest screenshots have been released as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
More: SaGa Emerald Beyond, Square Enix
Dave the Diver Switch physical release revealed, includes Guilty Gear Strive collaboration content
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February 28: Arc System Works revealed today that it will produce a physical version of Dave the Diver for Switch in Japan known as the “Anniversary Edition”. A release is planned for May 30, 2024.
This is going beyond just a standard boxed copy for retail as Dave the Diver’s physical release will actually include collaboration content with Guilty Gear Strive. Players can get their hands on special items such as boat paints and customers will show up at the restaurant wearing new costumes. If that wasn’t enough, the rhythm mini game will provide access to the song “The Disaster of Passion”.
More: Arc System Works, Mintrocket, Nexon, top
Batbarian update out now (version 1.4.2), patch notes
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A new version 1.4.2 update is rolling out for Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials on consoles, including Switch, which includes the Ricochet Rumble Challenge and more.
Ricochet Rumble Challenge offers new rooms, blobs, and levers plus new art and a new mechanic. It can be accessed by accessing the Challenges menu after taking down the second boss in the game.
Here’s the full rundown of the update:
Puzzle alchemy game Alchemy: Origins releasing on Switch
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Today, Error300 announced that its new title Alchemy: Origins will be made for Switch. It just came out on Steam, but will be appearing on Nintendo’s console down the road.
Alchemy: Origins is a puzzle alchemy game “all about discovering new elements, starting with nothing but a basic core set of elements and combining them to unearth brand-new items and elements.” We have further details in the following overview:
More: Alchemy: Origins, Error300
Famitsu software sales (2/26/24 – 3/3/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – 262,656 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario vs. Donkey Kong – 14,480 / 103,523
3. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 11,643 / 1,767,792
4. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru – 9,708 / 998,597
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,251 / 5,728,200
6. [NSW] Shin Chan: Shiro of Coal Town – 7,352 / 28,945
7. [NSW] Goblin Slayer: Another Adventure – Nightmare Feast – 6,822 / NEW
8. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 5,613 / 4,239,708
9. [NSW] Matsurika no Kei kEi Tenmei Iniden – 5,337 / NEW
10. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,468 / 3,458,115
Roguelite platformer Aura of Worlds heading to Switch
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Aura of Worlds, which has been in Early Access for six years, is now gearing up for its full launch which includes a Switch port. It will be releasing in Q2 2024.
Aura of Worlds is a roguelite platformer in which players blast, dash, grapple, and fight their way through ever-changing death labyrinths while also attempting to outwit powerful guardians. More information can be found in the following overview:
More: Aura of Worlds, Cognitive Forge
Pixelshire will have a physical release on Switch
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It’s been a couple of years since we last shared news about Pixelshire, but we have an update today as a physical release is now confirmed. We’ve got a new release window as well.
As of now only a standard edition is planned. Nothing has been announced as far as special editions go.
More: Kappa Bits, Merge Games, Pixelshire
Roguelite puzzle mashup Let’s! Revolution! coming to Switch
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Animation and design studio Buck is bringing Let’s! Revolution! to Switch, the company announced today. Look for it on April 11, 2024.
Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup in which players fight to take down a tyrannical king. Read more about it in the following overview:
