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Crymachina demo

Crymachina is just on the horizon, and a new trailer for the game has just been released. Switch owners in North America and Europe can download it now.

The demo should let fans try out some early parts oft he game. It follows NIS America’s other Switch demos in that if you play the trial, save data can be transferred to the full release. 

Wii U sales September 2023

Mat Piscatella, executive director and video game industry analyst at Circana (NPD), relayed a little sales tidbit about the Wii U today that we couldn’t resist sharing.

The console has been phased out for years with Switch now Nintendo’s primary device since 2017. Finding a Wii U at a retailer at this point is practically impossible – and the platform wasn’t exactly popular to begin with. However, as it turns out, a single new Wii U was sold in the U.S. last month. The last time a Wii U was sold in the states was in May 2022.

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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Lucy Loud

Just in time for Halloween comes the latest Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 spotlight trailer, which shows off Lucy Loud and her moveset.

While she retains some of her moves like teleportation for strong mobility, she has new moves as well. A big aspect is that the character can use the power of the occult to enhance her abilities. Her down special lets her move between her normal, ghost, and vampire forms. The ghost form is lighter, but is more mobile. Her vampire form has slower movement speed but stronger attacks. In Lucy’s normal form, she’s an all-arounder that’s also a little heavier.

Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition launch trailer

Those interested in Transformers: Earthspark – Expedition can get another look at the game with a new launch trailer. Outright Games is shipping it on Switch starting today.

Here’s an overview with more information:

Hero Survival

Publisher Sometimes You, along with developer PigeonDev, today announced plans to release Hero Survival on Switch. The title launches on October 27, 2023.

Hero Survival is a roguelite action shooter in which players face hordes of monsters. Additional information is available in the following overview:

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures launch trailer

A final launch trailer is here for The Grinch: Christmas Adventures. The game, a side-scrolling platformer, comes to Switch today.

Outright Games has shared the following overview containing more details:

Activision Blizzard King Microsoft acquisition

Original: United Kingdom antitrust regulator Competition and Markets Authority has now approved Microsoft’s transaction to acquire Activision Blizzard King.

This was the final step in getting the deal approved. It had received the go ahead in all other necessary countries, but was previously denied by the UK in April.

Super Bomberman R 2 update 1.2.2

Konami is back with a new update for Super Bomberman R 2, bringing the game up to version 1.2.2.

A number of adjustments are included. These include the selection of battle rules in Graded Match, the increase of Gems earned in Battle Offline from 50 to 100, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

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

1. [NSW] Detective Pikachu Returns – 85,639 / NEW
2. [NSW] Jinsei Game for Nintendo Switch – 30,267 / NEW
3. [PS5] Assassin’s Creed Mirage – 20,407 / NEW
4. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 15,748 / 898,284
5. [PS5] Sword Art Online: Last Recollection – 11,740 / NEW
6. [PS4] Sword Art Online: Last Recollection – 8,554 / NEW
7. [PS4] Assassin’s Creed Mirage – 8,029 / NEW
8. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,491 / 5,508,702
9. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 6,571 / 5,151,441
10. [NSW] EA Sports FC 24 – 6,004 / 22,489

F-Zero 99 update 1.0.2

Nintendo has issued a new update for F-Zero 99, and players can now get their hands on version 1.0.2.

This update is all about fixes. In particular, Nintendo has addressed a few key issues relating to ranks as well as some general improvements.

Here’s the full rundown:


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