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Defoliation

Defoliation was previously on track for Switch this summer. Over on the Japanese eShop, a release date of May 31 is listed. English is supported, so we may very well be seeing a worldwide launch here.

Defoliation is a mystery puzzle game. For those who missed our previous coverage, we have an overview and a trailer below.

Icey

Icey had previously been given a May release window on Switch. With the month almost over, time was quickly running out. However, a new listing on the Japanese eShop confirms a launch date of May 31.

We have more information about Icey below, along with a trailer.

The Banner Saga 2

Stoic just came out with The Banner Saga on Switch last week. Its sequel, The Banner Saga 2, isn’t too far off. Stoic announced today that a release is set for June 7.

Here’s a brief overview of the game:

Stoneshard

Ink Stains Games opened a Kickstarter campaign for Stoneshard recently. With over three weeks remaining, the $30,000 goal has already been reached. As a result, it’s now promised for Switch.

Stoneshard, an open-world roguelike RPG, has “immense tactical freedom, survival elements and an in-depth follower system, set in a grim, medieval world.” You’ll travel through a vast procedurally-generated medieval world, lead a Сaravan of allies and expand your following, upgrade and customize your character, and more.

20XX

Last month, a Switch classification for 20XX popped up on PEGI’s website. Batterystaple Games and Fire Hose Games have now made it official: the game is coming to the eShop in July.

20XX, inspired by classic Mega Man titles, is a a roguelike action platformer. Full co-op is supported, so you can play with a friend locally or online.

Warner Bros. and TT Games are teasing the announcement of LEGO DC Villains. A teaser site has opened here, with a countdown ending in just under a week.

LEGO DC Villains was first rumored earlier in 2018. Then just last week, it was listed on Walmart Canada. Although platforms haven’t been announced, Nintendo systems have been home to LEGO titles over the years, so this one is likely to end up on Switch.

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Earlier today, Nintendo announced that Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, and Super Mario Maker for 3DS are joining the Nintendo Selects line in Europe. We have a video promoting the news below.

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 33,125
PS4 – 12,404
PS4 Pro – 4,536
New 2DS LL – 3,489
New 3DS LL – 2,353
Vita – 2,219
2DS – 413
Xbox One – 146
Xbox One X – 54

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 31,720
PS4 – 12,534
PS4 Pro – 5,154
New 2DS LL – 3,639
New 3DS LL – 2,331
Vita – 2,229
2DS – 384
Xbox One – 126
Xbox One X – 42

And here are the software charts:

Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2

During the latest episode of Capcom TV, new footage from Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 was shown. We have the relevant recordings below.

Nintendo shared a storyboard used for Super Mario Odyssey’s opening earlier in the month. We now have a second one below.

Like the first one, this storyboard also takes place early in the game. It’s the sequence shown to players when they first enter Cascade Kingdom.

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