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Blasphemous II update 1.1.0

Blasphemous II just got its first update on Switch, with the game moving up to version 1.1.0.

Team17 and The Game Kitchen says that the patch is based on player feedback. Lots of adjustments have been made along with a ton of bug fixes.

You can find the full patch notes below. However, keep in mind that they include spoilers.

Spin Rhythm XD release date DLC

Today, Super Spin Digital shared the final release date for the Switch version of Spin Rhythm XD. It’ll be ready to go on October 26, 2023.

We previously heard about Spin Rhythm XD way back in 2019. After a lengthy stint in Early Access on PC, it’ll now be launching for Nintendo’s console.

Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs

While one Pac-Man battle royale experience on Switch just shut down, Bandai Namco just revealed a new game for the franchise titled Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs. The title is launching in early 2024.

Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is officially described as a competitive eating battle royale with support for up to 64 players. Expect to go through multiple interconnected mazes using Power Pellets and different Power Items to chomp the Ghosts and Pac-Man opponents. Similar to other battle royales, you’ll look to be the last Pac standing at the end of the match.

LEGO Animal Crossing sets

Following the recent news that new LEGO Animal Crossing products are on the way, full details have been revealed, including all sets, a final release date, and pricing. 

LEGO Animal Crossing will release on March 1, 2024. The lineup includes Julian’s Birthday Party, Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities, Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour, Isabelle’s House Visit, and Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House. The different products “have been developed to fit together easily and offer a high level of customization, for instance it’s possible to switch elements between buildings – including the window frames – with one simple click.” Further mentioned is how they “can be adapted, mixed, and changed, enabling builders to create their own worlds and make the settings unique to them.”

The Red Selene

Handmade Interactive is working on The Red Selene for Switch, the studio has announced. The game is targeting release for 2024.

The Red Selene is a sci-fi horror Metroidvania title inspired by the Dead Space series. Learn more about it in the following overview:

Detective Pikachu Returns

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 7, 2023 is now available.

Detective Pikachu Returns makes its first appearance here, landing at #3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe holds its position at #4 while Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom moves down to #10.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 7, 2023:

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R update 2.2.0

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is getting ready for its latest update with version 2.2.0. This should go live on October 15 or October 16 (depending on your region).

The update is highlighted by support for the latest DLC character, Yuya Fungami. However, it’ll also include a ton of balance adjustments.

Here’s the full rundown:

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Sheikah Towers Guardians tech

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builds on the mechanics and world of Breath of the Wild, but there are some elements that are absent such as the Sheikah Towers and Guardians. In their place are things like the Skyview Towers and new types of enemies we didn’t see in the previous title. But what happened to the Sheikah tech in Breath of the Wild anyway?

Hidemaro Fujibayashi, who was the director on Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, offered up an explanation in an interview with The Telegraph. He explained that the Sheikah technology simply disappeared – which the people of Hyrule apparently saw. However, Fujibayashi said “it is considered a mystery.”

Captain Soda

Ray Flower Games is currently working on Captain Soda, and it’s been confirmed that there are plans to release it on Switch. There’s no word on launch timing just yet.

Captain Soda is an arcade platform shooter, and the premise is that you use soft drinks to defend Earth against an alien apocalypse. Learn more about it in the following overview:

My Little Universe gameplay

Fresh gameplay is here for My Little Universe, a worldbuilding sandbox adventure experience. Footage shows the initial tutorial followed by general footage.

Learn more about the title in the following overview:


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