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No Man's Sky Echoes update

No Man’s Sky has revealed its next major update, which will be dubbed “Echoes”. Version 4.4 goes live on Switch today.

The update features a secret society of robotic aliens and players can explore the mysteries of the Autophage, perform their rituals, learn their language, and assemble their own ceremonial staff. 

Here’s the full rundown on the No Man’s Sky “Echoes” update (version 4.4):

Sea of Stars

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of August 24, 2023. The latest releases include Sea of Stars, Blasphemous II, Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Nintendo Switch OLED

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Lil Gator Game update adds New Game+, Baby Mode

As a heads up for Lil Gator Game players, the title just got a new update with new features – namely New Game+ and Baby Mode. Additionally, support has been added for four extra languages.

New Game+ “provides a whole new level of exploration from the get-go.” It’s based on completed saved data from previous playthroughs and has players using their stacked toolkit and bracelets of power to customize their lil’ hero and wander the vibrant islands completing quests.

GameDriver Switch

GameDriver, known for its automated testing solution for gaming and XR experiences, announced today that it is now a middleware tools provider available for Switch. Developers for the console can now easily access the company’s automated testing solutions “to optimize their game development and quality assurance processes.”


Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate physical

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate just came to Switch digitally, but a physical release has now been announced. Red Art Games will be in charge of distribution.

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate, a chess-strategy roguelike hybrid, will have a standard version and Deluxe Edition. The latter, exclusive to the Red Art Games online store and limited to 300 copies, will feature a wraparound box sleeve with alternate cover art as well as a keychain.

Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2

Edia is continuing on with its Switch collections, and today announced Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2 for the platform. It will launch after December 2023 in Japan, with more specific timing to follow.

This news follows the original Cosmic Fantasy Collection. It was announced for Switch in Japan last September and released in December.

Bloomtown: A Different Story

Original (6/11): Twin Sails Interactive, Lazy Bear Games, and Different Sense Games have announced Bloomtown: A Different Story for Switch. The title’s release window has not yet been determined.

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative RPG with turn-based combat, monster taming, and social mechanics. The game involves main character Emily and her group of friends on a mission to save their town from creatures that live in the hearts of its residents.

Dome-King Cabbage

Dome-King Cabbage is on the way to Switch, publisher Hyper Real and developer Cobysoft confirmed today. The two sides have yet to provide a release window.

Dome-King Cabbage, a visual novel, stars a cloud-person named Mush who can “perceive the world through the lens of a monster-collecting RPG.” We have a bit of additional information in the following overview:

Wild Country

Today, Lost Native announced that it’ll be putting Wild Country on Switch. It’s said to be launching “in the near future.”

Wild Country is a mischievous cozy competitive strategy title about city-building and battling with cards. For additional details, check out the following overview:


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