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Pixel Cafe release date

Pixel Cafe now has a release date on Switch, and it’s only a month away. Baltoro Games has confirmed the launch for November 30, 2023.

Pixel Cafe is an arcade time manager and visual novel hybrid that was announced this past summer. Baltoro Games previously penciled it in for a fall launch.

Berzerk: Recharged

Original (10/5): Yet another addition to Atari’s “Recharged” line is heading to Switch with the just-announced Berzerk: Recharged. It should be out by the end of 2023.

Berzerk was originally released during the 80’s and was a top-down multidirectional shooter in which players fought hordes of armed robots through an endless, electrified maze. Evil Otto, who manifests as a bouncing smiley face, mercilessly hunts down players in the game. Berzerk: Recharged now updates the experience with refreshed graphics, twin-stick controls, and a new soundtrack by Megan McDuffee.

Sanabi release date

Publisher Neowiz and developer Wonder Potion have come through with a release date for Sanabi. It’s slated for November 9, 2023, the two sides announced today.

Sanabi, a dystopian action platformer, was first revealed in June 2022. Neowiz did not originally provide a launch window.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Star Ocean The Second Story R Switch physical download

Star Ocean: The Second Story R appears to be yet another game on Switch with a physical release that requires a download.

Reddit user Casting_Quarters managed to find the RPG at Walmart even though it won’t be out for another week. At the bottom of the boxart, that’s where the dreaded “download required” label can be found. The back mentions that players need to download at least 3GB, but the final size is apparently 4.1GB.

Pickleball: Smash launch trailer

GameMill has shared the launch trailer for Pickleball: Smash – which also happens to be the title’s first trailer. This one just released on Switch.

Here’s some information about the game as provided by the eShop listing:


Super Mario RPG pre-order bonus

With Super Mario RPG finally set to return with a Switch remake this year, we’ve started up a guide to round up every notable pre-order bonus for the game ahead of the holiday season.

Super Mario RPG has only ever appeared on the Virtual Console and SNES Slassic, but now Nintendo is giving the game a full overhaul. Obviously, the graphics have been reworked (and there are special cinematics as well). Additionally, the title’s original composer is back on board to update the music.

As for the actual game, players will be going on a quest to save Star Road and stop the troublemaking Smithy Gang. Mario, Bowser, and Peach are in for the ride as well as fan-favorite Geno and Mallo. 

Risk of Rain Returns, Risk of Rain 2: Survivors of the Void release date

Gearbox and Hopoo Games today announced a release date for both Risk of Rain Returns and Risk of Rain 2: Survivors of the Void. Both are due out on November 8, 2023.

Risk of Rain Returns is a complete remake of the original game from the ground up with additional features, enhanced visuals, and new music from composer Chris Christodoulou. Also revealed as Pilot, a highly mobile and context-sensitive Survivor for the game. He’s equipped with a range of utility, direct, and airborne abilities and his signature move, Clusterfire, is a triple burst shot that can damage groups of enemies or finish them off.

Cult of the Lamb Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial

Original (10/24): Cult of the Lamb is getting the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial treatment, it’s been announced.

Those that are currently a part of the service can play the full game entirely at no extra cost. The trial period will be held between October 25 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET until October 31 at 11:59 PM PT / November 1 at 2:59 AM ET.

Born of Bread release date

Thanks to Dear Villagers and WildArts Studio, we have a final release date for Born of Bread. The two sides confirmed today that the game launches for Switch on December 5, 2023.

Born of Bread, which has drawn comparisons to Paper Mario, was previously announced for Switch in March. The 2.5D adventure game with QTE turn-based combat did not have any sort of release window until today.

Here’s a bunch of information about the game:

Spirittea release date

A final release date has just come in for Spirittea, the life sim inspired by Stardew Valley and other media like Spirited Away. Publisher No More Robots and developer Cheesemaster Games will be bringing it to Switch on November 13, 2023.

It’s been over a year since we last heard about Spirittea. The game was originally planned for 2022, but was delayed.


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