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Update: As a small bonus, here’s a new song Lindsey Stirling created for Rime:


Original: Members of Tequila Works are currently hosting a Reddit AMA for Rime. The studio is answering various fan topics that surround the Switch version, the game in general, and more. Topics include what to expect from Switch visually and developing on the platform, how the team approached puzzles, their inspirations, and more.

We’ve rounded up excerpts from the AMA below. You can continue reading the full thing here.

Unreal Engine 4 has technically had support for Switch since the technology’s last official release in February. However, at the time, it was considered “experimental”.

Unreal Engine 4.16 came out today. With this new feature, “Switch is fully-featured and ready for production”. Those who are approved developers can gain access to the full Unreal Engine 4 source code for free.

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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include The Great Ace Attorney 2, The Alliance Alive, The Snack World, Layton’s Mystery Journey, ARMS, Splatoon 2, Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, Mighty Gunvolt Burst, Piczle Lines DX, and Plantera DX. Scans of all games are below.

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Ripstone confirmed today that the company is working on a project for Switch. Specifics about the game were not shared, however.

Ripstone put out the following on Twitter:


On Wii U, Ripstone published several digital titles. The company worked to bring Stick it to the Man, Knytt Underground, Extreme Exorcism, and Pure Chess.

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Later this week, Nintendo will be kicking off the ARMS Global Testpunch. Switch owners will be able to get a taste for what the game has to offer when it goes live.

On the official Twitter account, Nintendo confirms that ARMS Global Testpunch will include three stages. You’ll be able to play in Spring Stadium, Ninja College, and DNA Lab.

The ARMS Global Testpunch begins on Friday.

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Warner Bros. sent out a new trailer for Cars 3: Driven to Win that gives us a good look at the gameplay. The video, showcasing the upcoming Switch and Wii U title, is posted below.

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

Switch – 26,114
New 3DS LL – 13,922
PS4 – 12,325
PS4 Pro – 4,989
Vita – 4,088
2DS – 2,732
New 3DS – 1,406
PS3 – 327
Wii U – 184
Xbox One – 103

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

Switch – 24,712
New 3DS LL – 13,643
PS4 – 12,334
PS4 Pro – 4,961
Vita – 4,114
2DS – 2,862
New 3DS – 1,021
PS3 – 325
Wii U – 157
Xbox One – 149

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Farming Simulator 18 is set to launch for 3DS on June 6, Giants Software has announced. This applies to both North America and Europe.

Today’s news was accompanied by a new trailer, shown below:

If you’re totally unfamiliar with the series, the handy overview below will quickly fill you in:

Most Switch eShop games tend to launch in North America and Europe at the same time. With Astro Duel Deluxe, that pattern continues.

Astro Duel Deluxe had already been confirmed for May 30 in North America. As it turns out, Europe will be getting the game on the same day. Expect it to cost €13.99.

We’ve included a trailer for Astro Duel Deluxe below.

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Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 came to the North American Wii U eShop last month. This week, it’s Europe’s turn. Both will be out in PAL regions tomorrow.

Below are trailers for both games:

And overviews of each:


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