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Krimson

PM Studios, in partnership with CryingPsycho, announced today that Krimson will be released on Switch. The game is slated for March 21, 2024.

Krimson is a rhythm platformer in which players take on the role of an unknown spawn navigating a tortured landscape. Additional details can be found in the following overview:

Mario vs. Donkey Kong update 1.0.1

Mario vs. Donkey Kong isn’t out just yet, but Nintendo has already released a version 1.0.1 update for the game.

The patch addresses a specific issue in a couple of stages. Note that the fix is also live in the demo that recently went live.

Here’s the full rundown of the update from Nintendo:

Princess Peach Showtime Figure Skater, Dashing Thief, Mermaid, Mighty transformations

Four more transformations have just been revealed for Princess Peach: Showtime with Figure Skater, Dashing Thief, Mermaid, and Mighty forms.

We have more information about each one in the following overview, courtesy of Nintendo:

Ys X: Nordics, which was previously released in Japan, has just been announced for English release in North America and Europe. NIS America will be in charge of localization.

Ys X: Nordics “offers exhilarating, fast-paced combat, a moving story of unlikely allies, and naval exploration across a vibrant high seas setting.” More information can be found in the following overview:

Mario vs. Donkey Kong reviews roundup

First reviews for Mario vs. Donkey Kong are starting to drop with the release scheduled for Friday.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is not only a remake of the original Game Boy Advance title, but includes new content and features as well. It has new levels, a new Two Player mode, new difficulty settings in single-player mode – Classic Style for the original experience or Casual Style with no time limit and the ability to restart from checkpoints.

Here’s a roundup of initial reviews for Mario vs. Donkey Kong:

Arcade Archives Master of Weapon

Master of Weapon is joining the Arcade Archives series on Switch, Hamster announced today. It will be available on February 15, 2024.

Master of Weapon was originally made by Taito in 1989. The shoot ’em up game involves players attempting to take down the mutant entity known as “N” who has essentially taken over Earth.

Master of Weapon will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Yoshitaka Murayama

We’re sad to report that Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away following complications with an ongoing illness.

Murayama’s will be remembered for his work on the Suikoden franchise as he was the creator. Additionally, he was the director and scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is set for release in just a couple of months.

Murayama was also the head of Rabbit & Bear Studios, and the news was shared on the company’s official website. We’ve attached the full statement below.


Caveman Ransom

Publisher Ratalaika Games, along with developer Seep, have announced that Caveman Ransom will launch on Switch this week. It will be available on February 16, 2024.

Caveman Ransom is a 16-bit style platformer with 50 levels, five bosses, and different weapons and items. More information can be found in the following overview:

Rebel Transmute release date

Rebel Transmute now has a release date and the game isn’t too far away. The game launches for Switch on March 14, 2024, with JanduSoft handling publishing.

Rebel Transmute was previously confirmed for Switch in 2022 after being funded on Kickstarter. Read more about it in the following overview:

Piczle Cross Story of Seasons

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 22, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:



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