Fresh Start gets release date, new trailer
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Thanks to Merge Games and Awaken Realms, we have a release date for Fresh Start on Switch. It’ll be available digitally on September 14, 2023. The physical version will follow on October 13.
The relaxing deep clean adventure was confirmed for Nintendo’s console back in July. We know it would launch this year, but it wasn’t clear when.
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Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures coming to Switch
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If you haven’t had your fill of Barbie with the recent movie, you’ll be happy to hear that Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures is now bound for Switch. It will be available on October 27, 2023.
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures promises “fun for the whole family with plenty of activities to enjoy along with Barbie and her beloved friends Ken, Renee, Daisy, and more.” It’ll include “epic pool parties, extreme makeovers, and dazzling home design”.
Here’s an official overview:
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince details battles, monster recruitment, more
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Square Enix today provided more details on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, including the game’s new battle and monster recruitment system.
The RPG is also available for pre-order. By reserving the game, you’ll receive the Head Start Set which includes several exclusive items.
Here’s the latest from Square Enix:
Fire Emblem Heroes announces Winds Offered summoning event
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Winds Offered will be the next major summoning event in Fire Emblem Heroes, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced.
Claude: Golden Breeze (voiced by Joe Zieja, art by Nishiki Areku), Dager: Bluster Princess (voiced by Alex Cazares, art by argon), Catria: Windswept Knight (voiced by Connor Kelley, art by sachi), and Kagero: Bond Unwavering as a duo star(voiced by Sarah Blandy + Fria Coleman, art by ekao) will be featured. Additionally, 5 Special Hero Fuga: Force of Gales will appear as a Score Reward in the next Tempest Trials+ event.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster sales surpass three million
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Sales of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series have surpassed three million units, Square Enix just announced. That’s up from the two million milestone announced back in May.
Today’s number applies to the combined performance on Switch, PlayStation 4, and mobile. It should be worldwide sales as well.
The Making of Karateka gameplay
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New gameplay is here for The Making of Karateka on Switch. This is a bit of a different release as it’s an interactive documentary for Karateka, which was made by Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner.
A bunch of additional details about the title can be found in the following overview:
Turn-based combat RPG Another Crusade coming to Switch
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Original (7/12): Another Crusade is on the way to Switch, it’s been announced. The title will be available sometime this fall.
Another Crusade, which is inspired by quirky titles like Super Mario RPG, has a 3D wooden puppet-style world with platformer exploration and turn-based combat featuring timing and strategy.
Get more details in the following overview:
SEGA and Atlus’ TGS 2023 lineup
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SEGA and Atlus today announced their combined lineup for the 2023 Tokyo Game Show ahead of the event later this month.
For SEGA, in terms of Switch games, Sonic Superstars and Endless Dungeon will be on display. Both will be playable and a trailer will be shown at the company’s booth. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be present as well.
Charles Martinet doesn’t know what being the Mario Ambassador means yet, not retiring
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Charles Martinet, known for previously being the voice of Mario, has now commented directly on his new ambassador role with Nintendo – and also confirmed he hasn’t retired.
As it so happens, Martinet shared a few words about this during Galaxycon Austin 2023. Regarding the Mario Ambassador position, he said he “doesn’t know what that is yet”. He also confirmed that he’s not retiring from voice acting as a whole.
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Nintendo of America president on Charles Martinet becoming Mario Ambassador
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IGN recently caught up with Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser and asked about the recent decision to make Charles Martinet a Mario Ambassador.
Recently, it was announced that Martinet won’t be voicing characters for Nintendo’s games going forward. He previously held the role for Mario and others for a few decades. But now as Mario Ambassador, Martinet will ” continue to travel the world sharing the joy of Mario and interacting” with fans.
Bowser had this to say when asked about the decision to make Martinet Mario Ambassdor:
