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The Wreck release date

The Pixel Hunt today confirmed a release date for The Wreck, its 3D visual novel for Switch. The title launches on March 14, 2023.

The Wreck was previously made known for Switch last August. It was initially planned for 2022, but it was quietly delayed. Thankfully, today’s date appears to be final.

PowerWash Simulator Final Fantasy VII Midgar Special Pack release date

The PowerWash Simulator Final Fantasy VII Midgar Special Pack that was announced just a little while back now has a release date, along with new details and screenshots.

Five levels will be included in total with players working to clear up the mess made by Don Corneo’s lackeys, Professor Hojo’s ‘specimens’ and Heidegger’s dangerous tech. They’ll take on jobs from members of Avalanche as well as Shinra bigshots. While doing the cleaning job, players will discover their stories through text messages.

New dirt types are planned like bio-residue, and some iconic locations will be included. You can find a rundown of the levels below.

Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Wave 1 release date

Nintendo has announced a final release date for the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass Wave 1. This is planned to launch on February 28, 2023, the company announced today. It’s a bit surprising since the release window was last planned for this spring.

The Expansion Pass was just revealed during a Nintendo Direct last week. Two parts are planned in total.

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Spells & Secrets physical

We have news about yet another physical release on Switch, this time for Spells & Secrets. Merge Games will be handling distribution.

Spells & Secrets was previously secured for Switch following a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. Currently it’s targeted to launch in Q2 2023.

Here’s some information about the game:

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Tera Raid Battle Garchomp Sylveon

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have revealed their latest Tera Raid Battle event, this time featuring Garchomp and Sylveon.

These two creatures will appear more frequently in 4-star and 5-star Tera Raid Battles. Both have various Tera Types, so players will need to prepare wisely before taking them on.

Blanc trailer

To celebrate the debut of Blanc, a new launch trailer has arrived. Gearbox Publishing and Casus Ludi just brought the artistic cooperative adventure to Switch.

For more information, check out the following overview:

Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation physical

Limited Run Games is planning a physical release for Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation on Switch in the west, the company just announced.

Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation originally appeared digitally on Switch last August. We have some information about it below.

Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 23, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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Charade Maniacs

Today, Idea Factory announced that Charade Maniacs will be released in English on Switch in the west. It’s due out sometime this summer.

Charade Maniacs is an otome title that previously appeared on the PlayStation Vita. It comes from the writer of Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly, Uta Amamiya, and the illustrator of Norn9, Teita. 

Metroid Prime Remastered frame rate resolution

Metroid Prime Remastered ended up on Switch last week following a reveal in the latest Nintendo Direct, and Digital Foundry has now provided a technical analysis that includes coverage on aspects like frame rate and resolution. Retro Studios seems to have done a great job bringing back the GameCube classic here, and it’s closer to a remake.

Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:


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