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Sports Story launch

The wait for Sports Story is over, as the game is finally launching on Switch today.

Sidebar Games recently confirmed that its latest title would be available sometime this month. The studio thankfully followed through on its promise, delivering the game just before the end of the year.

Source of Madness physical

Super Rare Games, in partnership with publisher Thunderful and developer Carry Castle, confirmed today that it will soon offer Source of Madness as a physical release on Switch.

The game will be offered standalone as well as in the form of a Steelbook Edition, each one limited to 2,000 copies. The standard release includes all the current content on their cart, a full-color manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. The Steelbook edition features everything we just mentioned as well as a special case.

Smilemo

Next month, publisher CFK and developer REXECHO are bringing Smilemo to Switch. The title is slated for January 19, 2023.

Smilemo is a side-scrolling action game in which players attempt to rescue a computer world from a virus attack. We have a ton of additional information below.

Fire Emblem Engage Lucina

To close out the week, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are highlighting Lucina for Fire Emblem Engage – another classic hero. The series’ Japanese Twitter account shared the news and SatsumaFS provided translations.

Lucina, known as the Emblem of Awakening, is a holy princess who believes in hope and never falls to despair. The character is at her best when fighting alongside allies. She has powerful offense and defense when allies are nearby.

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 260,784 / 3,963,266
2. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 68,927
3. [PS5] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion – 54,522 / NEW
4. [PS4] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion – 53,481 / NEW
5. [NSW] Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion – 48,527 / NEW
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 33,006 / 843,257
7. [NSW] Dragon Quest Treaures – 31,656 / 175,306
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 23,343 / 2,922,071
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 22,740 / 4,972,488
10. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – 15,060 / 46,173

WRC Generations trailer

Nacon and KT Racing have gone live with a launch trailer for WRC Generations. Those interested in the game can get a closer look at the rally experience.

For more information about the title, read the following overview:

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Shiren the Wanderer The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate sales

Today, Spike Chunsoft provided an update on sales of Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate. Between shipments and digital sales, the game has surpassed 500,000 copies worldwide. This figure is for all platforms.

Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate previously came to Switch at the end of 2020. Originally, it was made for DS in 2010.

Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party update December 2022

Three years after its original release, Taito has just given Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!! another update. We also have news about a sale on the eShop.

As for the update, it includes improvements to Ranked Match, balance changes, bug fixes and four new, voiced navigators, including two hololive stars. Read the official patch notes below.

Elypse

Today, publisher PID Games and developer Hot Chili Games announced their 2D action platformer Elypse for Switch. Fans will be able to pick up the title in 2023.

For more information about the project, read the following overview:


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