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Overwatch 2 trailer

Overwatch 2 still has a few more days to go until it’s ready for primetime, but Blizzard has already come out with a launch trailer. Fans can get a look at both gameplay and CG scenes.

Learn more about Overwatch 2 with the following overview:

NieR: Automata

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of October 6, 2022. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection trailer

Square Enix has readied a launch trailer for Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection. The package, which features Life is Strange Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered, just made it to Switch.

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The Jackbox Party Pack 9 release date

Today, Jackbox Games announced a final release date for The Jackbox Party Pack 9. We have confirmation that it will launch on October 20, 2022.

Speaking about the decision to wait so long for a release date, Jackbox Games explained: “It’s true that we usually release our new title around this time of year! In the time leading up to launch, we have to submit our game to all of the many platforms we’re available on. Until we pass the submission process, we’re unable to select a release date. Because we have a speedy annual release cycle, the time between submission and release is super quick! As soon as we can, we pick a date and share it with the world!”

Curse of the Sea Rats delayed physical

Curse of the Sea Rats has been delayed, with publisher PQube sharing a new early 2023 release window for the game. We also have confirmation that a physical version is planned.

Regarding the decision to push the title back, PQube said the team “will be using this time to improve balancing and performance, and to add voiceover to enhance the story of the final game.”

Hokko Life trailer

Team17 and Wonderscope Games are promoting the debut of Hokko Life with a new launch trailer. The title, a community sim, just made it to Switch this week.

Learn more about Hokko Life in the following overview:

Shatter Remastered Deluxe release date

Original (9/25): Thanks to a Switch eShop listing, Shatter Remastered Deluxe now has a release date. A store page has the game down for November 2, 2022.

We first heard about Shatter Remastered Deluxe back in May. It’s a redone version of the brick-breaking title with improved visuals, a modernized UI, a remixed and remastered soundtrack, and more.

King Dedede statues First 4 Figures

First 4 Figures has revealed a pair of new King Dedede statues as part of its Kirby line.

Two variants are planned. Fans can either pick up the regular version or masked version, and both have “standard” and “exclusive” versions. The exclusive edition contains a gold plated coin.

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Charon's Staircase release date

Publisher SOEDESCO and developer Indigo Studios today announced a final release date for Charon’s Staircase. The game, a first-person horror mystery experience, launches for Switch on October 28, 2022.

Charon’s Staircase was confirmed for Switch in June. While SOEDESCO provided an October release window, we didn’t have an exact release date until today.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Samus Aran Metroid Dread figma pre-order

Good Smile has provided an update on its Samus Aran Metroid Dread figma with a final release date, new photos, and pre-orders.

The figure was first announced in February of this year, but was only shown with a concept image. Today, Good Smile announced that the Samus Aran Metroid Dread figma will be available in October 2023.


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