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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 27, 2022. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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yu gi oh master duel release

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has just seen a surprise release on Switch. Konami had previously committed to a winter launch, but hadn’t indicated that it would be available today.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel takes the classic card game franchise and turns it into a digital format. More information about the title is included below.

Banjo-Kazooie Switch Online

Banjo-Kazooie now has a specific release date on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Members can begin playing the title as of January 20, 2022, Nintendo just announced.

Banjo-Kazooie, the 3D platformer developed by Rare, originally released in 1998. This is the first time it’s seeing a rerelease on a Nintendo console.

We’ve got more information about Banjo-Kazooie for its Nintendo Switch Online launch below.

Kingdom Hearts Switch gameplay

Gameplay has come in showing various Kingdom Hearts games running on Switch through the cloud. While these titles won’t be fully available until next month, Square Enix already released demos – which is where the footage comes from.

Here’s a bit of additional information about the Kingdom Hearts on Switch:

uk sales 2021

GamesIndustry has published a new report on gaming sales in the UK for 2021, and there’s more good news for Switch. The system was on top for console sales, overtaking the PlayStation 5 in the last few weeks of the year. 500,000 Switch units were sold over November and December alone.

Switch managed to have its second-biggest year “by quite a large margin”. However, sales were down compared to 2020.


Jack 'n' Hat

Publisher 2Awesome Studio and developer Cross Game Studio today announced that Jack ‘n’ Hat, a 2D platformer, is reaching Switch this week. Those that are interested can pick it up starting on January 21.

For more on the game, check out the following overview:

Astalon Tears of the Earth physical

Limited Run Games has announced that it’s working together with Dangen Entertainment and LABSworks on a physical release of Astalon: Tears of the Earth for Switch.

Two different versions will be available. Alongside a standard release, fans will be able to pick up a collector’s edition. The collector’s edition contains extra goodies including an art book, magnet set, and three-disc original soundtrack with never-heard-before bonus tracks.

The Artful Escape

The Artful Escape is making the jump to Switch, publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Beethoven & Dinosaur just announced. It’s just a few days away with the launch date set for January 25.

The Artful Escape originally debuted last September, but only on Xbox platforms and PC. Annapurna is now gearing up for release on new systems.

the cuphead show trailer

The Cuphead Show, which was first announced in 2019, now has a premiere date and a proper trailer.

The upcoming animated series is based on the game that’s been out on Switch for a couple of years now. It follows the unique misadventures of Cuphead and his brother Mugman.

Here’s the first trailer for The Cuphead Show:

monster hunter rise universal studios japan

Today, Capcom unveiled a new collaboration with Universal Studios Japan for Monster Hunter Rise. There’ll be various armor, weapons, and event quests included.

Here’s the full rundown:


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