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Thanks to publisher SOEDESCO and developer Xelo Games, the release date for Petit Island is now available. The title is hitting Switch on November 14, 2024.

Petit Island was originally announced for Switch in June. SOEDESCO noted that the game would be out sometime in 2024, but didn’t give anything more concrete until today.

For those that need a refresher, here’s some information about the game:

Castlevania Dominus Collection update 1.0.1

Konami issued a new update for Castlevania Dominus Collection. Once installed, it should should as version 1.0.1.

The main highlight for the patch is the addition of some new Order of Ecclesia art. Elsewhere the team patched up some bugs and improved stability.

The full rundown of the update is as follows:

According to a report from Bloomberg, Bandai Namco is cutting back on its workforce, which also ties into Nintendo.

The outlet reports that “lackluster demand” has caused the company to cancel several games and scale back on its employee count. Bandai Namco also adopted a common Japanese approach to reducing staff known as oidashi beya, which involves having workers sit in rooms where they’re given nothing to do to encourage them to leave voluntarily. When that happens, many take that time to search for other jobs. Bloomberg notes that 200 or so of its 1,300 staffers have been in these rooms and close to 100 have resigned. Even more could be departing in the months ahead.


Cabernet

Cabernet is now confirmed for release on Switch. Publisher Akupara Games and developer Party for Introverts shared the news alongside an announcement that the project is launching in early 2025.

Cabernet is a narrative vampire horror RPG. It takes place in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world in which players guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk.

More information is available in the following overview:

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 12, 2024 is now available.

After coming in second for its first couple of weeks, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom falls to #6. Final Fantasy I-VI Collection also makes its first appearance, just falling short of the top ten.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 12, 2024:

Ketsu Battler

Kayac and CoroCoro Comic are teaming up on the new Switch game Ketsu Battler, the two sides announced today. A release is planned for December 12, 2024 in Japan.

The game intends to offer something new as a butt-controlled battle experience. Below is a rough translation of the official description:

UFO Robot Grendizer The Feast of the Wolves trailer

Microids issued a launch trailer for the new Switch version of UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves. After a lengthy wait, the game is finally here on Nintendo’s console.

Here’s a bunch of information about the game:

Life is Strange: Double Exposure

June 9: Life is Strange: Double Exposure has just been revealed, and it’s been confirmed that the game is coming to Switch. The title initially launches on October 29, but it’ll be appearing on Nintendo’s console at a later date.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the first entry in the series since True Colors. Max Caulfield, the star of the franchise’s first game, is back with a new story.

Cook For Love

June 4: Today, RedDeerGames announced its latest Switch title, Cook For Love. The title is launching on the system later in 2024.

Cook For Love is a cozy cooking game full of recipes and step-by-step preparation instructions. There’s a story here too – you’ll play as Clement, a young Frenchman, who joins a popular Parisian restaurant and hopes to become worthy of working onboard the Orient Express. 

Here’s some additional information:

Square Enix is starting off the week with a new Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake overview trailer. Fans can get a look at what the RPG has to offer, the updated graphical style, and more.

Find some information about the game in the following overview:


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