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Arcade Archives Bakutotsu Kijutei

Hamster revealed today that it will be putting Bakutotsu Kijutei on Switch as its latest Arcade Archives game. Fans can pick it up on August 3, 2023.

Bakutotsu Kijutei, which was developed by Namco, released in 1988. Interestingly, it never left Japan. The scrolling shooter is a sequel to Baraduke which did originally receive a worldwide release.

Arcade Archives Bakutotsu Kijuutei will cost $7.99 on the Switch eShop.


Mirrored Souls

Short N Sweet Games and The Bricks Studio are bringing Mirrored Souls to Switch this month, the two sides announced today. It will be available on August 23, 2023.

Mirrored Souls is a puzzle platformer in which players simultaneously control Ravi and Daru in a mirrored screen while solving Braid-like puzzles with the goal of reuniting two celestial beings that have been separated forever. More information can be found in the following overview:

Mario Kart 8 Splatoon 1 servers

Months after they went offline, the servers for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 1 will be up and running once again very soon.

We previously reported that both games were impacted by a security vulnerability. Nintendo has now officially acknowledged the issue, and confirmed that it has been addressed. 

A notice posted on Nintendo’s European website states that online play for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon will resume on August 3, 2023 – that may be tonight in North America. Note that an update will be required to access the functionality.

Here’s the full notice:

Neptunia GameMaker REvolution details opening movie

This week’s Famitsu review scores for the week of August 2, 2023 are as follows:

Fire Emblem Heroes August 2023 Feh Channel

Fire Emblem Heroes is offering up a look at what’s on the horizon for the mobile game with a new Feh Channel presentation for August 2023.

The first item on the docket covers the Summer Celebration with various events and activities planned in the near future. We also get to hear about Invitation to Tea summoning event (Lysithea: Tea Sweetener, Ferdinand: Highborn Sipper, Sigurd: Proper Pourer, and Tailtiu: Teatime Manager). Lastly, there’s some news about the next version update.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 characters leaked

A new piece of key art has been making the rounds for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 which seemingly reveals the game’s roster with several characters that have not yet been announced.

Last week, GameMill, Ludosity, and Fair Play Labs unveiled the game. Characters like Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants and Jimmy from Jimmy Neutron were highlighted in the announcement trailer, but there will naturally be many others that will be included in the game. We’ll be going over to the specific characters that have seemingly leaked, so keep that in mind before proceeding.

Neptunia GameMaker REvolution details opening movie

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of August 3, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:


Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed Director's Cut launch trailer

XSEED has put out a new launch trailer for Akiba’s Trip: Undead and Undressed Director’s Cut. The complete version of the action RPG comes complete with the all-new story chapter “Kati’s Route” as well as all DLC from the original game.

Here’s an official overview:

Minecraft reveals Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DLC

Minecraft players on Switch and other platforms can now experience brand new DLC based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

In the DLC, you’ll be saving NYC from Shredder while battling enemies like Leatherhead and Krang and exploring iconic locations such as the Turtle Lair. Fans can play as any of the four Turtles, choose from twenty skins based on the franchise, and more. Also available is the free Turtle T-Shirt in the Dressing Room.

Disney Speedstorm Ohana Season 3 Lilo & Stitch

Disney Speedstorm has just started up Season 3, known as “Ohana” with new racers from Lilo & Stitch plus Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck.

Lilo, Stitch, Jumba, Captain Gantu, and Angel are the new racers from Lilo & Stitch. Additionally, an island paradise has been added as a new racetrack. Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck can be found during Season 3’s Limited Events.

Here’s some additional information:


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