The Good Life getting a physical release on Switch
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A physical release for The Good Life is in the works, Limited Run Games just announced.
There are plans for both a standard version and a collector’s edition. The latter includes a copy of the game, an art book, character cards, town brochure, and more.
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Nintendo Live 2023 U.S. event dated, new details revealed
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Original (5/8): New details are in about the upcoming Nintendo Live 2023 event that will be held in the United States for the first time.
Nintendo has now dated the experience, which will be held between September 1 and September 4 at the Seattle Convention Center. Fans can look forward to playable Switch titles, live stage performances, tournaments, photo ops, event merchandise, and more. It’s said to be “designed for people of all ages and gaming experience.”
Here’s some additional information:
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Escape Academy announces Escape from the Past DLC
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Coin Crew Games, in partnership with publishers iam8bit and Skybound Games, have announced Escape Academy’s second DLC titled Escape from the Past.
The DLC features five new levels to solve a “whodunnit”-style mystery, a fresh take on the beloved Escape Room format. More information can be found below.
Action adventure game The Last Hero of Nostalgaia heading to Switch
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Publisher Coatsink and developer Over the Moon have confirmed that they’re putting The Last Hero of Nostalgaia on Switch. It’s due out on June 20, 2023.
On the same day, players will be able to purchase new DLC dubbed The Rise of Evil. This adds the Easymaker’s Retreat and The Builder’s Sanctuary as new areas and involves defeating three new bosses.
Vanpool, dev behind Dillon’s Rolling Western, is shutting down
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According to a notice posted on Vanpool’s website, the studio is closing down. The company will be dissolved as of May 31, 2023 – which is today.
Vanpool is perhaps best known for the Dillon’s Rolling Western series on 3DS. The first game came out in 2012, followed by The Last Ranger in 2013 and finally Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers in 2018. It has since been working on the Kirby series with HAL Laboratory – specifically Super Kirby Clash, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Nintendo effectively shutting down the Switch eShop in Russia
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An email recently sent to publishers reveals that Nintendo is effectively shutting down the Switch eShop in Russia.
The company intends to “wind down” its Russian subsidiary. Additionally, consumers will be unable to purchase content or use download codes as of May 31, 2023. Previously-purchased content will still be accessible.
Nintendo said in the email that the move is being done due to “the economic outlook”. You can read the more complete notice below.
Dragon Ball: The Breakers update out now (version 1.3.0.000), patch notes
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Dragon Ball: The Breakers has received its next big update, bringing the game to version 1.3.0.000.
The highlight here is support for Season 3 content, which you can find more details about here. A bunch of adjustments and fixes are included as well.
The full patch notes for the Dragon Ball: The Breakers version 1.3.0.000 update are as follows:
Taito Milestones 2 seeing English release in the west
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ININ Games revealed today that it’s working on an version of Taito Milestones 2 for fans in the west. A release is planned for August 31, 2023.
Taito Milestones 2 includes the following games:
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Whispike Survivors, Sword of the Necromancer spin-off, coming to Switch
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Grimorio of Games today announced Whispike Survivors, a spin-off game of Sword of the Necromancer. The game will be appearing on Switch “very soon.”
Whispike Survivors features a mix of horde survivor and farm simulator gameplay. More information can be found in the following overview:
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons release date set for July, new trailer
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A final release date has come in for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. Today, Modus Games and Secret Base confirmed its availability for July 27, 2023.
It’s a quick turnaround between announcement and launch. We only just found out about the game earlier in May, but it’ll be out in just a couple of months.
