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Toy Soldiers HD launch

More than two years after the initial announcement and numerous delays later, Toy Soldiers HD has finally released on Switch. This was unexpected and it seems to have even taken developer Accelerate Games by surprise.

When we last heard about the Switch version, it had been delayed indefinitely again. Accelerate Games pointed to an issue in which “the game’s software is not communicating properly with the consumer version of the console when in multiplayer mode.” Presumably this problem has now been addressed.

Breakers Collection

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 12, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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Light Fairytale Episode 3

neko.works has announced that Light Fairytale Episode 3, the latest addition to its RPG series, is on the way to Switch. The project is expected to wrap up development in Q3 2023 with the game heading to Nintendo’s console after that.

Light Fairytale Episode 1 made it to Switch in April 2022. It was followed by the second episode last August.

Guntech 2

Utopos has announced and released Guntech 2 on Switch. The game, a retro-inspired shoot ’em up experience, is being offered as a digital download.

Here’s an official overview with a bunch of information:

Fire Emblem Heroes update 7.1.0

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are kicking off the new year with the latest update for Fire Emblem Heroes. This will be going live on January 9 in North America and January 10 in Europe.

The update features new skills for a Legendary and Mythic Hero, new weapons to refine, and more. Aside from content additions, some changes are being implemented as well.

The patch notes for the Fire Emblem Heroes version 7.1.0 update are as follows:

The 2D pixel-art style action game Virtua Unlimited Project is on the way to Switch, publisher Neverland Entertainment and developer Virtua Ride System have announced. A release date has not yet been determined.

Virtua Unlimited Project takes place in a world that belongs to Vtubers active in cyberspace. Players take on the role of Aizawa Kana, who enters a NEO Babylon world and faces off against Vtubers capable of different superpowers.

DNF Duel release date

Original (12/21): The Switch version of DNF Duel, which was only just announced this month, already has a release date. Publisher Nexon along with developers Neople, Arc System Works, and Eighting confirmed that the fighter will be ready to go on April 20, 2023.

It was also announced that a new season pass is in the pipeline which will bring about five new DLC characters, which includes Spectre. Presumably this content will be offered on Switch.

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 31, 2022 is as follows:

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Hyper-5

Eastasiasoft has another shoot ’em up game in the tank for Switch having announced Hyper-5 for the console. Hyper Productions was behind the original release.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

EchoBlade

Eastasiasoft today announced that it’s partnering with Sunset Arctic Games to bring the studio’s previously-released title EchoBlade to Switch. Although we don’t have a specific release date, we know it will be available in early 2023.

EchoBlade is a puzzle-combat dungeon explorer. Continue on below for an official overview with more details.


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