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Whateverland

Caligari Games will release its hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game Whateverland on Switch, the studio confirmed today. A release is planned for late 2022.

“We love the renaissance era of point and click adventures and want to bring back the feeling those games gave us to our audience,” said narrative designer, producer, and studio co-founder Eli Mikeladze. “We’re glad we got such great support from fans of The Great Perhaps and with our Kickstarter and can’t wait to welcome them to the weird world of Whateverland.”

Of Blades & Tails

Pineapple Works revealed today that it will be publishing Of Blades & Tails, a new game from developer Felix Laukel. The project will land on Switch in 2023.

Of Blades & Tails is a turn-based RPG that’s inspired by games such as Diablo, Tales of Maj’Eyal, and Stoneshard. In it, you play as Reik, a clever member of the tribe of foxes.

Fall Guys Sonic the Hedgehog

Original (8/9): Mediatonic has shared full details about its new Sonic the Hedgehog event for Fall Guys, which starts in just a couple of days.

A big highlight is the new “Bean Hill Zone” level. Here players need to collect as many rings as possible to win special rewards. Once they’ve obtained 200 points, they’ll receive a “Bean Hill Zone” nameplate. At 400 points, they’ll get 200 kudos. 600 points provides a Bonus Rings Pattern outfit, 800 points is for 400 kudos, and 1,000 points lets players use Sonic’s iconic sneakers.

Metal Slug Tactics delayed

Metal Slug Tactics has been delayed to 2023, according to publisher DotEmu and developer Leikir Studio.

The game was first confirmed for Switch last August. Originally, the goal was to have the game out sometime this year. Unfortunately, that is no longer in the cards.

Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince release date physical

It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of August 11, 2022. The latest releases include Blossom Tales II, Cult of the Lamb, and more.

Here’s the full lineup:

Thymesia Cloud Version

Publisher Team17 and developer OverBorder Studio have revealed that Thymesia is coming to Switch, but as a Cloud Version. The game launches on August 18 – the same day as all other platforms.

Up until now, there was no word on Thymesia making it to Switch. While it isn’t the most ideal solution for many, it is at least an option for playing the game on Nintendo’s console.

A major 2.5 update has just been released for Horizon Chase Turbo.

After installing the patch, players can access a new Adventures Mode. It includes new circuits, 34 new skins, and at least of 8 hours of content. 

The full patch notes for the Horizon Chase Turbo version 2.5 update are as follows:

Original: At the end of the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest Live, it was announced that Kirby’s Dream Buffet will release next week on August 17 in Japan via the eShop. There is no word yet on whether this launch date will apply to other regions, which currently still have a Summer 2022 release window. In Japan, the game will cost 1500 yen.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be offered to Nintendo Switch Online members as the program’s next Game Trial, Nintendo has revealed. At the moment this only applies to Europe, and is set to start next week, on August 18.

Here’s some information about Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana:

Ahead of its release on Switch eShop tomorrow, gameplay footage for Super Bullet Break has appeared. Nearly twenty five minutes are available.

Check out this footage and an overview of the game below:


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