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Hamster has announced that the latest classic arcade game headed to the Switch eShop via the Arcade Archives label is side-scrolling shoot-’em-up Xexex. Here’s a description of the retro title, courtesy of the International Arcade Museum:

Nintendo is ringing in the new season with some new artwork for Splatoon 3 featuring an Inkling alongside the Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie. We’ve attached the image above for fans to enjoy.

First announced in February of 2021, Splatoon 3 is slated to arrive sometime during 2022. Here are some details on the game ahead of its release next year:

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Today’s content has been announced for Fire Emblem Heroes. Check out the new information here with familiar hero Lute doing the commentary:

  • Lute: Today, I, Lute, mage prodigy of Renais, have accepted responsibility as deliverer of tweets. Here is the news: Captain Skills for this week’s Summoner Duels are Earth Rendering, Adroit Captain, and Secret Maneuver.
  • Lute: Special Heroes bearing presents return. It appears Prince Ephraim of Renais and some of my other comrades will arrive in the Gifts of Winter summoning event. I was not aware red attire was an option for the winter festival. Intriguing…
  • Lute: Bonus titles for Resonant Battles are Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore. Next week’s bonus titles include Fire Emblem Heroes and, as luck would have it, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

 

A new update has arrived for Pokemon Masters EX. Check out the patch note information here:

  • Release date: December 20th 2021 (North America) / December 21st 2021 (Europe, Japan)
  • Platform: Android / iOS
  • File size: 43.61MB (Android)
  • Additional download: 402MB
  • Patch notes:
  • Added new content and completed minor game improvements and bug fixes.
  • Additional details: none.
  • Source: official website

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Gardener's Path gameplay

We reported earlier today that Gardener’s Path is inbound for Switch this week, and we now have gameplay. The footage shows off the turn-based puzzle game.

For more information about Gardener’s Path, check out the following overview:

Pawn of the Dead

Forever Entertainment has announced that it’s teaming up with Aslan Game Studio on Pawn of the Dead, a 3D game based on chess. Switch will be getting the title on December 30.

Pawn of the Dead has players taking on the role of Leonard, the King of the White Kingdom, as they attempt to defend their land against the marching army of the undead. The game is highlighted by a campaign mode which has 64 levels. Support is also included for local multiplayer.

Here’s some additional information:

Crumble

To start of 2022, Brute Force is planning on bringing a new platformer to Switch titled Crumble. According to an eShop listing, it’s due out on January 1, 2022.

Here’s some additional information from the eShop page:

Crysis Remastered update

Just a short while ago, the original Crysis Remastered received its latest update on Switch. Crytek has implemented some technical improvements as well as support for new language options.

Below are the full patch notes for today’s Crysis Remastered update as published by Crytek:

Cozy Grove Winter Festival

The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and Spry Fox have announced a major update for Cozy Grove known as “Winter Festival”. Switch players can access it starting on December 23.

The update introduces new activities, craftable items, and minigames. Players can build and chat with snowfolk on their island, get into snowball fights with imps, and craft gifts to give to their bear buddies. That’s on top of new wintery decorations and outfits, a complete the pattern minigame, and festive background music.

Here’s a rundown of the different elements and features in the Cozy Grove Winter Festival update:

Guts 'N Goals physical

PM Studios and CodeManu have announced that they’re teaming up with Limited Run Games on physical versions of Guts ‘N Goals for Switch.

Fans will be able to pick up a standard edition or limited edition. Both have stickers included, but the latter version includes a physical copy of the game with exclusive cover sheet, outer box, soundtrack CD, keychain, and a 38 page full-color artbook.


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