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Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

New footage has arrived from the build build of Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.

Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection launches for Switch on February 23.

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Legend of Mana

After two decades, Square Enix is bringing back its classic RPG Legend of Mana. A remastered version of the game is heading to Switch this summer.

Legend of Mana appears to be a digital-only release for the most part, but Square Enix is making an exception in Japan. The company’s e-Store will be selling a collector’s edition that includes a copy of the game, an art book, official soundtrack, and Li’l Cactus plush. Pricing is set at 14,300 yen.

The Legend of Mana remaster launches for Switch on June 24.

Bravely Default II

After two games on 3DS, the Bravely series is seeing its debut on Switch with Bravely Default II. The new game launches next week.

Bravely Default II producer Masashi Takahashi recently spoke with Dengeki Online about making the new game for Switch. During the discussion, there was some talk about transitioning the franchise from 3DS, including the challenges of only having one screen. Takahashi also weighed in on how the team went about preserving the original art style.

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Calico

Calico recently received another update. With version 1.04, the team has implemented feature updates, a new round of bug fixes, improved performance, and more.

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Clocker

An eShop page has popped up for Clocker, a puzzle game about time. The title is currently on track for a February 25 release.

Here’s some information about Clocker, along with a trailer:

Samurai Shodown - Cham Cham

Cham Cham will launch as the next DLC character for Samurai Shodown on March 16, SNK was announced. The news was shared during today’s Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable.

Here’s a trailer for Cham Cham:

During the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable, SNK shared the latest information on Samurai Shodown. It was revealed that a DLC character based on Guilty Gear is planned for the game.

Unfortunately, actual information is tough to come by currently. We only know that the character will be offered as part of Season Pass 3. Stay tuned for further details.

Fighting EX Layer Another Dash

Akira is developing Fighting EX Layer Another Dash for Switch, the company announced during the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable. It will launch in 2021.

Here’s an overview of Fighting EX Layer Another Dash from Steam:

After more than 500 days, Nintendo Directs as we know them finally made a proper return. A ton of upcoming titles from both first-party Nintendo studios and third-parties were shown.

Nintendo kicked off the presentation with Smash Bros. Ultimate, revealing Pyra/Mythra as the next DLC character. Other announcements included Splatoon 3, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Miitopia, Famicom Detective Club localization, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity DLC. Project Triangle Strategy, Fall Guys, Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, Legend of Mana remaster, and Knockout City were among the third-party announcements. You can find the full breakdown of what was shown here.

Now that we’ve all had a few days to reflect, how are you feeling about the Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight from the presentation? Let us know in the comments below.

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