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Wolfhound

Bit Kid, the developer behind Chasm, today unveiled its next project Wolfhound. There’s no word on launch timing for now, but it’s confirmed for Switch.

Wolfhound is a new World War II-based Metroidvania game. Players will infiltrate a mysterious Axis base in the Bermuda Triangle as one-man army Capt. Chuck Rossetti as they explore the deadly island and uncover the Nazi’s twisted scientific pursuits.

More information can be found in the following overview:

Thank Goodness You’re Here, the “comedy slapformer” announced for Switch last year, was just given a release date. The title launches on August 1, 2024.

Thank Goodness You’re Here comes to us from Panic and Coal Supper. The two sides initially offered up a general 2024 launch window.

Summer Game Fest 2024 live stream

Summer Game Fest 2024 is beginning later today, and we have the official live stream here for you. The fun kicks off at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe. Days of the Devs will begin immediately after.

This is obviously a multiplatform show, but we should be getting at least some Switch news here. It’s thought that SEGA could be showing a new trailer for Sonic x Shadow Generations today – the game’s release date already leaked apparently. There could be other updates as well. If there’s anything notable, we’ll be sure to pass it along on the main site as the show goes on.

Here’s where you can watch the Summer Game Fest 2024 live stream:

Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion physical

Limited Run Games is working on a physical release of Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, the company revealed today.

This one will have a standard version and Classic Edition. With the latter, you’ll get a copy of the game, special box, double sided poster, commemorative metal cartridge, and soundtrack.

SMT V Alice

For the 58th Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance demon video, Atlus is highlighting Alice. Fans should recognize her as she’s been well represented in the series.

Petit Island

Petit Island is in development for Switch, publisher SOEDESCO and developer Xelo Games revealed today. It will launch later in 2024.

Petit Island is an open-world narrative exploration game. You’ll relive your grandpaw’s youthful adventures by exploring the area with your camera and meeting unique residents. 

Here’s some additional information:

Dungreed update Hard Mode

It’s taken some time to come to the Switch version, but Dungreed just received a new update on Switch that totally redoes the game’s Hard Mode.

That’s not all for new content. The team also added new rooms to some themes, a short unlockable “Twilight Mansion” episode, a new costume, new items, and more. Tons of adjustments are included as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

Battle Crush Early Access

Today, NCSoft announced that it will begin to roll out Battle Crash as part of an Early Access launch for the game. Pre-registration doesn’t seem to be available on Switch, but it will arrive on June 27, 2024.

You may remember Battle Crush from its appearance in a Nintendo Direct last year. The free to play online multiplayer game previously held a beta last October.

Here’s an overview of the game:

The Smurfs Village Party trailer

Microids issued a new launch trailer for The Smurfs Village Party, which just arrived on Switch. While there are plenty of mini-games to take on, remember that there’s an Adventure Mode as well.

Catch up on everything you need to know about the game in the following overview:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – 34,004 / 149,653
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 6,233 / 5,854,621
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 5,730 / 7,782,759
4. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,012 / 5,517,834
5. [PS5] Stellar Blade – 3,958 / 99,380
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 3,846 / 3,534,625
7. [NSW] Tokyo Psychodemic – 3,768 / NEW
8. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 3,334 / 3,578,646
9. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 3,323 / 1,863,041
10. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 3,277 / 4,308,115


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