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Hamster have revealed The Super Dimension Fortress Macross as its latest Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch. It’ll be available everywhere tomorrow, December 26.

The Super Dimension Fortress Macross is an arcade shooting game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in 1992. The game is based on the movie “Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?” and in it, players will pilot the VF-1 Valkyrie as they face off against the Zentradi army. The game also supports two players.

The game will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29. Access more coverage on the Arcade Archives series here.

Secret Neighbor + Hello Engineer physical

Retailer listings have popped up for Secret Neighbor + Hello Engineer – otherwise known as The Neighborhood Bundle – for Nintendo Switch. It will be available on February 25, 2025.

Both of these games were previously made available as digital titles. Secret Neighbor hit Nintendo Switch in 2021 while Hello Engineer followed in 2023. We have coverage of the two games here and here respectively.

SoulQuest

SoulQuest, which is being made by SoulBlade Studio and Tomas J Pereyra, will be released on Switch. Launch timing has yet to be decided.

SoulQuest is a hack-and-slash platformer with combat inspired by well-known franchises like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. Those are a couple of hardcore series, but this project features a vibrant pixel art style and a Celtic mythology-based world.

Here’s some additional information:

Card-en-Ciel update Challenge Battles

Card-en-Ciel, the deckbuilding roguelite JRPG from Inti Creates, is receiving its next major content update with version 1.2.0 today.

This is the second major content update for the game. It includes Challenge Battles, the Parallel Card system, and new quality-of-life features such as selectable Wild Card presets and accessibility options to reduce dexterity gameplay. 

Thanks to Inti Creates, we have the following details about the update:

QUByte Interactive and Cabana Game Studio are teaming up on The Tale of Mara and Moa, the two companies have revealed. The game arrives in 2025.

The Tale of Mara and Moa is an action RPG inspired by 90s classics. It follows the pair of protagonists – who you can switch between – on a mission to save their village.

Lighthouse of Madness

QUByte Interactive, in partnership with Flying Jack Studios, today announced that Lighthouse of Madness will be releasing on Nintendo Switch. The project is slated for 2025.

Lighthouse of Madness is a Lovecraftian horror game. Players willl uncover the mysteries of a secluded island and its enigmatic lighthouse, where the line between reason and madness is razor-thin.

Nintendo Switch Online 2024 icons

Did you miss out on any Nintendo Switch Online icons made available throughout 2024? If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to hear that they’ll be returning over the next couple of weeks.

Starting on December 25 / December 26 (depending on your region), the promotion kicks off. Nine games that had icons previously throughout 2024 will be up on Nintendo Switch Online once again.

The following games will be making a comeback:

Katana Dragon

Tsunoa Games has plans for a Nintendo Switch release of Katana Dragon, the studio has told Nintendo Everything. It will follow the PC version, but there’s no set release window at this time.

Katana Dragon, an action RPG, has you playing as ninjas Shin and Nobi in their quest to end the curse that hangs over Sogen. Zelda and Diablo have been cited as inspirations due to the game’s exploration, puzzles, dungeons, levels, equipment, and statistics. It also features a voxel visual style.

Cartoon Network Nintendo Switch delistings

A number of different Cartoon Network-related games have been taken off of the Nintendo Switch eShop. If you were hoping to grab Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, OK K.O. Let’s Play Heroes, Steven Universe: Save the Light, or Steven Universe: Unleash the Light, you’re unfortunately no longer able to do so. The full set has been pulled from the eShop. They’re tied to Cartoon Network Games, Adult Swim Games, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

No reason for the games’ removal has been provided at this time. Notices about the titles no longer being available for sale was posted on Steam, but without explanation.


DreadOut Remastered Collection release date

Following its original announcement, DreadOut Remastered Collection has received a release date. The package will be ready to go for Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025.

DreadOut Remastered Collection was revealed back in May. As a reminder, you’ll be getting DreadOut and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark here.


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