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According to this week’s issue of Famitsu, Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 1 & 2 will be released on Switch. The package of visual novels will launch in Japan this summer.

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 1 & 2 supports single Joy-Con play in addition to the touchscreen. A function will also be included that disables Switch’s automatic sleep settings during Auto Mode and movie playback, Famitsu confirms.

Here’s an overview of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 1 and 2:

Nintendo has issued a trailer for the Trick Tour in Mario Kart Tour. We’ve included today’s video below.

Trials of Mana

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

GameXplain has posted a few videos showcasing the new 3.0.0 update for Super Mario Maker 2, including World Maker and more. We’ve rounded up the footage below.

Super Mario Maker 2’s latest and final update is now live. Nintendo has started distribution of version 3.0.0, which includes World Maker, new course parts, and more.

Below are the full patch notes:

Splatoon 2 Splatfest - mayo vs. ketchup

Splatoon 2 was thought to be finished with Splatfest last July. However, Nintendo has just announced that it will hold a bonus one-off event next month.

The returning theme is mayonnaise vs. ketchup, which Nintendo says it was “so contentious that we have to do it twice”. It’ll be up and running on May 22 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET. Like previous Splatfests, you can participate for full two days.

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The previously-announced 5.2.0 update for Splatoon 2 is out now. As previously mentioned, it includes a bunch of weapon changes.

A new demo has also been announced, which will be offered between April 29 and May 6. Users can access Turf War, Ranked Battle, and even Salmon Run. Those who download the demo can play online with players who own the full game. Finally, Splatoon 2 will be sold at a discounted price on the eShop during the duration of the demo, and a free 7-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online will also be available.

In other news, we have the patch notes for today’s Splatoon 2 update in case you missed them previously.

Nintendo will host a new Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that will add spirits from Trials of Mana, the company has announced. Three will be up for grabs in total.

The new event goes live on April 24, tying in with the release of Trials of Mana on Switch. It’ll last for five days.

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Nintendo Switch

Following last week’s major firmware upgrade, Switch has received another update. The console is now at version 10.0.1 in all regions.

Nintendo mentions in today’s patch notes: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.”

With last week’s update, Nintendo added in several new features. These include the ability to remap controller button configurations, transfer items between the system memory and SD card, and more. We have additional information here.

Project Colonies: MARS 2120

QUByte has announced 2120 MARS: Project Colonies, a 2.5D side-scrolling action-adventure game. We’ve confirmed with the company that the project is targeting Switch.

Here’s an introduction to the story, along with a teaser trailer:


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