Xbox CFO says Microsoft wants its first-party experiences and subscription services on devices like Switch
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Xbox CFO Tim Stuart has indicated that Microsoft is interested in bringing its first-party experiences and subscription services to devices such as Switch.
Stuart’s comments were made during the Wells Fargo TMT Summit this week. He mentioned how Microsoft wants to spread its offerings to “every screen that can play games” – with Nintendo’s console getting a namedrop.
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Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered still happening on Switch, out Spring 2024
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Nearly a year ago, Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered was announced for Switch. 2023 has now almost come and gone, and while the game isn’t ready just yet, we finally have some news.
Skunkape Games is still working on the project and now says Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered will be on Switch in Spring 2024. Here’s the latest information about the game:
Brawlhalla announces SpongeBob SquarePants collaboration
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Brawlhalla is still going strong several years after its debut, and the game has now revealed its latest collaboration that will see SpongeBob SquarePants entering the fray.
SpongeBob himself is here along with Sandy and Patrick. We don’t have all of the details just yet, but a trailer came in just a short while ago that gives a first look at the partnership.
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Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling getting English release in the west in 2024
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Today, Idea Factory announced plans to localize Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling for English fans in the west. It will be available in North America and Europe in 2024.
Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling, an otome visual novel for Switch, just came to Japan today. We’ve got some details about it in the following overview:
The Rumble Fish+ announced for Switch
Posted on 12 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
3goo is bringing The Rumble Fish+ to Switch, an eShop listing reveals. Look for the game on December 20, 2023.
The Rumble Fish+ is an arcade fighter that will include new features. Dimps originally made the title in 2004.
First details can be found in the following overview:
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Minecraft Legends update out now (version 1.18.11153), patch notes
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Minecraft Legends has received what’s said to be the game’s biggest content update yet.
Some of the highlights include the Frog Mount available in campaign and versus, potion-wielding witches, cauldron structures, and the clanger. Players can also access new custom options, new settings, improvements, and fixes.
Here’s the full rundown:
Morbid: The Lords of Ire confirmed for Switch
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Morbid: The Lords of Ire will be made available on Switch, publisher Merge Games and developer Still Running announced today. A release is planned for 2024.
Morbid: The Lords of Ire, a sequel to Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, is a 3D Soulslike. More information can be found in the following overview:
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition reemerges with first details and screenshots
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After it was first leaked at the end of August, Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition has now come back into the spotlight with first details and screenshots.
The game could be dropping on Switch very soon as a listing has now appeared on the Xbox store page. The description mentions that it’ll include “improved graphics, controls, and audio, along with brand-new autosave and cross-save features.”
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered release date set for March, new trailer
Posted on 12 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Courtesy of NIS America, we now have a release date for The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered. The updated 3DS RPG is slated for March 22, 2024 in both North America and Europe.
We originally heard about The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered in September. NIS America said at the time that it would be available in early 2024.
SEGA: Sonic Superstars had “weaker start” than anticipated
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As part of its recent financial results briefing, SEGA Sammy Holdings president and group CEO Haruki Satomi commented on the initial sales performance of Sonic Superstars. The company stated that its new game saw “a slightly weaker start than we had anticipated”.
One interesting note from the presentation is that Sonic “sells the most is mainly November to December”, so sales could pick up. SEGA also intends to spend most of its marketing budget during “the Thanksgiving and holiday season from November onwards.”
