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In an interview with The OP, Vertex Pop founder Mobeen Fikree says he and his team are working on a new title for the Switch. Vertex Pop previously released Graceful Explosion Machine for the console back in April of last year.

We were overwhelmed with the reception Graceful Explosion Machine received from Nintendo fans, so we’re definitely working on a new game for the Switch.

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The Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack featuring Specter Knight, Plague Knight, and King Knight is once again available for pre-order on Amazon. You can place an order here.

Update 2 (1/15): Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is now up on Amazon.


Update (1/13): As it’s sort of related, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition and The World Ends with You: Final Remix are back up on Amazon. They previously went offline shortly after going up early in the week.


Original (1/12): Amazon has started taking pre-orders for two new Switch games. You can reserve Dark Souls: Remastered here. Additionally, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is up here. They’ll be out on May 25 and sometime this summer respectively.

Limited Run Games has finally announced its first game for Switch – and it’s an entirely new one. Saturday Morning RPG will release on Nintendo’s console, the company has revealed.

Saturday Morning RPG is planned to arrive on Switch this spring both physically and digitally. For the physical version, it will be sold exclusive on the Limited Run Games online store.

A tweet from Netflix spread online after one person was told that there are no plans for the service on Switch. However, a spokesperson has now offered a bit of a different statement.

Netflix’s official comment is the following: “We are still exploring the opportunity with Nintendo, but don’t have definitive plans to share at this time.” We’re also hearing that Netflix will send an update with a similar message on @Netflixhelps.

You’d have to think that, in due time, Netflix will land on Switch. It’s just a matter when.

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In Japan, Gust has announced a ton of DLC for Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Alchemists of the Mysterious Painting. Players will be able to purchase content featuring music from other Atelier games, a collaboration with Nights of Azure 2, a boss battle against Sophie, and more.

Coinciding with the DLC news, a 1.01 update has been issued. This increases the level cap and more.

You can find a full recap of the new update and all upcoming DLC below.

Nightmare Boy lands on Switch tomorrow, and some footage has emerged showing it off in action. View the gameplay below.

Mercenaries Saga Chronicles is already available in Japan. As far as the western release goes, Circle Entertainment has now confirmed a February launch.

Mercenaries Saga Chronicles bundles all three entries in the series into one package. Only the first game has been distributed on mobile until now, while the latter two previously came to 3DS. Improvements have also been made for the Switch release.

We’ve attached additional details about Mercenaries Saga Chronicles below, which also goes over the improvements.

Super Chariot

The 2D platformer Chariot has made it to several platforms over the years, including Wii U. Now it’s planned for Switch as well.

Microids will be publishing Chariot on Switch as “Super Chariot” later this year. It’s the same game as before, but with the Royal Gadget Pack DLC included.

We have more details about Super Chariot below in addition to a trailer for the original game.

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

01./02. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) – 117.840 / 1.882.709 (+22%)
02./01. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey #
(Nintendo) {2017.10.27} (¥5.980) – 110.816 / 1.508.148 (+5%)
03./03. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) – 82.806 / 1.215.599 (-5%)
04./04. [3DS] Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon (Pokemon Co.) {2017.11.17} (¥4.980) – 69.355 / 1.477.015 (+12%)
05./05. [3DS] Mario Party: The Top 100 (Nintendo) {2017.12.28} (¥4.980) – 51.818 / 103.999 (-1%)
06./06. [3DS] Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Hihou Legend Banbarayaa – Sword / Magnum (Level 5) {2017.12.16} (¥4.800) – 34.565 / 465.985 (-9%)
07./07. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) – 31.761 / 802.811 (-4%)
08./10. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo) {2017.06.16} (¥5.980) – 25.374 / 339.328 (+54%)
09./08. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥4.980) – 21.104 / 371.033 (-1%)
10./09. [PS4] Earth Defense Force 5 (D3Publisher) {2017.12.07} (¥7.800) – 19.948 / 201.414 (+21%)
11./15. [3DS] Kirby Battle Royale
(Nintendo) {2017.11.30} (¥4.980) – 14.561 / 139.564 (+50%)
12./14. [PS4] Call of Duty: WWII #
(Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2017.11.03} (¥7.900) – 13.305 / 362.009 (+31%)
13./17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo (Nintendo) {2016.11.23} (¥2.700) – 13.208 / 357.703 (+66%)
14./11. [NSW] Pokken Tournament DX (Pokemon Co.) {2017.09.22} (¥5.980) – 12.553 / 204.038 (-8%)
15./12. [NSW] Xenoblade Chronicles 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.12.01} (¥7.980) – 11.483 / 168.200 (-10%)
16./21. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition # (Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 9.517 / 1.273.777
17./22. [NSW] Sumikko Gurashi: Sumikko Park e Youkoso (Nippon Columbia) {2017.12.07} (¥5.800) – 9.505 / 47.989
18./18. [NSW] Snipperclips Plus: Cut it Out, Together! (Nintendo) {2017.11.10} (¥3.280) – 9.290 / 43.909 (+26%)
19./16. [NSW] FIFA 18 (Electronic Arts) {2017.09.29} (¥5.800) – 8.915 / 71.698 (-2%)
20./25. [3DS] Style Savvy: Styling Star (Nintendo) {2017.11.02} (¥4.980) – 8.639 / 119.777


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