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Last Time I Saw You

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 9, 2024 are as follows:

Hamster will release Super Volleyball ’91 as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch, the company announced today. A worldwide release is planned for October 10, 2024.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate update 13.0.3

Nintendo has unexpectedly released a new update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, bringing the game to version 13.0.3.

Today’s update is about addressing an issue regarding Global Smash Power. Nintendo points out that the patch may cause compatibility issues with previous versions, so players are advised to convert them to video before installing the update.

The official patch notes for today’s update are as follows:

Backrooms: Partygoers

August 15: Mascot Bro Studios passed along the news that its new game Backrooms: Partygoers will be released on Switch. The title arrives this Halloween.

Backrooms: Partygoers is a horror game that “plunges you into the darkest corners of an endless, decaying maze filled with the echoes of forgotten screams and the malevolent presence of Partygoers – distorted creatures that thrive on terror.” You’ll take on the role of as a researcher tasked with finding anomalies.

More information can be found in the following overview:

Super Mario Party Jamboree demo

Super Mario Party Jamboree doesn’t appear to be getting a demo on the Switch eShop, but multiple retailers have the game to try out right now. This technically was first made available on October 4, but Nintendo shared the news on social media today.

Select Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart locations all have the game on display. During the ten-minute timed demo for Super Mario Party Jamboree, players can try out Koopathlon and Minigame Bay. Minigame Bay limits the modes to Showdown Minigame Battle, Free Play, and Tag Match.

The Jackbox Survey Scramble

September 26: The Jackbox Survey Scramble was just announced for Switch, making it the second release of the year from Jackbox Games. Expect it on Switch at the end of October.

The Jackbox Survey Scramble is a new party experience featuring four game modes – Hilo, Speed, Squares, and Bounce with more planned for the future. The experience changes based on answers submitted by real players.

A bunch of details can be found in the following overview:

F-Zero 99 Mario vs. Donkey Kong datamine

Nintendo could have even more in store for F-Zero 99, and the game might be receiving an interesting Mario vs. Donkey Kong event at some point in the future.

That news comes from LuigiBlood, who datamined the game’s latest update. The supposed Mario vs. Donkey Kong Festival event for F-Zero 99 would include a Mini Mario League, and 4 Star Rivals called Mario, Mini Mario, Donkey Kong, and Toad.

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RedDeerGames has announced Amelia’s Garden as its latest Switch release. Expect the game on October 17, 2024.

Amelia’s Garden is a game about putting together broken pots as well as planting and harvesting veggies, fruit, and spices. If you’re looking for another cozy game, this might be right up your alley.

Lots of additional details can be found in the following overview:

Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos release date

September 24: Today, Idea Factory shared the release window for Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos in the west. Switch players in North America and Europe can get their hands on the game starting in January 2025. An exact date will be provided later.

Also confirmed today is that Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos will be offering a Deluxe Edition. The latter includes the digital game, digital art book (35 pages), soundtrack (ten tracks), and Costume Set offering a costume per set for Uzume Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert (swimsuit, apocalyptic, and race queen). Note that the Costume Set will also be available as a standalone DLC on launch.

Magical Bakery

September 19: Magical Bakery was previously announced, but publisher SOEDESCO and developer Superlumen have now confirmed a Switch version. The title launches on November 7, 2024.

Magical Bakery, a cooking and management game, involves handling a magical pastry shop. Players will also look to pass an exam to become a qualified pastry magician.

More information is available in the following overview:


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