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The Backrooms 1998 release date

The Backrooms 1998 was announced for Nintendo Switch less than a month ago, but it already has a release date. Feardemic and Steelkrill Studio will be bringing it over on February 20, 2025.

As previously mentioned, The Backrooms 1998 is a found footage survival horror game. The recent announcement did not provide a release window, but it turns out we’re just a few days away from the console debut.

Mado Monogatari Fia and the Wondrous Academy

Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy is coming to Nintendo Switch worldwide, Idea Factory and Compile Heart announced today. The game launches in 2025.

Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy is a dungeon-crawling RPG. While it debuted in Japan at the end of last year, there was no word on an English release – until today. Now we know that it’ll be launching in North America and Europe.

Here’s an official overview:

Hundred Line Last Defense Academy story

February 11: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy received two new trailers today focusing on the game’s story and more characters. The latter video highlights Takemaru Yakushiji, Shouma Ginzaki, Moko Mojiro, Nigou, and Nozomi Kirifuji.

Here’s some information about the latest batch of characters:

The Making of Karateka, Llamasoft Jeff Minter Story, Tetris Forever physical

Digital Eclipse has announced not one, but three physical releases – The Making of Karateka, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, and Tetris Forever are all getting the boxed treatment.

These titles were previously made available digitally as part of the company’s Gold Master series. They will now be available physically for the first time.

Standard editions will be sold for $34.99 (€34.99). There’ll also be Deluxe Editions for The Making of Karateka and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, featuring special packaging and unique collectibles for $69.99 (€69.99). Finally, Tetris Forever is getting a collector’s edition for $139.99 (€139.99) and includes special packaging, collectibles, and an exclusive handheld unit featuring two Tetris games.

Although no official announcement has been made, it has been revealed that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers will not be redeemable for Nintendo Switch 2 games when the system launches.

A note has been added to the production description, which reads as follows:

Please note that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be redeemed for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games.

This news follows the announcement that from March 25, users will no longer be able to earn Gold points. No plans for an alternate incentive scheme has been announced by Nintendo at this stage, although it is possible that plans may be revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct which is scheduled to take place on April 2.

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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank physical

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank has been available digitally, but it looks like a physical version is in the cards as well. There’s been no word from the publisher officially but various retailers are now listing a boxed version.

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank will appear just as it did when it previously landed on the Nintendo eShop. No extra bonuses are planned, but this will be the first time it’s being made available in boxed form.

Nintendo Music list of all games

For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in.

Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music is coming in the future. Currently it seems that we can expect at least one new title to be brought to the service each week.

Antipaint

January 1: Antipaint came to PC a little while back to a strong reception, and a Nintendo Switch version is now confirmed to be int he works. The port is “coming soon”.

Antipaint is a roguelike shooter with plenty of action. The title has players battling famous works of art, and after defeating each one, they’ll join your collection.

Ultros gameplay

Ultros saw a shadowdrop on Nintendo Switch last week, and for those that want to see what the title has to offer, we have gameplay. 25 minutes of footage is available.

Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:


Jump Man

Sanuk Games today announced Jump Man, and is targeting the game for Nintendo Switch 2. The company says it will release the title “if and when Nintendo allows.” Given how Sanuk has previous shipped games on Nintendo platforms, this one should come over as well – it just may take some time.

As for what to expect, Jump Man is an endless jumper that supports both single-player and multiplayer.

Here’s a brief overview:


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