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Phantom Spark

Thunderful, Coatsink, and Ghosts today announced Phantom Spark, a new arcade racer for Switch. A release window has not yet been announced.

Phantom Spark features weaving, rollercoaster-like levels with a full single-player campaign and the option to compete via local split-screen and online asynchronous multiplayer. More details are included in the following overview:

AK-xolotl release date

AK-xolotl has just received a final release date. Today, publisher Playstack and developer 2Awesome Studio confirmed its Switch launch for September 14, 2023.

AK-xolotl, a top-down roguelite shooter, was first announced in March 2022. Read more about the game below.

Song of Nunu Character Reveal

We’re coming up on two years since Song of Nunu: A League of Legends‘ original announcement. Not much was shown initially, but that’s starting to change today with a “Character Reveal Sneak Peek” trailer. Fans can get a look at Braum, a beloved Iceborn hero of the Freljord.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Sonic Superstars

Gamescom 2023 is back in full swing this week, and it includes a number of playable Switch games – namely Sonic Superstars, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Off-screen footage is now available for all three.

Here’s the full roundup:

SteamWorld Build release date

Today, Thunderful and internal development studio The Station announced a final release date for SteamWorld Build. On Switch, it’ll be out on December 1, 2023.

SteamWorld Build originally announced in January. Thunderful confirmed a general 2023 launch window at the time.

Trine 5 Amadeus the Wizard

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is back with another trailer, this time for Amadeus the Wizard. The video debuted today at Gamescom 2023.

Amadeus is able to use different spells, summon boxes, and more. Further details can be found below, courtesy of THQ Nordic:

Switch Denuvo emulator protection

Denuvo, which is associated with security for video games, is now offering its protection technologies through the Nintendo Developer Portal (NDP) as authorized Switch middleware.

This is apparently the first security partner on the portal, and developers can access the official Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection now. Denovo says it’s “a revolutionary technology to protect games launching on Nintendo Switch from piracy.”


Arcade Archives Bosconian

Hamster has announced Bosconian as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for August 24, 2023.

Bosconian, a multidirectional shooter from Namco, first appeared in 1981. The game has players taking control of a patrol plane while they attempt to defeat the aliens to save Earth. By destroying enemy missiles and bases, the points score will continue to increase.

Arcade Archives Bosconian will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.

Revealed earlier this year, publisher Feardemic have now revealed the release date for 2D psychological adventure horror title Afterdream. The game will arrive on Switch via the eShop next month, on September 28.

Catch up on the game with an overview and a new trailer below, courtesy of Feardemic:

As part of their Gamescom presentation, publisher Microids have shared a new trailer for upcoming adventure detective game Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express. The game is set to release on Switch on October 19, 2023.

Catch up on the game with the overview and trailer below:


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