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Sonic Superstars release date

A new trailer for Sonic Superstars just aired at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023, and it comes with the reveal of a final release date and more news about support for multiplayer. The title is due out for Switch on October 17, 2023.

Sonic Superstars was first announced this past June. Originally, SEGA shared a more vague fall launch window.

As previously announced, Sonic Superstars supports local co-op with up to four players. Also included is online with a free-for-all Battle Mode.

Mandragora

Original: Publisher Marvelous Europe and developer Primal Game Studio today announced Mandragora, a story-driven side-scrolling action RPG set in a universe of gorgeous paint strokes and inevitable tragedy. The project is in development for Switch and other platforms.

Here’s an overview with further information:

Minecraft Disney Worlds of Adventure DLC

It’s time for yet another collaboration in Minecraft, and players can now get their hands on Disney Worlds of Adventure DLC.

The DLC, which is comprised of six parts, involves hunting down gem shards hidden in the stories of Disney’s Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, and Beauty and the Beast. Players will be able to visit familiar locations, team up with some of their favorite Disney characters, and discover new twists, mobs, and puzzles to solve.

Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023 live stream

Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023 is kicking off soon, and we’ve got a live stream ready to go for the event. It’ll be starting up at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM in the UK / 8 PM in Europe. Note that a pre-show will air 30 minutes beforehand.

Don’t expect a ton of new announcements here, but we should be hearing about at least a couple of Switch games. Sonic Superstars and Mortal Kombat 11 have both been confirmed for the show. We’ll relay any important news as it happens.

Gourmet Warriors

QUByte has released a number of classic games on Switch, and that continues with Gourmet Warriors. Originally launched in 1995, it’ll now be hitting Nintendo’s current console on August 31, 2023.

Gourmet Warriors initially debuted as Gourmet Sentai Barayarou for the Super Famicom. In 2019, it finally received a proper western release in English for the SNES.

My Time at Sandrock delayed

My Time at Sandrock has been delayed and it will not be available next month as previously announced.

On social media, Pathea Games explained that the move was made “to better ensure the game quality will meet your standards and expectations.” The title will now launch on November 2, 2023.

The full statement reads:

Publisher GameMill and developer Bamtang Games have nailed down a release date for Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance. The title is slated for September 22, 2023 on Switch. The first proper footage has been shared as well.

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance, a co-op action-adventure game which lets players experience the events of the Nickelodeon animated series,

Sea of Stars launch trailer

Sea of Stars isn’t here just yet, but Sabotage Studio has already prepared a launch trailer for the game. The RPG hits Switch a week from today.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Original (8/21): The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 19, 2023 has been released, and it’s an old favorite that returns to the top.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the new #1. The Switch game pushed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, last week’s top seller, to #24 due to a price promotion. It Takes Two appears at #26 with a 351 increase and Little Nightmares II is back at #31 with a 196 percent bump.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 19, 2023:

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Pokemon Scarlet Violet Poltchageist

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have just unveiled a new Pokemon, with Poltchageist being added to the games. It’s both a Grass and Ghost type.

Poltchageist will be introduced in the first DLC wave for the titles, The Teal Mask. News about the Pokemon was shared in a video just published by The Pokemon Company. Other information is likely to follow soon as often we’ll see an initial reveal followed by a more formal announcement with an in-game trailer (update: see overview below).


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