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Beat 'Em Up Archives gameplay

Following the release of Beat ‘Em Up Archives on Switch, new gameplay has emerged. The package includes Iron Commando and Legend.

Here’s an official overview with more details:

Temtem update 1.4.0

Temtem just received its latest update, with the game moving up to version 1.4.0.

Season 4, dubbed “Splash Up!”, has now kicked off. Players now have easier access to competitive play and better Dojo Wars, a ton of balance changes have been implemented, and more. Note that the next season will be entirely PvE-centered.

The full patch notes for the Temtem version 1.4.0 update are as follows:

Pikmin 4

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Pikmin 4 is still the top voted Switch title this week.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 1 and June 7.

Arcade Archives Splatterhouse

Hamster is putting Splatterhouse on Switch as the latest Arcade Archives game, the company just announced. A release is planned for June 22, 2023.

Splatterhouse, which was made by Namco, is a beat ’em up title. It first came out in Japan in 1988 with the western release happening a year later.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Bug Fables, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Super Meat Boy Forever, and more.

Here are the full highlights:

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Disney Illusion Island interview

After a surprise reveal at D23 Expo last year, Disney Illusion Island ­- an upcoming 2D Metroidvania from the makers of the recent Battletoads reboot – is set to launch exclusively on Switch in late July. After getting to spend nearly an hour with it at Summer Game Fest, I spoke with lead designer Grant Allen about its development, what it’s like working with such iconic characters, and what players can expect when the full game releases.

We have Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of June 18, 2023. A couple of sessions are planned, with Switch’s cloud saves, eShop, and item purchases impacted.

The full maintenance schedule for the week of June 18, 2023 is as follows:

BroodStar

According to an eShop listing, BroodStar will be appearing on Switch next week. The store page has it down for June 24, 2023.

BroodStar is a shoot ’em up game with roguelike elements. If you’re interested in learning more about it, check out the following overview:

Super Dungeon Maker update

Super Dungeon Maker has received a new update that includes the Mystic Garden theme and more.

Some other improvements have also been made to the game. Aside from regular bug fixes, larger dungeons now have better performance and improved loading times.

The full patch notes for the Super Dungeon Maker update are as follows:


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