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COCOON release date

COCOON, the upcoming Switch game led by founders Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside and award-winning programmer / composer Jakob Schmid, just got a release date. Publisher Annapurna Interactive confirmed its launch for September 29, 2023.

COCOON was announced for Switch last June. The title last had a general 2023 release window.

Pinball FX Switch

The wait for Pinball FX on Switch is almost over, as Zen Studios has come through with a release date. We’ve received word that the game will launch on July 6, 2023.

Pinball FX was revealed for Switch at the end of last year. We knew it’d be arriving this year, but we didn’t know when exactly until today.

Original (6/7): PolarityFlow has announced that the action adventure platformer Ginsha is on the way to Switch. A release window is not confirmed at this time.

Ginsha is essentially a Metroidvania game, but it includes aspects of RPGs, the “Souls” genre, and crafting. Further information can be found in the following overview:

PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants DLC

Original (5/18): PowerWash Simulator has just announced its latest DLC, this time as a crossover with SpongeBob SquarePants.

The upcoming DLC for PowerWash Simulator will officially be known as the “SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack”. More details can be found below.

Bear and Breakfast physical

iam8bit is preparing a physical release for Bear and Breakfast on Switch, the company announced today along with Gummy Cat, Armor Games Studios, and distribution partner Skybound Games. 

The retail edition features five premium postcards, a reversible cover sheet, and a code to download the game’s laid-back soundtrack. Also available is the iam8bit Exclusive Edition with fun trappings such as a unique motel key featuring the game’s bear manager, an exclusive reversible cover sheet by sculptor cobcris, and the soundtrack download code. Pricing for these two versions are set at $39.99 and $44.99 respectively.

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is making its way to Switch, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Snoozy Kazoo have revealed. A release window is not yet known.

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank follows Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. It’s officially described as a “comedic action-adventure game with roguelite elements.”

The Lara Croft Collection trailer

Feral Interactive has shared a launch trailer for The Lara Croft Collectionits new Switch release. Originally made by Crystal Dynamics, the package contains Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light plus Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris.

More information can be found in the following overview:

Garlic

Ratalaika Games and Sylph will release their new title Garlic on Switch next week, the two sides announced today. It will be available on July 7, 2023.

The game stars Garlic, a brave and fearless veggie, who wants to climb a sacred tower to meet the Cyber Goddess. Included in the precision platformer are a compendium of mini-games, twelve zones with nine levels plus one special boss, a Time Rush Mode, and more.

Here’s some additional information:

Everybody 1-2 Switch

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of June 29, 2023 are as follows:

Switch Retail

AEW: Fight Forever
Charade Maniacs
Crime O’Clock
Everybody 1-2 Switch
Little Friends: Puppy Island
Noob: The Factionless
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons overview

Modus Games and Secret Base today issued a brand-new overview trailer for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, featuring details on the game’s tag team combat and a sneak peek at a few unannounced playable characters.

Here’s an overview of the title:


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