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Hamster is putting COP 01 on Switch eShop as the latest Arcade Archives game, the company just announced. A release is planned for June 29, 2023.

An action game released by Japan Bussan in 1985, players will take on the role of James, a rookie detective from the 1st Precinct, to rescue his lover Stacey who has been kidnapped by the secret organization Spectre. The game is notable for its “rocket jump” feature, which is used to reach secret bases.

Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival Shin Japan Heroes Universe Pack Run! Ninja Dojo

Bandai Namco has announced new content for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival which brings about the “Shin Japan Heroes Universe Pack” DLC plus the new “Run! Ninja Dojo” mode.

The “Shin Japan Heroes Universe Pack” DLC includes a new song as well as various mini characters like Godzilla and an exclusive background. This is priced at $2.99.

As for the “Run! Ninja Dojo” mode, it’s a party experience that can be enjoyed by up to four players at once.

Here’s some additional information about both:

Nintendo Switch Online The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghosts 'n Ghosts, Landstalker, Crusader of Centy

Four more SEGA Genesis games have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online, with The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy being made available. All of these can be accessed as part of the subscription’s Expansion Pack tier.

You can find information about the latest titles in the following overview:


Last week, the internet was graced with a jam-packed Nintendo Direct that revealed a ton of exciting games, especially for fans of Mario and friends. In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, join your hosts Nick, Dennis and Eli (who’s joining us for the first time!) as they break down all the big reveals from the direct, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 1 + 2 HD, and MUCH more!

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Gimmick Special Edition

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of July 6, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:


The Medium Cloud Version

The Medium: Cloud Version has been announced, and it’s releasing in just a couple of days. Fans can pick it up on June 29, 2023.

The Medium is a third-person psychological horror game from Bloober Team. It originally came out in 2021.

Red Art Games is preparing a physical release for Arise: A Simple Story on Switch, the company announced today. It will be available on October 20, 2023.

Arise: A Simple Story will have a standard edition and Deluxe Edition. The latter includes a copy of the game, an art book, and the official soundtrack on CD. Only 300 copies will be made available worldwide.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 preview

2021’s Hot Wheels Unleashed was a huge surprise for fans of arcade racers and the die-cast toys alike; I had a great time with it when I reviewed it, even if I felt the game could have benefitted from tweaked vehicle handling and more variety overall. Now, two years later, developer Milestone is gearing up for the release of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged on October 19, and I had an opportunity to check out an early build of the game at Summer Game Fest. While some of my critiques of the first game – like environmental variety – look like they may not be resolved at launch, I enjoyed some of the new mechanics and modes the team is adding this time around.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life trailer

XSEED Games and Marvelous issued a launch trailer for Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. A return of the GameCube title, it lands on Switch today.

Here’s an overview with more information:

Summum Aeterna release date

Aeternum Game Studios has set a release date for Summum Aeterna. The game, which is a prequel to Aeterna Noctis, launches for Switch on September 14, 2023.

Summum Aeterna was previously announced for Switch last September. The title was initially given a 2023 release window.


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