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The Banner Saga 2

Stoic just came out with The Banner Saga on Switch last week. Its sequel, The Banner Saga 2, isn’t too far off. Stoic announced today that a release is set for June 7.

Here’s a brief overview of the game:

Stoneshard

Ink Stains Games opened a Kickstarter campaign for Stoneshard recently. With over three weeks remaining, the $30,000 goal has already been reached. As a result, it’s now promised for Switch.

Stoneshard, an open-world roguelike RPG, has “immense tactical freedom, survival elements and an in-depth follower system, set in a grim, medieval world.” You’ll travel through a vast procedurally-generated medieval world, lead a Сaravan of allies and expand your following, upgrade and customize your character, and more.

20XX

Last month, a Switch classification for 20XX popped up on PEGI’s website. Batterystaple Games and Fire Hose Games have now made it official: the game is coming to the eShop in July.

20XX, inspired by classic Mega Man titles, is a a roguelike action platformer. Full co-op is supported, so you can play with a friend locally or online.

Deemo

Flyhigh Works and Rayark have confirmed Deemo version 1.3 for this week. The latest update actually drops tomorrow, May 24.

The new update will encompass 11 new songs. You’ll also be able to play with a standard controller.

Here’s a trailer:

SkyGoblin and BlitWorks have announced that The Journey Down series is coming to Switch. The “point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist” will have its first episode on the eShop next Thursday. We’ll then see the second and third chapters “in the coming weeks.”

Here’s a trailer and more details:

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (NSW/PS4) – 9/8/9/9
Liar Princess and the Blind Prince (NSW/PS4/PSV) – 8/8/9/8
Railway Empire (PS4) – 8/8/8/7
Sweet Pool (PSV) – 8/7/8/7
Kadobat Wars (NSW) – 8/7/8/7
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition (NSW/PS4) – 8/7/7/7
Full Metal Panic! Fight: Who Dares Wins (PS4) – 8/7/7/7
Cafe Cuillere (PSV) – 7/8/7/7
Shinka no Himitsu (NSW) – 7/7/7/7

Nintendo has updated the release schedule on its platforms for the week of May 31. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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With Baobabs Mausoleum Ep.1: Ovnifagos Don’t Eat Flamingos launching May 24 on the Switch, we now have some footage of the game. Check it out below:

6180 the moon

Turtle Cream uploaded a Switch-specific trailer for its platformer 6180 the moon. Take a look at the video below.

As we reported earlier today, 6180 the moon will be out for Switch this Thursday in North America. The European release will take place one week later on May 31.

I Hate Running Backwards

Devolver Digital has published a launch trailer for I Hate Running Backwards, which is due out for Switch this summer. View it below.


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