Bluffman and Playism released the JRPG-inspired Artifact Adventure Gaiden on Steam earlier in the year. That game is now confirmed for Switch as well. Bluffman confirmed the news during an official interview segment on BitSummit’s live stream today.

Artifact Adventure Gaiden features a “Game Boy-like design and 2D open world while making choices that freely shape the scenario itself as you progress through this JRPG.” We have further details and a trailer below.

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Nintendo maintenance schedule as of May 12, 2018

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Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule once again, so we’re rounding up all of the different sessions in place as of today. There will be different periods for Switch, Wii U, and 3DS over the next few days as well as some downtime for using credit cards on the Switch eShop and the web Nintendo store.

Here’s the full rundown of upcoming maintenance:

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Inversus Deluxe update out now (version 1.6.4)

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This week, Hypersect prepared a new update for Inversus Deluxe on Switch. Version 1.6.4 is now available.

We have the full rundown on the patch from Hypersect below. Highlights include video capture support and updates to the ranking system.

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Pato Box will have an Arcade Mode

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Bromino has shared details on a new feature coming to Pato Box. Arcade Mode is being added to the Steam version, and should be available on Switch when the game launches on the eShop this year.

Arcade Mode involves taking on members of Deathflock consecutively and attempting to defeat them as quickly as possible. Based on your performance, you’ll obtain different ranks.

We have an official overview for Pato Box’s Arcade Mode plus a trailer below.

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Switch eShop charts (5/12/18)

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This week’s Switch eShop charts are as follows:

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Inti Creates reveals Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX for Switch

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At BitSummit today, Inti Creates revealed the next entry in the Azure Striker Gunvolt franchise. Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX is in development exclusively for Nintendo’s platform, the company announced.

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX features the anti-hero Copen. Project specifics are mostly being kept under wraps for now, but more information will be shared this summer.

We have the full announcement for Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and debut trailer below.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon announced for Switch and 3DS, out this month

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Back when Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was on Kickstarter in 2015, one of the stretch goals was for an 8-bit action game. It has finally come to fruition as Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.

Inti Creates announced the new title at BitSummit today. Believe it or not, it’s arriving in just a couple of weeks on May 24. It features four playable characters, multiple endings, and more.

We have a ton of information about Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon below, along with the first trailer.

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Zaccaria Pinball due out on Switch this spring

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Another pinball option will soon be offered on Switch. This spring, Zaccaria Pinball will be arriving on the eShop.

Zaccaria Pinball will come with a free Time Machine table. An additional 37 tables can be experienced in trial mode, meaning a score limit is in place.

Here’s a full overview and trailer for Zaccaria Pinball:

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (5/10/18, North America)

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Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.