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Sprout Valley

Publisher RedDeer Games and developer Vadzim Liakhovich are teaming up on Sprout Valley, “an upcoming farming simulator game where you can step back from the busy life and grow the garden of your dreams.” We know that it’s planned for Switch, but there’s no word on a release window at this time.

Players will take on the role of the cat Nico “who tries to find peaceful place to live in.” Along with finding friends and discovering interesting events, they’ll also learn about the secrets of Ostara.

Enchanted Portals

Xixo Games Studio will release Enchanted Portals on Switch, it’s been confirmed. The title will head to the console this summer.

Enchanted Portals is a co-op 2D platformer in which rookie magicians Bobby and Penny enter an adventure to get back to their dimension and retrieve the Magic Book. Further details are included in the following overview:

The Past Within

Today, Rusty Lake revealed that it’ll soon be bringing The Past Within to Switch. The title is scheduled to launch on July 6, 2023.

The Past Within will be the first Rusty Lake game available on Nintendo’s console. It’s an asynchronous point-and-click puzzle adventure title in which players must work together and communicate across time and space to solve the mystery left behind by Albert Vanderboom.

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

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Pikmin 1
Pikmin 2
Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island
Railway Empire 2
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2

Necrosmith

Publisher Merge Games and developer Alawar announced today that Necrosmith, a 2D roguelike, is bound for Switch. It will be available on July 6, 2023.

Necrosmith is a necromancy simulator that pits players against hordes of enemies in a battle to overrun the Chosen Ones with the dark magic of the Necromancer and the undead army they command. Learn more about it in the following overview:

RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe

Atari announced today that it’s relaunching RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures on Switch with a new Deluxe version. A release window was not provided. 

RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe will feature new content, including 80 additional rides and attractions and some new seasonally-themed rides. Atari is also updating the interface for use with console controllers, and there’ll be an improved coaster builder.

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of June 22, 2023. The latest releases include Pikmin 1 + Pikmin 2, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine trailer

Thunderful and Headup have issued a launch trailer for Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine. The explosive match-4 puzzler, which is set right after Super Meat Boy Forever, lands on Switch today.

Additional information is included in the following overview:

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash

Today, Cygames announced Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash for Switch. The titles launches in 2024 worldwide.

Here’s a brief overview of the title:

Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Square Enix is bringing Star Ocean: The Second Story R to Switch, the company announced today. The release date has been confirmed for November 2, 2023.

Star Ocean: The Second Story originally released for the PlayStation in 1998 in Japan, with the North American and European launch rolling out over the following years. It’s not the first time the RPG is seeing a re-release as an updated version known as Star Ocean: Second Evolution first appeared on the PSP.

We have the following overview for Star Ocean: The Second Story R:


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