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Here Comes Niko! release date

Here Comes Niko! was announced for Switch at the end of December, but wasn’t given a release date. However, Gears for Breakfast and Frog Vibes have now confirmed that it will be available on September 1, 2022.

Here Comes Niko! has been on PC for a full year. The Switch version should contain changes that were implemented in a patch since then.

Soundfall summer update

A new summer update has just been released for Soundfall, bringing the game to version 1.3.17957.

New content is included with over twenty additional tracks. A number of other additions, improvements, and fixes are included as well.

Below are the full patch notes for the Soundfall summer update, or version 1.3.17957:

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened

Original (7/28): Ukrainian studio Frogwares has revealed Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, “a full remake and substantial rewrite of their 2006 release of the same name.” The project is planned for Switch.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is described as “a dark, HP Lovecraft-inspired story infused with the narrative arc of a young Sherlock Holmes taking on his first big case once he settled in London.” Frogwares will be using Kickstarter “to help secure the game’s final production funds and offer fans a few more bonuses and rewards for supporting the studio at a time when their country is at war.”

Frogun

This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Murder on the Marine Express

The mystery visual novel Murder on the Marine Express will soon be making its way to Switch, publisher Rainy Frog and developer 1564 Studio confirmed today. It’s currently on track to debut on September 1, 2022.

The game has players taking on the role of Ranko Togawa as they investigate a murder that happens aboard an underwater train and attempt to clear the name of the main suspect. Further information can be found in the overview below.

Foretales release date

Original (7/25): Foretales was known to be planned for sometime this summer on Switch, but an actual release date was unknown. But thanks to a new listing on the eShop, it appears that we’ll be seeing it on September 15, 2022.

Dear Villagers and Alkemi originally announced Foretales for Switch back in March. For those that missed out on our original coverage, we’ve included some information about it below.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 2 release date

It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of August 4, 2022. The latest releases include the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass wave 2 DLC and more.

Here’s the full lineup:

Lair Land Story

Publisher PQube and developer Circle Entertainment are putting Lair Land Story on Switch, and the title is confirmed for release later this month. It will be available on August 19, 2022.

Lair Land Story is a fantasy raising-simulator raise Chilia, a mysterious and magical girl who has lost her memory, over the course of four years. We have additional information about the game below.

The Rumble Fish 2

Today, publisher 3goo and developer Dimps revealed that it will release the arcade fighter The Rumble Fish 2 on Switch. A release is planned for this winter.

The game was originally developed in 2004 and launched the following year. This marks the first time that the series will be appearing outside of Japan.

Voyage

Today, publisher Ratalaika Games and developer Venturous announced that Voyage will be releasing on Switch next week. It will be available on August 12, 2022.

Voyage is a cinematic adventure game focusing on two survivors in search for answers of a long-forgotten past. More information can be found in the overview below.


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