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Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress gameplay

After it recently came to Switch, Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress was given a new round of gameplay. Those interested in getting a closer look can see 25 minutes of footage.

For those that need a recap, here’s an overview of the title:

Outbound

Outbound landed on Kickstarter today, and in just a few hours, the funding goal was met. Over $35,000 has been raised already and Switch is a part of the project’s plans.

Outbound, an open-world exploration game which takes place in a utopian near future, has players beginning their adventure with an empty camper van and turning it into the home of their dreams. While the whole thing can be played along, one of the big hooks is support for up to four players.

RetroRealms Halloween Ash vs Evil Dead

Today, Boss Team Games and WayForward unveiled RetroRealms, and the first two releases are based on John Carpenter’s Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. They’ll be available for Switch on October 18, 2024.

These two new games offer a 16-bit-style platformer experience. In Halloween, players control Michael Myers and other characters from the original 1978 film to slash through familiar settings and overcome the ultimate evil that has descended upon our world. Ash vs Evil Dead fans can play as Ash Williams to battle through iconic locations inspired by the Starz original series while fighting Deadites and other familiar characters from the hit show.

Here’s some additional details:

Cult of the Lamb Unholy Alliance

June 7: During today’s Devolver Direct, Cult of the Lamb revealed its next update Unholy Alliance, which adds local co-op. This will go live for free on August 12, 2024.

Local co-op is a big addition, but that’s not all. A bunch of other content is included, ranging from new tarot cards to follower quests.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following description:

Nightdive Switch sale Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster

Nightdive Studios started up a new sale on the Switch eShop today, which includes Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, Turok, and more. Almost everything here is at their lowest prices ever. Fans can save up to 75 percent.

The full rundown of eligible games is as follows:

3 Minutes to Midnight release date

Years after it was announced, 3 Minutes to Midnight finally received a release date, and it’s coming out in just a few days. The title heads to Switch on August 22, 2024.

3 Minutes to Midnight, a point-and-click adventure game, was revealed for Switch way back in 2018. It was originally planned for the following year, but that obviously didn’t happen. Now after the lengthy wait, we’ll be seeing the game very soon.

Cooking Switch

Today, RedDeerGames announced that it will be bringing Cooking to Switch in a matter of days. It’s planned for release on August 16, 2024.

Cooking will have players running a restaurant in the middle of the city. They’ll complete orders, learn new recipes, and improve their skills.

Here’s some additional information:

Crossy Road Castle release date

We’ve just received a release date for the new Switch version of Crossy Road Castle. The game launches on September 11, 2024, Hipster Whale announced today.

Crossy Road Castle revealed its new Switch version in July. No word was provided about launch timing other than “soon”.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death

Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death is launching for Switch this Friday, August 16, it’s been announced. The title comes from Ratalaika Games and HitherYon Games.

Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death is a pixel art adventure game. You’ll play as Detective Guy as he investigates the mysterious death of a social media starlet in an isolated seaside village.

More information can be found in the following overview:

The Lullaby of Life gameplay

21 minutes of gameplay was released for the Lullaby of Life. This week, the title came to Switch via 1 Simple Games and Midwest Games.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:


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