Pre-order updates – January 10, 2021
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Bravely Default II boxart
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Retailers like GameStop and Amazon Canada have updated their listings with the boxart for Bravely Default II. We’ve included the packaging image above.
Bravely Default II, which was first announced in December 2019, is slated for February 26 on Switch worldwide. The RPG was previously planned for a 2020 release.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Hotshot Racing getting a physical release
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Hotshot Racing, which has so far been limited to the Switch eShop, will soon be getting a physical release. Although we don’t have an official announcement from Curve Digital just yet, retailers revealed the news early.
Those that pick up the physical version of Hotshot Racing will gain immediate access to the Big Boss Bundle DLC on the cartridge, containing the new mode Barrel Barrage and Boss Level Grand Prix.
The physical version of Hotshot Racing is currently on track for February 19. You can pre-order a copy on Amazon here or Best Buy here.
A look at the best-reviewed Switch games of 2020
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Metacritic is looking back on the year that was 2020 by examining the best-reviewed games over the past twelve months. Naturally, we’re most interested in what came out on Switch.
Hades and Ori and the Will of the Wisps were the top-rated titles of 2020 having scored 93. Animal Crossing: New Horizons followed in third at 90. Rounding out the top five are Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition with a score of 89 and A Short Hike at 88.
Here’s the full list of best-reviewed Switch games of 2020:
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[Let’s Talk] Monster Hunter Rise demo impressions
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Capcom made the wait for Monster Hunter Rise a little easier this week. A demo for the game dropped on the Switch eShop a couple of days ago, allowing fans to try out some of the action. It features training, the opportunity to try out Wyvern Riding, and a couple of quests.
How many of you have given the Monster Hunter Rise demo so far? If you’ve played it, how are you feeling about the game? Let us know in the comments below.
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Capcom shares new Japanese Monster Hunter Rise commercials
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Capcom has published a couple of new Japanese commercials for Monster Hunter Rise ahead of its full release in March. We have both adverts below.
Monster Hunter Rise launches for Switch on March 26.
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Persona 5 Strikers English voice recording was put on hold due to quarantine
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Persona 5 Strikers is finally heading west in February. For awhile, there was some uncertainty regarding if and when the game would be localized. It seems that the coronavirus pandemic is partly to blame for the long wait for an announcement.
Erika Harlacher and Cassandra Lee Morris, the voice actors for Ann and Morgana respectively, shared a bit of behind the scenes information during a recent discussion video. It turns out that English voice recording kicked off around April of last year. When the pandemic hit and quarantine went into effect, everything was put on hold.
Harlacher mentioned:
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses soundtrack pre-orders open
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A new soundtrack for Fire Emblem: Three Houses was announced a little while back. Play-Asia is now taking pre-orders here.
As a reminder, there will be a regular version for $73. You can also pick up a limited edition for $104, which comes with a music box and four poster cards. Both editions also feature six discs, a bonus DVD, clear case, Sothis and Rhea jacket, and a twenty page booklet.
Here’s the product description from Play-Asia:
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin getting another update soon, patch notes
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XSEED has announced the latest update for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Although it’s out on other platforms, Switch players will need to wait a bit longer for its release.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition physical release announced with special editions
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It’s official: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition is getting a physical release. Limited Run Games has teamed up with Ubisoft and Universal Pictures to make it happen.
A standard version will be available, which includes a reversible cover. There will also be special editions in the form of the Classic Edition and K.O. Edition.
Their contents include:
