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Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate

When Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate launched last month, Japan was the only region where a physical version was offered. That’s now changing, courtesy of Limited Run Games.

Limited Run Games will soon be offering standard and collector’s edition versions of Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate. The latter release includes an art book, Mamel stress ball, art prints, and Miracle Dice.

Pre-orders open on January 12 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET. You’ll be able to reserve a copy here.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

New GSD Data provided by ISFE reveals the best-selling games of 2020 in the UK.

The single Nintendo representative is Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which sold 810,462 copies at retail. It placed at #6, but could have been higher. Nintendo is the only company on the charts that does not offer up digital data.

Here’s a look at the full top ten:

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Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Earlier this week, Acquire announced plans to bring Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed to Switch. The game was also given a release date of May 20 in Japan.

Clouded Leopard Entertainment has now followed up for some news in Asia. Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be distributed on that same day as well, and English support is confirmed.

XSEED previously announced plans to publish Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed in North America. However, that was back in 2019, so it’s currently unknown if the company will be handling the Switch version as well. While it’s likely, even if it doesn’t happen, we at least know that an English version will be offered on Switch thanks to the upcoming Asian release.

Here’s the full announcement for Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed:

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne

Spike Chunsoft has shared an official Japanese commercial for Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne. Get a look at the advert below.

Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne launches for Switch in Japan on January 28. It will follow on January 29 in North America and February 5 in Europe.

Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

SNK today unveiled the newest DLC characters for Samurai Shodown. Cham Cham will be appearing in the game, along with Hibike Takane.

These characters will be the first new roster additions for Samurai Shodown Season Pass 3. Two more fighters have yet to be revealed.

Here’s a trailer announcing Cham Cham and Hibiki Takane:

Pokemon Sword and Shield is hosting a new Max Raid Battle event. Skwovet is the primary creature featured this time around, and you may even encounter a Shiny Skwovet or Greedent.

That’s not all though. There will be an increased number of Cherubi, Amoonguss, and Shiinotic. Berries will be plentiful as well.

Monster Hunter Rise

New footage has emerged from the demo of Monster Hunter Rise. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.

Monster Hunter Rise releases for Switch on March 26.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Dead Lands

Last year, Kingdom Two Crowns received a Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night collaboration. The partnership is now continuing, but in the other direction.

Later this month, a unique are based on Kingdom Two Crowns will be appearing in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Players gain a crown and can then access Dead Lands.

Here’s a brief teaser video:

The Nintendo UK store has revealed a couple of pre-order bonuses for Monster Hunter Rise. By reserving the game, you’ll receive a free steelbook and collectible cards set. You can get a closer look at these items above.

Monster Hunter Rise launches for Switch on March 26. Pre-order the game on the Nintendo UK store here.


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