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Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue

After it previously came to Switch in Japan, Aokana: Four Rhythms Across the Blue makes its western debut today. Watch the game’s launch trailer below.

Marvelous Japan has updated the website for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin to detail all the specifics of the action gameplay and combat. There are videos for specific fighting moves that will be integral to the game as well as small explanations for each. 

Also included are a few screenshots of the map and UI of the game, giving details on such things as a Day and Night cycle, searching for objectives, and difficulty selection. 

You can check out the full list of details below, courtesy of Gematsu, as well as the videos that go along with them. 

Pawarumi

Update (8/20): Pre-orders are now open on Play-Asia here.


Original (8/17): Eastasiasoft has announced that Manufacture 34’s shoot ’em up title Pawarumi is getting a physical release. Copies will be sold exclusively through Play-Asia.

In addition to standard copies, Play-Asia will be selling a limited edition. The latter version includes:

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The latest expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons just received its latest update. Version 1.4.2 is now live, and the patch notes are available. We have them in full below.

The last major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, version 1.4.0, arrived at the end of July. It added new elements like Fireworks Shows and save data backups. You can read more about it here.

As for version 1.4.1, that was a bug fix patch. There’s information about that one here.

The Nintendo UK store has revealed a pre-order bonus for Pikmin 3 Deluxe. By reserving the game, you’ll receive the “Coffee to Go” cup and microfiber cloth pictured above.

You can reserve Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Nintendo UK store here. The game launches on October 30.

Koei Tecmo and Gust have released a trailer showcasing the DLC characters for the Fairy Tail Switch game. Watch it below.


Arcade Archives Contra

Hamster unveiled the latest games for its Arcade Archives series during a live stream today. Contra, Super Cobra, Super Dodge Ball, and Gradius II (Vulcan Venture) are all on the way. Release dates were not shared, but they should be rolling out in the weeks and months ahead.

Today’s broadcast also reconfirmed other upcoming Arcade Archives titles like Gemini Wing. As has been the case for awhile now, we’ll continue to find out about the next release every Wednesday for release on Thursday (or in some cases Friday).

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Regions of Ruin

The side-scrolling RPG Regions of Ruin has only been available on the eShop, but that’s about to change. Limited Run Games has announced that it will be producing a physical version soon.

Pre-orders for Regions of Ruin open on September 1, with a reservation window of four weeks. You’ll be able to pick up a copy through Limited Run Games’ website here.

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition will feature 13 newly-added post-game dungeons, Square Enix has announced.

These extra areas, which are more difficult than normal, offer new equipment item recipes that were not included in the original game. Players will be able to obtain new accessories, weapons, and armor. Also new is the ability to use “Crystal Memories” in these dungeons, which allow players to use moves previously unique to bosses.

Here’s a look at the new dungeons:


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