BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! announced for Switch
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During a live stream today, it was announced that a Switch version of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is in development. The rhythm game is planned for 2021 in Japan.
BanG Dream! is a multimedia franchise spanning manga, anime, and more. BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is the series’ first mobile title, which has received an official English translation.
Here’s a trailer for the mobile version:
Turok 2’s new online multiplayer functionality for Switch supports cross-play
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Out of nowhere, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil was updated on Switch this week. It comes with a pretty big feature: support for online multiplayer. There’s more to it than just that though.
While Switch users can go up against each other, it turns out that cross-play is supported. Right now Switch and PS4 are making use of that. PC and Xbox will be added to the mix later on as well. The online support was finally made possible thanks to the power of the KexEngine and PlayFab.
More: Nightdive Studios, title update, Turok 2
Ghostrunner update out now (version 1.3), Winter Pack also available
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Ghostrunner was quietly updated on Switch this week to version 1.3. Based on an official notice, it looks like the main highlight is the addition of a Hardcore Mode. The Winter Pack can be purchased now as well.
Here’s what to expect from the new mode:
Empire of Sin update out now on Switch (version 1.03.0.39972), patch notes
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Paradox Interactive and Romero Games have gone live with another major patch for Empire of Sin. With version 1.03.0.39972, the game has received a new round of improvements, changes, and fixes.
Below are the full patch notes:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – bugs, fish, and sea creatures leaving in February
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With just a day remaining in February, there isn’t much time left to catch the current critters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game’s bugs, fish, and sea creatures will be cycled out when the month ends.
We have a recap of what’s leaving at the end of February below, courtesy of Polygon. Charts are available for both the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
WRC 9 heading to Switch in March
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WRC 9 was announced for Switch a year ago, but we’re just now finding out about the release date. According to a listing on Nintendo’s website, the off-road simulation game will launch on March 11.
Here’s an overview of WRC 9:
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power is made by Toybox
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During the latest Nintendo Direct, DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power was one of the newest Switch games Nintendo announced. But there’s been one question floating around since the reveal: who’s actually making it? Thanks to a rating in Australia, we now have that answer.
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power is developed by Toybox, according to the classification. Some of the studio’s previous projects include Deadly Premonition 2, World End Syndrome, and Little Dragons Cafe.
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power is due out for Switch on June 4.
Monster Hunter Rise receiving the Split Pad Pro treatment
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Update (2/27): Play-Asia has opened pre-orders here.
Original (2/24): HORI has come out with a few different Split Pad Pro designs in the past. It’s an alternate take on the Switch Joy-Con with a full-size controller experience in handheld mode, a larger grip, d-pad, programmable rear buttons, assignable buttons, and more.
HORI today revealed the next design in its Split Pad Pro line. In April, there will be a new version based on Monster Hunter Rise.
Below are a few photos:
More: Capcom, Hori, Monster Hunter Rise
The Caligula Effect 2 debut trailer, first footage
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FuRyu and Historia have released the debut trailer for The Caligula Effect 2. Additionally, the first gameplay of the RPG has emerged as well.
Here’s the full roundup:
More: FuRyu, Historia, NIS America, The Caligula Effect 2
Tons of Monster Hunter Rise footage
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A few different outlets published a whole bunch of footage from Monster Hunter Rise over the past day or so. We’ve rounded up some of the gameplay for your convivence below.
