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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Nintendo has announced the first free summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Players will be able to access a swimming and diving event, a meeting with Pascal, and an alternate take on Gulliver.

The first free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons goes live on July 3. Another summer update will follow in early August.

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Catherine: Full Body

Atlus has readied a new commercial for Catherine: Full Body to promote the upcoming release on Switch. We have the advert below.

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia

The strategy simulation title from Happinet, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, is releasing on Switch today. Take a closer look at some gameplay below.

 

Mr. Driller DrillLand

Mr. Driller DrillLand, Bandai Namco’s puzzle title for GameCube previously exclusive to Japan, has now received a new worldwide release on Switch. View the official launch trailer below.

In Japan, Mr. Driller is being sold both physically (with English support) and digitally. It’s a digital-only launch in the west.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers

The recently-announced Earth Defense Force: World Brothers has its first trailer now live. Starting with a little celebration of the series’ history, you’ll quickly get to see footage of the new voxel-style and the various characters, as well as a little bit of gameplay. Check out the trailer from D3 Publisher here:

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, Darius Cozmic Revelation, Shoujo Jigoku no Doku Musume, and Fairy Tail. Scans of all games can be found below.

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Darius Cozmic Revelation

Darius Cozmic Revelation, Taito’s mini shoot ’em up collection, is now confirmed for the west. After last night’s Japanese announcement, overseas plans have been announced for the west.

Distribution will be handled in North America and Europe by ININ Games and Strictly Limited Games. A release is scheduled for this winter.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends has sold over 100,000 copies on Switch, Taito has announced. Director Tsuyoshi Tozai shared the news in a video message today.

A major update for Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will arrive in November. It’ll add 100 new stages, a new boss, and more.

Here’s the full video message from Taito, which also gives a look at the new content:

Microids, in collaboration with Oddworld Inhabitants, today unveiled the limited edition for Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee. Switch fans will be able to secure the special release, which includes a copy of the game, keychain imprint of Munch’s foot, a set of stickers, and an exclusive lenticular box.

North American gamers can get their hands on the Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee Limited Edition on August 25. The European release is set for August 27.

As a reminder, standard copies of Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee will also be available from retailers.


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