Visual novel Road59: Shin Jidai Ninkyou Tokku – Matenrou Monochrome Kousou planned for Nintendo Switch
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Publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Rocket Studio are teaming up on the new project Road59: Shin Jidai Ninkyou Tokku – Matenrou Monochrome Kousou, the two sides have announced. A release is scheduled for Fall 2025.
Road59: Shin Jidai Ninkyou Tokku – Matenrou Monochrome Kousou is a visual novel. Alongside Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese will be supported.
Here’s an overview of the title via Bushiroad:
Guilty Gear Strive getting Queen Dizzy as free update on Nintendo Switch
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Guilty Gear Strive will be landing on Nintendo Switch not too long from now, and Arc System Works has now announced that Queen Dizzy will be available on that console in February 2025. The character will be offered as a free update. As of now, we don’t have a specific date.
Queen Dizzy initially released as paid DLC for other platforms back in October. She’s the first character in Season Pass 4, which also features Venom, Unika, and Lucy from Cyberpunk Edgerunners.
Here’s some information about Queen Dizzy:
It’s the perfect time to give EarthBound Beginnings a chance
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By now, just about everyone involved in the Nintendo sphere knows or has heard about EarthBound in some way, shape, or form. The game went on to inspire many of today’s popular indie titles, and it’s since become a cult classic among its fans. EarthBound – which is actually the second game in its series – was released in the United States in 1995. It didn’t sell very well, however, thanks at least in part to a poor marketing campaign. It turns out, selling your game with the tagline “this game stinks” doesn’t make people more likely to buy your product!
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Secret Neighbor + Hello Engineer Nintendo Switch physical release on the way
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Retailer listings have popped up for Secret Neighbor + Hello Engineer – otherwise known as The Neighborhood Bundle – for Nintendo Switch. It will be available on February 25, 2025.
Both of these games were previously made available as digital titles. Secret Neighbor hit Nintendo Switch in 2021 while Hello Engineer followed in 2023. We have coverage of the two games here and here respectively.
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Hack-and-slash platformer SoulQuest coming to Nintendo Switch
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SoulQuest, which is being made by SoulBlade Studio and Tomas J Pereyra, will be released on Switch. Launch timing has yet to be decided.
SoulQuest is a hack-and-slash platformer with combat inspired by well-known franchises like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. Those are a couple of hardcore series, but this project features a vibrant pixel art style and a Celtic mythology-based world.
Here’s some additional information:
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Card-en-Ciel gets version 1.2.0 update today with Challenge Battles, more
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Card-en-Ciel, the deckbuilding roguelite JRPG from Inti Creates, is receiving its next major content update with version 1.2.0 today.
This is the second major content update for the game. It includes Challenge Battles, the Parallel Card system, and new quality-of-life features such as selectable Wild Card presets and accessibility options to reduce dexterity gameplay.
Thanks to Inti Creates, we have the following details about the update:
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Nintendo bringing back 2024 Switch Online icons
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Did you miss out on any Nintendo Switch Online icons made available throughout 2024? If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to hear that they’ll be returning over the next couple of weeks.
Starting on December 25 / December 26 (depending on your region), the promotion kicks off. Nine games that had icons previously throughout 2024 will be up on Nintendo Switch Online once again.
The following games will be making a comeback:
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Various Cartoon Network Nintendo Switch games delisted on eShop
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A number of different Cartoon Network-related games have been taken off of the Nintendo Switch eShop. If you were hoping to grab Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, OK K.O. Let’s Play Heroes, Steven Universe: Save the Light, or Steven Universe: Unleash the Light, you’re unfortunately no longer able to do so. The full set has been pulled from the eShop. They’re tied to Cartoon Network Games, Adult Swim Games, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
No reason for the games’ removal has been provided at this time. Notices about the titles no longer being available for sale was posted on Steam, but without explanation.
DreadOut Remastered Collection release date set for January, new trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Following its original announcement, DreadOut Remastered Collection has received a release date. The package will be ready to go for Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025.
DreadOut Remastered Collection was revealed back in May. As a reminder, you’ll be getting DreadOut and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark here.
Truck Driver getting Heading North DLC on Nintendo Switch in 2025
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SOEDESCO today announced its future plans for the Truck Driver franchise, which includes confirmation that Nintendo Switch will be getting Heading North DLC. This will be available sometime in 2025.
The Heading North DLC originally released earlier in the year. Players are able to experience more trucking adventures around the country of Mangefjell with a Nordic-inspired landscape, new characters, fresh jobs, and more.
