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Dave the Diver physical

February 28: Arc System Works revealed today that it will produce a physical version of Dave the Diver for Switch in Japan known as the “Anniversary Edition”. A release is planned for May 30, 2024.

This is going beyond just a standard boxed copy for retail as Dave the Diver’s physical release will actually include collaboration content with Guilty Gear Strive. Players can get their hands on special items such as boat paints and customers will show up at the restaurant wearing new costumes. If that wasn’t enough, the rhythm mini game will provide access to the song “The Disaster of Passion”.

Batbarian update 1.4.2 Ricochet Rumble

A new version 1.4.2 update is rolling out for Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials on consoles, including Switch, which includes the Ricochet Rumble Challenge and more.

Ricochet Rumble Challenge offers new rooms, blobs, and levers plus new art and a new mechanic. It can be accessed by accessing the Challenges menu after taking down the second boss in the game.

Here’s the full rundown of the update:

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

1. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – 262,656 / NEW
2. [NSW] Mario vs. Donkey Kong – 14,480 / 103,523
3. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 11,643 / 1,767,792
4. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru – 9,708 / 998,597
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,251 / 5,728,200
6. [NSW] Shin Chan: Shiro of Coal Town – 7,352 / 28,945
7. [NSW] Goblin Slayer: Another Adventure – Nightmare Feast – 6,822 / NEW
8. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 5,613 / 4,239,708
9. [NSW] Matsurika no Kei kEi Tenmei Iniden – 5,337 / NEW
10. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,468 / 3,458,115

The 7 Star Blastoise Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is now live, and it’s thankfully a little bit easier than the 7 Star Venusaur earlier this week – assuming you have the right Pokemon, that is.

The new 7 Star Blastoise event lasts until March 12, and it’s got a decently threatening moveset. It uses Shell Smash when a quarter of its health has been taken out, which boosts its offenses and its Speed stat. It also uses Rain Dance halfway through the battle to boost the strength of its Hydro Pump. Blastoise itself is Tera Steel and can use Hydro Pump, Flash Cannon, Aura Sphere, and Iron Defense whenever it wants. We’ve put together a couple of counters you can use to take it down easily.

Pixelshire physical

It’s been a couple of years since we last shared news about Pixelshire, but we have an update today as a physical release is now confirmed. We’ve got a new release window as well.

As of now only a standard edition is planned. Nothing has been announced as far as special editions go.

Nintendo Switch OLED

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Unicorn Overlord 1.0.1 update Normal difficulty

Atlus has announced a version for Unicorn Overlord that will serve as a day-one update.

“Normal” is being added as a new difficulty mode – plus each difficulty level has been adjusted. Also, if you’ve played the demo, you’ll now be able to carry over your progress.

Here’s the full rundown of the update:

Contra Operation Galuga characters

Konami and WayForward are offering up a new look at Contra: Operation Galuga with a trailer focusing on the game’s characters. Bill Rider, Lance Bean, Lucia, Ariana, Stanley Ironside, and Probotector are all featured.

We have more information about the game via the following overview:

SaGa Emerald Beyond Siugnas

Square Enix is back with a new “Siugnas” trailer forSaGa Emerald Beyond. This introduces one of the protagonists, The Dismal King, who was forced from his throne.

Here’s some additional information about the character:

EarthBound Beginnings icons Switch Online

February 21: EarthBound Beginnings is now a featured game on Nintendo Switch Online with a new round of icons. This may come as a surprise

EarthBound Beginnings was originally added to Nintendo Switch Online a year ago. However, Nintendo may have decided to start up some icons given that Mother 3 was made available on the service in Japan earlier today.


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