Star Ocean: The Second Story R 1.1 update announced – “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, more
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R is getting a brand new version 1.1 update, Square Enix and Gemdrops revealed today. Players can access it on March 27, 2024.
The Star Ocean: The Second Story R version 1.1 update features a “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, and more. Find the breakdown of upcoming content below.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity joins Nintendo Switch Online this week
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F-Zero Maximum Velocity is set to join Nintendo Switch Online this week, Nintendo has announced. It’ll be going live on March 29, 2024.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity originally released for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re interested in accessing the game, you’ll need a subscription to the Expansion Pack tier for Nintendo Switch Online.
South Park: Snow Day launch trailer
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THQ Nordic readied a launch trailer for South Park: Snow Day. The game, a 3D co-op experience, just debuted today.
We have a bunch of information about it in the following overview:
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of April 4, 2024
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of April 4, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door “Our Story Begins” trailer
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Nintendo just dropped a new Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door trailer, dubbed “Our Story Begins”. The video gives some background information about the events that lead to the start of the game.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the remake:
The Stanley Parable getting physical release on Switch
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For those who have been holding out for a physical release of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe on Switch, we’re happy to report that this is now happening. iam8bit and Crows Crows Crows are partnering together on the boxed versions.
The Stanley Parable will be sold physically as part of a collector’s edition only. Each copy contains the game, Reassurance Bucket Manual, “Official Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe Merchandise” stickers, 5” PVC Stanley figurine (also called Figleys, Stanlurines, Mini-Stans, Stanley-Figs, Figlureanlurines, Figanleys, Stiggley-Wiggleys), soundtrack download, and exclusive cover art by Fatih Oztürk.
My Time at Sandrock “New Year Better Me” update out now (version 1.2.2), patch notes and trailer
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PM Studios and Pathea Games started up the distribution of a major “New Year Better Me” update for My Time at Sandrock with version 1.2.2.
Along with big technical improvements, new content is available. Today’s patch “is the culmination of that labor and promises substantially improved frame rate performance in early zones, increased shadow distance, higher fidelity textures and lots more.” As for new content, players can access new customization items designed by Kickstarter backers, new fairground rides, a new end-game dungeon, and more.
Here’s a rundown of what’s new in the My Time at Sandrock “New Year Better Me” version 1.2.2 update:
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Gordian Quest, Tadpole Treble Encore, Scarlet Tower, Curse Crackers Switch physical releases announced
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Premium Edition Games has announced not one, but four new Switch physical releases. Gordian Quest, Tadpole Treble Encore, Scarlet Tower, and Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils will all be sold in boxed form on the console for the first time. C.A.R.L. Computer Automated Resource Locator is also reconfirmed for physical release.
Premium Edition Games is planning standard editions and “Retro Editions”. The former is just the title on a cartridge, but also comes with a slipcase, full color manual, and challenge card. The Retro Edition adds a soundtrack, special box, and extra item.
Gordian Quest is already up on Premium Edition Games’ website here. Tadpole Treble Encore and Scarlet Tower will follow “in the coming weeks”. Curse Crackers should be out this summer (as well as C.A.R.L. Computer Automated Resource Locator).
More: Premium Edition Games
Switch update out now (version 18.0.0), patch notes
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Nintendo has started up the latest Switch firmware update, and version 18.0.0 is rolling out worldwide.
Past updates have typically been about stability. While that’s still the case here, it’s at least slightly more exciting this time around. The Sleep Mode Settings now include a 15-minute option for auto-sleep when connected to a television. Additionally, Korean support is added for the Switch Parental controls intro video.
Here’s the official rundown of the update:
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Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed year two roadmap outlines free DLC
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IllFonic today shared new details about year two for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed via a roadmap, which will see the release of free DLC. There’ll be a heightened focus on interactive play and more.
The first piece of content, due out by the end of the month, will coincide with Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie. Players will get to try their hand at taking down Garraka, master of the Death Chill and the newest villain to join Ghostbusters lore. Essentially, you’ll be able to live out experiences inspired by the new film’s adventure. The free DLC will also come with more Ghostbuster gear – proton packs, suits, and more.
