Arc System Works and ProjectMoon are teaming up to bring Library of Ruina to Switch, the two sides announced today. A release is scheduled for April 25, 2024 in Japan and Spring 2024 elsewhere.

Library of Ruina is a library battle simulation game in which players invite guests to the library and engage in combat with them to gain ‘Books’ with their stories. Learn more in the following overview:

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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator final update out now, patch notes

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The final update for Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is now available.

Players can get their hands on a new wave of content. 20 new weapons, neon abilities, and some neon head-pieces and colors for the Unit Creator are the highlights.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Europe’s best-selling games of 2023

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Thanks to the latest data from GSD, the best-selling games of 2023 have been revealed.

EA Sports FC 24 came out on top despite selling 9 percent fewer units in 2023 compared with FIFA 23 in 2022. Hogwarts Legacy followed in second – no game has sold this many units in a calendar year since 2017 aside from EA’s football/soccer titles.

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2024 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced

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Nominees for the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards have now been announced.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with Baldur’s Gate 3, are tied with seven nominations including Game of the Year. Cocoon, another Switch game, earned five nominations of its own. That one is up for Game of the Year as well along with eShop exclusives Dave the Diver and Dredge.

Here’s the full list of nominees for the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards:

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Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains getting Switch physical release

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After it was initially only sold digitally, Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is getting a physical release on Switch. Serenity Forge, who is in charge of production, is planning a Q4 2024 launch.

The Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains Switch physical release will be offered standalone and as a collector’s edition. Find the rundown on both below.

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong – “Setting the Scene” trailer

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The promotion for the Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch remake continues with a “Setting the Scene” trailer. We’re able to see the full opening cutscene for the game here.

If you need a refresher on the title, check out the following overview:

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UK software sales for the week ending January 13, 2024

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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 13, 2024 is now available.

EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy swap spots with the former taking the top spot. Elsewhere, Super Mario Bros. Wonder falls from #3 to #5.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 13, 2024:

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Fashion Dreamer “New Year” update out today, patch notes and trailer

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Fashion Dreamer is back with its latest major update dubbed “New Year”. This should be going live later today worldwide.

New additions include the Gorgeous Fair and new patterns. There are also a bunch of improvements for sorting, inventory, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Europe’s best-selling games of December 2023

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GSD data provides a look at the best-selling games across Europe in December 2023. It’s based on data for all physical game releases in major markets plus digital game sales from most major publishers.

EA Sports FC24 was the best-selling game of the month, though sales decreased by 11.5 percent compared to what FIFA 23 sold the previous year. FIFA 23 did have a football World Cup to provide a boost.