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Hammerwatch II gameplay

New gameplay is here for the action RPG Hammerwatch II. The title released on consoles this week, including Switch.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

Detective Pikachu origins

In a recent Famitsu interview, key developers behind Detective Pikachu spoke about the franchise’s origins.

Executive producer Tsunekazu Ishihara, along with original producer and writer of the sequel Hiroyuki Jinnai, chatted with the magazine. Jinnai mentioned how company wanted to pursue an adventure game as that’s something that hadn’t really been done previously with the Pokemon spin-offs.

How to evolve Duraludon into Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet Violet

Duraludon, a Pokemon who first appeared in Sword and Shield a few years back, has received a brand-new evolution in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s new Indigo Disk DLC with Archaludon – and we’ll tell you how to evolve it.

Archaludon retains the Steel/Dragon-typing, though its Abilities have changed. Duraludon has Light Metal, Heavy Metal, and Stalwart. Meanwhile, Archaludon has Stamina, Sturdy, and Stalwart – which are generally more useful. 

Fae Farm update 2.0.0

Fae Farm got its big Coasts of Croakia DLC as part of a new version 2.0.0 update. We now have the full patch notes.

Coasts of Croakia is the main attraction, but there’s plenty of other stuff here. A whole bunch of gameplay improvements, adjustments, and fixes are included.

Here’s the full rundown:

Indigo Disk version exclusives Pokemon Scarlet Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s second wave of DLC is here with The Indigo Disk, which means it’s time for another round of version exclusives. As you might expect, past Paradox Pokemon – including the newly-introduced ones – are exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet. At the same time, the future Paradox Pokemon are still exclusive to Pokemon Violet. This time around, there are only a handful of other exclusives. Surprisingly enough, to our knowledge the returning Legendary Pokemon that have been added to the game are not exclusive to either version.

SaGa Emerald Beyond release date

Today, Square Enix revealed the final release date for SaGa Emerald Beyond. Switch players will be able to pick up the RPG on April 25, 2024.

Square Enix originally announced the project during a Nintendo Direct in September. The company said at the time that the game would be released sometime in 2024.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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

1. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 82,470 / 1,232,981
2. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! – 62,488 / 540,444
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince – 51,698 / 398,281
4. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 26,879 / 1,005,562
5. [NSW] Super Mario RPG – 17,082 / 396,836
6. [PS5] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (New Price Version) 14,085 / NEW
7. [NSW] WarioWare: Move It – 13,544 / 87,823
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 12,861 / 3,338,767
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 12,189 / 5,568,741
10. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 11,398 / 5,347,546

Shiren the Wanderer The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island systems

Today, Spike Chunsoft published its latest trailer for the upcoming Switch roguelike RPG Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. The video introduces new elements, including the game’s Monster Dojo, which is a special facility where you can simulate dungeon encounters and practice to your heart’s content. It also offers a look at Parallel Play, which allows you to enjoy a variety of ways to play.

Check out some information about the game in the following overview:

Another Code Recollection demo

Nintendo has given fans a little surprise to close out the year, as a demo for Another Code: Recollection just launched. It can be found on the eShop.

Remember that Another Code: Recollection is comprised of two mystery adventures that Nintendo originally shipped on DS and Wii. Further information is available in the following overview:

Mortal Kombat 1 December 2023 update

Mortal Kombat 1 has received a new update for December 2023.

Support for Quan Chi as a new fighter and the Khameleon Kameo Character are the highlights. However, there a bunch of other aspects including holiday elements, AI adjustments and improvements, latest balance adjustments, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:


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