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NIS America confirmed yesterday that it has several patches in the works for Switch. Among what will be addressed on launch day, the company will be fixing some issues with text. Future updates include tackling crashing issues, implementing Japanese voices, and more.

Here’s the full rundown on Ys VIII’s Switch updates: 

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

A few minutes of footage has emerged for Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk in portable mode on Switch. View the gameplay below.

Okami HD Limited Edition

As far as we know, Japan is the only region where Okami HD is having a physical release on Switch. Thankfully, you can import the game, and we’re now hearing that English will be a supported language option. That isn’t overly surprising given Capcom’s handling of other Switch titles, but the confirmation is reassuring.

Play-Asia currently has pre-orders open for the physical version of Okami HD on Switch. You can reserve the standard release here or limited edition with a soundtrack CD here.

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has updated its maintenance schedule for the next few days. One session is planned tonight, with two more scheduled for next week.

The current schedule is as follows:

Flip Grip

A few months ago, we heard that game historian and Retronauts podcast host Jeremy Parish was putting together a vertical grip for Switch in partnership with Fangamer. A Kickstarter for the project, known as Flip Grip, has gone live today here.

Flip Grip will need to reach its $42,500 goal by July 9. If successful, the accessory will move forward. Users will be able to flip the Switch 90 degrees for vertical handheld action.


Thanks to Ben for the tip.


Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Nintendo started distributing a demo for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in Japan and Europe this week. North America has joined in on the fun as well. On both Switch and 3DS, the demo is live in North America.

You can try out three different levels in the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker demo. The full version launches July 13.

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Mario Tennis Aces

If you plan on picking up Mario Tennis Aces tomorrow, you should be aware that the game has a day-one update. Downloading the patch unlocks the game’s tournament mode.

Tournament mode will be split into online and offline matches. Along with the Standard Class (standard rules / powers), Simple Class (without the energy meter) is available.

Those who pick up the physical version of Mario Tennis Aces may see that a message on the box about a required 2GB download. Eurogamer says that its digital version with the patch comes in at 1.9GB.

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Shikhondo - Soul Eater

Digerati has announced Shikhondo – Soul Eater for Switch. The bullet-hell shoot ’em up is coming to Switch this summer.

DeerFarm created Shikhondo – Soul Eater, which “features hypnotic barrage patterns, enemies inspired by Asian mythology, and stunning Oriental artwork.” Two-player local co-op is included.

A new Minecraft trailer has been released highlighting how users on Switch can play with others on Xbox One, Windows 10 or Mobile. View it below.

Last week, Torna – The Golden Country was announced as the big story expansion for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Monolith Soft executive director Tetsuya Takahashi has since shared more on the new content and how it came to be.

Takahashi reveals that Torna – The Golden Country was included with the team’s original prototype for the main game – or “one of the potential story candidates”. However, it was determined that the Torna content “would divert a major portion of the budget and development time we had allotted for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.” The concept was abandoned, but Takahashi still had it on his PC, and it was brought back in the form of the expansion / DLC.


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