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GameDriver Switch

GameDriver, known for its automated testing solution for gaming and XR experiences, announced today that it is now a middleware tools provider available for Switch. Developers for the console can now easily access the company’s automated testing solutions “to optimize their game development and quality assurance processes.”


Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate physical

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate just came to Switch digitally, but a physical release has now been announced. Red Art Games will be in charge of distribution.

Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate, a chess-strategy roguelike hybrid, will have a standard version and Deluxe Edition. The latter, exclusive to the Red Art Games online store and limited to 300 copies, will feature a wraparound box sleeve with alternate cover art as well as a keychain.

Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2

Edia is continuing on with its Switch collections, and today announced Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2 for the platform. It will launch after December 2023 in Japan, with more specific timing to follow.

This news follows the original Cosmic Fantasy Collection. It was announced for Switch in Japan last September and released in December.

Sonic Superstars

Gamescom 2023 is back in full swing this week, and it includes a number of playable Switch games – namely Sonic Superstars, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Off-screen footage is now available for all three.

Here’s the full roundup:

Trine 5 Amadeus the Wizard

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is back with another trailer, this time for Amadeus the Wizard. The video debuted today at Gamescom 2023.

Amadeus is able to use different spells, summon boxes, and more. Further details can be found below, courtesy of THQ Nordic:

Switch Denuvo emulator protection

Denuvo, which is associated with security for video games, is now offering its protection technologies through the Nintendo Developer Portal (NDP) as authorized Switch middleware.

This is apparently the first security partner on the portal, and developers can access the official Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection now. Denovo says it’s “a revolutionary technology to protect games launching on Nintendo Switch from piracy.”


As part of their Gamescom presentation, publisher Microids have shared a new trailer for upcoming adventure detective game Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express. The game is set to release on Switch on October 19, 2023.

Catch up on the game with the overview and trailer below:

Ahead of its launch on Switch later this year, Bandai Namco have shared a new trailer for Jumanji: Wild Adventures. Developed by Cradle Games, the game is expected to launch on November 3, 2023.

Catch up on the game with the overview and trailer below:

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom update 1.2.1

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just got a new update with Nintendo making version 1.2.1 now available.

The patch notes indicate that a few key issues have been addressed. These include screen flickering on the map, obtaining the contents of treasure chests attached to Flux Constructs, and an event trigger for collecting all Bubbul Gems. Other unspecified issues have been addressed as well, Nintendo says.

Mortal Kombat 1 General Shao and Sindel

Mortal Kombat 1 came back with a new trailer for Gamescom 2023, and it included a couple of reveals – specifically the inclusion of General Shao and Sindel.


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