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Indie World Showcase April 2023

Nintendo will host a new Indie World Showcase tomorrow, April 19, the company just announced. The event will go live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.

Nintendo says that the Indie World Showcase will be roughly 20 minutes long. Viewers can expect “reveals, announcements, and updates on indie games” for Switch.

Jack Jeanne release date

Aksys Games has nailed down a English version of Jack Jeanne, which is about to make its debut in the west. The company confirmed the title’s launch for June 15, 2023.

Jack Jeanne has been on Switch in Japan since 2021. Localization was confirmed a year ago.

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case

Publisher Microids and developer Blazing Griffin today announced Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case, a new detective adventure game for Switch. The sequel to Hercule Poirot: The First Cases launches this summer.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far:

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo physical

Meridiem Games has announced The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo for physical release on Switch with two different versions.

The company will be responsible for the design, manufacture, and European distribution of both boxed editions. First up is the Fantabulous Edition, which will contain an exclusive Mr. Coo character keychain housed in an exclusively designed case with exclusive artwork for each platform. Also planned is the Coollector Edition, which will not only include the Mr. Coo character keychain and exclusive artwork case for each platform, but also adds a unique flipbook with two exclusive animated stories, a mystery watercolor by artist Nacho Rodriguez, a puzzle featuring the pieces of Mr. Coo, an artist’s book showcasing the creative process behind the art and finally a cultured 7” vinyl single with the music of the game composed by Julie Reier, all inside a spectacular collector’s box.

Tetris 99 Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Tetris 99 is still hosting events, and the next one has been revealed to be a special collaboration with Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Players will have the opportunity to earn a special theme based on the game by participating in the 33rd Maximus Cup.

Any Nintendo Switch Online member only needs to play the Tetris 99 online mode during the event period. They’ll receive points based on their placement in each match. After hitting 100 event points, the Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe theme will unlock in Tetris 99. It features special background art, music, and Tetrimino designs.

Switch update 16.0.2

A new firmware update has just gone out for Switch, and version 16.0.2 should be rolling out for everyone.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, stability is again the focus here. This is a pattern we’ve seen with the past several updates.

Nintendo has shared the following patch notes for the Switch version 16.0.2 update:

Cannon Dancer: Osman gameplay

Fresh gameplay has emerged for Cannon Dancer: Osman after its landed on Switch last week. As a reminder, this is a return of the side-scrolling action platformer from the 90s.

The official eShop description can be found below, which contains more information.

Temtem update 1.3.1

Humble Games and Crema released the latest update for Temtem today, bringing the title up to version 1.3.1.

There’s a bunch that’s new here, from improvements to the return of the LFG tab. Also included are bug fixes and economy rebalancing.

The full patch notes for the Temtem version 1.3.1 update are as follows:

Nintendo and WayForward have put out a new Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp trailer focusing on Orange Star. Fans can get a closer look at the Commanding Officers, including Andy, Max, and Sami. Their strengths and quirky personalities are both showcased during the video.

Andy is good with mechanics but doesn’t like waking up early. He’s balanced, so he doesn’t actually have any cons. With his Hyper Repair power, Andy can restore 2 HP to all units.

Star Wars Republic Commando Switch Online Trial

The next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial has just been announced, with subscribers gaining access to Star Wars: Republic Commando.

If you have an active membership, it can be played for free starting on April 20 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Save data will transfer to the retail version. The offer ends on April 26 at 11:59 PM PT / April 27 at 2:59 AM ET.


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