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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.

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 15, 2023 is as follows:

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Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 3

Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 3 is due out on Switch in just a few days as another physical collection.

The package contains four RPGs – Frane: Dragons’ Odyssey, Sephirothic Stories, Asdivine Dios, and Illusion of L’Phalcia. Everything is accessible through a single cartridge.

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New Pokemon Terapagos

Original (4/14): An unknown Pokemon just made its debut during the newest anime for the series that has some fans wondering if it has something to do with Terapagos.

The first episode of Pokemon Horizons just aired in Japan. Ash’s journey has drawn to a close, and the show is now featuring dual protagonists Liko, whose partner is Sprigatito, along with Roy. However, the talk of the town is the Pokemon featured above.

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom drops a spot, but is still the top Switch title.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between March 30 and April 5.

Castle of Shikigami 2 gameplay

Castle of Shikigami 2 finally launched on Switch this week after previous delays, and we have gameplay. This marks the return of the 2003 bullet hell shooter.

For those that need a refresher on the game, read the following overview:

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

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A little bit of maintenance has been added to Nintendo’s maintenance schedule for the week of April 16, 2023. Later tonight, the company’s platforms will be impacted when it comes to online play.

Nintendo’s full maintenance schedule for the week of April 16, 2023 is as follows:

Art of Octopath Traveler

The Art of Octopath Traveler previously released in Japan, but it’s now receiving an official English release. Dark Horse has teamed up with Square Enix on the localization.

The Art of Octopath Traveler contains concept art and developer commentary not only from the Switch RPG, but also the mobile title Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. It includes over 200 pages.

Klonoa design

Yoshihiko Arai, the original creator of the design for Klonoa, has provided a bit of insight into the character. This comes as part of a recent interview with Lost In Cult.

“Namco wanted to create some catchy designs that would appeal to a variety of customers,” Arai said. One inspiration here was Sherlock Hound, an early animated series from Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli fame.


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