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THQ Nordic has made it official that Risen is seeing release on Switch. The title is due out on January 24, 2023.

A port was essentially leaked by a USK rating earlier this year. THQ Nordic and developer Piranha Bytes are now bringing back the game, a fantasy-based action RPG, that first launched in 2009.

Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island

Today, publisher Aksys Games and developer Nippon Columbia announced Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island. The title is on track for a Spring 2023 launch in North America and Europe on Switch.

Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island is a fantasy farming sim. First details can be found in the following overview.

Fire Emblem Engage story

Nintendo came out with a new story trailer for Fire Emblem Engage yesterday, and has now followed up with some additional information. Details were shared on social media regarding “Lumiere” the Divine Dragon King, the “Four Hounds”, Firene, and Alfred.

Serenes Forest has prepared a translation of what was shared. We’ve rounded up the tidbits below.

Pokemon Scarlet Violet reviews

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are just a couple of days away from reaching Switch, and reviews for the games are now starting to appear. Nintendo just lifted the official embargo.

The latest entries in the well-known franchise are offering something brand new with the open world of the Paldea region. Players can traverse land, water, and air by riding Koraidon in Scarlet and Miraidon in Violet. Many new creatures are appearing for the first time including the starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. There are plenty of other hooks like the Terastal Phenomenon in which Pokemon can gain special power, co-op play with the Union Circle, and more.

Here’s a roundup of some initial Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet reviews:

Sonic Frontiers

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris has received a new update, bringing the game to version 3.11. This update aims to fix some major and minor bugs, as well as improve overall gameplay. Some new additional content is also being added, including new playable character Eydis.

Here are the full patch notes for the update:

Aragami 2 gameplay

The first half hour of gameplay is now available for the Switch version of Aragami 2. We get to see the opening prologue, initial stealth gameplay, and more.

Smurfs Kart gameplay

Following its release on Switch, new gameplay has come in for Smurfs Kart. Those interested in the title can see what the newest racer has to offer.

Learn more about Smurfs Kart in the following overview:

Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair tr

We have another look at the upcoming Switch version of Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair thanks to a pair of new trailers. The game is coming to Japan next month following its original appearance in 2015.

Here’s an overview with more details:

Samurai Maiden Komimi

A third character trailer is now in for Samurai Maiden, and we have a new look at Komimi.

Miyu Tomita voices Komimi, who is a master of onmyoji magic. It’s said that she “wields a colossal hammer with ease, encasing it in an icy air that sends shivers down her enemies’ spines.” D3Publisher adds: “Anyone wishing to brush Komimi’s tail must obtain her express permission first.”


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