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Koei Tecmo and Gust just shared the release date for Fairy Tail 2. It’ll be available for Switch on December 11, 2024, the two sides announced today.

Also unveiled is a special edition for Fairy Tail 2. Sold exclusively on the NIS America store (get it here), the Guild Box includes the base game, the visual artbook “Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition Vol.2” inspired by the “Sorcerer Magazine” as seen in the original work, a Special Shikishi with Holographic Finish (three types in total), and more.

Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase live stream

The Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase is starting not too long from now. Nintendo’s stream kicks off at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe. Remember that the Indie World Showcase is first, and then Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase begins right after.

Everything covered here will be for upcoming Switch games. Nintendo will not be discussing the Switch successor.

We’ve included the official Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase live stream below.

Little Big Adventure Twinsen's Quest limited edition

We have an update on Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest, as Microids unveiled a limited edition today. A new gameplay trailer was also shared.

The limited edition for Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest includes the game and various bonuses. You’ll get an in-game outfit for Twinsen, the digital soundtrack, digital art book, and a 3D lenticular print.

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club demo

Original: Nintendo today announced a demo for Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, which will actually be split into three parts. The news is technically only shared for Japan thus far, but the same will likely apply to the west (plus Switch is region free and English is supported in all versions of the game).

The first part of the demo, which consists of the prologue and first chapter, will release on August 19 / August 20 (actual time varies depending on your region). Nintendo will then follow up with the second chapter on August 22 / August 23. Lastly, the third chapter closes things out on August 27 / August 28.

Indie World Showcase Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

Nintendo will host not one, but two new presentations tomorrow with an Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. The fun begins at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.

The Indie World Showcase will go live first. Right after that event, the Nintendo Direct: Partners Showcase will begin. Between the two, everything will take place across 40 minutes (give or take).

Both events will cover upcoming games for Switch. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo will not be talking about the system’s successor here.

Here’s where you can watch tomorrow’s proceedings:

July 19: The Grand Fesival in Splatoon 3 is set to start on September 13, Nintendo have announced. The event will last for 72 hours, and will mark the two-year anniversary of the game.

The official announcement video, which you can view below, gives us a preview of what is to come. It also details the Splatfest that will happen during the event, which will give players a choice between Past, Present, and Future.

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A new gameplay trailer has been released for The Smurfs: Dreams. Ocellus Studio’s 3D platformer will arrive on Switch on 24 October.

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

Winteryear Studios Los Angeles have announced that they will be bringing The Next World to Switch. The game is an open-world, action-adventure cyberpunk RPG, set in a dystopian Los Angeles in the year 2108. In it, you’ll be playing as a systems engineer for a corrupt corporation, undertaking corporate espionage missions in exchange for medical costs for your dying mother.

For further details, check out the overview below, which comes via its Steam page:

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake remains on top and Mario & Luigi: Brothership sees a big rise to enter the top ten.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 31 and August 6.

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

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