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Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris has received a new update, bringing the game to version 3.12. This update is relatively minor, addressing a few bug fixes and adding some new options to the Incarnation Shard Exchange.

Here are the full patch notes for the update:

The Game Awards 2022 recap

Nintendo has shared an announcement recapping all of its news from The Game Awards 2022.

The company brought two notable reveals to the show. Along with Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, information was shared about the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass.

Here’s the full recap announcement:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 310,235 / 3,424,806
2. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 38,922 / 3,446,399
3. [NSW] Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – 17,647 / NEW
4. [NSW] Minecraft – 11,005 / 2,877,634
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,519 / 4,928,165
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 9,211 / 793,064
7. [NSW] Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! Let’s Go! Go Rush!! – 7,396 / NEW
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,787 / 5,021,094
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,579 / 1,072,681
10. [PS5] Horizon Forbidden West – 4,444 / 116,777

The Game Awards 2022 winners

The full list of winners for The Game Awards 2022 is now available.

Over thirty categories were a part of this year’s show. The big prize was Game of the Year, and while Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was nominated, it wasn’t selected. There were some notable Switch winners though, including Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Most Anticipated, Bayonetta 3 for Best Action, Splatoon 3 for Best Multiplayer, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for Best Sim/Strategy, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Best Family.

Below is the full list of winners for The Game Awards 2022:

Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass

Fire Emblem Engage is getting an Expansion Pass, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed.

A total of four waves are planned. The first round, scheduled for January 20, will include the Emblem character Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude, Emblem character Tiki, in-game support items, in-game accessories, and a silver card.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

Nintendo and PlatinumGames just unveiled Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon for Switch. Like other announcements today, the news was shared at The Game Awards 2022.

Here’s an overview from Nintendo with more details:

Among Us Hide n Seek Mode

Among Us just announced a brand new mode known as Hide N Seek. This will be made available tomorrow, December 9.

In the new mode, crewmates need to outrun and outlive the Impostor as they use their wits to complete tasks to make the timer run out faster. New surprises to survive from, new cosmetics and pets, the ability to pet your pets, and more are planned.

Dead Cells Castlevania

Dead Cells is teaming up with Castlevania in a new crossover, it’s been announced. The news just dropped at The Game Awards 2022.

The new content is known as Return to Castlevania. Described as the “biggest DLC yet” for Dead Cells, it’ll feature two levels, three bosses and a new storyline.

Here’s a ton of additional information:

Splatoon 3 update 2.0.1

The latest update for Splatoon 3 has gone out, with players now having access to version 2.0.1.

Today’s update is all about fixes. This includes addressing one issue in which the Roller and Brush weapon types weren’t working as expected in certain situations.

The full patch notes are as follows:

The Game Awards 2022 live stream

The Game Awards 2022 will be kicking off soon, and we’ve got a live stream for the event ready to go.

The event starts at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM in the UK / 1:30 AM in Europe. Things are technically starting with the “Opening Act”, but should be worth watching as it’ll have awards and a dozen world premieres, including multiple new game announcements.


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