Koei Tecmo announces Warriors: Abyss, out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Koei Tecmo today unveiled Warriors: Abyss, a new take on the Warriors genre. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on February 14, 2025.
Warriors: Abyss combines the action the main series is known for with roguelite gameplay.
Thanks to Koei Tecmo, we have the following details:
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Onimusha 2 remaster release date set for May, new trailer
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The recently-announced Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster already has a release date. Today, Capcom announced that it’s launching on May 23, 2025.
New details were also shared today, including information about what’s new. Capcom is including more difficulty settings such as a new “Hell” mode, auto-saves, skippable cutscenes, multiple aspect ratios, an in-game gallery, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance announced for Nintendo Switch
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is in development for Nintendo Switch, SEGA has announced. A release date of August 29, 2025 is already set.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is being made by Lizardcube, the team behind Streets of Rage 4. The series has been dormant for many years, but is now returning with an all-new 2D action platformer entry featuring a hand-drawn style.
More information can be found in the following overview:
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gets new details, first gameplay trailer
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SEGA just shared brand new details for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as well as the first gameplay trailer.
The project was first announced during The Game Awards in December. However, little was shown at the time – just a short teaser trailer. Now we have a proper look with first gameplay.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will have a variety of mechanics, including Travel Rings, Gadgets, vehicle customization, and more. Here’s the full rundown:
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Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure coming to Nintendo Switch
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According to retailer listings, Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure will be appearing on Nintendo Switch. Store pages have it down for May 29, 2025.
As the name states, Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure is a mystery adventure game. Nintendo Switch players will get the spin-off game Staffer Reborn as a bonus.
PowerWash Simulator reveals Wallace & Gromit DLC [update: March launch]
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January 9: The DLC collaborations for PowerWash Simulator continue, and we now know that Wallace & Gromit will be entering the game.
Actual specifics have yet to be shared at this time. Square Enix and FuturLab tease that players will “be taking a trip down to 62 West Wallaby Street in our Wallace & Gromit Special Pack.” Further information will follow at a later date.
Here’s a teaser trailer:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending February 8, 2025
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending February 8, 2025 is now available.
There’s not too much excitement to report this week. EA Sports FC 25 is the highest-charting Nintendo Switch game while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the first exclusive we see at #3. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is slowly slipping, but remains in the top ten.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending February 8, 2025:
Famitsu review scores – February 12, 2025
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Tetris 99 reveals 45th Maximus Cup with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD theme
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February 6: Nintendo has announced a 45th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99 and players will have the chance to earn a new theme based on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
If you are a Nintendo Switch Online member, you’ll be able to play the upcoming event. When it’s running, play the game’s online mode to earn points. Points are provided based on your placement in the match. If you finish higher, you’ll earn more. The new Donkey Kong Country Returns HD theme for Tetris 99 is given out after reaching 100 points. It features background art, music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by the platformer.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is getting more DLC
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It’s 2025, but Bandai Namco is continuing on with support for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 having just announced more plans for DLC.
Actual plans about DLC have not been decided. Bandai Namco set up a survey page here asking for fans on their thoughts about who they want to see join the game, which you can access here. The company will then move forward based on the feedback it receives.
