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Blade Assault release date

PM Studios has announced a final release date for the Switch version of Blade Assault. The action-packed 2D side-scrolling cyberpunk rogue-lite, developed by Team Suneat, will be out on September 30, 2022.

Blade Assault was previously announced for Switch last August. A release window was not provided at the time.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion details

Square Enix provided a fresh round of details for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion today covering the story, characters, enhancements, and battle system. We also have screenshots and art.

Here’s the full rundown, as shared by Square Enix:

Portal Companion Collection frame rate resolution

Portal Companion Collection just came to Switch last week, and Digital Foundry has offered up a new technical analysis for the port, diving into a number of aspects like frame rate and resolution.

Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:

The HD-2D remake of Live A Live is almost here, and Nintendo has shared a couple of new videos for the RPG – specifically an interview with director Tokita Takashi and Kageyama Hironobu, plus a behind-the-scenes video for the “Go! Go! Steel Titan!” song.

With the interview, there’s talk about finally adding vocals to Go! Go! Steel Titan! We then get a look into the recording process in the second video.

80 Days and Overboard physical

ININ Games has announced that it’s working with Inkle to produce a physical release for 80 Days and Overboard on Switch. Both will be sold together in a single package.

ININ Games has announced plans for a limited edition (€29,99, limited to 2.000 copies) and a special limited edition containing exclusive collectibles (€49,99, limited to 999 copies). Pre-orders are up now on Strictly Limited Games’ store here.

Below are overviews for both titles:

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Splatoon 3 OLED

Original (7/6): Nintendo will release a new Splatoon 3 OLED system and Switch Pro Controller, the company announced today.

The system will release first on August 26, featuring design inspiration from the game. It includes includes a set of one blue and one yellow gradient Joy-Con controllers with white underbellies and a white, graffiti-themed Nintendo Switch dock. Note that Splatoon 3 is not included. The whole package will set you back $359.99.

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Asterix & Obelix XXXL The Ram From Hibernia

Another Asterix & Obelix is inbound for Switch with Microids having now announced Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram From Hibernia. It’ll be on Switch this fall.

The game will take players “on a journey through Hibernia for a series of memorable brawls where no dirty tricks will be barred… including smashing your enemies with a barrel”. It’ll be possible to play alone or with up to four players in co-op.

Monster Hunter Rise Elgado Packs items

Capcom is celebrating the latest sales milestone for Monster Hunter Rise with two new item packs – specifically the Elgado Packs.

With the first one, players will receive 10 ancient potions, 20 dango tickets, 20 dash juices, 5 heavy armor spheres and 5 silver eggs. The second one contains 50 mega potions, 30 well-done steaks, 20 large barrel bombs, 10 mega demondrugs and 10 mega armorskins.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series has started to release on Switch, and Bandai Namco has issued a new launch trailer. This shows off both titles in the collection, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil.

We have more information about Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series in the following overview:


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