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Cuphead Collector's Edition

Original (10/11): A few details were shared about the Cuphead physical release last month, but we now have more information – including news about a collector’s edition.

The collector’s edition will be an iam8bit exclusive. Aside from a physical copy of the game with The Delicious Last Course on the cartridge, it comes with a handcrafted Cuphead marionette made by the Legendary Artisans at Rici Marionettes in Prague, a hand-crank music box, six “Cuphead Funnies”, an individually numbered membership card, foldout Inkwell Isles poster, a Classy O-Sleeve, interior artwork, and a premium transforming outer box featuring the Asbestos safety curtain.

Furi Onnamusha

Today, The Game Bakers unveiled brand new DLC for the boss rush game Furi titled Onnamusha. It’s due out for Switch on May 17, 2022.

According to the announcement, players can take on the role of Onnamusha Rider, “a powerful fighter that alternates between two stances: fast and agile or slower but lethal until she’s able to unleash the devastating power of the Star.” The Game Bakers says that the new gameplay mechanics offer additional challenges “for a complete rediscovery of the game.” Furi can be played again in Story, Speedrun and Practice modes.

Mario Golf: Super Rush Luigi

May is just now underway, which means there’s an opportunity to earn a new Ranked Match reward in Mario Golf: Super Rush for Luigi. This time around, players can unlock the character’s classic look with overalls as pictured above.

Just like in previous months, players will need to reach the rank of A- or above in the online Ranked Match mode by accumulating points. Earn points by playing these types of online matches, doing well in them, and defeating higher ranked opponents. You can then use Luigi’s overalls by going to the character select screen in Mario Golf: Super Rush, hovering over the characters, and pressing the “L” button to swap.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Galeb

Nacon and Big Bad Wolf continue to promote Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, with the two sides having recently released a new video for Galeb. Aside from an in-game look at the character, we also get some insight from the development team.

Here’s a bit of information about Galeb in Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong:

Original (5/1): This week’s UK software sales, and we have news about the debut of Nintendo Switch Sports.

The title managed to come out on top, beating out all other games during the past week. However, it had the series’ third biggest launch behind Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resorts. According to GfK data, Nintendo Switch Sports has sold less than half of what those games did during the launch week.

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Splatoon 3 all basic weapons

Splatoon 3 will feature all of the basic weapons from previous games in the series, Nintendo has confirmed. That bit of information was published on the game’s official Twitter account just a short while ago.

Over the past few days, Nintendo has been sharing other tidbits as well. For example, fans have been introduced to the Splattershot, Splattershot Jr., .96 Gal, Triple Inkstrike, and Ink Vac. You can read more about these weapons and other information below.

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bayonetta 3 exclusivity exclusive

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Bayonetta 3 is still the top Switch game, but Xenoblade Chronicles is now right behind at #3.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 14 and April 20.

nintendo switch online mario kart 8 deluxe icons

Nintendo is ringing in May with a new selection of user icons for Switch Online, with members now having access to various designs based on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Five different waves are planned and the selection changes each week. Currently Nintendo is focusing on the Mushroom Cup. Players will find icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Icons cost either 5 or 10 Platinum Points.

AI The Somnium Files -  nirvanA Initiative characters investigative elements

Today, Spike Chunsoft issued the latest details on AI: The Somnium Files –  nirvanA Initiative covering new characters, new investigative elements, and a story drawn from past and present perspectives. Details and screenshots cover all of this.

Here’s the full rundown from Spike Chunsoft:

amazon switch sale animal crossing mario party

Amazon has started up a new sale on a few first-party Switch games, and some heavy hitters are in the bunch. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Party Superstars, and more are available at discounted prices.

The full lineup is as follows:

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