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Today, Streets of Rage 4 received a free update on Switch. The game is now at version 1.0.6.

Streets of Rage 4 has added a new difficulty mode, training more, and character adjustments. The full patch notes can be found below.

Pre-orders for the Switch OLED are just now starting to open in the United States. Nintendo says that reservations will officially begin at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.

We’ve rounded up a few handy retailer links below. This post will be continually updated.

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Streets of Rage 4 Mr. X Nightmare

Dotemu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games have announced that the new Mr. X Nightmare DLC for Streets of Rage 4 is now live. It can be purchased on Switch for $7.99. A free update is also available for all players.

To recap, here’s what’s new:

At least at the moment, most US retailers have sold out of the new Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch Joy-Con. There is, however, another option.

Amazon France currently has the Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch Joy-Con. There’s good news for those in the US as importing is an option.

You can place an order for the controllers here.


The latest episode of Nintendo Power podcast is now live. This time around, host Chris Slate and guests Ethan from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe from the social media team at Nintendo of America talk Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, feature Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King in their Nintendo Power Game Club, discuss anticipated Switch titles, and more.

Here’s the full episode:

Ultimate Chicken Horse

Today, Merge Games announced a new partnership with Clever Endeavour Games. The two sides will be releasing a physical version of Ultimate Chicken Horse on Switch for the first time.

The Ultimate Chicken Horse “A-Neigh-Versary” Edition includes the game and extra goodies. Buyers will receive a chicken keyring, a digital soundtrack code, and an Ultimate Chicken Horse Compendium booklet which will help players keep track of all their unlocked characters, outfits and levels as they play. It contains all of the currently available Ultimate Chicken Horse updates on the game cart, including: Elephantastic, Chimply Amazing, Transformidable and the A-cobra-tic updates.

The physical version of Ultimate Chicken Horse is planned for October.

Source: Merge Games PR

Nintendo has issued a “Report Vol. 3” for Metroid Dread. In today’s piece, the series’ past entries are covered in detail. Other aspects are also covered including the map, Samus’ abilities, and the Chozo.

Here’s the full report:

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition

When The Falconeer lands on Switch next month, it will be accompanied by new DLC known as Edge of the World. It features three brand new mini-campaigns with nine new missions, exotic locations, two new playable classes with unique mounts, and the Imperial Shocklance weapon.

Below is a trailer showing off Edge of the World:

My Singing Monsters Playground

Big Blue Bubble will release the party game My Singing Monsters Playground on Switch in November, the company announced today.

Mammott, Furcorn, Pom Pom, Entbrat, Pango, Congle, and Kayna will be present. Unlockable costumes are confirmed as well.

Here’s more on My Singing Monsters Playground, including a new trailer:

The Cruel King and the Great Hero

The Cruel King and the Great Hero, otherwise known as The Wicked King and the Noble Hero, is coming west. NIS America announced today that the RPG is heading to North America and Europe in early 2022.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:


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