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Ace Combat 7 interview Switch

Tying in with the launch of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown on Switch, we were recently able to learn a bit more about the port. We caught up with Ryunosuke Hagiwara, producer of the new version.

Hagiwara talked with us about a variety of topics, including why it’s the right time for Ace Combat 7 on Switch, challenges involved, and more. You can read our full discussion below.

Elypse physical

Elypse, which was previously made available on Switch digitally, is now getting the physical release treatment. Red Art Games is behind production.

The company only appears to be handling a standard version of the game. No special editions have been announced at this time.

The Karate Kid Street Rumble

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble was just revealed, and it’s heading to Switch in just a couple of months. GameMill will be publishing the title on September 20, 2024.

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble is a multiplayer side-scrolling beat ’em up game with a 16-bit style. Players will go through the storylines of the series’ original movies, battle foes such as Johnny Lawrence, John Kreese, Terry Silver, and explore levels inspired by the trilogy including Topanga Beach, West Valley High, Cobra Kai Dojo, and the All Valley Tournament.

Lots of additional information can be found in the following overview:

Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Feitan

Another character reveal just took place for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, and we have confirmation that Feitan will be on the roster. He’s another member of the Phantom Troupe.

This follows up on the news that Chrollo will be included in Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact. You can read about that here.

Splatoon 3 July 2024 Splatfest

June 21: Nintendo is gearing up for the latest Splatfest in Splatoon 3, which will be held just in time for the summer.

For the latest theme, players are asked if they’d prefer a palace, a theme park, or a beach. The question here is which of the three you’d like to reserve for a day.

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

1. [NSW] Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – 33,828 / 122,253
2. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 10,965 / 7,826,755
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,112 / 5,892,324
4. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru – 6,155 / 1,082,636
5. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,637 / 3,559,645
6. [NSW] Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – 4,962 / 198,104
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,147 / 5,536,767
8. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 4,124 / 1,881,896
9. [NSW] Dragon Saikyou Ou Zukan: Battle Colosseum – 4,042 / NEW
10. [PS5] Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Edition – 3,881 / 34,886

Nintendo Switch Online Densetsu no Starfy 1-3

A trio of games have just joined the GBA section of the Nintendo Switch Online service, and the full set is dedicated to the Starfy series. They can be accessed if you’re a member of the Expansion Pack tier.

Densetsu no Starfy, Densetsu no Starfy 2, and Densetsu no Starfy 3 are all available worldwide. This is significant as these titles were never previously released outside of Japan. The Legendary Starfy on DS is the only entry in the series that made it to the west.

Here’s some information about the different games:

Ace Combat 7 trailer

Bandai Namco issued a launch trailer for the new Switch version of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Starting today, fans on Nintendo’s console can experience the flight shooting title.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Monster Jam Showdown post-launch

Today, Milestone and Feld Motor Sports provided details on post-launch plans for Monster Jam Showdown. Players can look forward to even more content over the next eight months.

Everything is broken down concisely in the image above. Additionally, we have a further breakdown in the overview below.

Tomba Special Edition physical Whoopee Edition

Thanks to Limited Run Games, we have details about the different physical versions planned for Tomba Special Edition.

The title will be sold standalone, but there’ll also be a Classic Edition and Whoope Edition. With the Classic Edition, you’ll get a steelbook, poster, and the original and Special Edition remastered soundtracks in a retro box based on Tomba’s original release. The Whoope Edition contains everything in the Classic Edition plus a hardcover art book/strategy guide, art prints, and Tomba and Koma Pig figures.

Here’s an overview of the game:


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