April 2023 Indie World Showcase live stream
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The April 2023 Indie World Showcase will be starting in just a bit, so we’ve set up a new post with the official live stream. It’ll kick off at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
Nintendo just announced the Indie World Showcase yesterday. The new Switch-focused event will run about 20 minutes long, and will feature “reveals, announcements, and updates on indie games”.
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak title update 5 out on April 20
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During today’s Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event, a release date was announced for title update 5. All players can get their hands on the latest content starting April 20, 2023.
The update will feature Risen Shagaru Magala and the Looming Calamity itself, Amatsu. Also planned is an increase for the Anomaly Investigations level cap, two Risen Elder Dragons for Anomaly Research Quests, an update for the Melding Pot, new Special Investigations, and even more Event Quests.
More: Capcom, Monster Hunter Rise, title update
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection gameplay trailer
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Atlus is giving Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection fans a new look at the package today with a gameplay trailer. The video showcases party customization, mapmaking, battles, exploration and more, all while offering new looks at the collection’s improved graphics.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection contains the first three titles of the series, Etrian Odyssey HD, Etrian Odyssey II HD, and Etrian Odyssey III HD. Also included are numerous quality of life improvements like Suspend Saves, adjustable difficulty levels, and an increased number of translated languages plus new DLC character portrait sets.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for March 2023
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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of March 2023.
Metroid Prime Remastered makes its first appearance on the chart at #13 – remember that it originally debuted on the Switch eShop, which is where most of its sales are likely stemming from (and the game initially saw some physical stock issues). Other than that, we also see Mario Kart 8, Octopath Traveler II, Pokemon Scarlet / Violet, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for March 2023:
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp reviews roundup
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Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is almost here on Switch following previous delays, and reviews are now starting to come online. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp includes remakes of the series’ first two entries developed by Shantae studio WayForward. A couple of new features are included, highlighted by online play.
Fast RMX is Europe’s next Switch Online Game Trial
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Nintendo has shared some news for Switch Online members in Europe, with Fast RMX next up as the region’s latest Switch Online Game Trial.
The game can be played for free starting on April 26 with an active subscription. Like with all other trials of this nature, progress can be transferred to the full version. The promotion lasts until May 3.
More: FAST RMX, Nintendo Switch Online
Dragon Quest X Offline receiving “The Sleeping Hero and the Guiding Ally” expansion in May
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Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline will be receiving a substantial paid content expansion very soon. Said expansion, titled “The Sleeping Hero and the Guiding Ally”, will release on May 26 in Japan for 4,400 yen.
This expansion will apparently provide an amount of content equivalent to that of the base game, with players being able to experience new adventures in the land of Rendashia via luxury cruise ship rides or even the ability to fly through the sky on a dragon’s back. Additionally, this version will feature new story content not present in the original Online release, revolving around the expansion’s new party member Anlucia.
You can check out a trailer for Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline’s “The Sleeping Hero and the Guiding Ally” expansion below.
More: DLC, Dragon Quest X Offline, Square Enix
Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed gameplay, cinematics, new music
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New gameplay of Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed is now available showing battles, along with some cinematics and new music. Content was posted to the official Japanese website and Twitter account. Because of this, the cutscenes are in Japanese.
The bomb was just dropped that the big DLC for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Future Redeemed, is dropping at Switch at the end of the month – or next week. Described as a prequel, the story will connect all of the entries in the series together.
Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo out in July, Noah and Mio figures announced
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Nintendo has announced a final release date for the Pyra + Mythra 2-pack amiibo figures. They’ll be launching on July 21, it’s now been confirmed.
Fans can scan the Pyra figure in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to change the appearance of the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class to match Pyra’s Aegis Sword. Similarly, when scanning the Mythra amiibo, the sword for Noah’s Swordfighter class will match Mythra’s Aegis Sword. Note that the Aegis sword weapon skins can be accessed by everyone after meeting a condition with a Patch that will be released in the future.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition, Pulseman, Kid Chameleon, Flicky
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A new set of Nintendo Switch Online games have just arrived, with Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition, Pulseman, Kid Chameleon, and Flicky joining the lineup. All of these titles previously appeared on the SEGA Genesis.
Note that you need to subscribe to the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online in order to access this content.
Here’s an overview of each game:
