With May the 4th tomorrow, Nintendo have revealed that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the next game to get the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial treatment.

Those that are currently a part of the service can play the full game entirely at no extra cost. The trial period will be held between May 3 and May 9.

Like other similar offers of this nature, any progress you make can be used in the full version if you choose to purchase the game later on. Additionally, you can earn Platinum Points on My Nintendo simply for participating.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched on Switch via the eShop in November 2021. Read more about it below.
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Paladin Studios, the development company perhaps best known for its work on Good Job, has closed its doors.

The news was shared on its official website. Co-founder and co-CEO Derk de Geus said that the studio “unfortunately failed to land enough work to cover our burn-rate.” In order to avoid insolvency and debt while giving employees proper severance, the decision was made to shut down the company.

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Coinciding with the launch of Surmount is a new launch trailer for the game. Today, Indiana-Jonas and Jasper Oprel brought it to Switch.

Here’s some information about the game:

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Endless Ocean Luminous just launched today, but players can already look forward to one of the game’s first big activities known as Event Dives.

Event Dives are special online events that take place online. While it’s active, players will be able to meet creatures that are typically difficult to find. These include unusual schools of fish or other kinds of sea life.

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QUByte Interactive is releasing Musashi vs Cthulhu on Switch, the company announced today. It will be available on May 16, 2024.

Musashi vs Cthulhu has players taking on the role of a warrior from feudal Japan who’s fighting for his life. More information can be found in the following overview:

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Grounded gained a new version 1.4.1 update on all platforms this week, including Switch.

A bunch of different changes and fixes are included with some that are specific to Nintendo’s console. Worth noting, performance has been improved – though that’s just the tip of the iceberg with the patch.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Milestone is promoting the launch of its latest racer, MotoGP 24, with a launch trailer. This one just came to Switch today.

As a reminder, here’s what to expect:

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is about to receive its version 1.5 update with Chaos Mode and Versus Mode. This goes live for Switch on May 16, 2024. On the same day, three premium (paid) cosmetic packs and one free pack for Miriam will be available.

Chaos Mode involves going through randomized rooms to defeat demons and bosses. Versus Mode, on the other hand, has players going up against each other. 

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A few years after it first came to Switch, Guild of Darksteel is now receiving a physical release. It will be available in Q4 2024.

Red Art Games is producing the boxed versions of Guild of Darksteel, which will be available standalone and as a Deluxe Edition. The latter is limited to 500 copies and includes a wraparound box sleeve, a double-sided poster, and a keychain. Note that the Deluxe Edition is a Red Art Games exclusive (sold through its online store).

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First 4 Figures hasn’t done much with Animal Crossing, but that changes today with the reveal of a new statue of Isabelle from New Horizons.

The company says it “meticulously replicated” details of the character, including her attire with the coral Nook Inc. aloha shirt and white skirt. You can say the same about Isabelle’s appearance since the statue retains her floppy ears and ponytail.

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