SEGA is back with a brand new trailer for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance focusing on the game’s story. As part of that, we get a closer look at the premise as well as some mysterious new characters, setting the scene for ninja master Joe Musashi’s quest for vengeance.
Here’s an introduction to today’s video:
tinyBuild and Hungry Couch Games are working to bring Drill Core to Nintendo Switch, the two sides revealed today. A release window was not shared.
Drill Core Inc. is a strategy mining game, which features base-building and roguelike elements. Gameplay has players digging to the center of the planet, discovering rare materials, and ramping up their defenses from alien attack.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
April 3: Nintendo has revealed that the Switch Online N64 app on Switch 2 is bringing along some extras, including the ability to rewind while playing games.
Rewind was already supported on the current Nintendo Switch, but only for some platforms such as NES and SNES. However, that was lacking when it came to N64 titles.
May 15: Red Art Games has picked up Sonic Wings Reunion for release in the west, the company announced today. It will be available in North America and Europe on October 7 both physically and digitally.
Sonic Wings Reunion is the latest game in Hamster’s shoot ’em up series, which is known as Aero Fighters in the west. Japan is getting the game first later this month.
Here’s an overview of the game:
April 2: Nintendo has provide a new Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility list, which outline which games aren’t compatible with Switch 1.
As of now there’s just one title identified as fully nonfunctional – that being Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Nintendo has also outlined games that need a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, titles that start up but have issues, and ones with flat-out start up problems.
Here’s the full list:
April 23: Rooftops & Alleys is heading to Nintendo Switch, MLMEDIA announced today. The game is set to arrive on June 17, 2025.
Rooftops & Alleys is a parkour game with various features and modes such as time trials, Capture the Flag, and more. Although it’s been in Early Access on PC, the full version is almost here, and it will include a new map, a full progression system, and “much more exciting content.”
Here’s some additional information:
Marvelous issued the latest trailer for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion today, this time offering up a look at customization.
Here’s the rundown on the feature:
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake reveals release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version, collector’s edition
Square Enix today announced the release date for Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake as well as a version for Nintendo Switch 2. On the upcoming console as well as on Switch 1, it’s launching on October 30, 2025.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake follows Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which launched at the end of last year.
Below are the latest details about the upcoming release:
In just a few days, Ghost Frequency is set to appear on Nintendo Switch. Serafini Productions today confirmed that the game launches on May 29, 2025.
Ghost Frequency, a first-person psychological horror title, is inspired by real-life ghost-hunting creators. Playing as a seasoned ghost hunter, it’ll be your job to investigate the appearance of two Paranormal Investigation Team members.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
May 10: Arc System Works has shared the release date for Unika in Guilty Gear Strive, which is the game’s latest DLC character. It’ll be available on May 27, 2025.
Unika is one of three characters in the game’s fourth season pass. Previously, Venom was made available in March. Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will round things out this summer.
