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Hamster has announced that Phelios will be the next Arcade Archives title releasing on Switch. It will be available on February 2, 2023.

Phelios was originally developed by Namco in 1989. It initially released exclusively in Japan, never making an appearance in overseas arcades.

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A new update for Pokemon Home has just released, bringing the app to version 2.1.0. This patch specifically affects the mobile version of the app, with the Switch version remaining untouched for now.

This new update focuses around adding further Pokemon Scarlet and Violet integration for the app, specifically by making Ranked Battle data from those games viewable within the app. On top of addressing other small issues, it’s also providing a similar feature for Pokemon Sword and Shield, allowing players to view battle results from those titles.

Here are the full patch notes for Pokemon Home’s version 2.1.0 update:

New gameplay has popped up for Albacete Warrior following its recent release on Switch. 28 minutes of footage are available for the game.

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Trek to Yomi, which appeared on Switch this week, has received a new round of gameplay. An hour of footage provides a look at Devolver Digital’s latest title on the console.

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Square Enix and FuturLab have uploaded a new launch trailer for PowerWash Simulator. As of today, the game can be played on Switch.

A recap of PowerWash Simulator can be found in the following overview:

ESA has shared a statement regarding E3 2023 in light of yesterday’s report that Nintendo will not be attending the event – along with PlayStation and Xbox.

The organization declined to comment on which companies will be appearing. However, the ESA did say that it has “made strong progress in reshaping the event” while also acknowledging that a proper revival “was always going to have its challenges” given how the coronavirus pandemic heavily impacted things over the past three years.

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Sonka has announced that it is developing Holstin for Switch and other platforms. The psychological horror survival game does not have a release window at this time.

The project, which takes inspiration from Resident Evil and Silent Hill, has a narrative that’s “aiming for a darker Twin Peaks feel.” More information can be found in the following overview:

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Now that SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is here, we’re able to get a closer look at the Switch version with new gameplay. We can see the prologue, Wild West Wishworld, and more.

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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 9, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:

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