System: Switch
Release Date: August 26, 2022
Developer: Bandai Namco / NOW Production
Publisher: Bandai Namco
It’s not a stretch to say that almost everyone who plays video games is at least aware of Pac-Man; the puck-shaped pellet muncher is perhaps one of the most iconic gaming protagonists of all time. So, while it shouldn’t be a surprise that of course he featured in his own series of 3D platformers in the late 90’s and early 2000s – those games were a dime a dozen back then – it was a bit of a left-field announcement when Bandai Namco revealed that the original Pac-Man World would be getting a remake. It’s a solid 3D adventure that has its fans, sure, but it didn’t leave a substantial impact on the genre in the same way that Mario, Crash and Spyro did. Sometimes, though, a game doesn’t need to innovate to be a good time, and Pac-Man World Re-Pac is a perfect example of how tight, responsive platforming and a dollop of arcade-fueled nostalgia can be a timeless, satisfying combination.
Hell Pie, an obscene 3D platformer, has received new gameplay from its Switch version. The obscene 3D platformer launched this week following a previous delay.
Here’s an overview of the game:
It Takes Two, one of the most acclaimed games of 2021, is rumored to making the jump to Switch.
A couple of people have come forward suggesting that a port will soon be announced. Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who already made the news this week after claiming that a Nintendo Direct will happen this month with Zelda news, says that It Takes Two will be shown off during the upcoming presentation.
Lightning Games and ThinkingStars have shared a new launch trailer for ANNO: Mutationem. Just a few days ago, the action adventure game with RPG elements released on Switch.
To recap, here’s everything you need to know about ANNO: Mutationem:
Square Enix has issued another update for Chocobo GP, with the game moving up to version 1.2.1.
This week’s update is all about addressing a few specific issues. You can read the full patch notes below.
Arcade Archives Pac & Pal joined the Switch eShop this week, and Hamster showed off plenty gameplay during a recent live stream. The full recording has been published with all of the footage.
Here’s some information about the classic title:
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody, which made it to Switch this week, has received new gameplay. The footage shows off both games in the collection.
Here’s a bit of information about Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol 3:
Konami has spoken to Nintendo Everything about whether we could one day see a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game collection featuring titles from the 2000s, leaving the door open to the possibility.
Just a few days ago, Konami released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. It includes about a dozen classic games between the arcade, NES, SNES, and Game Boy. Konami’s support of the franchise didn’t stop there though, as we also saw a number of additional releases for other platforms later on.
Monster Hunter Rise features a variety of different crossover event quests and had guests from other Capcom properties like Street Fighter, Okami and Mega Man, but there was one collaboration in particular that stood out: the Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary quest. In an interview with Nintendo Dream, director Yasunori Ichinose explained how Sonic fans on the team prepared and submitted different ideas to SEGA, who ultimately greenlit the collaboration.
We’ve translated Ichinose’s account of the crossover below.
