Thanks to fan support with a Kickstarter campaign, the inventory management roguelike Backpack Hero will be made for Switch.
Jaspel went to the crowdfunding site not too long ago to raise enough funds for the project. Despite seeking $20,000, the campaign closed with well over $200,000. Various stretch goals were reached, including one specifically for Switch. Jaspel is also planning a few more characters, Creative Mode, and more.
NIS America has gone live with a launch trailer for Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2. The package features Makai Kingdom: Reclaimed and Rebound and ZHP: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman.
For more on Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2, check out the following overview:
Capcom just wrapped up its Monster Hunter Digital Event today, and shared the latest information about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
First up, a special Switch Pro Controller has been revealed featuring Malzeno. This will be made available for Sunbreak’s debut on June 30, 2022.
LEGO Brawls has been delayed, with the game now set for late summer. It was previously on track for a June release.
LEGO Brawls was announced for Switch during a Nintendo Direct last year. Bandai Namco delivered today’s announcement, so it seems the company has picked up the title for publishing.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising has come to Switch, and we have a new trailer to celebrate. It shows off another look at the action RPG.
Learn more about Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising in the following overview:
Espeon is joining Pokemon Unite as the game’s next playable character, it’s been announced. All players will have access starting on May 16, 2022.
Thus far, it’s only been confirmed that Espeon will be ranged attacker. Other than that, no other information has been shared. A trailer has also yet to be published, though that may follow at a later date.
A new May 2022 Indie World Showcase is set to take place tomorrow, May 11, Nintendo has announced. The presentation will cover roughly 20 minutes of upcoming indie titles for Switch.
The May 2022 Indie World Showcase will be held at the following times:
Happy Juice Games today announced that Lost in Play, its upcoming point-and-click puzzle adventure, will be made available on Switch. Fans can look for it to arrive this summer.
More information about Lost in Play can be found in the following overview:
Thunderful and Maschinen-Mensch today announced Shores of Taishi for Curious Expedition 2, a new piece of DLC for the narrative roguelike adventure.
The DLC is highlighted by the new island type Celestial Shores, which contains a completely new set of tiles, a new game mechanic related to teleporting between islets, and the new Peacock Tribe. It also lets players recruit six new characters to their party, including Red Panda, Tanuki, Ghost Catcher and Warrior Peacock. That’s along with six new enemy types, four new locations, six new pieces of equipment, seven new Sanity Items, seven new Trophies, and four new levels to unlock.
Here’s the round-up of today’s Fire Emblem Heroes events, including a new Resplendent Hero, Summoning Focus and Forging Bonds event:
