As a bit of a surprise, Pool Panic just received a brand new “Cue More Chaos” update. This comes more than six years after the game’s launch.
The update includes the option to add an additional three cue balls into the already well populated mix, cranking the chaos and general absurdity levels to new heights. The local co-op mode can also be accessed from the pause menu on the world map. On top of that, the Motor Cycling Mayhem and Last Ball Standing Melting Candles have been added along with two shiny new VS Rounds, which join the original line up.
April 19: Biped 2 is heading to Switch and other platforms, Meta Publishing and Next Studios announced today. The game is currently targeting a 2025 launch.
Biped 2 is another co-op action adventure game with new movement types, support for four-player co-op (up from two in the last entry), and more. Further details can be found in the following overview:
Ratalaika Games is teaming up with Ohsat Games to bring Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower to Nintendo Switch this week, it’s been announced. The title is slated for February 14, 2025.
Retro-style platformer Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower is a retro-style platformer game in which players take control of a ninja that can jump, slide, and kick enemies into walls. Over 100 levels are included.
Here’s some additional information:
Those looking to jump back into Cat Quest 3 can now do so with a major update for the game, which adds a Mew Game mode.
Mew Game features various gameplay modifiers that also have the ability to pose a significant challenge to players. On top of that, new equipment can be earned as a reward.
The full list of modifiers is as follows:
Nintendo is starting up a new “Play On” campaign for Switch today in Europe featuring multiple activities, sales, and rewards about continuing to play on the system. The entire event will conclude by March 23.
The first thing to note is the Play On Sale. Until February 23, Nintendo Switch owners scan save on various titles, including Just Dance 2025 Edition, Balatro, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Okami HD, and Sonic x Shadow Generations. Additionally, up to £12 in Gold Points can be earned until March 23 by purchasing or renewing a Nintendo Switch Online 12-month membership and turning on auto-renewal.
Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Nakama Game Studio just passed along the final release date for Bubble Ghost Remake. The title arrives for Nintendo Switch on March 27, 2025.
Bubble Ghost Remake, a new version of the 1990 platformer, was unveiled in late 2023. There’s been no word on launch timing until now.
Macross: Shooting Insight, the first game in the Macross anime series to be released on consoles in the west, has been given a launch trailer. The title left Japan this week after a bit of a wait.
Red Art Games has provided the following information about it:
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 22 and January 28.
A returning Splatfest theme was held in Splatoon 3 this weekend with Chocolate Splatfest 2025, and the results are now in. Similar to the original run, players were asked to choose between dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate as their favorite.
The halftime report indicated that Team White Chocolate had a slim lead with clout at 34.05 percent. Team Dark Chocolate was just behind at 33.99 percent with Team Milk Chocolate in third at 31.96 percent.
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Loop Hero, The Sinking City, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
