Many third-party publishers are opting to launch their Nintendo Switch 2 titles as game-key card releases, but Marvelous is one of the few exceptions. Thus far, everything it has announced will be on a proper cartridge. That includes Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion.
Ken Berry, co-founder and president/CEO of Marvelous USA/XSEED Games, haw now further discussed the situation in an interview with RPG Site. Although it wasn’t “an easy decision”, the company felt “our fans would much prefer the ROM option.”
Berry said:
A few days remain until the official Nintendo Switch 2 launch, but unsurprisingly, reports are starting to surface of some fans getting their hands on the system early. The thing is, it’s not actually functional right now.
YouTuber a2dubai posted a quick video showing an “unboxing” of the unit. There’s actually not much to see, however. We get a look at the main device and the Joy-Con 2, but that’s pretty much it.
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 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:
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.
