The February 2022 Nintendo Direct will be kicking off in just a bit, and we’ve set up a live stream. We actually have separate embeds ready to go for North America, Europe, and Japan.
As was announced yesterday, the event will begin at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe. We mentioned this previously, but it’ll focus on Switch games launching during the first half of 2022 – though Nintendo could go beyond that window for some games. In any case, we’re in for 40 minutes of news.
You can watch the February 2022 Nintendo Direct as it happens with the live stream below. We’ll also have a live blog going throughout the event plus additional coverage on the main site during and after it airs.
Despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it sounds like Xbox will still be supporting its franchises on Switch.
Some have been concerned about what would happen to Activision Blizzard games on competing platforms. However, Microsoft has said that it will continue to release Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles, and is “interested in taking similar steps to support Nintendo’s successful platform.”
We have more details about Dragon Quest X Offline, as Square Enix today decided to focus on Dwachakka. We have information and screenshots covering topography, the Dwarves race, villages and towns, and characters.
Here’s the full rundown on Dwachakka in Dragon Quest X Offline, courtesy of Gematsu:
It’s been nearly a year since we originally heard about Zorro: The Chronicles, but the game is back in the news with a release window and new trailer. Nacon will be publishing the title this June.
Here’s some information about the game:
Japanese outlets have begun putting up official pre-launch previews for Koei Tecmo and Gust’s Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. Notably, we’ve got a 7 minute gameplay video for the title, which you can watch below the break.
Wired Productions and Luminawesome Games have officially announced a release date for their 3D puzzle platformer Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles. You’ll be able to play the game on Switch on March 24.
The two companies also announced that a double vinyl for the game will be available for purchase, which you can pre-order here for $45 / £35.
Here’s some more information about the game:
Tormented Souls had previously been delayed to early 2022, but it looks like fans will now be able to play the game on Switch in just a couple of months. PQube announced today that the upcoming survival horror game will now release for Switch on April 14.
Here’s an overview for the title:
Publisher Funcom and developer Mighty Kingdom have finalized a release date for Conan Chop Chop. The game is coming to Switch on March 1, 2022. Additionally, a demo will go live on February 17.
Conan Chop Chop was revealed for Switch in June 2019, but since then, it’s been delayed many different times – it’s certainly up there as a game that’s seen many different release windows. After it was moved back once again last July, Funcom and Mighty Kingdom promised that “there will be no more delay announcements”. The two sides decided not to share any new launch windows until the project was completely done and ready to go.
Original (2/8): Pokemon Legends: Arceus has been updated to version 1.0.2, and while we don’t have the official patch notes, we have some idea as to what it entails.
Early reports indicate that there are localization changes as well some script changes. Additionally, a bug has apparently been fixed in which players were unable to catch Cherrim when it changed to Sunshine Form in the middle of battle. At least for now, that’s all we know.
The Serpent Rogue was announced for Switch last September, and publisher Team17 and developer Sengi Games have now followed up with a release date. The alchemy driven action-adventure title is set to arrive for Switch on April 26, 2022.
