According to a translation by Gematsu, Kadokawa Corporation and developer ENGINES have announced a new metroidvania game based on the Overlord anime series, Overlord: Escape from Nazarick.
Here are some details and a trailer for the game:
The upcoming classic collection of games from publisher Taito called Taito Milestones has received a gameplay trailer. This minute and a half trailer shows a glimpse of gameplay from each of the 10 games in the collection, and even displays the box art of the physical version in Japan.
Taito Milestones will be coming to the Switch on February 24, 2022 in Japan and will be getting a Western release at a later date. As mentioned, there will be 10 different classic games in this collection and they are the following (game descriptions courtesy of Gematsu):
Timelie, a stealth puzzle adventure title that saw a surprise launch on Switch yesterday, has received a lengthy gameplay video. It provides nearly a half hour of footage.
For more on Timelie, check out the following overview:
Publisher Justdan International and developer Wanin Games are back with a pair of trailers for Dusk Diver 2 – their beat ’em up action game – showing skillsets for characters Bahet and Le Viada.
Here’s some information about the game:
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 130,772 / 2,046,040
2. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 53,824 / 459,001
3. [NSW] Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain – 33,092 / 70,020
4. [NSW] Minecraft – 26,256 / 2,336,145
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 23,786 / 7,010,861
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 21,819 / 4,191,268
7. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 20,364 / 4,552,841
8. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 14,709 / 2,448,283
9. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 13,765 / 2,956,485
10. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 12,825 / 4,227,847
The SEGA Genesis Nintendo Switch Online app has just updated with five new games. Players can access Altered Beast, ToeJam & Earl, Dynamite Headdy, Sword of Vermilion, and Thunder Force II. Note that an active Expansion Pack subscription is needed – these games are not offered in the base Switch Online membership.
Nintendo typically announces new games in advance for Switch Online, so this news certainly comes as a surprise. Paper Mario was confirmed for the N64 side of things on December 2 before going live on December 10. This is also the first time that the SEGA Genesis Switch Online app has received new titles.
During a “Sonic Official” live stream earlier today, SEGA shared a tiny bit of extra information about Sonic Frontiers – including news regarding the game’s voice cast.
According to social media specialist Justin Thormann, the entire Sonic voice cast is returning for the upcoming Switch title. That means fans can expect to hear Roger Craig Smith as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails (who will also be playing the same role in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie), Cindy Robinson as Amy, and Mike Pollock as Dr. Eggman.
Nintendo and Cygames have detailed a new 2.15.0 update for Dragalia Lost. It will release on December 22 in North America and December 23 in Europe.
Below are the full patch notes for the Dragalia Lost version 2.15.0 update:
This week, Tinyware Games debuted a new trailer for Misc. A Tiny Tale, its upcoming 3D platformer for Switch. The video showcases some new mechanics from the Chibi Robo-inspired adventure.
If you’re interested in learning more about Misc. A Tiny Tale, check out the following overview:
The Queen & The Sea DLC for Dead Cells, which was announced at the end of November, has received new details – including a release date.
The big news is that The Queen & The Sea will launch on January 6, 2022. It’s described as “the most ambitious update to Dead Cells yet” with new Biome to explore, new weapons, and a powerful new boss to defeat. The DLC also ties together the narrative introduced in the first two DLCs (Fatal Falls & The Bad Seed).
Here’s some additional information:
