Mango Factory is set to bring its murder mystery game Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter to Switch. The project recently ended up on Kickstarter, and while the campaign is ending soon, it did manage to reach its $20,000 funding goal.
Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter is a murder mystery adventure game inspired by the likes of Danganronpa and retro anime and pop culture stylings of 1980s Japan. The team is promising a variety of gameplay, ranging from deck-building and tense card battles to classic socializing and puzzle-solving.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Super Mario Party Jamboree is launching on Switch this week, and ahead of the release, the initial reviews are now coming in. Nintendo just lifted the official embargo.
One of the big selling points is just how much content is in Super Mario Party Jamboree. Nintendo has noted that it’s the series’ biggest entry yet – there are over 110 minigames, new online and offline modes, and various customization choices. Pauline and Ninji are also here – you can check out the full roster and boards here.
Here’s a roundup of some initial reviews for Super Mario Party Jamboree:
Digital Eclipse nailed down a release date for Tetris Forever. The compilation arrives for Switch on November 12, 2024, the company revealed today.
Tetris Forever was originally made known via a Nintendo Direct earlier in the year. Originally, we were given a vague 2024 launch window.
Here’s an overview of the package:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II just received its western release date. In both North America and Europe, the RPG launches on February 14, 2025.
NIS America confirmed localization plans over the summer. The company did say it would be available in early 2025, but now we have a proper date.
Thanks to publisher SOEDESCO and developer Xelo Games, the release date for Petit Island is now available. The title is hitting Switch on November 14, 2024.
Petit Island was originally announced for Switch in June. SOEDESCO noted that the game would be out sometime in 2024, but didn’t give anything more concrete until today.
For those that need a refresher, here’s some information about the game:
Konami issued a new update for Castlevania Dominus Collection. Once installed, it should should as version 1.0.1.
The main highlight for the patch is the addition of some new Order of Ecclesia art. Elsewhere the team patched up some bugs and improved stability.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
According to a report from Bloomberg, Bandai Namco is cutting back on its workforce, which also ties into Nintendo.
The outlet reports that “lackluster demand” has caused the company to cancel several games and scale back on its employee count. Bandai Namco also adopted a common Japanese approach to reducing staff known as oidashi beya, which involves having workers sit in rooms where they’re given nothing to do to encourage them to leave voluntarily. When that happens, many take that time to search for other jobs. Bloomberg notes that 200 or so of its 1,300 staffers have been in these rooms and close to 100 have resigned. Even more could be departing in the months ahead.
Cabernet is now confirmed for release on Switch. Publisher Akupara Games and developer Party for Introverts shared the news alongside an announcement that the project is launching in early 2025.
Cabernet is a narrative vampire horror RPG. It takes place in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world in which players guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk.
More information is available in the following overview:
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 12, 2024 is now available.
After coming in second for its first couple of weeks, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom falls to #6. Final Fantasy I-VI Collection also makes its first appearance, just falling short of the top ten.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending October 12, 2024:
Kayac and CoroCoro Comic are teaming up on the new Switch game Ketsu Battler, the two sides announced today. A release is planned for December 12, 2024 in Japan.
The game intends to offer something new as a butt-controlled battle experience. Below is a rough translation of the official description:
