Publisher The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and developer Festive Vector have provided an update on Sail Forth, confirming that the sailing adventure game has been delayed to Summer 2022. It was previously planned for this year.
Lots of work has gone into the game over the past year. The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild says it “has grown from a sailing simulation game to a full-blown oceanic adventure with tons of new content, quests, characters, and narrative.” The company further explained: “With the scope of the game growing beyond our original plan, we’ve had to push the release to next year to make sure Sail Forth is the epic adventure our players deserve.”
For those that need a refresher on Sail Forth, have a look at the following overview:
The latest update for Metroid Dread has gone live, with Nintendo and MercurySteam now offering version 1.0.3 as of just a few minutes ago. There isn’t anything new in terms of functionality, but it does make one specific change.
Below are the full patch notes for the Metroid Dread version 1.0.3 update:
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain continues the trend of Switch demos from Nintendo. Just a few moments ago, a trial for the game was made available on the eShop.
Nintendo says that the demo includes a selection of activities. You can download it right here.
Here’s some information about the game:
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of November 25, 2021. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
With each new year, we witness more companies capitalizing on their own legacies, bringing remasters and remakes of acclaimed games to the market. 2021, of course, was no different. On Switch in particular, there was a huge influx of old games and remasters with a new coat of paint. However, many of them were met with fan criticism in one way or another, with some players disappointed with the final product delivered by some big publishers.
In a new video today, I decided to take a closer look at three Switch remasters: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. We analyze the different approaches, the problems, and how they ended up like this. You can watch the full video below.
The Wild at Heart has started to release on Switch, and to celebrate, publisher Humble Games and developer Moonlight Kids have readied a new launch trailer.
Thanks to the game’s eShop page, we have the following overview overview for The Wild at Heart:
Shantae and the Seven Sirens has been on Switch for well over a year now, but WayForward just announced a major “Spectacular Superstar” update for the game.
Several new features will be added with the patch. It comes with Definitive Mode, Full Deck Mode, Rule Breaker Mode, and Beginner Mode. We have some additional information about the “Spectacular Superstar” update for Shantae and the Seven Sirens below.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, Minecraft has revealed new DLC based on the Magic Kingdom that has been recreated in the game. Switch owners can pick up the content starting today.
The DLC features attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and “it’s a small world”, 29 iconic Disney and Pixar characters to meet, and even a fireworks show. Players will receive a ton of different skins and special in-game merchandise. The lineup includes a set of iconic Mickey & Minnie Mouse ears as character creator items, along with a bunch of other festive gear such as Elsa’s dress, a pirate hook, and Woody’s hat.
The Game Awards 2021 will be taking place in just a few weeks, and nominees for all of the big categories have now been revealed. Around 30 winners will be decided early next month.
The big prize is Game of the Year, and Nintendo will be happy to see that Metroid Dread has been nominated alongside Deathloop, It Takes Two, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Resident Evil Village.
Here’s the full lineup of nominees for The Game Awards 2021 as selected by a global jury of more than 100 media publications and influencer outlets:
Publisher Riot Games and developer Airship Syndincate have announced that the turn-based RPG Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is headed to Switch today. Initially revealed October of last year, it was delayed to an indefinite date before this latest piece of news.
Check out an overview for the game below the break.
