Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 20, 2022. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
The Game Developers Conference will be held in-person in March, and ahead of the event, nominees have been announced for the 2022 Game Developers Choice Awards.
Metroid Dread saw some love at The Game Awards last month, but it turns out that it didn’t earn a single nomination here. One Switch game that does have a chance in various categories is Unpacking. Other titles that picked up nominations include Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Life is Strange: True Colors, and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
The full list of nominees for the 2022 Game Developers Choice Awards is as follows:
Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King is making the jump to consoles, with publisher Forthright Entertainment and developer Redlock Studio today confirming that it will be bringing the game to Switch. It’s expected to be ready in Q1 2022.
We have more on Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King with the following overview:
A Little Golf Journey, which originally debuted on the Switch eShop, is now confirmed for physical release. Limited Run Games announced the news on its social media pages just a short while ago.
A Little Golf Journey first appeared on Switch last October. It had not been offered in boxed format until now.
Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection is on the way to Switch, Ubisoft just announced. It will launch on February 17.
Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection includes Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed Revelations. You’ll also be getting short films, Assassin’s Creed Lineage and Assassin’s Creed Embers.
Ubisoft says that the packages “takes full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, including enhanced features such as Handheld Mode, HD Rumble, Touchscreen Interface, and Optimized HUD.”
The mobile game Splash Cars is making the transition to consoles, and Eastasiasoft has announced a partnership with Paper Bunker to put the title on Switch. The isometric 3D driving game will be available sometime in Q1 2022.
Here’s an overview of Splash Cars with more information, courtesy of Eastasiasoft:
Eastasiasoft and ZOO Corporation are bringing Beat Souls to Switch, the two sides announced today. The game, which features action and rhythm elements, is on track for a Q1 2022 launch.
If you’re interested in learning more about Beat Souls, have a look at the following overview:
Publisher Eastasiasoft and developer Tonguç Bodur have announced The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna, “an immersive experience that explores how unfair society can be” featuring light platforming and puzzle elements. Switch will be getting the game on February 2.
For more on The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna, read the following overview:
Cake Invaders, a mixture of shoot ’em up and tower defense gameplay, has been announced for Switch. Publisher Eastasiasoft and developer ZOO Corporation are planning the title for January 26.
Learn more about Cake Invaders with the following overview:
Today, publisher Eastasiasoft and developer Al-link announced Queeny Army for Switch. The side-scrolling action platformer is due out on January 18.
We have the following overview for Queeny Army:
