Limited Run Games will be distributing a physical version of Othercide, the company has announced. It will be a standard copy – there are no plans for any special editions.
Othercide first launched for Switch in September 2020. Up until now, the game has been digital-only via the eShop.
Original (2/6): Perhaps unsurprisingly, Amazon has just kicked off a new buy 2, get 1 free sale for February 2022. It includes a number of categories including video games.
We say unsurprisingly because Target started up its own buy 2, get 1 free sale today. As was the case late last year, Amazon has now decided to price-match.
WayForward has set a release date for River City Girls Zero, the classic 16-bit beat ’em up title. Switch will be getting the game on February 14, 2022 in both North America and Europe.
River City Girls Zero was originally planned for 2021. However, WayForward delayed the game in ensure “the most accurate port and best experience possible”.
ZA/UM has made a new “Jamais Vu update” available for Disco Elysium: The Director’s Cut on Switch – also known as version 1.0.4. It comes with extras, improvements, and fixes.
Below are the full patch notes:
Konami has just announced that their new game Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has been downloaded 10 million times worldwide. That number accounts for all platforms, so Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and mobile.
To celebrate, all players will be able to receive 1000 free Gems as a log-in bonus. All that needs to be done is log into the game and claim the Gems before March 31.
The Switch version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, which was first announced last week, has now been confirmed for the west. North America and Europe will be getting the game on June 10, 2022.
According to SEGA, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles on Switch contains everything found on other platforms, including all the post-launch content added such as the six new playable characters – Rui, Akaza, Susamaru, Yahaba, Enmu, and Yushiro & Tamayo, new online missions that reward Kimetsu Points to unlock additional rewards, and all the balance changes made to the combat.
We’ve included more information about the game below.
Ahead of its release this Thursday, we’ve got some more gameplay for Breakout: Recharged. About 20 minutes of footage are available to watch.
Here’s some information on the game:
Studio Cima today announced The Perfect Pencil, a narrative adventure game featuring platforming elements and combat. It’s planned for Switch, though a release window has not yet been confirmed.
The Perfect Pencil, which features a hand-drawn art style, is said to be inspired by action adventure games such as Hollow Knight and the psychological depth of characters featured in the likes of Celeste and Limbo. The title “aims to challenge players to comprehend and face uncomfortable situations that stem from their fears and anxieties – a topic very much in the zeitgeist of today – as part of a wholly engaging experience.” Interestingly, the game features its own language with humor and allegories.
Good Smile has provided an update on the upcoming Arthur Nendoroid based on the character’s appearance in Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection – and it’ll include extras thanks to optional weapon parts and a treasure chest.
First up, we now have a final look at the design. You may recall that we only saw it in prototype form a few months ago. It also now looks like Athur will be released in October 2022.
Below is the official product description:
