Nintendo’s website updated today with a list of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for 2021 thus far.
Monster Hunter Rise has made a huge splash, so it’s no surprise that it topped the charts. Among Us, Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and Human: Fall Flat round out the top five.
Below are the full results:
Headup and Elder Games have announced that Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four, a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements, is on the way to Switch. It will launch on August 13.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Nintendo has revealed another new addition for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: full camera control.
If you’re playing the game with motion controls (holding two detached Joy-Con), you’ll simply use the right stick. With button controls, you’ll first have to hold down L and then move the right stick.
Here’s a look at the free camera in action:
Microids and OSome Studio have shared the first trailer for The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf, an upcoming 3D platformer for Switch. Give it a look below.
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf releases for Switch on October 25. For more on the game, head on over here.
Atlus has released the latest daily demon video for Shin Megami Tensei V. Today’s daily demon is Ongyo-Ki. Check it out with the video below.
Meridiem Games has announced that 3D action-adventure game Effie is getting a special physical release in Europe, titled Effie – Galand’s Edition, this Fall. Effie – Galand’s Edition will include a physical copy of the game with a special case, a poster, and an art book. Check out the reveal trailer below.
Effie’s digital edition is available now on the Switch eShop.
Source: Meridiem Games PR
Hand-drawn platformer Out of Line recently arrived on the Switch eShop. Check out some gameplay footage with the video below.
CyberConnect2 has shared some new videos going over several of Fuga: Melody of Steel’s Intermission gameplay mechanics. These include Notebook & Hero Mode, Link Events, and Link Attacks. Check them out below.
If you missed out on spirits from Monster Hunter Rise and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, its a good time to go check the shop lineup and spirit board in game. Three different spirits from each title will be available for players to permanently add to their collection, despite being event-only when first introduced. Players can now collect them at their leisure, since this time they won’t be going away. Check out the notes below via Perfectly Nintendo for details about which spirits are included:
[Spirits] Starting today, the following Spirits are now available permanently via the Spirit Boards or the Store:
- Monster Hunter Rise: Magnamalo, Palamute, and Palico
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury: Fury Bowser, Giga Cat Mario, Kittens
Check out the latest updates for Dragalia Lost:
- A facility event revival, Rhythmic Resolutions, starts July 14, 11 PM PT! The prince and friends arrive at a town where a summer festival is to be held, but they soon find that the town is in a panic over the appearance of fluffy creatures!
- Grimnir’s Trial is coming to Trials of the Mighty in Dragalia Lost on July 13, 11 PM PT. Take on this quest with a team of flame-attuned bow, dagger, or staff adventurers to earn materials for unlocking Akasha’s mana spiral from the daily bonus.
- Updates and additions to certain Starter Packs will be implemented on July 26, 11 PM PT.
