A new Nintendo Direct will be airing not too long from now – it’ll be the first general presentation since September 2019. The fun begins at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe.
We have the different streams for today’s Nintendo Direct below, and we’ll also have a live blog going manned by Ervin. Expect additional coverage on the main site during and after the presentation.
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, a lo-fi 2D and 3D adventure game, lands on Switch tomorrow. Take a look at some footage below.
Anodyne 2: Return To Dust will be sold digitally for Switch via the eShop. We’ve got more information and a trailer here.
Psydra Games is putting the Metroidvania-style platformer Mike Dies on Switch next week, the developer has announced. It’ll be launching on February 25.
WE have the following overview and trailer for Mike Dies:
Island, a visual novel first released in 2016, was confirmed for Switch earlier this month. That news came in from Famitsu, which had news about the title for Japan.
We’re not quite sure yet what Prototype’s plans are for the west. That being said, English text is confirmed thanks to the official website. Even if Island stays in Japan, you should be able to purchase the game from the Japanese Switch eShop and finish up a playthrough without any issues.
Island will arrive for Switch in Japan on April 8. We’ll let you know if there’s any news for the west.
Neowiz and Mad Mimic are bringing Dandy Ace to Switch, the two sides announced today. The fast-paced roguelite action game will arrive on Nintendo’s console this spring.
Here’s an overview of Dandy Ace:
This month’s issue of V Jump provides the latest news on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Bandai Namco is still going strong with DLC for the game, and fans will soon be able to vote on the next character.
Bandai Namco will be hosting a poll with three different possible characters: Ultra Instinct Omen Goku, Bergamo, and Dyspo. The one with the most votes will ultimately be added to the game.
Other new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 details include:
Rumor: Super Mario 3D World files contain data for Toadette, including voice line for being selected
Most Mario games only have you playing as Mario himself, but Super Mario 3D World is a bit different. Other characters from the Mushroom Kingdom can be used and even have their own abilities and gimmicks.
Toad is fully playable in Super Mario 3D World, but Toadette is not. However, based on a bit of datamining, it seems that Nintendo at least toyed around with the idea.
Cybattler was confirmed as this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch earlier today, and Famitsu showed off the title during a live stream earlier today. Check out the full recording below.
Arcade Archives Cybattler is slated for February 18 on Switch.
YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh has shared some of the first gameplay from the Switch version of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time.
Here’s the full video:
A launch trailer is in for SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium, which is out now on Switch. Get a look at the video below.
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium is available for Switch via the eShop.
