Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of February 18, 2021. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
The popular co-op FPS Deep Rock Galactic is unlikely to get a Switch version anytime soon. In an interview with The Gamer, Ghost Ship Games CEO Søren Lundgaard revealed that the team explored the possibility. Ultimately though, the lack of memory has prevented any sort of port from happening.
Lundgaard said:
IGN shared a new Monster Hunter Rise video today that shows off all customizable options available for your Palico and Palamute Buddies from the game’s beginning. Check it out below.
Monster Hunter Rise debuts for Switch on March 26.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time appears to be more than just a simple port on Switch. Twitter user Kanozu_ put together a few comparison screenshots with the PlayStation 4 version, which show that the team did more than merely decrease the resolution.
Based on what we’ve seen from the Switch version, it looks like the models and assets have been reworked. The game now employs a slightly more cel-shaded appearance on Nintendo’s console.
Here’s the full set of comparisons:
Awesome Games Studio’s comic-book roguelite Fury Unleashed has received a major update. It’s highlighted by two new guest appearance game modes: Crypt of the NecroDancer and Superhot.
Here’s the full rundown:
After a decade in the role, Roger Craig Smith will no longer be voicing Sonic the Hedgehog. SEGA hasn’t announced who will be taking over the role moving forward, but some fans are hoping it’ll be Ben Schwartz – who played the character in last year’s movie.
For what it’s worth, Schwartz says he hasn’t given the possibility much thought, though he’s a big fan of Sonic and the fan base. Additionally, he mentioned to ComicBook.com that “nobody’s had a conversation with me about any of that.”
Schwartz’s full words:
Back in January, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night received its latest update, which was highlighted by the addition of Classic Mode. Interestingly, a second hidden mode was included as well.
1986 Mode can be unlocked on the Classic Mode title screen. It can be accessed after inputting the Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, [Horizontal Left Face Button]), [Horizontal Right Face Button]). After this, “1986 Mode” should appear on the bottom of the screen.
1986 Mode is a different take on Classic Mode. It includes several changes referencing the original Castlevania, including:
Yesterday, it was announced that Overcooked 2 is the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe (and Australia). The same news has now been extended to North America as well.
If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, Overcooked 2 can be played for free starting on February 10 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. The offer ends on February 16 at 11:59 PM PT / February 17 at 2:59 AM ET. Progress can be transferred to the full version.
Today, Redstart Interactive revealed that its grappling hook platformer Get-A-Grip Chip is on the way to Switch. It can be purchased digitally starting on March 25.
Here’s some information about the game as well as a trailer: