Moss has gone live with the first trailer for Raiden IV x Mikado Remix, its shoot ’em up arcade game for Switch. Get a look at the video below.
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix releases for Switch in Japan on April 22. For those that missed our original post in December, we have more information here.
A-Train All Aboard! Tourism, Artdink’s simulation game for Switch, received its official opening movie today. We’ve included the video below.
A-Train All Aboard! Tourism launches for Switch in Japan on March 12. Although we’re waiting to hear on whether a western release is happening, English support is already confirmed.
Koei Tecmo has shared a new trailer for Winning Post 9 2021, its horse racing simulation game for Switch. View the video below.
Winning Post 9 2021 was originally planned for March 18 in Japan, but the game suffered a month-long delay. It will now ship on April 15.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 92,793 / 1,710,394
2. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 36,489 / 2,273,887
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 27,237 / 6,580,855
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 19,239 / 3,620,938
5. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 13,316 / 4,122,643
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 11,873 / 1,786,687
7. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – 11,410 / 612,794
8. [NSW] Splatoon 2 – 9,407 / 3,753,205
9. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 8,847 / 3,938,093
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party – 7,623 / 1,805,240
Roger Craig Smith indicated today that he is stepping away from the role of Sonic the Hedgehog. SEGA has now made the news official, and passed along a statement as well.
It reads in full:
During the latest episode of Japanese variety show Oha Suta, a special Max Raid Battle event was announced for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
To celebrate Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, Cramorant and other creatures will be featured. Players have a chance to earn a variety of items, with the conditions as follows:
GameXplain has put together a video for Balan Wonderworld based on the new demo that compares the Switch and PS5 versions of the 3D platformer. Check it out below.
Balan Wonderworld is due out for Switch on March 26. Find a bunch of footage from the demo here.
It’s another big day for Civilization VI, as the strategy title has received another drop of content from the Vietnam and Kublai Khan Pack. Additionally, all players can access a free update.
The full patch notes for Civilization VI are as follows:
Pokemon will soon be teaming up with McDonald’s in celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
On February 9, Happy Meals will include promo cards, sticker sheets, and some sort of card frame. You’ll receive four of 25 promos featuring the starter Pokemon from each region. As noted by PokeBeach, each card is a reprint but with a 25th anniversary stamp featured in the corner.
If you’re not interested in the Happy Meals, you can purchase the Pokemon items separately.
Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise has received a new update. Players can now access version 1.0.3, which includes a number of different fixes.
The full patch notes are as follows:
