Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack already had a December 10 release date on Switch for Japan. Koei Tecmo has now followed up with information for the west, announcing that the game will launch in North America and Europe on February 11, 2021.
Below are the latest details about the game:
The Red Lantern, a story-driven rogue-lite survival game, is out today on Switch. We have the game’s launch trailer and some footage below.
The Red Lantern is available digitally for Switch via the eShop.
NIS America announced today that it has picked up R-Type Final 2 for publishing. As previously mentioned, the game will launch in Spring 2021.
Here’s an overview of R-Type Final 2, along with a trailer:
Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios have shared a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11 featuring Rambo, who will be included in the game’s new “Ultimate” version and Kombat Pack 2. Watch it below.
Additional information about Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate can be found here. We also have a trailer for Rain here.
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues – $39.99 (available October 27)
Dungreed – $14.99 (available October 27)
Instant Chef Party – $24.99 (available October 27)
My Universe: Fashion Boutique – $29.99 (available October 27)
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty – $29.99 (available October 27)
Supermarket Shriek – $19.99 (available October 23)
Transformers: Battlegrounds – $39.99 (available October 23)
Oniria Crimes is seeing a last-minute delay. The game has now been pushed back to December 3, with BadLand Publishing and cKolmos Games wanting to make the best experience possible.
Oniria Crimes is an investigative adventure game set in a dystopian world. We have more information here and a trailer here.
Source: BadLand Publishing PR
Microids and OSome Studios shared a launch trailer for Asterix & Obelix XXL Romastered, a remake of the GameCube game Asterix & Obelix XXL. Watch it below.
Asterix & Obelix XXL Romastered is out today on Switch.
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe had a very memorable moment during the 2016 Rio Olympics. At the closing ceremony, he actually appeared from a large green Warp Pipe and was seen with a red Mario hat.
Believe it or not, Abe wasn’t actually on board with the idea initially. He mentioned to Nikkan Sports that he “wondered if it were okay for the Prime Minister to take on the appearance of Mario”.
Abe’s full words:
There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Minecraft Steve’s addition to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate over the past week, but not necessarily due to his actual inclusion in the game. A lot has been made of the character’s original win screen. Due to the placement of the meat, some have felt it was suggestive. Nintendo ultimately made a change with last night’s 9.0.1 patch.
Before the change was made, Kotaku’s Stephen Totilo actually asked Xbox boss Phil Spencer about the victory screen. Of course, Microsoft owns the Minecraft IP.
Here’s the full exchange:
