Update (2/8): Since our original post, the selection has expanded, and now includes games like Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. Also keep in mind that since books are a part of the deal, it has items such as the Super Mario Encyclopedia, The Art of Cuphead, Zelda Encyclopedia Deluxe Edition, and more. You can check out the B2G1 page here.
Original (2/7): Not to be outdone by Target, Amazon has kicked off a big buy 2, get 1 free sale of its own.
A ton of different products are included here – we’re talking games, movies, books, and more. Games are obviously what we’re most interested in. The list is still populating, but Switch titles like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, The Outer Worlds, Team Sonic Racing, and SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated are included.
You can check out everything that’s included in Amazon’s buy 2, get 1 free sale here. If the retailer is following Target, it should last through February 13.
Nintendo has shared a new “Two Adventures in One” commercial for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. View the advert below.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury will be out for Switch on February 12.
Today, Ratalakia Games and Rasul Mono announced that UltraGoodness 2 will be appearing on Switch this week. The action title will launch on February 12.
Here’s an overview of UltraGoodness 2, along with a trailer:
Limited Run Games has revealed its second Switch physical release of the day following To the Moon. Knights and Bikes, which first came to the system a year ago, will now be offered in boxed form.
The physical version of Knights and Bikes can be pre-ordered on February 12 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. On the same day, fans can reserve The Art of Knights and Bikes separately.
Limited Run Games will be taking pre-orders later this week on its website.
Minecraft Dungeons players have more content to look forward to this month. In addition to the Flames of the Nether DLC, a free update will be distributed in a couple of weeks.
Here’s what to expect:
Limited Run Games has announced a partnership with X.D. Network and Freebird Games to produce a physical release for the Switch version of To the Moon.
Fans will be able to choose between two products. Aside from standard copies, Limited Run Games is also planning a Deluxe Edition. The latter release includes an origami bunny keychain, Platty plush, CD soundtrack, and more.
You’ll be able to pre-order a copy of To the Moon for Switch starting on February 12 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. Limited Run Games have it here.
For the past couple of decades, E3 has been the biggest gaming event of the year. Publishers and developers come together to show off games with media events, playable demos, and more. But like most major events, E3 was scrapped last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The show is now hoping to make a partial return in 2021.
VGC is reporting that “the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is pushing forward with plans for a digital event this summer, but it still requires the backing of major games companies.” Although the physical event has not yet been cancelled, “it’s understood that the digital show is now the focus for E3 2021, due to ongoing restrictions around the coronavirus pandemic.”
This year’s E3 would include the following:
PM Studios and Pixel Perfect Dude are bringing the endless driving game #Drive to Switch next week, PM Studios and Pixel Perfect Dude announced today. It will be available digitally on February 16.
We have the following overview and trailer for #Drive:
A bit of Pokemon developer news flew under the radar late last year.
Ambrella, a studio that opened its doors in 1996 and is perhaps best-known for the Pokemon Rumble games, was acquired any absorbed by Creatures. The company itself is no more.
Aside from the Pokemon Rumble titles, Ambrella worked on several other spinoffs. Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokemon Channel, Pokemon Dash, and My Pokemon Ranch were among them.
