System: Switch (eShop)
Release date: June 25, 2020
Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Mr. Driller DrillLand is a relic of a lost time. Initially released in 2002 on the GameCube in Japan, this classic entry in the Mr. Driller series is finally arriving in the rest of the world for the first time through this remastered release on Switch. It feels like a swansong to the classic arcade puzzle game formula – it has all the simplicity, penny-pinching difficulty, and endless addictive qualities that have made arcade games so memorable for decades, all polished up to perfection thanks to its immaculate audio-visual presentation and excellent gameplay variety. And with new HD visuals and a few modern adjustments in the Switch version, there’s never been a better time to dig in.
It’s been a long wait for RPG Maker MV’s Switch version in the west. Japan has had the game creation title since November 2018, but it’s still not out in North America and Europe. The good news is that, despite a lack of news from NIS America, the localized version is still in the works.
During this week’s New Game+ Expo presentation, RPG Maker MV briefly appeared during the montage segment. It was shown off for just a few seconds which is probably why it went under the radar, but we did receive confirmation that NIS America is now planning a Fall 2020 launch. This is the first update we’ve had in quite some time.
In January 2019, NIS America delayed RPG Maker MV from its planned February release. It received a new trailer a couple of months later, though that’s pretty much it since then. Here’s hoping that there won’t be any additional delays and the localization process goes smoothly.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
Dragalia Lost players can again encounter Shishimai as a boss in Astral Raids. The battle is available in Beginner, Standard, Expert, and Master difficulties. Players can obtain astral shards and trade them for various rewards. Note that astral pieces are needed to challenge Astral Raids quests.
The Astral Raids with Shishimai will be live until June 29.
June is almost over, which means there’s about to be a change in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A number of bugs as well as fish will be departing from the game after the month ends.
Here’s the full list of critters that are about to depart for both hemispheres:
Fire Emblem Heroes is gearing up for Voting Gauntlet: Father-Complex Fray on July 1. Ahead of that event, a summoning focus is now in place. Heroes who are part of the Voting Gauntlet are available as part of the 5-start summoning focus.
Summoning Focus: Voting Gauntlet: Father-Complex Fray will be live until July 7.
Super Nintendo World isn’t opening this summer as originally planned. Universal Studios and Nintendo originally hoped to have everything ready in time for the 2020 Olympics, but it simply wasn’t possible due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Universal Studios Japan provided an update today, officially confirming that Super Nintendo World will not open this summer – which is hardly surprising. The theme park could debut this fall, though Nikkei reports it could be pushed back to 2021 depending on what takes place with coronavirus infections going forward.
The classic versions of Doom and Doom II for Switch have been updated, bringing along the latest free add-on. All players can now access BTSX, Episode 1, which offers “27 maps with custom palettes and unique music to give each level its own feel.”
Here’s an overview of BTSX from Bethesda:
Another Pokemon-related wallpaper has been added to My Nintendo in North America. Following the design for Pokemon Sword/Shield’s The Isle of Armor, members can spend their points on one for Pokemon Cafe Mix. It costs 50 Platinum Points.
If you’re interested, you can obtain the wallpaper here. My Nintendo will host the reward until October 1.
This week, the visual novel Collar X Malice made its debut in the west. Find some footage of the game in the video below.
Collar X Malice is out now both physically and digitally on Switch.
Invisigun Reloaded has been updated, and is now at version 1.8.7. There are some big improvements for performance here, plus bug fixes, Russian localization, and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
