E3 2020 is undoubtedly the biggest gaming event of the year, especially when it comes to new announcements. But after the expo was cancelled due to the coronavirus, publishers were left scrambling and have been forced to reshuffle their plans. We’ve started to see some companies regroup with online events such as Ubisoft, but Square Enix won’t be included in that.
The company has confirmed that it won’t be hosting an online event to unveil upcoming releases for this year’s fiscal releases. Square Enix explained that making assets in time has become difficult because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Square Enix previously said it was “exploring other options” to share news about its games. It has now decided to announce new titles on an individual basis.
The well-received 3DS app Colors! 3D is returning on Switch as Colors Live, developer Collecting Smiles has announced.
New to this version of the drawing program is pressure sensitivity, complete with a pen that allows for “a natural painting experience”. Another addition is Colors Quest mode, in which “you complete a challenge every day by painting something on a set theme and various rules and make your way across the map.” The Colors Gallery will also be supported so that creations can be shared online.
Here’s a trailer for Colors Live:
Publisher Modus Games and developer Finish Line Games today announced that Skully, an action-adventure platformer, is heading to Switch. It has a confirmed release date of August 4.
Here’s a whole bunch of information about the game:
A whole bunch of new Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition footage is starting to pop up online, which includes a look at Future Connected. We’ve rounded up a few of these videos below.
Warner Bros. Interactive and NetherRealm Studios have shared a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Get a look at the video below.
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath launches May 26.
Ryu’s Office has announced Indie Live Expo 2020, a program that is “set to deliver the latest information on both published and not-yet-published indie titles.” It will be live streamed on the major broadcast platforms such as YouTube and Twitch at the following times:
Nexomon: Extinction, a monster catching game, was announced for Switch earlier this year. PQube has now confirmed it has stepped in to publish the title this summer.
Here’s an overview of Nexomon: Extinction:
Panzer Dragoon: Remake has updated to version 1.3 on Switch. It comes with some new additions that we previously heard about including a 60 FPS option, plus other new features like Episode 0. A number of improvements have also been implemented.
Below are the full patch notes:
Pokemon the Movie: Coco was originally set to debut in Japan on July 10. But due to the coronavirus, its premiere has been pushed back to an unspecified date. The Pokemon Company apologized in today’s announcement.
Zarude, a new Mythical Pokemon, will be making one of its first major appearances in Pokemon the Movie: Coco. It will eventually be offered in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. You can learn more about the creature in our previous post here.
Island Saver, a game about saving “bankimals” produced by banking company NetWest, is available today on Switch as a free download. Check out some footage of what the title has to offer below.
Island Saver is being distributed digitally on Switch via the eShop.
