System: Switch
Release date: April 24, 2020
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
What started off as a spin-off titled Final Fantasy Adventure in 1991 would spawn a beloved yet niche series in Square Enix’s catalogue known as Mana. Nearly thirty years later, Trials of Mana gets the remake treatment, bringing its 1995 origins to the modern day with a stunning makeover and creative outlook that doesn’t just aim to recreate, but freshen and polish the game with a new outlook more suited for the JRPGs of today. The game certainly has elements of “a time that once was” with a sort of clichéd story and standard fantasy flare that doesn’t really bring anything new to the table, but that Mana charm still exudes through its gameplay.
We first found out that Bethesda would be bringing The Elder Scrolls: Blades at last year’s E3. But back in November, it was announced a delay that pushed the game to early 2020. We’re almost midway through the year without any sort of update, but Blades may finally be releasing on Switch next week.
The primary piece of information concerns what was included in this week’s Nintendo Download report. It seems to have gone under the radar, but The Elder Scrolls: Blades was actually listed for launch on May 12. We can also confirm that it was briefly listed for that same day on the official Nintendo UK page.
Nintendo has posted a new “Play Together” commercial to promote Switch and its games. Take a look at the advert below.
After first appearing on Wii U, PlatinumGames’ action title is returning on Switch as The Wonderful 101: Remastered. View a video below from GameXplain comparing the two versions.
The Wonderful 101: Remastered officially launches via the eShop on May 19. Fans can pick up a physical copy starting June 30 in North America and July 3 in Europe.
Ashnard: Mad King is waiting in Special Maps as a new Grand Hero in Fire Emblem Heroes. By defeating him, he’ll become an ally.
Grand Hero Battle – Ashnard: Mad King will be live until May 16.
Gravity Rider Zero, the bike balancing game from QubicGames and Vivid Games, made it to Switch yesterday. Have a look at some footage below.
Gravity Rider Zero is out now on Switch as an eShop download.
Bandai Namco recently announced Jump Force Deluxe Edition for Switch. The crossover game, featuring tons of characters from various anime and manga, will be released on Nintendo’s console.
Retailer listings have provided the official boxart, which we have below. Pre-orders are currently live on Amazon and GameStop.
Thy Sword, a retro inspired hack and slash roguelike, is due out for Switch on May 15. Find some early footage in the video below.
Thy Sword will be available on Switch as a digital download on the eShop.
According to an eShop listing, JanduSoft will soon be publishing the puzzle-platformer Emma: Lost in Memories on Switch. The game, made by Sandbloom Studio, arrives on May 15.
Here’s an overview of Emma: Lost in Memories, along with a trailer:
