A new filing has appeared in the FCC database for a wireless SNES controller, which has fans speculating about what Nintendo has planned for the future.
Unfortunately, the application is lacking in important details. However, we do know that the device ID is BKE HAC-042. This is notable since it indicates compatibility with Switch. All other wireless game devices for Switch have come with the “HAC” prefix as part of their FCC IDs.
Assuming the filing represents an actual product Nintendo has planned, perhaps we’ll be seeing SNES games on Switch in some fashion.
After announcing the game for North America at Anime Expo earlier this summer, publisher Aksys Games has dated Spirit Hunter: NG for North America. The horror adventure game will launch on October 10, the company has confirmed.
Here’s some information about the game:
Taiwan-based studio Glass Heart Games has announced Vigil: The Longest Night, a 2D side-scroller featuring a “subtle cosmic, and outright body, horror.” An initial release is planned for early 2020, with the Switch launch taking place later on.
We have the following information and trailer for Vigil: The Longest Night:
Square Enix published another gameplay video for Oninaki today. This time, the focus is on the Daemon Izana:
Oninaki will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 22.
The new Lost Lore event has now begun in Fire Emblem Heroes. In this event, you send out Heroes to other worlds and wait for them to recover lore from the Heroes’s Saga. This time, the focus is on the White Rose and Sable Knight saga from the World of Mystery (i.e. Marth’s games). Sending out Heroes from that world gives you various beneficial effects, so make sure to do that. The rewards for the event include Dragonflowers and orbs.
Also, today’s daily summoning focus is Heroes with Draconic Aura. The 5-star focus units are Karla: Sword Vassal, Ares: Black Knight and Kana: Dragon Princess.
The arcade puzzle game Anode is coming to Switch, Kittehface Software has announced. A release is planned for August 17.
Here’s an overview of Anode, along with a trailer:
A new update for Slay the Spire is now available. Mega Crit Games has issued version 1.02, which is focused on bug fixes.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Amazon Germany has added in a new listing for Asterix & Obelix XXL 3: The Crystal Menhir. It has revealed a new collector’s edition, first screenshots, and even a possible release date.
The European collector’s edition will include a couple of goodies aside from the game. Buyers will receive a 15 centimeters-tall figurine of Obelix and Dogmatix as well as two smaller figurines of Asterix and Obelix.
New footage has emerged for Vasara Collection, which includes the Japanese arcade shoot ’em ups titles Vasara and Vasara 2. View the gameplay below.
Vasara Collection launches for Switch on August 15.
According to Sensor Tower, Dr. Mario World generated an estimated $1.4 million in player in its first month. That was accomplished with roughly 7.5 million installs.
Compared to Nintendo’s other mobile titles, Dr. Mario World ranks fifth in terms of first-month revenue and fourth when it comes to downloads. It is also fifth as far as revenue per install goes at $0.19.
