According to retailer Yododashi, the action RPG Dusk Diver will launch for Switch in Japan on October 24. Pricing is set at 5,280 yen. You can check out the boxart above.
In the west, PQube will be publishing the game sometime this fall. A specific date has not yet been made known.
This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Cardfight!! Vanguard EX. Scans of both games can be found below.
Late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away on July 11, 2015. As it’s now July 11 in Japan, it’s been four years since his untimely death. Iwata’s life was sadly taken by bile duct cancer.
It’s always nice to take a moment and remember how much of an impact Iwata had not only on Nintendo, but the gaming industry as a whole. He led the Big N through the major successes that were the Wii and DS, but prior to that, even had a much more active role in game development. Iwata continued to code until he was 40, and helped Smash Bros. Melee release on time – and that’s just one example.
Rest in peace, Satoru Iwata.
With the Switch Lite, Nintendo technically has a new device that’s dedicated entirely to portable gaming. What does that mean for 3DS? Not much, apparently.
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has indicated that the 3DS won’t be going anywhere for the time being. “We’ll continue to support our 3DS family of systems as long as there is demand,” Bowser told The Verge.
The Switch Lite is notably cheaper than the original Switch at $200, but the 3DS has an even lower barrier to entry for portable gaming. Consumers can still purchase a 2DS for only $79.99.
A physical version of Teslagrad is in the works for Switch, SOEDESCO has announced. Retailers will begin selling the game on September 27.
For those who are looking for a little something extra, Limited Run Games will offer a “Value Pack”. Copies include:
Publisher Merge Games is partnering with Lemonbomb Entertainment and rokapublish to deliver Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands to consoles. The game will launch both physically and digitally in October. Furthermore, Merge will offer a Signature Edition version.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
Bandai Namco has published a new launch trailer the Ultra Pack 1 DLC in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which launches July 11. View it below.
We’ll have to wait and see how Dr. Mario World does in the long run, but at least early on, it appears to be doing well. Within half a day of its launch, the mobile game reached the top spot in the US iOS games chart. This puts it in better positioning than Niantic’s Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which didn’t reach #1 until a day after it launched.
How about the UK? According to App Annie, it peaked at #9 overall. However, it did take the top spot in puzzle games.
Ratalakia Games will be publishing Metaloid: Origin on the Switch eShop tomorrow. For a look at some early footage, check out the video below.
Trine: Ultimate Collection will release on Switch, publisher Modus Games and developre Frozenbyte have announced. It will be available later this fall.
Trine: Ultimate Collection includes the franchise’s initial three games and the upcoming fourth installment, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. A couple of goodies are also included as well as a pre-order bonus.
Here’s the full rundown of what’s included:
