Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Joymasher announced today that Blazing Chrome is in development for Switch. The retro-inspired co-op battle to save Earth from the rule of merciless AI will launch in early 2019.

Here’s an overview for Blazing Chrome, along with a new gameplay video:

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I Am the Hero is making its way to Switch next week, according to an eShop listing. A release date is set for November 22.

I Am the Hero features a pixel style and beat ’em up, fighting gameplay. It that tells the story of a “Hero” with a glorious but mysterious past.

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Bitmap Bureau has announced that a physical version of Xeno Crisis is in the works. The developer has teamed up with Strictly Limited Games to make it happen.

Earlier this year, Xeno Crisis was successfully funded on Kickstarter. The arena shooter takes inspiration from a number of sources, including Smash TV, Contra, Mercs, Granada, Alien Syndrome, Zombies Ate My Neighbours, Chaos Engine, and Shock Troopers.

We have a look at Xeno Crisis’s boxart above.

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During a Builders School Multiplayer Party broadcast, Square Enix announced that a demo for Dragon Quest Builders 2 will be distributed on the Japanese Switch eShop beginning December 6. It’ll feature the tutorial and a section of the first island. Players can build and experience some of the game’s new “Bulletin Board” element in the demo, but multiplayer won’t be included.

Square Enix also gave a first look at Bulletin Board and Builder Pencil features during today’s presentation. Find the relevant details below.

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Rokapublish is bringing Harvest Life to Switch, the company has announced. The game is just a couple of weeks out and will be available starting November 30.

Here’s an overview and trailer for the farm simulation game:

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Nintendo World Report has posted extensive gameplay from Gear.Club Unlimited 2. Get a look at 12 minutes of footage from the racer below.

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Fate/Extella Link has already been confirmed for Switch in North America and Japan. Today, Marvelous announced plans for the European release.

Like in other regions, Fate/Extella Link is coming to Switch in Q1 2019. Marvelous has also unveiled two special editions: the Emperor of Paladins Edition and Joyeuse Edition.

The Joyeuse Edition contains the game, a soundtrack CD, a pack of 10 collectible 7.6cm by 12.7cm cards depicting each of the new Servants, a 43.1cm by 60.9cm cloth poster, and a 7.6cm by 11.4cm. The Emperor of Paladins Edition has the same items as well as a set of ‘Holy Tile of the Moon’ Mahjong tiles featuring characters from the Fate/Extella franchise.

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Nintendo has posted another update to the Smash Bros. Blog for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around, we have an introduction to the Pokemon Stadium stage.

Here’s the overview:

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Abylight came out with the news yesterday that Super Hydorah is launching on Switch tomorrow. For an early look at the game, check out the footage below.

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

Switch – 54,235
PS4 – 8,154
PS4 Pro – 7,927
New 2DS LL – 4,243
Vita – 1,869
New 3DS LL – 1,681
Xbox One X – 360
2DS – 294
Xbox One – 46

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

Switch – 43,747
PS4 Pro – 8,847
PS4 – 8,693
New 2DS LL – 4,226
Vita – 1,945
New 3DS LL – 1,775
2DS – 273
Xbox One X – 129
Xbox One – 61

And here are the software charts:

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