Brazilian studio Loomiarts has shared a new teaser trailer for their upcoming 1950s-inspired shoot ’em up, Squadron 51. The game is set to be released on the Switch sometime this year. Take a look at the video below:
For those who didn’t get a chance to order a physical copy of Lost Sphear, the game is back in stock for on the Square Enix Store. You can place an order here.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was funded on Kickstarter way back in 2015. It’s been a long journey for creator Koji Igarashi and the rest of the team, but the game’s launch appears to be in sight.
Bloodstained’s official Twitter confirms that news regarding the release date should be shared in the March Kickstarter update. We have less than two weeks remaining in the month, so news is expected soon.
We'll also be talking about the actual game's release date in the March Kickstarter update.
— Bloodstained: RotN (@SwordOrWhip) March 17, 2018
Last month, Aksys Games revealed Little Dragons Cafe. The new game is being developed by Yasuhiro Wada, the creator of Harvest Moon / Bokujo Monogatari.
Thanks to a listing on GameFly, we now have first screenshots of Little Dragons Café. We have the full set below.
The Octopath Traveler – Traveler’s Compendium Edition went up on Amazon Germany last week. But less than a day in, pre-orders sold out.
Fans in Germany will be happy to hear that this is back up once again. Orders can be placed here. The game, a pop-up book, a map of Orsterra and a replica coin are all included.
Retailers are starting to take pre-orders for Sonic Mania Plus. Currently, Amazon has it here and GameStop has it here.
Sonic Mania Plus includes a physical copy of the game, a 32-page collector’s artbook, a reversible SEGA Genesis cover, and holographic packaging. The extra playable characters and new Encore Mode are also included.
In related pre-order news, Amazon started taking pre-orders for two more Switch releases today. You can reserve Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 + 2 here and Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles here.
Earlier today, Hazelight Studios hosted a Reddit AMA. Fans were able to ask the team all sorts of questions, including why it won’t be on Switch.
Programmer Lucas de Vries pointed to Switch launching “quite late in our development cycle” as one reason for its absence. He also brought up how you would need to buy an extra Pro Controller for the game, “which seems like it would be a little unfair to the concept of the Switch.” Implementing single Joy-Con play also wouldn’t have really been an option due to the need for individual camera control.
Vector Unit has announced Beach Buggy Racing 2, a sequel to the original title released on Switch last September. It’s initially targeted for early summer on mobile, with a premium version following on consoles later in 2018. Platforms have not yet been identified, but this one should end up on Switch.
Beach Buggy Racing 2 features new content, upgradeable powerups, plus online competitions and tournaments for the first time. We have some additional details and gameplay videos below.
NIS America issued a new Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory video today that highlights Legatus Laendur. Watch the “Flames of Rebellion” trailer below.
Nintendo has shared the latest piece of concept art from Super Mario Odyssey, which highlights Bonneton. We have it above.
Nintendo says that many Bonneton was styled after a top hat, as we know. The ground texture was also intended to give off the feeling of a silk hat. As a way of highlighting the moon, only a certain amount of colors were used.
