Jupiter brought Picross S to Switch awhile back. Despite that, the developer isn’t finished with 3DS.

Jupiter announced today that Picross e8 arrives in Japan on December 20. It’ll cost 500 yen.

Picross e8 players can take on another 150 puzzles. For those with save data from Picross e, Picross e2, or Picross e3, more puzzles can be challenged.

Check out a trailer for Picross e8 below.

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Nicalis has published a launch trailer for The End is Nigh, available today on Switch. Get a look at the video below.

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Conquest Entertainment, Nintendo’s polish distributor in Poland, has apparently provided a bit of additional information about Bayonetta 1 and 2 for Switch.

Both games will supposedly run at 720p. That’s regardless of whether you’re playing docked or in portable mode. Also, both run at 60 frames per second.

Conquest Entertainment also said that the team behind Bayonetta 3 is similar to that of Bayonetta 2, unsurprisingly. The company did not comment on the involvement of original Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya or Yosuke Hashimoto, who directed the second title.

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Starbreeze Studios and Overkill have announced a release date for Payday 2 on Switch. The cooperative first-person shooter launches in February 27 in North (and South) America. The European release will take place a bit early on February 23.

Payday 2 will be sold both physically and digitally for Switch. 505 will handle the retail release.

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Nintendo of America president has shared more about the Switch’s success in an interview with Variety.

First, Reggie revealed that three games have been bought by more than 50% of Switch owners. Those games are Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey. Splatoon 2, meanwhile, has been purchased by one in four Switch owners.

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10tons has yet another new game lined up for Switch. On December 25, the eShop will be adding Sparkle Unleashed.

Sparkle Unleashed is a marble shooter action puzzle game. You can learn more about the game with an overview and trailer below, including how it separates itself from Sparkle 2.

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You can pick up the new Friends to the End expansion for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Well, if you’re playing on Switch that is. The Wii U version seems to be experiencing a small delay.

WayForward says that Friends to the End for Wii U is now arriving on December 21 in North America. We’re unsure about Europe, but it’s possible that the DLC will still be launching today.

Thanks to HerosShade for the tip.

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For its physical Switch releases, Nicalis tends to include some extra items. The publisher is continuing the tradition with Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.

Like with past games, Nicalis will be including an instruction booklet. You’ll also get a 3″ CD soundtrack sampler and a PVC phone strap.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is due out physically for Switch in Q1 2018.

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The new Mutant Mudds: Official Art and Design Works book just arrived about a couple of weeks ago. For a look inside, check out the video below.

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On Thursday, Bleed will be joining the Switch eShop along with a smattering of other titles. View some footage below.

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