Update 2 (2/20): Updated the maintenance schedule again, Nintendo Game Store purchases added.
Update: Bumped to the top. Two more periods have been added in for Switch (one also includes 3DS) as well as Minecraft on Switch.
Original (2/19): As was the case last week, Switch will be undergoing maintenance in a few days. The system’s online services may be impacted for a few hours on February 21 / February 22.
The full maintenance schedule is as follows:
7Levels announced Castle of Heart for Switch last month. Today, the action-platformer was given a concrete release date.
Castle of Heart launches via the eShop on March 23. Pricing is set at $14.99 / €14.99 / £13.49.
Find a full trailer and more information for Castle of Heart below.
Last night, Bethesda and Panic Button dropped a new patch for Doom on Switch. Version 1.1.1 was notable for several reasons, including the addition of motion aiming.
Bethesda has now published the full patch notes for Doom’s new update. We have them in full below.
Earlier today, we heard that Human: Fall Flat is getting a physical version. It’s the very first release from Super Rare Games. GamesIndustry spoke with George Perkins to learn more about the company.
Each of Super Rare Games’ releases will consist of 5,000 copies. Additionally, the plan is to maintain a price point of $34.99 / £29.99 for all titles, meaning there won’t be a price increase.
A number of Amazon’s European websites have started taking pre-orders for Owlboy. You can reserve the game on Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon France, and Amazon Spain.
Owlboy launches physically for Switch on May 29. SOEDESCO will handle publishing.
Thanks to Axel for the tip.
Human: Fall Flat is getting a physical release on Switch, courtesy of Super Rare Games. A couple of different options are available on the company’s website, including the standard game (which also includes a Trading Card booster pack and SRG sticker) as well as a Deluxe Edition with the game’s vinyl album. Only 5,000 copies will be sold worldwide.
Pricing is set at $34.99 / €29.99 / £29.99. However, it seems there’s a heavy shipping charge (£9.99, about $14).
This week’s issue of Famitsu is revealing a brand new story mode for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. In the game, “Episode More” will be included.
Not much is known about Episode More at present, though we should learn more as Famitsu leaks. Currently it’s confirmed that BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth, and RWBY will have their own stories in the game.
Expect more information about BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle’s story mode soon.
Serial Cleaner developer iFun4All is readying another game for Switch. On March 1, the studio’s Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder will be releasing on the eShop.
Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder is a tower-defense game with a humorous cartoon visual style. The game has three campaigns, and the goal is to eliminate the approaching waves of enemies with a variety of artillery attacks.
Here’s some additional information and a trailer:
The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed a new game coming to Switch: Kyogeki Quartet Fighters, a retro shoot ’em up game. It’s being developed by Happymeal and will launch this Thursday, February 22nd, on the Japanese eShop for 1,389 Yen.
As the name suggests, the game also offers a co-operative 4-player mode. The so-called “Kyogeki Mode” allows players to power up their attacks by combining their ships.
