Super Mario Run has seen a bit of a resurgence over the past few months, and that continues with a limited time Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD event.
Luigi’s Ghost Hunt missions are now appearing in the mobile title. If you complete three missions, you’ll earn the Luigi & Poltergust 5000 Statue. After finishing six missions, you’ll receive the King Boo Statue. Finally, once you’re done with nine missions, Nintendo will provide the Fleeing Polterpup & Luigi Statue.
June 18: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is in development for Switch, NIS America and Nippon Ichi Software announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. We’ll be seeing it in 2025.
Phantom Brave has largely been absent since its original PlayStation 2 debut. NIS is now finally returning to the IP with a proper sequel.
Here’s what we know thus far:
Celica: Of Echoes is coming to Fire Emblem Heroes as a new Emblem Heroes, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems just announced.
Celica was originally featured in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, though she also appeared in Fire Emblem Engage. The same event will allow players to summon previously-released 5-star Legendary and Mythic Heroes.
Nintendo Switch Online is celebrating another new game release, and this time around, members can get their hands on new designs based on Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD.
Just as we’re used to seeing, you can pick up characters, backgrounds, and frames. There’s the normal cost of 10 Platinum Points via My Nintendo for characters. Backgrounds and frames are 5 Platinum Points each.
Close to a year after its digital debut, Virgo Versus the Zodiac is now receiving a physical release on Switch. Tesura Games is planning production.
Fans can choose between a standard copy or collector’s edition. If you go with the latter, you’ll get the soundtrack digitally, holographic stickers, a 55cm cloth map, character cards, Virgo gold pin, and collector’s box.
F1 Manager 2024 is coming to Switch, Frontier Developments revealed today. The game launches on July 23, 2024.
F1 Manager 2024 is an officially licensed Formula 1 management game, and the series will be appearing on Switch for the first time. This version promises “feature parity to other platforms, including the powerful livery and logo creation tools in the brand new Create A Team mode, allowing fans to turn their dream designs to reality.”
We have the following overview from Frontier:
It’s not too long after your first encounter with the Qadištu in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance that you’ll encounter one of them again, and the second time around can be an extremely nasty fight that will likely catch many players off guard, as there is little warning before you’re thrown into it. In this guide we’ll give you some tips to prepare for and overcome this second round with the game’s new antagonists.
PQube is localizing Bustafellows Season 2 for English release in the west, the publisher just announced. It’ll be arriving in 2025.
Bustafellows Season 2 is a romantic mystery visual novel. Previously, it came to Japan last year. The original Bustafellows is already available on Switch worldwide.
Here’s some information about the new title:
Announced today is that Shields of Loyalty, the new title from Mosaic Mask Studio, is in the works for Switch. It’s launching in Q4 2024.
Shields of Loyalty is a tactical turn-based strategy game set in a dark fantasy empire. While it’s been in Early Access on PC, Switch will receive the 1.0 version. The game comes with a brand new magic system, never-before-seen units, updated UI, and more.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate has received a release date, though the game has been delayed to next year. Switch will be getting the title on February 13, 2025.
Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Ultimate will be sold physically and digitally on Switch. On the physical front, fans can pick up a standard copy that includes the game, instruction manual, lenticular manual, random collectible card, and exclusive downloadable content. Also planned is an Ultimate Edition which adds a Mikoto figurine, soundtrack CD, art book, and limited edition box as extras. You can pre-order a copy now here.
