Square Enix has kicked off a new July 2023 Switch eShop sale, and it’s a notable one with multiple games at their lowest prices ever including Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, SaGa Frontier Remastered, and Various Daylife. All of the big franchises – such as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy – are represented with discounts as well.
Here’s the full lineup:
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the Final Fantasy name? The series’ original creator has now shared the backstory.
While there’s been plenty of fan speculation, Hironobu Sakaguchi has now confirmed what happened directly. He shared in an official interview from Square Enix that the inspiration came from Fighting Fantasy. However, that couldn’t be used “because of trademarks and the like.” Sakaguchi said Final Fantasy was “a last resort.”
To celebrate the launch of Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg, Koei Tecmo issued a new trailer. The re-imagined take on the classic title made it to Switch this week.
Further information is included in the following overview:
Manic Mechanics was one of a few notable eShop releases this week, and we now have gameplay. Footage showcases the couch co-op title on Nintendo’s console.
Additional information about the game can be found in the following overview:
Publisher Dangen Entertainment and developer Puff Hook Studio previously announced Recall: Empty Wishes, but we now have confirmation that the game is heading to Switch. The game will initially launch for PC in Q4 2023, followed by consoles at a later date.
Recall: Empty Wishes, a story-driven psychological thriller based in Taiwan in the 2010s, focuses on a boy named Tommy who has mysteriously disappeared and his sister, Yonny, who is trying to find him. More details are available in the following overview:
Over an hour of gameplay has surfaced for Touhou: New World, which came to Switch this week. We have a closer look at the hybrid of action RPG elements and bullet-hell combat.
Everything you need to know is included in the following overview:
We have a status update on the E.M.M.I. figma for Metroid Dread, as Good Smile has now provided a release date, new photos, and opened pre-orders.
The figma uses a flexible plastic in important areas along with metal screws for some joints. Its extending limbs have been preserved in figure form. Optional parts include a faceplate, DNA-extracting spike, and a large-size base. It measures approximately 215mm in height.
Fans have managed to uncover balance changes made with version 2.4.0 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
The new patch included a number of aspects, including support for the Booster Course Pass Wave 5 DLC. However, Nintendo also indicated that stats were changed for some characters and vehicles.
The Japanese website Mario Kart Blog by 7step has now put together a list of balance changes, and we also have information about new characters Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek. Meester Tweester has since compiled the information in English.
Arcade Archives Strato Fighter continued Hamster’s run of classic games on Switch this week, and for those interested in getting a closer look, we’ve got gameplay for you. Once again, footage was shown during the latest live stream from Hamster.
Below is a bit of information about the actual title:
