Nicalis has been a roll with physical versions of Switch games. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ got things going earlier this year. Then Nicalis followed up with Cave Story+ in June.
In the months ahead, Nicalis is planning a number of new Switch games. The End is Nigh and Blade Strangers should be getting physical releases since both boxarts have already been posted. It also looks like Ittle Dew 2+ and Tiny Barbarian DX are receiving the same treatment, based on Amazon listings.
Ittle Dew+ and Tiny Barbarian DX, along with Blade Strangers, can be pre-ordered on Amazon here.
Dragon Quest XI is looking good for localization. A Dutch PR company has seemingly confirmed that they are handling PR for the release in the west. However, it’s unclear what platforms are involved. A release window is also unknown.
Dragon Quest XI is launching in Japan on July 29 on 3DS and PlayStation 4. A Switch version is also in the works, but Square Enix has yet to show it. Hopefully all versions will make it overseas.
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village players in Europe now have access to four new downloadable content packs. Two are free, and two are paid.
The free Farm Decorations Set contains sixteen new customization items, walls and decorations. The Harvest Sprite Statue Set can be downloaded for free as well, and has five new customization items including a Harvest Goddess-themed pergola and a Harvest Sprite statue.
The paid DLC packs are the New Female NPC Set and New Male NPC / Statue Set. Both are priced at €3.99 / £3.99 each. The female DLC offers new bachelorette Nova and a statue of Doc the Inventor while the male DLC features new bachelor Edmond and a statue of the Harvest goddess.
Here’s a rundown of the new marriage candidates:
Headup Games is working with Nicalis on the European release of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ in Europe. Earlier today, the game received a new release date of September 7 in PAL regions.
Headup and Nicalis’ relationship will continue beyond The Binding of Isaac. In a new press release, Headup notes that Cave Story+ is one of the “next things we will tackle.” However, the company isn’t ready to share any specifics, and simply noted: “did we mention that good things come to those who wait?”
Source: Headup Games PR
A new Nintendo Direct will air this Thursday focusing on Splatoon 2, Nintendo has announced. Fans can look forward to information about “some of the new features, weapons and styles” that will be in the game.
This week’s Splatoon 2 Direct will air at the following times:
– 7 AM PT
– 10 AM ET
– 3 PM in the UK
– 4 PM in Europe
We’ll have the Splatoon 2 Direct stream up an hour before it goes live on Thursday.
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has an official, final release date in PAL territories. Headup Games will be publishing the title for Switch on September 7.
Like in North America, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will have some special goodies. Sticker sheets and a retro-style manual will be included. Also, pre-orders will come with extra trinkets.
Headup shared today’s news on Twitter:
Isaac #Afterbirth+ for Switch gets an official release date: 7th of September in EU and AUS. And no empty retail box! #LogisticalReasons pic.twitter.com/XmXfYCK9mJ
— Headup Games (@HeadupGames) July 3, 2017
Square Enix updated the Dragon Quest XI website today with the latest screenshots. Characters Martina and Row are shown as well as the new town Grotta. Have a look at the latest images below.
Martina, Row, and Grotta were all covered heavily in the latest issue of Jump. If you missed our coverage last week, all of the details can be found here.
Hex Gambit is in development for Switch, One Man Left Studios has announced. The developer says the platform “is a perfect fit for our multiplayer focus, allowing you to easily gather friends around the TV for a couple of matches, or knock out a few turns while you’re out doing your thing.”
One Man Left Studios will be starting a Kickstarter campaign in August. Switch will be included as a reward option for backers.
For more on Hex Gambit, read the overview below. We’ve also attached a brief teaser.
PlatinumGames has opened a brand new Twitter account for its Japanese fans. To celebrate, Yusuke Hashimoto drew new Bayonetta art. Hashimoto is not only the director of Bayonetta 2, but also the producer on the series’ first game.
Based on the art and activity on the Twitter page, fans are speculating about Platinum’s potential plans for Switch. Some believe that the red and blue colors are a reference to the Joy-Con controllers. Platinum liked a tweet about the connection… and some other messages about Bayonetta and Switch.
Of course, this could very well amount to nothing. We do know though that Platinum is involved with Switch in some fashion.
