System: Switch
Release date: May 14, 2024
Developer: Experiment 101
Publisher: THQ Nordic

THQ Nordic’s Biomutant had a rocky upbringing. Much like the pint sized, furry denizens of the game’s open world, the origins of this troubled title are mired in mystery, and drawn out over what feels like eons. Back when the game was originally announced, it showed a level of promise and originality that genuinely raised eyebrows. Much ado was made about how the game’s developer, Experiment 101, had a level of creative liberty that – in this day and age – was uncommon. If anything, Biomutant exuded that “Double A” feeling – a game that was allowed to be what its creators wanted to be, unconstrained by the expectations of executive decision makers. Fast forward to the game’s launch in 2021 for PS4, Xbox One and PC – and then again to 2024, and we’ve been graced with a port of Biomutant for the Switch. Should THQ Nordic have bothered?

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May 10: Nintendo is gearing up to release an official art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom known as the “Master Works”. It will be available on August 30, 2024.

The book has 464 pages of content, including various art, concept art from early stages of development, setting documents, storyboards, documents about the history of Hyrule, and a discussion about the game’s setting. Everything is spread out across three chapters covering the art, design materials, and story. It offers a behind the scenes look at the development of the game. It includes comments from the staff as well.

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Another update went live for Grounded this week, and version 1.4.2 is out now.

The patch brings along technical improvements, some changes, and more. One of the more notable things here is that loading a saved game takes less time now, and it’s 60+ seconds faster. Asset popping is also reduced along with short draw distanced in the Sandbox.

The full rundown of the update is as follows:

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The city builder Fabledom is planned for physical release on Switch, Maximum Entertainment and Grenaa Games announced today.

The title still doesn’t have a release window at this time. However, fans can rest easy knowing that the game will have a physical version in time for the launch.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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Today, Atlus announced that it will be removing the original Shin Megami Tensei V as well as all of its DLC next month. Fans have until June 13, 2024 to pick everything up.

Atlus plans to delist the following items:

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Square Enix today announced a new business strategy, which includes a shift in its releases on supported devices. As part of that change, it seems that the company will be pursuing Nintendo support more aggressively. This could include Switch, but certainly the next console as well.

Square Enix says it will “pursue a multiplatform strategy that includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs.” The company also mentioned: “Especially, in regards to major franchises and AAA titles including catalog titles, it will build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles.”

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The latest Daily Demon video for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has been released by Atlus. Today’s video focuses on Gogmagog.

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble appears for the first time.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 17 and April 23.

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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Blossom Tales II, Paradise Killer, Soundfall, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Nintendo’s maintenance schedule for the week of May 12, 2024 is now available.

Only one session has been announced for this coming week. However, later on in the month, a few extra sessions are planned for Switch.

Here’s the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of May 12, 2024:

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